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The little boy who could
Published on April 5, 2016Levi 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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Educator makes learning relevant and global
Published on April 4, 2016How do you bring communism to life for students who live in the Western world? Morikke Espenhain, Grade 3 teacher and IB Coordinator may have a trick up her sleeve.
Read MoreCarson Secondary, Rockridge Secondary and Mulgrave School receive grant for innovative IB partnership
Published on March 7, 2016
NORTH VANCOUVER & WEST VANCOUVER, March 7, 2016 — Educators at three schools on the North Shore have been recognized for their collaboration and innovation around the International Baccalaureate (IB) approaches to learning skills.
Pink Shirt Day – Feb 24, 2016
Published on February 22, 2016The West Vancouver Police Department, West Vancouver Schools and the Squamish Nation will join together on February 24 to paint West Vancouver pink.
Read MoreWorld Class Learners
Published on February 1, 2016In the new global economy, the jobs that exist now might not exist by the time today’s students enter the workplace.
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Understanding the Shifts in the Curriculum
Published on January 22, 2016We are fortunate to live in a community that has one of the highest performing education systems in the country…
Read MoreHigh Streamflow Advisory
Published on January 21, 2016January 21, 2016 – 3:30 PM
The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the South Coast including:
North Shore
Howe Sound
Sunshine Coast
As a Pacific storm system is currently impacting the South Coast,
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A work of the heart rendered in art
Published on January 21, 2016If 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, 2016You’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, 2016He plays against kids who have nothing but a soccer ball and the whole day to practice their game.
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