Georges Vanier Secondary SchoolADDRESS: 3000 Don Mills Rd, North York, ON

M2J 3B6PHONE NUMBER: (416) 395-3250EMAIL ADDRESS: GeorgesVanier@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/georgesvanierGRADE RANGE: 9 to 12

STEM+The STEM+ programprovides an enrichedlearning opportunity forstudents interested inapplying theirknowledge in Science,Math and ComputerTechnology by offeringan interdisciplinarymethodology to deepentheir critical thinkingskills. The frameworkwill encourage theapplication of a globalperspective and activecitizenship. The programwill lead to the selectionof AP (AdvancedPlacement in University)courses and APexaminations in thestudent's graduatingyear. Please see the schoolwebsite for applicationdetails.

Scholarship, Spirit and Social Responsibility. We Believe It!We Live It!

Georges Vanier Secondary School (GVSS) is a dynamic learningenvironment with a wide variety of opportunities to meet theneeds of all students. We host a full range of courses in all areasof the Ontario Curriculum. We are the home of the STEM+program, a grade 9 -12 enriched program in Mathematics andScience that takes a Global, Social Justice perspective in thedelivery of the curriculum. As well, there are PROGRAM 2 ART,and three Specialist High Skills Major Programs (Aerospace,ADVANCE: Arts & Culture, and ICT) that attract students withdifferent academic interests and passions. Vanier serves a highly diverse student population & we arededicated to preparing students to be successful in the GlobalEconomy.

SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLSMAJORS - CHOOSE FROMTHREEStudents may choose from one of ourthree SHSM Programs; ADVANCE(Animation, Design, Visual Art &Creation Experience), ICT(Information CommunicationTechnology), or AVIATION & AEROSPACE, and take advantageof the opportunity to focus on a career path thatmatches their skills & interests while allowing them toearn their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Students can earnvaluable industry certifications including first aid/CPR and gainimportant practical skills through a co-operativeeducation placement specific to their chosen SHSM.

More Information about Georges Vanier Secondary School

PROGRAM 2 ARTVanier offers a special intensive program for students thinkingseriously about pursuing post-secondary studies and careers inVisual Arts. PROGRAM 2 ART covers many aspects of artcreation including drawing, painting, sculpture, 2D & 3D design,computer graphics, animation, linear and atmospheric perspective,art history, typography, and printmaking.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERSWe are proud to serve a diverse student population and welcomeEnglish Language Learners (ELL) from various cultural andlinguistic backgrounds. We also welcome a large numberof international students who enjoy calling Vanier their home awayfrom home.

STUDIO MUSICSong writing and recording are at the core of what we do. We valuemodern music and song writing techniques that don’t rely onreading & writing of music notation. Students work in labs, rehearsalspaces and in one of the best recording studios in any high school!We do music, dance, poetry, graphics - about any kind of modernart and media you can imagine!

BSC@VANStudents interested in pursuing post secondary studies and careersin the area of Business have the option of earning a BusinessSpecialist Certificate @ Vanier. Students wishing to take advantageof this opportunity also benefit from participating in a numberof enrichment activities which are designed to further develop andenhance their classroom learning.

Additional Features● Drama Club and Innovation Club● SAGE Business Club● Duke of Edinburgh Leadership Club● Character Education Club

● Vanier Ambassadors & Peer Tutors● Breakfast Club● Student, Athletics, & Arts Councils● Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)

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Student Life - Where You Belong

Students enjoy a vast array of co-curricular programsincluding clubs, leadership councils and sports teams. Someexamples of these include: SAGE – Students for theAdvancement of Global Entrepreneurship, Van Arts Council,monthly Coffee House (Musical Performances), StudentCouncil, Van Radio and Vanier Photography Club. Vaniersports teams include: basketball, volleyball, soccer, cricket,baseball, badminton, water polo, ultimate Frisbee, crosscountry and more. Drama, music, visual arts, physical andhealth education contribute to our being a triple "A"school i.e. Academics, Arts and Athletics.Special events and assemblies could not happen without theexcellent work of our skilled students who are part of theVanier Stage Crew. Among the highlights of student life atVanier are our prom nights, school plays and ourparticipation in drama festivals. Of particular note is ourannual Vanier International Big Event (VIBE) - a weeklongmulticultural celebration, marked by motivated studentleadership, excitement and lots of learning.

What Sets Us Apart

Our Music Studio is one of the world’s finest public schoolmusic creation and production facilities. Vanier proudly offers the only AVIATION & AEROSPACESHSM in the TDSB. Vanier students are able to earn a Focus on InformationTechnology (FIT) Certificate which is granted by theInformation Technology Software Association (ITSA)and recognized by the IT Industry across Canada. To date, all PROGRAM 2 ART graduates who haveapplied to Ontario College of Art and Design University havebeen accepted and gained early admission. Vanier is an Advance Placement (AP) certified testing centreand currently offers the AP Calculus course. Other APcourses will be added as the STEM+ students progressthrough their program.

Parent and Community Engagement

Our school council is active, knowledgeable and involved in schooldecision-making. The regular meetings feature a report from theprincipal, student leaders, a staff representative as well asdiscussions of school issues. The school council works with theprincipal on organizing parenting seminars and workshops for thecommunity. Vanier encourages ongoing and regular contact withparents regarding attendance, grades, curriculum and importantschool-related topics. Parents are encouraged to visit the Vanierwebsite: http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/georgesvanier.

Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They arecommunity-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety ofopportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices. Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential. Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financialstability.

Contact Information

SCHOOL NAME: Georges Vanier Secondary SchoolADDRESS: 3000 Don Mills Rd, North York, ON

M2J 3B6TELEPHONE: (416) 395-3250EMAIL: GeorgesVanier@tdsb.on.ca