by Julia McCaig | Oct 31, 2019 | Blog
IPS has helped equip our kids with many life skills, one of which is to be active participants in engaged discussions with the ability to appreciate different perspectives and engage in a respectful manner. It has also instilled in them a set of strong values and...
by Julia McCaig | Oct 16, 2019 | Blog, Bridge to the Future
Most Bowen community members are aware that our IPS young people are excellent ambassadors in our community and beyond. Did you know that the first point of contact with new families to Bowen is often through a realtor or developer? These businesses are now finding...
by Julia McCaig | Oct 16, 2019 | Bridge to the Future, Head's Blog
Among the many great things about Island Pacific School, one constant thread in its near quarter-century history is the incredible generosity of stakeholders — parents, staff, alumni, board and great community members — to support the school’s mission. Now in its...
by Communications | Oct 11, 2019 | Student Posts
Last Wednesday the Grade 6/7 class went to Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre. We were introduced to our guides who would give us a tour throughout the forest. We were split into two groups to learn all about the forest. My group went across the suspension bridge to a trail...
by Julia McCaig | Oct 11, 2019 | Teacher Posts
What do a bike factory, a ford truck, a farm, a classroom, the IPS staff, Winterfell Castle, an alien spaceship, a bee hive, a veggie garden, a hockey rink and a vitamix smoothie maker have in common? You guessed it – they are all easy to compare to a Eukaryotic...