News from Nov 2017
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18th Annual Fundraising Campaign to Support Alcohol-Free Graduation Celebrations
The LDB (Liquor Distribution Branch) announced their 18th annual fundraising campaign to support alcohol-free graduation celebrations in communities throughout British Columbia. The Campaign will run in their stores from March 4 to March 31, 2018.
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Urban Academy Grade 1's Innovate Community Through STEAM
Each term at Urban Academy, students focus on a Unit of Inquiry – a 6-8 week in-depth exploration of a concept. To begin the unit, students are introduced to a large concept and problem posed by their teacher.
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Creating Connections Through Family Boarding
For Paul O'Callaghan and his family, the Family Boarding Program has been a fulfilling way to create rich connections all over the world. Read his story below!
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Preparing Students to Succeed Today and Tomorrow
One of the questions I am often asked by parents is about what makes the GNS educational program unique.
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Asking Big Questions
In a recent class, Theory of Knowledge 11 students became famous philosophers from history in order to debate ethics.
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Independent or Private; does the language help or confuse?
In British Columbia parents value a wide range of alternatives when choosing the education for their children; however, in conversation parents are often uncertain on the simple matter of vocabulary. Are these schools private or independent and what is implied by the vocabulary used?
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