Work experience programs build skills, confidence

Published on June 7, 2016

Akcinya Kootchin, a Grade 12 student at Rockridge Secondary in West Vancouver, has been part of the work experience program for 2 years now.

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The gift of time

Published on June 2, 2016

As the hub of a community, schools generate a great deal of volunteer activity, not only to support students and families,

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Guiding Discovery

Published on May 12, 2016

Roland Samson is a special teacher, in part because he’s rewarded most when he does the least he can. That’s because independent discovery,

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A Helping Hand

Published on May 10, 2016

For Jillian Franks, helping out is a natural way to explore the world, connect with others and learn new skills.

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Goal oriented grad scores award

Published on April 7, 2016

Brandon McReynolds graduated from Sentinel in 2014 as a very accomplished hockey player with a professional attitude and plenty of ambition.

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The little boy who could

Published on April 5, 2016

Levi Seaberly, a Kindergarten student at Bowen Island Community School (BICS), is predictably adorable. But he’s also an emblem of the community spirit found across the island,

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Pink Shirt Day – Feb 24, 2016

Published on February 22, 2016

The West Vancouver Police Department, West Vancouver Schools and the Squamish Nation will join together on February 24 to paint West Vancouver pink.

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A work of the heart rendered in art

Published on January 21, 2016

If talent is innate, Emmett Sparling and Rachel Beechinor must have been born with a double dose. The two Grade 12 Rockridge students began a journey in October 2014 that will culminate on January 30 with the screening of their narrative film,

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Small book houses spark big ideas

Published on January 21, 2016

You’ve probably heard about tiny houses, but have you ever seen a book house? Westcot Elementary teacher Meghan Stewart and her grade 6/7 students certainly know a lot about them,

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The will to succeed

Published on January 21, 2016

He plays against kids who have nothing but a soccer ball and the whole day to practice their game.

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