Dear Vanier Families,
As we finish our first full week post-strike, things really do feel like they are starting to move back towards normalcy in school. That being stated, we are still playing catch-up, and teachers are rebuilding routines and relationships with students. Some things that had been scheduled for the next few months will have to be cancelled or postponed until later in the year; this includes field trips and extracurriculars. Please continue to monitor updates from the school, or your child(ren)’s teachers for more information.
For those aspiring student athletes, we will be restarting the sports calendar when Volleyball begins after winter break.
Today at Vanier we recognized Remembrance Day. Thank you to the students and teachers who stepped up on short notice to create this event for the school.
Some of you may have heard from your children that we currently have 10 student teachers in the building: 2 from Campus St. Jean and 8 from the U of C (2 in the French program and 6 from the English program). I am so proud that Vanier has been identified by the U of C as a hub for their education program and to all the teachers at Vanier who have agreed to be part of training the next generation of Alberta teachers. These students will be with us on an abbreviated stint this semester and join us again in February for their final rotation in the program.
I would also like to let families know that fees have now gone live on MyCBE. Please check your account to see what is outstanding. As I stated in one of my earlier emails, many of the fees have been prorated or cancelled altogether due to the strike. If you have already paid a fee, you should notice that this money went towards other outstanding fees. If you have any questions, please connect with Ms. Gilkes at eagilkes@cbe.ab.ca
I have spoken to more than one family about the possibility of donating money to Vanier in order to support students. Please see below for a message from Farouk Gillani for more information.
Just a reminder that CBE schools will be closed from Monday to Wednesday next week for fall break. Students will be back in school on Thursday, November 13.
Finally, please join me in congratulating Mme Hull who welcomed a baby girl, Cassie, to her family.
Bonne weekend,
Mr. Chad Edmonds – Principal École Georges P Vanier School
GP Vanier Cafeteria Menu
Cafeteria Menu Update for Thursday November 13, 2025.
We will have a modified menu for Thursday, November 13, 2025. We will have Pizzas, Snacks, Ice Cream, and Drinks available for purchase. We will NOT have Fruit or Veggie Trays, Sandwiches or Cesar Salads available.
Message from School Council
Dear Vanier Families,
Over the past few weeks Mr. Edmonds has brought to my attention that many of you have reached out around the possibility of donating some or all of the money that the UCP government distributed to families during the strike.
In order to maximize this effect, the GP Vanier School Council is looking at collecting these as donations which we can then use to support student learning at GP Vanier.
We will be meeting for our AGM on November 28 at 7:00, where we can discuss this as a group, however, in the interim donations can be sent through Education Matters (follow the instructions at the education matters website and choose GP Vanier as the school) or directly to the GP Vanier School Council.
For more information, please contact me, Farouk Gillani, at: faroukgillani@me.com
Sincerely,
Farouk Gillani – President GPV School Council
Photo Re-Take Day At GPV!
Our new photo re-take day is Friday November 14, 2025. If you either missed the original photo day or don’t like those photos, please make sure your child in at school November 14, 2025!
Healthy Hunger is Back!
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Healthy Hunger lunches!
- November 21: Subway
- December 12: COBS Bread
- 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!
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!
Vanier Swag Available!
Please visit our online store to purchase GP Vanier apparel.
https://gpvfallstore2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The online store will now close on November 10, 2025 at 11:59pm. Orders will be delivered to the school 4-6 weeks after the store closes.
William Aberhart Open House
Bonjour!
Aberhart staff would like to invite prospective students/families to our Open House on Wednesday, November 26 from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
William Aberhart High School Open House
Wednesday, November 26 from 6:30pm-8:30pm
https://williamaberhart.cbe.ab.ca/open-house
2026 Prime Minister’s Awards
The nomination period for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Awards is now open, and we’re looking for your help in recognizing outstanding educators who empower Canada’s youth. The Prime Minister’s Awards are a chance to celebrate educators for their leadership and exemplary education practices. Any person or group (i.e. parents, colleagues, principals, board members or students) can nominate educators in three different categories:
- Teaching Excellence
- Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Excellence in Early Childhood Education
For more information, please click on the link.
Upcoming Sports Dates
- Monday: no sports scheduled
- Tuesday: no sports scheduled
- Wednesday: no sports scheduled
- Thursday: no sports scheduled
- Friday: no sports scheduled
- Basketball coaches have connected with their teams about upcoming practices and year end celebrations.
Upcoming Dates
- November 10-12: Fall Break– (schools closed)
- November 13: Students return to school
- November 14: Photo Retakes (AM)
- November 25-27: Grade 6 to Camp Chief Hector
- November 27: Parent-Teacher Conferences (4:30 pm- 7:30 pm in person)
- November 28: Parent-Teacher Conferences (9 am – 3 pm online) - no school for students
- December 1: Grade 6 Interviews (4:30 pm- 7:30 pm in person)
- December 3: Grade 6 vaccinations