At HCOS, we celebrate students who pursue their passions alongside academic success. Adella D., a Grade 12 student, exemplifies this balance with her achievements. Mastering Western Riding Adella’s journey in Western riding is a testament to her skill, dedication, and love for the sport. This year, she reached an incredible milestone by completing all four […]
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At HCOS, we celebrate the creativity and passion of our students, each forging their own path. Meet Everett V., a Grade 7 student who has taken his love for animation to new heights by diving into the world of 3D and stop-motion animation. For Everett, animation is more than just a hobby—it’s a dream
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Calling one and calling all! The HCOS Student Council is excited to bring you our school’s first Pen-Pal Program! Our goal is to bring students of all ages together and start new friendships, make meaningful connections, and build a community here at HCOS. Friendships can change your life, and building new ones is
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At HCOS, we love celebrating students who chase their dreams with passion and determination. Eden Z, a Grade 9 HCOS student, is doing just that as she rises to new heights in gymnastics, competing at a provincial level and inspiring those around her. Tumbling into Success Eden’s gymnastics journey began as soon as she could
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At HCOS, we celebrate the unique talents and achievements of our students, and today we shine a spotlight on Kyla, a Grade 8 student whose passion for Highland dance has taken her to incredible heights. “My free time has allowed me to dance during the day and go to competitions on weekends,” she shares.
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Leeya de Villiers, a Grade 10 student at HCOS, has recently earned first and second place in the British Columbia Piping Association competition, showcasing her dedication to playing the bagpipes. In her words, “I love playing bagpipes and playing in a pipe band.” The competition, held in Port Coquitlam, became a proud moment for
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For many students, achievements like being published in a magazine may feel like a far-off dream—but not for Grade 10 HCOS student Tykieda B. A naturally creative individual, Tykieda’s talent was recognized this year in an extraordinary way when her artistic work was published. This milestone represents more than just seeing her art in
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Sometimes, opportunities come from the most unexpected moments. For Zaccaria O., his journey to becoming a Junior Chef with the Canadian Culinary Federation began with something simple: sharing a recipe. In his own words, Zaccaria described the moment as “unexpected,” explaining he had shared a recipe as part of the process to join—and to his
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We are excited to launch Crew programming for students entering Grades 8 and 9 in the 2025/2026 school year! HCOS students will have the opportunity to opt into Crew during re-enrollment in January. What is Crew? Crew is a new program to HCOS! Students will join a cohort of other teens to complete their Grade
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