Please join us in welcoming Toni Boer, HCOS’s new Indigenous Family Liaison. With over 25 years of experience in education, including many years supporting Indigenous learners and communities, Toni brings a unique blend of educational experience, cultural understanding, and relational care to this role. Read Toni’s story below to learn more about her background, her […]
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This fall, HCOS + Flex are pleased to offer a free three-part Parent Webinar Series presented by Colleen Drobot, Registered Professional Counsellor, educator, adjunct faculty member with the Neufeld Institute, and mother of two. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in education and counselling, Colleen offers practical, research-informed guidance to help parents navigate
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It started in the summer of 2024 in the East Kootenays, where Cassia was introduced to the plight of the Western Painted Turtle while volunteering alongside the BC Parks Head Biologist at Kikomun Provincial Park, the park her parents managed. There, she helped monitor turtles around the lakes, locate nesting sites, and ensure visitors weren’t
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Dear HCOS & Flex Academy Community, As we count down the final weeks of summer, we are looking ahead with great anticipation. One of the things we’re excited about is what God is doing through the Learning Without Limits capital campaign and our vision to build the Nexus for Innovation in Education. The Nexus is
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Dear HCOS Families, Every day, our students are growing, learning, and achieving in ways big and small, and we want to share it with the whole HCOS community! We’re excited to share the re-opening of our Student Highlights! Whether it’s a science fair win, a business started, a new skill mastered, or anything in between,
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Grade 7 Anna L. didn’t set out to start a business. She went to an HCOS Connect workshop, learned something new, and came home excited. That’s where Lemon Blossom Designs began. The workshop was led by CC+ teacher Julia D., who introduced students to the art of resin jewelry making. For Anna, it clicked immediately.
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It started with a single class. During a PE session, Grade 9 Frits W. was introduced to karate, and by the time he got home, he had made up his mind. He asked his mom if he could sign up for classes, and she said yes. What followed was six years of committed, focused training
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We are thrilled to share some extraordinary news: Magda G., a graduate of HCOSl, has been selected to receive a $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship to study Astrophysics at the University of Calgary this fall. This is a landmark achievement; Magda is the first HCOS student ever to achieve the Schulich Leader Scholarship, one of the
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Grade 10 Sarah H. began figure skating in January 2023, with no prior experience. A little over three years later, she is a competitive skater who travels up to 6 hours for competitions and takes the ice as entirely her own. It hasn’t always been easy. Sarah is candid about the physical toll the sport
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