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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Yearbook is Back, and We Need Your Photos! Hello Grade 10-12 HCOS Students! As many of you know, this is our third year creating the HCOS yearbook! After several years of great success, we hope to continue this trend and make this year our best yet! Similar to previous years, these books will only
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This coming weekend, we take a moment to pause and reflect on the many things we have to be grateful for. As part of that, we would like to share a few thoughts that are connected to our school-wide focus the year: Generosity – Acknowledging all that we’ve been given by God naturally encourages
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Dear HCOS community, Next week, on Tuesday, September 30th, we will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a response to recommendations from the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. May this day be a reminder of the work that still needs to be done and of our shared hope for
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Happy International Literacy Day! Discover how easy (and fun) it is to enjoy literature anywhere – whether it’s a novel, read-along, or audiobook – using Sora on your computer, tablet, or phone. Head to https://learningcommons.ca/ for more resources. Celebrate Read an eBook Day with us! Thursday, September 18th, 10-11 am. Zoom link Discover
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Welcome Back, We Missed You! Now that September has arrived, the SSC team is bursting with excitement to join your academic team and to make this year even better than last year! (Pssst … Did you hear that last year we supported over 320 grades 5-12 students and had over 2500 sessions booked?) Wondering what
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Hello HCOS Community! Welcome to the 2025/2026 school year! We are looking forward to an exciting year ahead at HCOS. Whether you’re a returning family or a new addition to our community, we are excited to be a part of your home education journey. Every year our school chooses a year long focus and
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Where Innovation Meets Leadership! Are you ready to make your mark, spark change, and have a blast while doing it We’re inviting Grades 10–12 Innovation students to join our HCOS Student Council – a dynamic group of leaders who shape the student experience through creativity, collaboration, and action. Why Join? ✨ Earn 4 course credits
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Sawyer began his online learning journey in the fall of 2024. With a learning plan designed around his strengths and interests, he quickly began to flourish, pouring his creativity and curiosity into thoughtful, ambitious projects. Then, in March 2025, everything shifted. A serious medical complication led to months of rehabilitation and recovery. Even so,
