Harry van Bommel:
CLASS OF 1974
Georges Vanier Secondary SchoolClass of 1974
Toronto, ON
Harry's Story
Hi everyone. Great to be on Classmates with other former students, teachers and staff. To give you a quick update, my family (wife and two kids) live in Toronto. I'm a writer which allows me to work from home. We homeschooled our kids for 10 years (their idea) and they continue to do well. My years at Vanier were formative although I confess it had very little to do with classes and everything to do with the extra-curricular activities. It was through doing those activities that I really got to know fellow students and, also, the extraordinary staff and teachers. Our school in the early to mid 70s was an incredible place for many of us as we were able to explore, create ...Expand for more
and learn to our full potential. Not something every student can say.
There is also work being done on the 50th anniversary of the opening of Vanier in 1966. If you are interested in helping out contact Lawrence Lean on Facebook.
Information and updates on the reunion are at: vanierreunions dot ca! The reunion is on Friday May 13th the evening and Saturday the day and evening. During the day, at Vanier and Woodbine Arena, and in the evening at the International Centre. It will be great fun! See you there.
Also check out the "Our Canada, Ours Stories" to add your own memories of Vanier as your gift to Canada on its 150th anniversary in 2017. Go to canada150 dot ca.
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