Dear Vanier Families,
Welcome to the start of 2026. I am very happy to see all the students and staff back in the building. We have already lost a few staff and students to illness, so just a quick note; If your child is not feeling well, please call the school at (403) 777-7460 so that we are able to update attendance.
A reminder to parents that semester 1 will end January 27 and semester 2 will start on January 28. Students will be receiving updated schedules during that last week of January. Please note that the CBE has delayed report cards until February 24 when they will be available on PowerSchool.
Over the past few years, we have had numerous students successfully complete exchange opportunities in France through the BelCanFran program. This program will run once again, and they will be having an information evening January 17. For more information, please see the notes below.
For parents who are interested in improving their French, Vanier will host a French for Parents – Level 2 class over the coming months. More information is available below.
Finally, we will have our upcoming open house on February 4 at 6:30 PM. This will be for English and French families. We will be sending out invitations to our feeder schools in the coming week. I always feel the best recommendation comes from friends and family so if you know of a family that is interested in attending Vanier in the coming school year, please feel free to pass along this invitation or ask them to contact the school directly.
Bonne weekend,
Mr. Chad Edmonds – Principal École Georges P Vanier School
Georges P. Vanier School website has information as well:
https://georgespvanier.cbe.ab.ca.
GP Vanier Cafeteria Menu:
https://gpvanier.cbe.ab.ca/cafeteria-menu
French for Parents – Level 2
Chinook Learning Services has scheduled a French for Parents – Level 2 class at Georges P. Vanier School, taught by Marissa Gillespie.
Classes are Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM, starting January 27 until March 17.
Vanier Community Corner
- Our crochet club has been hooking students in faster than we expected! It’s sew much fun—but we’re starting to run low on wool. If you have any extra yarn at home, we’d love a thread of support. Every ball helps us keep the creativity going! The crochet club will also be selling some of their creations at lunchtime to raise money for more resources!
- Our growing Outdoor Education program is continuing to accept donations of outdoor equipment in good repair. We are looking for:
- cross-country ski gear (boots, skis, and poles)
- snow shoes
- daypacks
- multiday backpacking backpacks
- hiking boots
- tarps
- sleeping pads
- sleeping bags
Please contact Mr. Eitzen at mdeitzen@cbe.ab.ca for more information.
BelCanFran Exchange Opportunity
Coordinators Ron and Lise will meet with the parents who are interested in registering their child(ren) into the Belcanfran exchange program for 2026-2027. The information meeting will be at the Wildwood Community Centre on Saturday, January 17/2026 from 3:00-4:30 PM.
For more information please click see the BelCan Brochure
Yearbook information
With the resumption of school, we have started the design and build of our school yearbook. If you would like to order a yearbook you can do it directly at: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09700335
The price is currently $35.
Healthy Hunger is Back!
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Healthy Hunger lunches!
- January 16: Booster Juice
You can now place your orders online through Healthy Hunger. Please remember that orders close 5 days before each lunch date, so don’t miss out! Orders can be placed at: https://healthyhunger.ca/
Any lunches that are not picked up on the day will be donated.
Thank you for supporting our school and enjoying a tasty lunch or snack at the same time!
Upcoming Sports Dates:
Monday: no sports scheduled
Tuesday: no sports scheduled
Wednesday: no sports scheduled
Thursday: no sports scheduled
Friday: no sports scheduled
Volleyball tryouts:
Jr Boys- Thursday January 8 at 8:00 AM Monday January 12 at 3:45 PM
Upcoming Dates:
Jan 13: Grade 9 vaccinations
Jan 15: Grade 8 Outdoor Education Trip
Jan 16: Healthy Hunger
Jan 22: Grade 9 Sports Excellence Ski Trip
Jan 23: Grade 7 Outdoor Education Cross Country trip
Jan 27: End of Semester 1
Jan 28: Start of Semester 2
Jan 30: System PD Day – No students