It started with climbing trees. Now, Lucia N. is competing on the national stage in bouldering and climbing even higher. Next stop? Semifinals… maybe even the Olympics. For Grade 10 student Lucia N., climbing has been part of her life from the very beginning. What started as a love of being up high has grown […]
Reaching New Heights: Lucia’s Climbing Journey Read More »
There are times when you only need a few words to make a real impact. In the case of Victoria V., there are only two words needed: Black belt. For Grade 10 student Victoria V., that title carries five years of discipline, repetition, focus and the kind of commitment that doesn’t happen all at once.
Kicking it to the Next Level: Victoria V.’s Black Belt Journey Read More »
Not every championship story starts with experience. Some start with two brothers, a brand-new sport, and a “let’s just try it” kind of attitude. For Silas and Boaz B, joining the Cowichan Valley High School 10-pin bowling program wasn’t about winning; it was about doing something new. Competing as team ‘Heritage Helix’, they stepped into
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Sometimes the best classroom doesn’t have walls; it has open roads, new places, and a sense of adventure waiting around every corner. For Grade 3 and 4 students, Jamez and Arnold, learning this year looked a little different. Instead of staying in one place, they set out on an unforgettable 30-day road trip across the
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Building Connections is a big part of our life, and it’s something that your HCOS Student Council loves to promote and be involved in! We’re excited to share something new for the 4H members here at HCOS – a group chat designed to bring everyone together in one place! If you’re part of 4H, this
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Some achievements are loud and fast. Others are built in stillness: through focus, patience, and quiet determination. For Grade 10 student Annabelle C., success in archery has come from exactly that. At the 2026 BC Winter Games in Trail and Rossland, Annabelle placed first (gold) in qualifications and second (silver) in match play in the
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Some achievements aren’t measured in grades or milestones but in steps taken and challenges overcome. For Grade 11 student Deanna H., that achievement came through hiking more than 35 kilometres as part of the Adventure Discipleship Program (ADP), an experience that tested her strength, built her confidence, and deepened her love for the outdoors. Trial
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The passion for cheerleading began at just 10 years old for Grade 12 student La’Mya J. when she watched her sister cheer and saw the energy, support, and excitement surrounding the sport. “I thought it was such an amazing sport,” she shares. “Everyone is super supportive of each other…and I wanted to be a part
T-V-C-C, What’s That Spell? La’Mya’s Next Stop! Read More »
Hello HCOS and Flex Families, This is an exciting season of growth, and we are so grateful to be on this journey alongside our amazing community — that’s you! Last month, you received an email about the Learning Without Limits campaign to build the Nexus for Innovation in Education. We’d like to invite you to
You’re Invited! April 22 Virtual Learning Without Limits Townhall Read More »
