Vancouver College
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| Vancouver College | |
 Forever Faithful |
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| Address | |
| 5400 Cartier Street Vancouver, British Columbia, V6M 3A5, Canada |
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| Information | |
| School board | Catholic School Board |
| Principal | David Hardy |
| Vice principals | Brother Justin Newman (10-12) Michel Deslauriers (7-9) Barbara Seppelt (K-6) |
| School type | Independent |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Language | English |
| Team name | Fighting Irish |
| Colours | Purple/gold |
| Founded | 1922 |
| Enrollment | >1000 |
| Homepage | Vancouver College website |
Vancouver College (referred to informally as VC) is an independent Catholic elementary and secondary school (K-12) located in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. An all-boys school, VC's elementary and secondary programs have a combined population of over 1,000 students. The school participates in sporting events under the moniker of the "Fighting Irish".
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[edit] History
Vancouver College was founded in 1922 by the Christian Brothers, a world-wide community of religious brothers of the Catholic church founded by Edmund Rice. The school prides itself on offering strong academic, athletic, and arts programs, set within the context of a deep spiritual community.
[edit] Independent school status
Vancouver College is classified as a Group 1 school under British Columbia's Independent School Act. Schools in this category receive partial funding from the Ministry of Education. As of 2006, that consists of 50% of their local school district’s per student operating grant, based on full-time equivalent (FTE) student basis. Under the Act, the school has the "freedom to approach the curriculum from their own perspectives."[1] However, Group 1 schools must:
"...employ BC certified teachers, have educational programs consistent with ministerial orders, provide a program that meets the learning outcomes of the British Columbia curriculum, meet various administrative requirements, maintain adequate educational facilities, and comply with municipal and regional district codes."[1]
[edit] Academic performance
The last decade has seen Vancouver College ranked highly by the Fraser Institute. The school has seen itself in rankings with St. George's, Crofton House, York House, Little Flower Academy, and West Point Grey Academy. It is also a part of a group of schools called the "6 pack" which includes all of those schools. Vancouver College Grade twelve students write Provincial Examinations in core academic subjects and continually score above the provincial average by as much as 10%. Vancouver College students perform well in North American science, mathematics, and essay competitions, consistently placing in the top quartile. Vancouver College graduates pursue higher education at reputable universities and colleges in North America, Asia, and Europe.
[edit] Sports
Vancouver College competes in many sports, including badminton, cross-country, football, soccer, swimming, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, ice hockey, wrestling, downhill skiing, golf, rowing, tennis, track and field, and Ultimate Frisbee. The football and basketball programs traditionally rank among the top teams in British Columbia, while VC's rowing has performed well at nationals, usually ranking first or second.[citation needed] VC's teams are known as the "Fighting Irish", a slogan used as a reflection of school pride.
[edit] Extracurricular
There are many extracurricular activities in Vancouver College. They include the Student Council, Debate, Graduation Committee, Edmundians and Letterman, Yearbook, School Newspaper, Reach for the Top, and Pro-Life.
[edit] Notes
- Vancouver College's "sister" school is Little Flower Academy; it also has well-established relationships with other Catholic and private schools in the Vancouver area.
- The school is a popular shooting spot for televison and film productions, including Smallville, 21 Jump Street, X-Files, Final Destination 3, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, Walking Tall, Saving Silverman, and She's the Man.
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Schools in Vancouver and the University Endowment Lands
