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 […]
Balancing Books & Belts: How Frits Got His Black Belt Read More »
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
HCOS Student Awarded Canada’s Largest Undergraduate Scholarship – Congrats Magda Read More »
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
Room to Glide: Sarah H.’s Figure Skating Journey Read More »
When Nathaniel K. first walked into the climbing gym, he knew absolutely nothing about rock climbing. He was in Grade 2, the holds were high, and Level 0 was the only place to start. So that’s where he began. That was then. Now, Nathaniel can complete most Level 2 climbs at Gneiss, an achievement for
Short Reach, Big Goals: Meet Nathaniel K. Read More »
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 and fully expected to make it back for Game 2. It didn’t quite work out that way. “I told my coach that I would miss the first game but expected to
Ant Colonies & Algorithms: Christopher L.’s Science Fair Journey Read More »
Throughout the month of May, we invited our HCOS community to share glimpses of their learning journeys through the #HCOSPhotoContest. From your study spaces, candid moments of learning, creative projects, and service/faith-filled moments, we were blown away by the heart, imagination, and joy captured in each submission. Thank you to every student and family who
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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
Double the Treble, Double the Joy: The Lyric Lads’ Musical Venture Read More »
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
Island Vibes and International Strums: Kayte R. Takes the Stage Read More »
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 »
