Graeme Rackham The flowers are out the cherry blossoms have come and gone but the energy and smiles have been popping out left and right around the city. The spring has most definitely arrived and a good sign that summer is just around the corner. We’ve been having great weather in Vancouver over the last two weeks and students are taking full advantage of the numerous outdoor activities in and around the city. Many of our Latin American students may be wondering why they are seeing Canadians running around in t-shirts and shorts in 20 degrees Celsius, well that’s just what we do after a long rainy winter, and this is warm for us! Finally students are once again taking advantage of the roof top garden to enjoy their lunch with the beautiful scenery. As the long weekend is approaching for Victoria Day many students are signing up for our Rocky Mountain, Victoria, Whistler, and Seattle tours as well as taking on their own adventures by going camping in and around Whistler and the Fraser Valley. Just a reminder,……..…don’t pet the bears after too many beers on your camping trips! Play it safe and enjoy the nature! We are getting a group of students to play soccer this Friday and continue get more students itching to get more active. The Grouse Grind, a strenuous but rewarding hike up Grouse Mountain will be happening next week and is a favourite amongst many. We will be kicking off our summer with a welcoming BBQ at the end of the month and hopefully set up a Vancouver Eurocentres Soccer Team to compete against other schools during our summer season. Go! Team! Go! As June quickly approaches there are many things to check out in Vancouver. The annual Dragon Boat Festival and Jazz Festival are just one of many. We hope this beautiful weather lasts and plan for a fun and active summer here in Vancouver.