2014 Summer Semester Graduation
2014 Summer Semester Graduation On July 30, 2014, Pattison School conducted the 2014 Summer Semester’s Commencement Ceremony at the Electra Social Club. Students, staff, teachers, families and friend joined the ceremony to honour twenty graduates, and wish them success in their future endeavors. Check out some of the great moments below.
Read MoreEvents and Activities in Vancouver – August 2014
Events and Activities in Vancouver Learn more about some of the outdoor activities and festivals that are happening in Vancouver during the following weeks. The Klahowya Village in Stanley Park Each summer in Stanley Park, Aboriginal people come together to build Klahowya Village to share authentic Aboriginal experiences, traditions and culture with visitors from around the world. To learn more click here. Il Mercato: Italian Night Market Starting on August 15, IL CENTRO Italian Cultural Centre will present the city’s first Farmer and Italian Night Market. It will run every 3rd Friday of...
Read More2014 Summer Semester Awards Day Presentation
2014 Summer Semester Awards Day Presentation On July 30, 2014, Pattison School presented the 2014 Summer Semester Awards Presentation. The awards are delivered to those students who ‘go the extra mile’. Forty students were awarded for their improvement, performance, attendance, commitment, diligence, participation, and contributions. We have also offered a CAD$ 500 tuition scholarship through our Scholarship of Academic Excellence. Check out some of the great moments below.
Read MoreGetting 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...
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Vancouver, Canada Grade 10From the first day I started to go to Pattison School, I felt very welcomed. The students are very co-operative and communicative. Also, the faculty are very respectful of their students and they are willing to lend a helping hand when students are in need. The interaction between the students and teachers has made the students more diligent with their work. I strongly believe that Pattison is a perfect high school for people who want to succeed and reach their full potential that will help them… Read more
