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Senior School Leadership Opportunities
It is time for you to take stock….reflect on what you have done this year so far that has challenged you, scared you, pushed your limits….. I am not talking about “X Games” here, I am talking about the events that … Continue reading
Global Young Leaders Conference – Memories
Written by Sydney Stockus, Grad 2010, who is currently studying at the University of Southern California My Experience at GYLC: It was summer 2009 when I embarked upon my trip to Washington D.C. and New York City to participate in … Continue reading
Grade 11 Leadership Opportunities for Grad 2012
The time has come for Grade 11 students to think about the role they want to take on at the school next year. As a class they will really pave the way to a successful year and individually can … Continue reading
The Birkman Method
Last Sunday night the School Prefects gathered for a potluck in Wenman Pavilion with the goal of taking time to reflect on the first term of the school year, set goals for this term, and revisit their Birkman Method reports. … Continue reading
Reflections and Action – International Service Trips
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On the heels of a motivating chapel service on Wednesday and just before our American neighbours observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day … Continue reading
Girls on Ice!
Girls on Ice is a unique, FREE, wilderness science education program for high school girls. Each year a team of 9 teenage girls and 3 instructors spend 11 days exploring and learning about mountain glaciers and alpine landscapes through scientific … Continue reading
Connect Model United Nations
On November 19 – 21, 30 students from grades 9 – 12 and three teachers were in Vancouver for the Connect Youth Model United Nations / Commonwealth Conference. Model UN is a great experience for students interested in learning the inner-workings … Continue reading