New BC K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines
New BC K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines Last week, the British Columbia Ministry of Education released the updated BC K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines. This document was compiled by a group of K-12 school district, independent school and Ministry of Education representatives, and is a result of the hard work developed between October 2014 and June 2015. It provides international students and their parents with some guidelines to help them understand how k-12 homestays operates in BC. You can download the Guidelines directly from the Ministry of Education’s...
Read More25 FREE Things To Do In Vancouver
We love this city, and we love free stuff, so it seemed logical to combine the two and compile this list of 25 FREE things to do in Vancouver. Think of it as the ultimate checklist for year-round activities – all free of charge. Some are indoor, some outdoor. Some are exciting, others relaxing. Take your pick. We know you have plenty to choose from, and at $0, you can do them over and over again. You can find the infographic below, and access the complete list by clicking here: FREE Things To Do In Vancouver List compiled by Tourism Vancouver and obtained by our teacher Kimberley...
Read MoreDecember 2014 Newsletter – Introduction
Welcome to our December 2014 Newsletter! It is the most wonderful time of the year. Yes, Christmas is just around the corner and another year is almost gone. Looking back we realize how great 2014 has been, and we are very proud. Students from 16 different countries joined our family this year, increasing the diversity in our school. A total of 79 students graduated during the year, and are now following their dreams attending Top Universities and Colleges in Canada. During 2014, we welcomed students from 16 different countries: Canada, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam,...
Read More2014 Fall Semester Graduation
2014 Fall Semester Graduation Pattison School conducted the 2014 Fall Semester’s Commencement Ceremony at the Electra Social Club on December 05, 2014. Twenty three graduates were honoured in this ceremony. Pattison School wishes them success in their future endeavors. Check out some of the moments during the...
Read More2014 Fall Semester Awards Day Presentation
2014 Fall Semester Awards Day Presentation The 2014 Fall Semester Awards were presented on December 5, 2014. The awards are delivered to those students who ‘go the extra mile’. This semester, we awarded seventy students for their improvement, performance, attendance, commitment, diligence, participation, and contributions. A CAD$ 500 tuition scholarship was also offered to the Top Student, through our Scholarship of Academic...
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Tehran, Iran, Grade 12I came to Pattison a few years ago. I have found more than I had bargained for. The teachers are all extremely dedicated, they seem almost tireless and despite their endless efforts to help us improve. Here at Pattison, I find myself in a safe, warm and comfortable atmosphere. Staff, teachers and my peers are wonderful and welcoming. Pattison is like my second family while I am away from home. I truly love it here.
