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'''Georges P. Vanier Secondary School''' is a [[high school]] in [[Courtenay, British Columbia|Courtenay]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]
'''Georges P. Vanier Secondary School''' is a [[high school]] in [[Courtenay, British Columbia|Courtenay]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]


Its doors opened in January [[1968]] completing a move of students from the old Courtenay Sr. high school. The school was named after one of Canada's most popular Governor-Generals. Vanier was built to house a capacity of 1200 students. The school population grew to 1700+ students in the early 2000s with the addition of 36 portable classrooms. This led to the opening of [[Mark R. Isfeld Secondary]] which became the third district secondary school in the early 2000s with Vanier losing some East Courtenay students and students from the [[Cumberland, British Columbia|Cumberland]] and [[Royston, British Columbia|Royston]], [[Union Bay, British Columbia|Union Bay]] and [[Fanny Bay]] community catchment areas.
Its doors opened in January [[1968]] completing a move of students from the old Courtenay Sr. high school. The school was named after one of Canada's most popular Governor-Generals because after 47 other schools, we figured he didn't have enough named after him. Vanier was built to house a capacity of 1200 students. The school population grew to 1700+ students in the early 2000s with the addition of 36 portable classrooms. The cross country trail that loops around the back of the school towards the old island highway is the ideal place to smoke a joint before, during or after class.
Vanier has primarily been the regional secondary school in the Comox Valley School District, serving students from [[Hornby Island|Hornby]] and [[Denman Island|Denman]] Islands, the City of Courtenay, and the communities of [[Dove Creek, British Columbia|Dove Creek]], [[Merville, British Columbia|Merville]], [[Black Creek, British Columbia|Black Creek]], [[Saratoga, British Columbia|Saratoga]] and Miracle Beach communities up to the [[Oyster River]] which separates the Comox Valley School District from the [[Campbell River, British Columbia|Campbell River]] district.
Vanier has primarily been the regional secondary school in the Comox Valley School District, serving unlucky students from [[Hornby Island|Hornby]] and [[Denman Island|Denman]] Islands, the City of Courtenay, and the communities of [[Dove Creek, British Columbia|Dove Creek]], [[Merville, British Columbia|Merville]], [[Black Creek, British Columbia|Black Creek]], [[Saratoga, British Columbia|Saratoga]] and Miracle Beach communities up to the [[Oyster River]] all of whom have to endure hours on the school bus with some facing 4 ferry rides a day!


Vanier has prided itself on being a comprehensive senior secondary school and has had a strong tradition of Academic, Fine Arts, Vocational, Athletic and Student Leadership programs over the last 39 years. The school facility has a wondrous natural setting on {{convert|96|acre|m2}} and conveniently located next to the Comox Valley Sports Centre, community track and playing fields. The grounds include three playing fields and access to a community all - weather field, a community daycare primarily built as a teen mother daycare. The Vanier facility includes the Vanier Studio theatre, a full Teaching Cafeteria, and a large Technology Education wing that includes a House Construction shop, Auto-Mechanics, Small engines shops, Metalwork shop, Electronics / Robotics and Drafting shops and a Woodwork shop.
Vanier has prided itself on being a comprehensive senior secondary school and has had a strong tradition of Academic, Fine Arts, Vocational, Athletic and Student Leadership programs over the last 39 years. The school facility has a wondrous natural setting on {{convert|96|acre|m2}} and conveniently located next to the Comox Valley Sports Centre, community track and playing fields. The grounds include three playing fields and access to a community all - weather field, a community daycare primarily built as a teen mother daycare. The Vanier facility includes the Vanier Studio theatre, a full Teaching Cafeteria, and a large Technology Education wing that includes a House Construction shop, Auto-Mechanics, Small engines shops, Metalwork shop, Electronics / Robotics and Drafting shops and a Cannabis grow room.


