For former HCOS student Ester M., the months following her graduation in 2025 have been nothing short of remarkable. What began as a casual suggestion from a friend quickly grew into enthusiasm, and that enthusiasm turned to dedication, which took her and her team to a national level. Launching From the Dock Ester’s time rowing […]
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The Countdown to Christmas Begins! Calling All Students in Grades 5-12: Zoom in. Festive up. Let’s Sleigh This Party! Get ready for a festive Christmas Party hosted by the Student Success Centre (SSC) Team! Come in your favourite Christmas attire and with your favourite Christmas backdrop in view, ready for an hour filled with a
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For Grade 8 HCOS student Lucas S., a childhood hobby has grown into a bigger adventure. What started as a Hot Wheels collection turned into a small business, one that is teaching him real-world skills, building confidence, and creating future opportunities beyond the track. The Start of Something Big Lucas began collecting Hot Wheels for
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Hello HCOS & Flex Community, With the Christmas season approaching, we need your help to make our annual virtual Christmas Celebration amazing! This year, it will look a little different than in the past as we have decided to introduce a Christmas Art Celebration! The Christmas Art Celebration is a wonderful and fun way to
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For Grade 10 HCOS student Jackson R, this year has been nothing short of extraordinary. Balancing home education with competitive high school football, Jackson has discovered new strengths, deepened his faith, and stepped confidently into leadership both on and off the field. Growth and Guidance Home education through HCOS has given Jackson the freedom to
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Christmas is in the Air! With Christmas under two months away, your HCOS student council is bringing back the Christmas Cookie Competition! Much like last year, we want to invite all HCOS students and families to join in the fun. with different grade groups and different themes to inspire your creations: K-2: North Pole (Santa,
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For Grade 7 HCOS student Fenton B, creativity isn’t just about ideas or concepts, but it’s about bringing those ideas and concepts to life. This year, Fenton undertook a unique project that combined resourcefulness and craftsmanship: building his own katana sword from recycled materials! Using materials such as PVC pipe, old wooden handles, and
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Introducing Olivia B, an HCOS student who has spent her high school years balancing full-time work with her studies! Her journey is a tremendous example of how flexibility and dedication open doors to exciting new opportunities. Determined to Succeed For Olivia, dedication has always been a part of her journey. She began working at just
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At HCOS, we love to celebrate students who show determination and heart in pursuing their passions. Cadence J, a Grade 9 HCOS student and dedicated cross-country runner, embodies all of that and more as she races her way toward success, one step at a time. Running Towards Her Goals Cadence’s love for running began back
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