Parents
Vancouver College parents are our most valuable partners in helping our boys succeed. We work together as a faith and learning community to support and enrich the boys’ educational experience. The goal is for all parents and guardians to be as active as possible in their son's education.
As the boys create lifelong friendships, so do our parents. The Vancouver College Parents’ Association (VCPA) includes all parents and guardians of current students. With the support of the school, the VCPA facilitates community-building events that raise funds for the school and coordinates parent engagement initiatives. The VCPA creates volunteer opportunities through these events that bring parents together and build community connections. For more questions about the VCPA please contact vcpa@vancouvercollege.ca.
Events and Activities
FINNEGAN BALL
At this annual signature gala, traditionally held in November, parents, staff, alumni, and volunteers celebrate and support our community through the ever-anticipated live auction, silent auction, treasure raffle, gourmet dinner and live DJ. It is Vancouver College’s largest fundraiser organized by our parent volunteers. This year’s Finnegan Ball is on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Early bird pricing has been extended to midnight on October 7th, 2024. All early bird purchases are eligible for our EARLY BIRD DRAW to win limousine transport to the event with bubbles to celebrate!
Tickets can be purchased here.
The host venue has offered Finnegan Ball guests an extraordinary group rate for a limited number of hotel rooms. Click here to book your room!
MOTHERS CHRISTMAS TEA
Held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 10 am - 2 pm, the Mothers Christmas Tea is an indoor market in the Lannan Hall Gymnanium where you can buy fresh pastries, savoury treats, flowers, and homemade crafts, and participate in a silent auction to help you prepare for the holidays. This event also hosts a tea for our moms, grandmas, and alumni moms to enjoy. For more information visit vcmct.ca.
LUNAR NEW YEAR DINNER
The Vancouver College Parents Association and the Office of the President invite you to a dinner celebration to welcome the Year of the Dragon. This annual celebration will be held on Friday, the 23rd of February 2024 at 6PM (Registration at 5:30 PM) at Neptune Palace Seafood Restaurant. Tickets are $100 and include a ten-course dinner and special entertainment. Kindly RSVP HERE by the 19th of February.
If you have any questions or dietary concerns, please contact supportvc@vancouvercollege.ca
MAYFAIR
Typically held on the Saturday before Mother’s Day, Mayfair is the largest community-building event of the school year at Vancouver College. Join us as our campus transforms into a spring fair with midway games, delicious food and beverages, live entertainment and the ever-popular bazaar marketplace. This year Mayfair will be on Saturday, May 10, 2025 (10 AM - 4 PM). There is something for both young and old, so mark your calendars and save the date! Check out VCMayfair.com or email: mayfair@vancouvercollege.ca for more information.
GENERAL EVENTS
Our General Events team organizes many events at the school throughout the year.
- September - Parent Orientation Evenings
- October - President's Honour Society Assembly & Reception
- November - Remembrance Day Service & Reception
- Year-Round - Used Uniform Sales
- June - Graduation Festivities and Events
ParentTALKS
ParentTALKS is an educational program that further supports our boys for a life dedicated to achievement, leadership, and service to the Church and community. Although each ParentTALKS is different, the shared goal of TALKS is to identify the issues, educate on the theory or point of view, and give practical suggestions to assist in parenting. The TALKS help provide a forum for ideas and open discussions. In addition, the TALKS gather parents to support each other in the journey of bringing up fine young men..
We are always open to hearing about great presenters, topics of interest, and ideas for future ParentTALKS. Please feel free to send your recommendations to vcparent-talk@vancouvercollege.ca.
Learn more about our TALKS here.
SAFE STREETS
Safe Streets ensures the safe drop-off and pickup of our students. The team consists of parent leaders who are empowered to make a positive difference to the safety of our children during arrival and pickup and will dedicate themselves to between 5 and 25 safe street shifts each year.
If you are interested in joining the Safe Streets Team, please register in OnVolunteers and for the shifts and training you choose.
