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Vancouver “College

An Indevenaent Catholic School for Boys

The school, fully accredited by the B.C. Ministry of
Education, offers grades K to 12. Extensive fine arts, ath-
letics and personal development programs work in
concordance with strong religion and academic pro-
grams to address our mission statement.

vanes ’ The academic program follows the B.C. Ministry of
Education curriculum. In 1941 a Vancouver newspaper
reported that "Vancouver College continues [to be} one
of the most up-to-date and progressive educational
institutions in the city.” These words remain
accurate iaday.

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“ale all bOYS community of teaching have changed. In £922, students night con-
* A faith and learning jugate Latin verbs on slates or in scribblers with nib
pens dipped in inkovells. Seventy-five years tater, it is
"not unusual to see boys in the earliest primary grades

sitting at computer screens.
The Vancouver College curriculum has expanded, as
, well, to meet the needs of an evolving society. In 1922
he Congregation of Christian Brothers the studerts learned Freach, Latin 2nd Greek. Today
from ireland founded Vancouver College the school's 1000 students may leara French,
: in 1922. The campus, a mix of both Mandarin, Spanish, and Jepanese. A consistently high
‘sodern and old, was built in 1924. percentage of Vancouver College graduaies go on to far-

___Nancouver College is 2 vibrant Cathelic based faith
and learning community. The mission statement of the
’ school is “to provide today's Christian young men with
educational experieaces which will lead to the develop-
meat of their whole persons: culiurally, emotionally,
intellectualiy, physically, socially aad in particular,
spiritually".

ther studies at various universities and colleges around
North America.

In the field of athletics, the Fighting Irish are tradi-
tiona! provincial powers in football, basketball, wack
and field, cross country, rowing, tennis, golf, and
wrestling. Each year the Irish are ranked amongst the
top in the province and travel both nadonally and inter-
nationality to coupe

A4NCOUVER COLLEG |
An. Independent Catholic School for Boys

Dey Students - Grades K-12

Tuesday, February 15, 2000 between the hours of 6 - 9pm
Parents and Students interested
‘in Grades K - 12 welcome.

OPEN HOUSE |

ENTRANCE EXAN

for students wishing te enter Grades 7 - 12 in September 2000
Saturday, February 19, 2000
Jam - 12 noon
tatecomers will noi be permitied to write

An application must be on file er passed n the
day of the exam in order tc be permitted ti 6 write. °

*Tuition currently at $2,575 per student
_ **Bursaries available for Qualifying Studenis

Piease call the school in order to obtain
application forms and other information.

Vancouver College
5400 Cartier Street
Cone block east cf Granville at 39th)
Vancouver, B.C. V6M 3A5
Telephone: 261-4285 —
Fax: 261-2284

Email: dnozris@vc.be.ca website: www.vc.be.ca/ve

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