It started in the summer of 2024 in the East Kootenays, where Cassia was introduced to the plight of the Western Painted Turtle while volunteering alongside the BC Parks Head Biologist at Kikomun Provincial Park, the park her parents managed. There, she helped monitor turtles around the lakes, locate nesting sites, and ensure visitors weren’t […]
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Dear HCOS Families, Every day, our students are growing, learning, and achieving in ways big and small, and we want to share it with the whole HCOS community! We’re excited to share the re-opening of our Student Highlights! Whether it’s a science fair win, a business started, a new skill mastered, or anything in between,
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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
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For Grade 2 student Aila M., learning came to life through a hands-on exploration of simple machines: full of creativity, curiosity, and the kind of excitement that comes from building something all on your own. Over a few weeks, Aila explored simple machines through fun worksheets, discussions, and lots of hands-on projects. But the most
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Gold on beam. Gold on vault. Second, all around. For Grade 10 HCOS student Hannah H, the gymnastics season is already off to an incredible start with multiple podium finishes at the Gymnastics Rocks the Rockies meet in Calgary. Competing against athletes from across the country, Hannah set personal goals for the meet and surpassed
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Hello HCOS & Flex Community, With the Christmas season approaching, we need your help to make our annual virtual Christmas Celebration amazing! This year, it will look a little different than in the past as we have decided to introduce a Christmas Art Celebration! The Christmas Art Celebration is a wonderful and fun way to
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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 (Santa,
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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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Villanelle by Kassia Beauchesne Novel: The Choosing by Rachelle Dekker The flower’s purpose is simply to grow Living in fear is not who you are Only by facing fear can you let it go. The flowers beauty isn’t just for show But beauty alone will not get you far The flower’s purpose is simply to
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