Getting ready for September: back to school bedtime routine
Getting ready for September: back to school bedtime routine by Azar Akbari It is hard to believe that summer is almost over. Ending summer means the beginning of a new school year for many families. During the summer, kids usually adapt to a less strict schedule. They are staying up late and waking up much later in the morning. Changing the sleep pattern at the start of a new school year is a big challenge for them, as well as for their parents. Sleep is food for brain. Teenagers need at least 9 hours of sleep each night to function better. Common signs of not having enough sleep are: mood...
Read MoreRecycling Project
Recycling Project Every semester students join our Recycling Project at Pattison School. During the 2014 Summer Semester, students gather after class on Fridays to sort, rinse, and count bottles, cans, and juice bottles, so they are ready to take to the Recycling Depot. Students participating in this project not only contribute to the environment, but also accumulate volunteering hours that can be used towards their Graduation Transitions program, required in the BC high School Graduation program. Last year, Pattison School ranked 10 on the Return-It School Contest (High School), with...
Read MoreAugust 2014 Newsletter – Introduction
Welcome to our August 2014 Newsletter! Summer is almost over. People enjoyed a great season throughout the whole country. In Vancouver we had plenty of sunny days, high temperatures and not so much rain. It is now time to enjoy the last days of warm weather and start getting ready for the change of season. August 8th marked the end of our 2014 Summer Semester and 2014 Summer School programs. A total of 20 students graduated from our regular program, and seventy-two students completed their summer school courses. We thank all our agents for the continuous support and partnership. Our regular...
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Mexico, Grade 10I love how the classes are small because the teachers get to know you and want to help you improve, I have met people from other places that I never thought I would meet in my whole life and my friends teach me about their cultures.
Since I’ve been attending Pattison I am about to say what all teenage people don’t say “I like going to school” and it’s true I like Pattison high school. Time really flies away and I’m making nice memories with my friends that I will never forget. … Read more
