A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR GENERAL | | |
Vanguard School is an educational institution where Expertise, Collaboration, and Innovation are at the heart of its practices and DNA...
Here, everyone involved has kindness tattooed on their hearts. Although this spirit animates the vast majority of our 3,000 stakeholders (parents, staff members, and students), there are, of course, times when communication is not perfect.
Let's all keep in mind that the most direct way to resolve a dispute will always be to talk to the person concerned. If necessary, it is always possible to turn to a teacher, to the principal... and then to use the complaint process available on our website. However, let's respect the steps! Two people who take the time to talk to each other often manage to understand each other.
Finally, while it is essential to report what is wrong, let's not forget to highlight what is going well. Our “Good Deeds” also deserve to be shared on our website. It's a great way to recognize and encourage all our education experts...
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Annie Lamarre
General Director
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New parents
Rave Guardian is a platform used to send you school closure notifications in the event of an emergency or evacuation. To add yourself to our distribution list, text the word “VANGUARD” to 67283.
Returning parents
If you have recently changed your phone number, you can re-register by texting the word “VANGUARD” to 67283.
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INFO - FINANCIAL STATEMENT | |
On August 27, the Finance Department sent you a communication regarding your account statement. If you missed it, we suggest checking your inbox or spam folder to locate it. Otherwise, you can always contact accounts receivable by email.
PAYMENT TERMS:
- 50% at the start of the school year (no later than September 10, 2025)
- 50% before February 20, 2026
Except for parents who made an agreement with the Finance Department. However, they must adhere to their payment plan. Any balance unpaid as of February 2, 2026, will be subject to late fees, as specified in the educational services contract.
| | PROOF OF QUEBEC RESIDENCY - NEW PARENTS | | |
The Ministry of Education requires us to verify certain supporting documents to certify the Quebec residence of all newly enrolled students. This verification is required only once, when changing schools.
We plan to carry out this verification during the first parent-teacher meeting at the end of September.
| | OFFICIAL DECLARATION DAY (MEQ) - SEPTEMBER 30th | | |
Tuesday, September 30, will be the Official Declaration Day for all schools in Quebec. This process serves to confirm enrollment and validate attendance for each student at our school in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Education.
Therefore, we ask for your cooperation in avoiding, as much as possible, any absences or tardiness on this day. In the event of an absence, the parents concerned will receive a form to sign in the following days certifying their child's attendance at our school. The student must return the form to the secretary's office in their sector as soon as possible.
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School photos will be taken from September 8 to September 11, 2025. Uniforms are mandatory.
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French secondary school, cycle 2 + Interval class: September 8
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French secondary school, cycle 1 + Découverte Class: September 9
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Primary school: September 10
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English secondary school: September 11
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PEDAGOGICAL AFTERNOONS
Once again this year, the after-school care team will continue to organize monthly afternoon gatherings.
Each month, students from every grade will participate in collaborative activities that promote interaction and a sense of belonging to the school.
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CATERING SERVICE
Lunch service is once again available this year. Meals are prepared by students in the Interval program under the supervision of their teachers. View the menus and place your orders on the school's website. Meals, labeled with your child's name, will be delivered to the cafeteria each day.
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Students in Secondaire 3, 4, 5, Interval, Grade 9, 10, and 11 will have the opportunity to participate in a trip to Toronto from October 2 to 4. Interested?
Until September 12, you can register your child via the parent portal.
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LUNCH - Jewelry Creation / Reptizoo - ELEMENTARY
Registration: From September 8 to September 19
Beginning: Week of September 22
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LUNCH - Mad science - ELEMENTARY
Registration: From September 8 to September 25
Beginning: Friday, October 3rd
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AFTER SCHOOL - CF Montréal - ELEMENTARY
Registration: From September 8 to September 26
Beginning : Friday, October 3rd at 3:00 p.m., Elementary Gym
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AFTER SCHOOL - Nerf -
ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL
Registration: From September 8 to September 26
Beginning: Thursday, October 2nd at 3:00pm. - High school Gym
| | HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FAIR | | The Student Life team will be at the gym on September 10 at noon to present activities to students and collect registrations. | | SPORT TEAMS- VIPERS RSEQ - IMPORTANT DATES | | |
TRY OUT : Volleyball : September 15 - 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. - High school gym
TRY OUT : Basketball : September 17 - 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. - High school gym
SOCCER BEGINNING OF PRACTICES: September 19 at 3:00 p.m. - High school gym
| | 1st PARENTS MEETING at 6:30 p.m. | | |
The Vanguard Foundation finances projects and initiatives that go beyond the School's regular budget. We support Vanguard School projects in four philanthropic areas:
- Assistance to students from low-income families, to guarantee financial support for school fees, transportation, meals, and other expenses.
- Developing and maintaining the Vanguard School's infrastructure to provide our students with a learning environment tailored to their needs.
- Funding innovative educational projects to support the educational success of students with learning difficulties and offer them tailored solutions.
- Access to arts and culture through the Samira Gaudreau Fund.
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