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 […]
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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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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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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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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,
