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...
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Art Projects During the whole semester, our students from Art Foundations and Visual Arts’ classes produced some great work, guided by our Art’s teacher, Ms. Angela Stevens. We are happy to share with you some of the inspiring...
Read MoreEvents and Activities in Vancouver – December 2014
Events and Activities in Vancouver – December 2014 Vancouver Christmas Market Vancouver Christmas Market is celebrating its fifth anniversary. With over 50 unique vendors, local and international flavour, beautiful lights and delicious food, there is something for everybody to enjoy. Location: W Georgia St & Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC Date & Time: November 22 to December 24 from 11:00 am-9:00 pm Breakfast with Santa 2014 Come to Grouse Mountain to have breakfast with Santa at the Peak of Vancouver. It is Featuring a delicious hot and cold buffet, a Christmas sing-a-long, face...
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...
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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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China, Grade 12During my life in a fresh city, Pattison became my new family. I settle all my life in here. It’s a society to meet new friends, a place to study, and a wonderland to discover my potential talent. Many novelties I found around this place keep catching my attention to every small part of my new home. What I was worried about before I came here has been totally disproved. The homelike environment dispels my nervous, and now, Pattison was already a part and parcel of my life. I firmly believe… Read more
