Graduation party tonight

Good morning everyone,

It’s pretty nice today in Vancouver (weather), it’s 6 degrees now.

Today the students have the 2nd part of the exit tests and tomorrow is the finally the last day of the session. We have a graduation party tonight at Circa.

You can get a VIP ticket for $5 from the activities desk. With a VIP ticket, you can get into a VIP area and also a glass of champagne. Restaurant lounge downstairs, DJ and dancing upstairs. All VanWest college students and friends are welcome! Bring 2 pieces of ID including passport and please leave backpacks at home. I went to the last graduation party at Circa and I really liked it there.It’s a nice bar and it was fun to have a good time with the students.

Tomorrow we have a graduation ceremony at school. The graduates will get certificates and also the students from singing class will sing songs for us. I’m looking forward to it!

Have a nice day!

♥Anna

Remembrance day tomorrow

Hello everybody!

I’m Anna, the receptionist at VanWest College! I’m happy to post on the VanWest College blog; I hope I can write something which you’re interested in.

It’s raining lightly today in Vancouver. It’s 8 degrees and a bit chilly.

It’s the fourth week and the students had an exit test today. They have one more exam on Thursday but they looked happier than usual today…I think it’s because we have a holiday tomorrow Tomorrow is Remembrance day.

During the two weeks prior to Remembrance day, a lot of people wear a poppy on a street, at work, school and even on TV.

The poppy represents the symbol of Remembrance. When you wear a poppy, you honour people who passed away because of war and their families.

On the weather forecast, it might be raining again tomorrow in Vancouver. It might be fun to get together with good friends and watch a movie with hot chocolate!

Have a nice holiday!

♥Anna

November Activities Calendar

Here is the Activities Calendar(vancouver)

Let’s all join!!

This month we might have a lot of rain, but these school activities will be fun!!

Hallowe’en Party at VanWest

We had a Hallowe’en Party at VanWest on Oct.30. It was so much fun!! Every student and teacher was dressed up.  Also we had a pumpkin carving contest. There was a contest for the best costume. Some students got prizes!! They worked hard on their costumes and make up. I want to show you some pictures!!

Do you want to join us next year???

Have a happy day!! Chiaki

Halloween is coming soon!!

Hello, everyone!!

Our students at VanWest college have made pumpkin carvings for the pumpukin carving contest. The winner will be announced tomorrow at our Halloween Party!!  The party is going to be great! There will be activities and everyone will be wearing Halloween costumes.  Check it out!!

Let me know which is your favourite Pumpkin and tell me what you will be dressing up as.

Have a happy day!!                                 Chiaki

Convenient For Us !!~Canada line is making our commute easier~

 

The Canada line has already opend!! This line goes from Waterfront station to the airport in Richmond in 25 minutes. This is very convenient for us, because we can move very quickly around the city. Also, we can go from Waterfront to Airport only 25 minutes. This is very convenient for us, because we can move very quickly around the city. The nearest station to VanWest is the Vancouver City Center Station. It’s takes about 7 minutes to walk from VanWest College to the station.

Also, we can go from Waterfront to Airport only 25 minutes. We don’t need transfer any more!! It’s amazing!! We should take!!

Let me know how the Canada line has made your commute easier!

Have a happy day!! Chiaki

Korean culture day

Hello, everyone!!

We had Korean culture day on Oct,6 at VanWest. The Korean student cooked a lot of delicious Korean dishes.  The room was filled with the smell of Korean food and a lot of students enjoyed tasting Korean food.  It was awesome!!

Clyde, our activities coordinater, said, we will have a Japanese culture day next month

We are looking forward to enjoying Japanese culture day.  VanWest has a lot of cheerful Japanese students now!!  I hope they can cook!?

Have a happy day!!

One New Receptionist

Anna Kishida

Today, I would like to introduce our newest staff member!!

Q.  Where are you from?

A.  I’m from Osaka in Japan.

Q.  How long have you been in Canada?

A.  I have been in Canada for 5 years.

Q.  What did you do before you came to VanWest college?

A.  I was a Okanagan College student studying Associate of Arts Degree in Kelowna.  Also, I was working at International Education as the activity coordinater at the same college.

Q.  What are your hobbies?

A.  My hobbies are cooking, playing tennis and dancing.

Q.  Please introduce yourself to everyone at VanWest.

Hello everyone!!  I’m Anna and I’ve just started working as a receptionist at VanWest College.  I worked as the activity coordinator for international students for four years in Kelowna.  I love meeting new people and I look forward to getting to know you!  Please come by and talk to me anytime at front desk.  I hope you all have an awesome time at VanWest College .

Have a happy day!!                                 Chiaki

Graduation Ceremony, September 18

Hello everyone!!

We had a graduation ceremony on Sep,18 at VanWest. It was a great ceremony.  During the ceremony, Karen, our managing directer, told us that Issar was going to move to France.  It was surprising and sad news for VanWest staff and students.  But Issar is going to come back next year!!  It is our pleasure and we will be witing for her.

This ceremony showed us what good relationships we have in this school.

If you aren’t a VanWest student, you have to join us!!  Don’t miss out on the fun!!

Have a happy day!!            Chiaki

Our last CAE class had a 100% pass rate!!

Hello, everyone!!

Today I want to tell you about VanWest’s Cambridge program is starting on September 14th.  Our school offers FCE (First Certificate in English) and CAE (Cambridge Advanced English).  We’re especially proud of our CAE class right now, because every student in the last class passed the CAE exam!!  It’s a great result!

Please check the VanWest home page!!

Have a happy day!!

CAE teacher: Vlad