Weekly Student Programs at Georges Vanier
Please have your student speak with Rachel Hueller for information.
Check & Connect (C&C): Primarily supports students in grades 4 – 7, but can be adapted for younger students as well. C & C is for students who
are absent from school 10% to 20% or struggles with arriving late. Students are referred to the program, and other details such as family history
are taken into account.
SPARK / STAR Power / SPARK Power: These lunchtime programs are a unique opportunity for students in grades 6 - 7 to participate in
engaging and educational group activities that will focus on leadership, social justice, high school transition and the promotion of understanding
and accepting differences. The students will work with a Mentor to develop an understanding of their own leadership abilities and skills, which
will then be applied within their school and community. SPARK is for male identifying students, STAR Power is for female identifying students,
and SPARK Power is the non-gender specific version of both.
G.I.A. (Gxrls In Action): An after-School community action program for female identified students in grade 5 – 9. The G.I.A. Program is a unique opportunity for these students to participate in safe, educational, and fun activities instructed by highly qualified instructors who are experts in their field. Participants will be able to enjoy a variety of quality learning opportunities that will be focused on science, leadership, athletics, and environmental stewardship. We aim to develop students’ passions and strengths to become positive role models in their community.
Clubhouse 36: An after-school program that offers a safe environment and extended learning opportunities for children ages 6 to 12 to develop recreational, physical literacy, and social and emotional skills through various positive interactions and activities. They focus on creating positive peer relationships and building leadership skills, while engaging with their community through daily and weekly activities, planned out-trips and visits from community leaders.
Racing Readers: Racing Readers is an after-school program created in partnership with the Surrey School District and SFU Surrey designed to fill the need for an increased level of physical activity, literacy, and numeracy skills among children in grades 2-5. Students will be led through the program by high school and university volunteers who will foster companionship, support, encouragement, and learning. Throughout the program, children will participate in physical activities, reading, writing and numeracy exercises, and will be served a healthy snack.
