1 Secondary Education in Manitoba In 1994, Manitoba Education ...

software includes but is not limited to Windows 95, Corel WordPerfect Suite, CorelDRAW 8,Borland C++, Netscape Communicator (MS Proxy Server Internet access), and InternetExplorer.Student Activities and Student ConductAs befits a school whose primary purpose is challenge young men to serve as church priests,deacons or lay leaders, faith is part of everything that is done at SVC. Each morning starts withthe Divine Liturgy and students learn to sing the responses both in English and Ukrainian. TheRosary is prayed regularly. Every meal begins and ends with a prayer. Prayer begins and ends theschool day. Every class begins with seasonal Christian greetings. Every trip begins with a prayer.Prayer is part of everything that is done at SVC.St. Vladimir's College also passes on the knowledge of traditional Ukrainian choralmusic, the love of Ukrainian dance, and the expression of Ukrainian traditional instruments to allof its students. The students prepare during the year, and in the spring embark on a "ConcertTour"throughout various parts of Canada and the United States performing the dance and music thatmake the school unique. Many of former students have made careers in Ukrainian dance, andmusic. Over the years, St. Vladimir's College has produced a number of professional recordingsof its music.The students of St. Vladimir's College also have access to some of the finest athleticfacilities available. Whether recreational, or on some of seasonal organized teams, students havethe opportunity to excel athletically. The School has the equipment for virtually every sport fromvolleyball, basketball, soccer, badminton, floor hockey, to golf (there is a nine hole course abouta ten minute walk away), cross country skiing and lacrosse.At the competitive level, the School supports teams in soccer, volleyball, basketball,cross country running and badminton. Other sports and school involvement at a competitive orrecreational level depend on student initiative and interest.A student council assists students in developing their leadership skills as well as allowingthem input into school operationsTo assist in the upkeep of the School, students are expected to perform certainly dailychores. Each student, for example, takes a turn washing dishes; all students are responsible forkeeping the facilities clean and orderly.On weekends, after morning liturgy, students have free time and on Saturday morningmay participate in choir, music or sports; in the afternoon, they may go downtown withpermission. Pool halls and bars are off limits. Sunday mornings are focused on church; theafternoons are free.In addition to regular student leaves outlined in the calendar, a maximum of two weekendpasses may be granted to each student per school year. These may not conflict withscheduled school activities and prior approval must be obtained from parents.As might be expected in a school whose focus is Christian service, no posters, pictures orarticles shall be worn or posted is they conflict with school standards.5