We would like to invite all incoming grade 9 students to GCVI for the Grade 9 orientation on Thursday August 28th, from 8:45AM to 12:45PM. Link leaders will greet you upon arrival and help you to the gym. Students should bring a water bottle for the day and pizza will be provided. Each Grade 9 student will have two LINK leaders who they will meet during orientation. LINK Leaders are senior students who will be their mentors for their first year of high school. The purpose of the orientation and mentorship program is to help ease the transition for Grade 9 students into high school, meet new people and encourage Grade 9s to get involved at GCVI. During orientation students will take part in a number of activities as well as receive their timetable and go on a school tour. Between August 26th-27th all Grade 9’s can expect a call from one of their LINK leaders who will share more information about the day and answer any questions. It is highly recommended that all Grade 9 students attend orientation on August 28th; however, if anyone is unable to attend, they will still be assigned LINK leaders who will support their transition to high school.