Vancouver College

Today was Therapy Dog Thursday as part of our Week of Wellness! We were excited to welcome both in-training and ambassador dogs from BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. The dogs visited classrooms throughout the school, bringing plenty of excitement and smiles.

Our campus was filled with love and gratitude today as we held our annual Mother’s Day Mass — celebrating the incredible moms and mother figures in our community.

The Grade 8 and 9 Robotics classes got to participate in a Makers Making Change event with the Neil Squire Society. The Neil Squire Society aims to help people with physical disabilities live easier lives through technology. The boys were able to make a number of simple assistive devices for people within the Neil Squire community. These devices will help people overcome accessibility challenges.

The sun was shining as we gathered in the Peace Garden to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Meehan Music Hall—the first major project of the Encore Campaign, set to open in 2027. It was a special day filled with a real sense of community, gratitude, and excitement for what’s to come.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the ceremony so meaningful. From the student performances to the “wishing stones”, the site blessing by Fr. Frank, and the warm hospitality throughout, it was a memorable way to mark this important milestone.

During the event, President Daryl Weaver shared that we’ve now raised $10.4 million toward our $14 million goal—an incredible step forward as we continue working to enhance our campus for future generations.

We’re so grateful to everyone who has supported this vision so far, and we’re excited to see the Meehan Music Hall begin to take shape.

Today, we welcomed grandparents to campus for our annual Grandparents’ Tea - a heartwarming celebration of family and community, highlighted by heartfelt performances from our elementary students!

The students of Mr. Jung’s Life Sciences 11 classes recently visited the Cheakamus Centre near Squamish for a 2-night field trip. Surrounded by lush forests and river habitats, students participated in hands-on interactive outdoor field studies, focusing on pond and forest ecosystems, birds, salmon, and farms. They return to the classroom with plenty of new knowledge, and a greater sense of appreciation for the natural world around us!

During Holy Week, we had the opportunity to reflect and learn about the journey of Jesus.

As our Elementary School students walked through the stations of the cross, students and staff were reminded of the great sacrifice that Jesus made for us and were moved to contemplate our own lives and how we can better live out our faith.

Finnegan Summer Camp registration is now open!

Embark on a summer of growth and fun with Finnegan Summer Camps! Open to K - Gr. 9+ students, our co-ed camps in July provide a secure and inclusive environment. Led by experienced facilitators, including VC teachers and coaches, we prioritize positive growth in every child. Open to all families. Registration link in bio!

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Vancouver College, St. Thomas More, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver and the Representative Plaintiffs on behalf of the Class Members involved in the Class Action commenced in February 2021 have formalized and executed a settlement agreement.

The Court has approved the Notice of Settlement Approval Hearing. This represents the next step in the settlement approval process. The proposed settlement has not yet received final approval from the Court.

The Notice is now being distributed in accordance with the notice plan approved by the Court and includes information regarding the terms of the proposed settlement, the claims process and the date of the final approval hearing.

If you are a member of the Class (1976–2013), please review the Notice for important information (link in bio/link to settlement).

We hope this resolution represents an important step forward. Vancouver College remains committed to a trauma-informed reconciliation process, and we believe in truth and restorative justice. We understand and support the importance of ensuring that victims of any abuse have their experiences heard to facilitate healing and understanding.

Vancouver College has and will continue to condemn abuse in any form, particularly as it may affect children. Our commitment to the safety and holistic development of every student is enshrined in our Code of Conduct policies regarding child protection, as well as in our values, as articulated in the Essential Elements guiding principles.

For questions or concerns, please contact President Daryl Weaver at [email protected] or 604-261-4285.