Northern Collegiate Institute & Vocational School

Terry Fox - We did it NCIVS! We surpassed our goal. A big shout out to Mrs. Rendell's class who raised $865.00. For the Terry Fox run. This class is running for Mrs. Rendell. Strap on your sneakers and get ready for the NCIVS Terry Fox run. Tomorrow is going to be a great day!

Working At Heights Certification training for SHSM students in the Energy, Construction, and Arts & Culture sectors today! Congrats to our students for earning this workplace certification! Want to know more about SHSM? Talk to your guidance staff today!

We are always proud of our Viking grads! Check out the moderator for the upcoming event with Chris Hadfield this fall!

We're half way to our Terry Fox donation goal of $3000 Vikings! This week the main event is on Thursday: walk on campus to "Finish It" for Terry, and the ever exciting "Teacher Pie in the Face". It never disappoints!

School Drill- Lockdown Drill Tuesday, September 23, 8:45 am.

There will be a planned Lockdown Drill scheduled for Tuesday, September 23rd at 8:45 a.m. This drill is intended to educate and prepare students and staff in the event of an emergency. Please do not be alarmed as Police will be present during this drill. Police will assist to help audit our lockdown procedures to ensure school safety as valued community partners. Thank you for your cooperation in making Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School a safe and engaging learning environment.

Did you catch a glimpse on the field tonight? NCIVS first women's Lacrosse club practice. Come on girls strap on your sneakers and come on out. No experience necessary and open for all!

Let's go Vikings. The 45th Annual Terry Fox Run is just around the corner. Every donation counts, be a part of finding a cure for cancer. Let's go Vikings!!!

Please join us for parent council. We will be electing our Chair at this first meeting.

Tomorrow is the day! Bring your smiles and your best fit. It's Picture Day Wednesday Vikings!

Last Week at Northern!: Prepping in Science with flame tests, celebrating their last first day of school in Grade 12, hitting the sandy shores for some beach games in Grade 9 gym class, and peer frisbee with our ALLP students. Phew! We are back, Vikings!

Picture Day is next Wednesday Vikings! Clubs are getting started! Get involved. And mark your calendars for Oct 25th and come checkout our Viking Showcase!

Packed house for our Grade 9 Parents and Guardians Night! Thank you for supporting the Viking Class of 2029.

Grade 9 Parent/Guardian Night is tomorrow night at Northern! Come meet your Grade 9 student's teachers and school support team! See you at 7PM.

Welcome Back Grade Assemblies are underway!

Huge thank you to our amazing Peer Mentors making today a huge success for our newest Vikings! The buzz and excitement in the building was incredible!

Northern Collegiate is excited to announce final details for our Grade 9 Orientation Day this Thursday Aug 28th. Drop by the school anytime between 12 to 2PM. Students WILL be able to find their locker, meet new friends, and visit their classrooms. Bring your timetable. We are also pleased to share all of our upcoming Grade 9 Orientation Events with students and families: Welcome BBQ, Special Assembly, Mentor Monday Kick-Off, and Parents' Night. See details in flyer. We look forward to welcoming our newest members of the Northern Viking school community Thursday Aug 28th!

Congratulations Zoe earning your scholarship. All the very best at Western University. You make us #VikingProud https://www.theobserver.ca/news/local-news/sarnias-gallery-in-the-grove-awards-five-1000-scholarships

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗗!

Show your school pride this season with new spirit wear from Team Outfitters

⚔️ Northern Vikings - https://teamoutfitters.net/collections/northern

🔥 Fresh designs, comfy fits, and styles for students, families, and fans alike.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Orange Shirt Day – September 30th

The Government of Canada has formally designated September 30th, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as a statutory holiday for employees in the federal government and federally regulated workplaces. This day will be observed to honour First Nations, Inuit and Metis survivors and their families and communities, and ensure the public commemoration of their history and the legacy of residential schools.

The Lambton Kent District School Board will commemorate the impact of residential schools on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 – Orange Shirt Day. Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange shirts and use this day as a catalyst to encourage learning and understanding about the residential school system and the impacts that system has had on First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This is a meaningful way as school communities to come together in a spirit of reconciliation and hope because “Every Child Matters”. Respectfully, both the “Every Child Matters” flag and the Canadian flag at all LKDSB schools and facilities will be lowered on September 30th.

This recognition day will be part of the activities and discussions occurring during the Truth and Reconciliation Week September 22 to September 26 which will also include discussions about the truth of Indigenous treaties, languages and culture and First Nation, Metis and Inuit land claims.

In honouring and remembering those impacted by residential schools, LKDSB had commissioned a new orange shirt design in 2021. Orange shirts are available for order by interested staff and students from Team Outfitters, a company in Sarnia. Outfitters has created an online store for LKDSB orders, therefore staff and families will submit payment online directly to Screenart.

Here is the link: https://teamoutfitters.net/collections/lkdsb-every-child-matters

The store is open immediately for purchases, and will remain open until Sunday, September 7. All shirts ordered will be delivered to the schools via the board courier by September 29th.

This is time sensitive, so orders will only be accepted online until Sunday, September 7, 2025.