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The compassion of children
Published on October 28, 2015When he was 11, Ges Bushe’s mother, Carmen Farrell, wrote a powerful essay on the compassion of children,
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Civic engagement in schools
Published on October 27, 2015One of the areas of focus in our schools is to prepare and encourage students to become engaged citizens.
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Sentinel grad spreads message of support and hope beyond her school
Published on October 22, 2015 Lauren Yip, a 2015 Sentinel graduate, is a soft spoken, brilliant young woman with an... Read More
Unlock your Future, the Key to Scholarships
Published on October 16, 2015Join Brittany Palmer as she leads students and parents through a step-by-step program for navigating the scholarship process…
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“Race to Nowhere” follow-up “Beyond Measure” to Screen at Kay Meek Theatre
Published on October 15, 2015
“…‘Beyond Measure’ is a road map for communities looking to put true learning at the forefront of their school experience.
What counts can’t be counted
Published on September 24, 2015In Race to Nowhere, director Vicki Abeles unveiled the dark side of America’s achievement culture. In her follow up,
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WVSS grad reaching for the sky
Published on September 24, 2015Yasaman Derayat credits her IB experience, hard work and persistence for her success, which now includes the award of National Biology Scholar with Distinction.
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Fancy footwork breaks down barriers
Published on September 24, 2015Give him a ball, and he will play. Give him a problem, and he will connect the pieces to turn it into an opportunity.
Read MoreWelcome back!
Published on September 24, 2015The 2015-2016 school year is off to a great start, and on behalf of the Board, I would like to welcome all of our new and returning students and families to West Vancouver Schools.
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‘Real world’ education
Published on September 24, 2015Today’s world is less about how much you know, and more about the application of what you know. This is not a novel observation,
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