Vanier encourages international exchange students, and has established links with three sister schools, one in Wales and two in Japan. Some of Vanier's distinguished graduates include actors Barry Pepper and Kim Cattrall. Some of the memorable highlights over the years include being selected the top B.C. School Sports school , winning British Columbia provincial championships in Cross-Country, Improvisational Theatre, Snowboarding, Robotics, Golf, Track and Field, Electronics.
Vanier encourages international exchange students, and has established links with four sister schools, one in Wales, two in Japan and one in [[Humboldt County, California]]. Some of Vanier's distinguished graduates include actors Barry Peppers and Kim Cattrall. Prankster [[Aaron Mitchell]], who dropped out to follow the [[Grateful Dead]] continues to edit this entry for his own amusement. Some of the memorable highlights over the years include being selected the top B.C. School Sports school , winning British Columbia provincial championships in Cross-Country, Improvisational Theatre, Snowboarding, Cannabis Cultivation, Robotics, Golf, Track and Field, Electronics.


==National Championships==
==National Championships==
* Joint Rolling, 1970
* Bong Loading, 1990
*[[Robotics]], 2004
*[[Robotics]], 2004
*[[Improvisational theatre|Improv]], 2009, 2010
*[[Improvisational theatre|Improv]], 2009, 2010

Revision as of 02:39, 26 December 2010

49°42′34.22″N 124°59′53.53″W / 49.7095056°N 124.9982028°W / 49.7095056; -124.9982028

Georges P. Vanier Secondary
Address
Map
4830 Headquarters Road

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V9N 5N5
Information
School typePublic, high school
School boardSchool District 71 Comox Valley
School number7171040
PrincipalCharlie Schellink
Grades8-12
Websitehttp://web.sd71.bc.ca/vanier/

Georges P. Vanier Secondary School is a high school in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

Its doors opened in January 1968 completing a move of students from the old Courtenay Sr. high school. The school was named after one of Canada's most popular Governor-Generals because after 47 other schools, we figured he didn't have enough named after him. Vanier was built to house a capacity of 1200 students. The school population grew to 1700+ students in the early 2000s with the addition of 36 portable classrooms. The cross country trail that loops around the back of the school towards the old island highway is the ideal place to smoke a joint before, during or after class.

Vanier has primarily been the regional secondary school in the Comox Valley School District, serving unlucky students from Hornby and Denman Islands, the City of Courtenay, and the communities of Dove Creek, Merville, Black Creek, Saratoga and Miracle Beach communities up to the Oyster River all of whom have to endure hours on the school bus with some facing 4 ferry rides a day!

Vanier has prided itself on being a comprehensive senior secondary school and has had a strong tradition of Academic, Fine Arts, Vocational, Athletic and Student Leadership programs over the last 39 years. The school facility has a wondrous natural setting on 96 acres (390,000 m2) and conveniently located next to the Comox Valley Sports Centre, community track and playing fields. The grounds include three playing fields and access to a community all - weather field, a community daycare primarily built as a teen mother daycare. The Vanier facility includes the Vanier Studio theatre, a full Teaching Cafeteria, and a large Technology Education wing that includes a House Construction shop, Auto-Mechanics, Small engines shops, Metalwork shop, Electronics / Robotics and Drafting shops and a Cannabis grow room.

Vanier encourages international exchange students, and has established links with four sister schools, one in Wales, two in Japan and one in Humboldt County, California. Some of Vanier's distinguished graduates include actors Barry Peppers and Kim Cattrall. Prankster Aaron Mitchell, who dropped out to follow the Grateful Dead continues to edit this entry for his own amusement. Some of the memorable highlights over the years include being selected the top B.C. School Sports school , winning British Columbia provincial championships in Cross-Country, Improvisational Theatre, Snowboarding, Cannabis Cultivation, Robotics, Golf, Track and Field, Electronics.

National Championships

  • Joint Rolling, 1970
  • Bong Loading, 1990
  • Robotics, 2004
  • Improv, 2009, 2010

Notable graduates