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2014 Summer Semester Awards Day Presentation

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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.

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Recycling Project

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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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Getting ready for September: back to school bedtime routine

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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...

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August 2014 Newsletter – Introduction

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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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Stanley Park named ‘world’s best landmark and park in the world’

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Stanley Park named ‘world’s best landmark and park in the world’. On June 18th, 2014 Stanley Park was named ‘world’s best park in the world’ by TripAdvisor. Stanley Park is one of the most popular attractions in Vancouver for both tourists and local residents, drawing an estimated eight million visitors every year. The park has a long history and was one of the first areas to be explored in the city. Unlike other urban parks created by landscape architects, Stanley Park is a 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest. It offers many attractions including the Vancouver...

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Events and Activities in Vancouver – July 2014

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Events and Activities in Vancouver Learn more about some of the outdoor activities and festivals that are happening in Vancouver during the following weeks.   Arts Club Theatre Company presents Red Rock Diner Vancouver’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Musical. Five teens come of age while DJ Red Robinson plays the biggest hits of the time. Playing at Granville Island Stage until August 2nd, 2014. Students can buy tickets online – click here. Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival 2014 This year, Bard on the Beach is celebrating its 25th Season. It is considered one of the largest...

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