Activities & Events
The following events are planned for Vista Virtual School students throughout the year (in both Calgary and Edmonton). All students are welcome to sign up for any of the events or activities—however, some of the events are most appropriate for certain ages or grades.
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all in-person events have been suspended for the foreseeable future. SPTs are being conducted online only.
For more information or to sign up, contact vvsactivities@pembinahills.ca.
Activities: 2020-21 School Year
Events: 2020-21 School Year
2020-21 | Campus Location | Event Location | Date and Time | Grade Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAREERS: The Next Generation Virtual Presentation | Online | Online | Monday, November 23 (10 - 11 a.m.) and Thursday, November 26 (5 - 6 p.m.) | Senior High |
| Virtual Remembrance Day Event | Online | Online | Wednesday, November 11 | Grades 1-12 |
| Virtual Post-Secondary Fair | Online | Online | Tuesday, November 10 (6 - 8 p.m.) | Senior High |
See more details about each event below.
Activities: 2019-20 School Year
Events: 2019-20 School Year
Vista Virtual School activities and events for students in both Calgary and Edmonton from the 2019-20 school year.See more details about each event below.
2019-20 | Campus Location | Event Location | Date and Time | Grade Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Planning Session | Calgary | VVS Campus, 341 58 Ave SE, Calgary, | Friday, March 13 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. | Grade 9 |
| High School Planning Session | Edmonton | VVS Campus, 300-10055 106 St NW, Edmonton | Friday, March 13 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. | Grade 9 |
| Body World: Animal Inside Out | Calgary | TELUS Spark, 220 Saint George's Drive Northeast, Calgary | Wednesday, February 19, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Grades 1-12 |
| National Geographic Live! Adventures Among Orangutans | Edmonton | Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq, Edmonton | Monday, January 27, 2020 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Grades 4-12 |
| Remembrance Day Activity | Edmonton | Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre, 10440 - 108 Ave, Edmonton | Thursday, November 7, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | All VVS Students Event Summary |
| Remembrance Day Activity | Calgary | The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail S, Calgary | Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | All VVS Students Event Summary |
| RiverWatch | Edmonton | North Saskatchewan River (Edmonton) | Thursday, September 12, 2019 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Grades 8-12 Event Summary |
| RiverWatch | Calgary | Bow River (Calgary) | Wednesday, September 18, 2019 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Grades 8-12 Event Summary |
Activities: 2018-19 School Year
Events: 2018-19 School Year
Vista Virtual School activities and events for students in both Calgary and Edmonton from the 2018-19 school year.See more details about each event below.
Event Name | Campus Location | Event Location | Date and Time | Grade Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA Biotechnology: WhoDunnit? Let’s Talk Science Workshop | Calgary | Calgary Campus | Wednesday, February 20 1 to 3 p.m. | Grades 8-12 Event summary |
| Body Worlds: Telus World of Science | Edmonton | Telus World of Science | Thursday, February 21 1 to 3 p.m. | Grades 7-12 (note: CAUTION FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS—this exhibition contains real human and animal specimens, which explain the various systems of the body, including the reproductive system). Event summary |
| A Day at SAITCity | Calgary | Southern Alberta Institute of Technology | Thursday, March 28 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Grades 8-10 Event summary |
| The Tempest | Edmonton | Edmonton Citadel - Shoctor Theatre | Wednesday, May 1 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Ages 14+ recommended |
| High School Planning | Calgary and Edmonton | Calgary Campus, and Edmonton Campus | Tuesday, May 14 1-3 p.m. | Grade 9 students Event summary |
| VVS Year-end Activity | Calgary and Edmonton | Calaway Park - Calgary Galaxyland - Edmonton | Friday, June 21 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | All students Event summary |