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Room to Glide: Sarah H.’s Figure Skating Journey

Grade 10 Sarah H. began figure skating in January 2023, with no prior experience. A little over three years later, she is a competitive...

Short Reach, Big Goals: Meet Nathaniel K.

When Nathaniel K. first walked into the climbing gym, he knew absolutely nothing about rock climbing. He was in Grade 2, the holds were...

Ant Colonies & Algorithms: Christopher L.’s Science Fair Journey

Christopher L. wasn’t supposed to stay for the closing ceremony. The Grade 10 student from British Columbia had a baseball doubleheader on the schedule...

Celebrating Our May Photo Contest Winners!

Throughout the month of May, we invited our HCOS community to share glimpses of their learning journeys through the #HCOSPhotoContest. From your study spaces,...

Double the Treble, Double the Joy: The Lyric Lads’ Musical Venture

Most entrepreneurs don’t launch their first business before finishing elementary school, but Grade 2 and Grade 3 brothers Samson and Odin S. aren’t your...

Island Vibes and International Strums: Kayte R. Takes the Stage

For Grade 12 student Kayte R., life is all about finding the right rhythm. As a member of the Langley Ukulele Senior A Ensemble,...

Reaching New Heights: Lucia’s Climbing Journey

It started with climbing trees. Now, Lucia N. is competing on the national stage in bouldering and climbing even higher. Next stop? Semifinals… maybe...

Kicking it to the Next Level: Victoria V.’s Black Belt Journey

There are times when you only need a few words to make a real impact. In the case of Victoria V., there are only...

Keeping it Rolling: Silas & Boaz’s Championship Season

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....