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

General, Student Feature, Students / Julia S

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 typical business partners. Together, they have founded The Lyric Lads, a musical business venture that brings the “Golden Oldies” straight to retirement residences! Oldies but Goodies: Spreading Smiles One Song at […]

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

General, Student Feature, Students / Julia S

For Grade 12 student Kayte R., life is all about finding the right rhythm. As a member of the Langley Ukulele Senior A Ensemble, she has spent her senior year balancing performances, teaching, and international travel! Strumming Through the Screen Kayte’s journey began in 2020. Because it was the middle of COVID, she had to

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Reaching New Heights: Lucia’s Climbing Journey

General, Student Feature, Students / Julia S

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

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

General, Student Feature, Students / Julia S

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.

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Keeping it Rolling: Silas & Boaz’s Championship Season

Family, General, Student Feature, Students / Julia S

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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Learning on the Go: Jamez & Arnold’s Travels

Family, General, Student Feature, Students / Julia S

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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First-Ever HCOS 4H Club!

General, Student Council, Students / Julia S

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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The #HCOSCommunity Photo Contest Is Here!

Contests, Students / Tiffany Babott

Capture the Moments That Make HCOS Special to You We’re excited to officially launch this year’s #HCOSPhotoContest, running from May 1 to 31, 2026! At HCOS, we believe every student’s learning journey is unique, and we want to see it through your lens. This contest is your opportunity to share your experience and creativity with

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Aiming for Greatness: Meet Annabelle C.

General, Student Feature / Julia S

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

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

Reaching New Heights: Lucia’s Climbing Journey

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

Keeping it Rolling: Silas & Boaz’s Championship Season

Learning on the Go: Jamez & Arnold’s Travels

First-Ever HCOS 4H Club!

The #HCOSCommunity Photo Contest Is Here!

Aiming for Greatness: Meet Annabelle C.

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