We know you’ve been waiting… And here it is! The Christmas Gift Wrap Sign Up is now live! And we are greatly anticipating seeing your name show up for a shift or two… In case you are new… Each year, VCS volunteers help spread Christmas cheer while wrapping presents at the Village Green Centre in […]
Category archives: Secondary
Carrying the Dream Forward
Consistent and regular partnership is needed today more than ever to help to carry the dream for transformational, local Christian education forward. Tuition and government funding covers basic operational costs – not extras. The long term needs of the school are often put aside to meet the demands of the urgent and pressing to-do’s. It’s […]
Going grocery shopping this week?
A number of extra grocery gift cards are available for purchase. Please contact groceries@vcs.ca to arrange for pickup.
Parents In Action… come join the team
The executive team is in place. And there is room at the table for YOU! If you are interested in planning, organizing or supporting parent-led fundraising efforts for our school – please come join the team. The next meeting is planned for Thursday, November 3 at 7:00 pm at the Secondary Campus. Items to discuss […]
The Thrill of Victory, the Agony of Defeat
Guest contributor: Anica Haberstock, grade 11 In any sport, the feeling of a victory is indescribable. You are so wrapped up in the game and a win is always the best way to finish a long day. But what happens when it doesn’t end that way? What happens when your team loses a tight game? […]
More than a Competitor
Guest contributor: Anica Haberstock, grade 11 As a student athlete at Vernon Christian School, I know that combining faith and sports is sometimes extremely hard to do. A Christian attitude isn’t always the one we bring to the court, field, or pitch. We want to be recognized for our skills and we want to perform […]
What’s your 411?
Details required… Recently, a questionnaire was sent out through MySchool on September 13 that requires a response from all our VCS parents. Your info needs to be updated, it’s necessary and it will only take a minute of your time… Canadian Revenue Agency now requires middle initials to be included in your name for issuing donation […]
Grocery Gift Cards – a win for VCS
Give your grocery shopping trips an extra edge! Sign up today for our Grocery Gift Card program and up to 8% of your total purchase amount will come back to VCS. Fuel and prescriptions are also included with a few of the participating retailers. How does it work? Sign up for the program Select your […]
PAC, PSG, PIA? Seeking Urgent Parent Advice, Input and Consideration – Wed. Sept 21
Without a healthy parent action team (insert your title of choice PAC, PSG or PIA) our students run the risk of losing funding for the items that bless and enrich their time on campus... Over $30,000 is raised annually through initiatives like Gift Wrap, Grocery Cards, Hot Lunch and events like the Spring FUN-Raiser. But VCS [...]
VCS Prayer Team – there’s always room for you!
Are you Called to PRAY? If you have a compassion for prayer, love to see God work in the lives of others, please come and pray for our school, students and staff. Weekly the team meets Tuesdays at 2:15 pm, please come to the EC Staff Room. If you would like more information about becoming […]