The Island Pacific School Blog
Alumni Story: Bronwyn Churcher on Bowen Dec 15 Bowen Pub
Bronwyn Churcher (alum student '2000 and alum teacher '2014) is coming to play with her Celtic traditional band Knacker’s Yard on December 15 at the Bowen Pub. We thought now would be a good time to get caught up with what she’s been doing. IPS Days Bronwyn graduated...
IPS OPEN HOUSE: Arts & Design Showcase, Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Bring Your Kids! Explore the exhibits of hand made lamps using original Batik to create beautiful lampshades, illuminated manuscripts, string art that raises awareness about endangered species, creative masks, and bird houses. Wander the halls, check out our campus...
An interview with Scott Herrington, Head of School
Tim Rhodes has fond memories of his son Buzz's time at IPS. He feels Buzz benefited enormously from the experiences he had here. He said his one regret is that he wishes they had found IPS sooner! Enjoy Tim's interview of Scott, done this past month. Check out all of...
New Community Partner – SPUD.ca
SPUD fundraising is a program for schools and community organizations. IPS is promoting the purchase of SPUD fundraising produce boxes and/or fundraising gift cards to our families. In return SPUD will handle all orders, deliveries, and assist in promotion. 25% of the...
Lauren Spear (class of ’08) and Emily Allan (class of ’06) – Bowen Legion | Dec 22nd
Lauren and Emily are back from Ontario and Quebec for a short time on our island. On tour last summer with Tim Baker of Hey Rosetta! Lauren and Emily will play together at an evening concert at the Bowen Island Legion on Saturday, December 22nd at 7pm. They'll play...
Thank you for a record breaking Fall Bash fundraiser!
THANK YOU! Wow! What a whirlwind few weeks culminating in an amazing Bash & Auction Under the Stars! From garnering and offering donations, rounding up volunteers, decorating, selling prize tickets and coordinating great music, to bidding in our auctions and then...
Community Partners Program: Dee Elliott Personal Real Estate Corporation
Dee Elliott and her son Frazer Elliott have generously donated $500 towards our new Community Partners Program initiative. Recognizing that IPS students are excellent ambassadors in our community and that the values of our school align with the best qualities of the...
Giving Story: Ames Family Foundation
The Ames Family Foundation generously donated $5,000 in support of our Financial Aid Fund to support student bursaries at IPS. Our connection with the Ames Family is through John Olson, IPS parent and board member, and past president of Ames Tile & Stone Ltd. When...
Elizabeth Moore on golden moments
Sitting on a quiet Sunday morning, catching up on some reading after a busy week, I ran across this article published in the monthly ISABC newsletter. It really resonated for me. I suspect many of you too will be able to relate to this lesson in savouring those...
Giving Story: Rick Brzezowski
Rick Brzezowski sits at one of the new study carrels recently installed with his family's funding A story from my past and another reason why I love and support IPS Several years ago, I opened a box and found my grade 7 year book (class of ’75 - yikes, I’m getting...
FALL BASH Party & Auction, Sat. November 17th, 2018
The annual IPS Fall Bash takes place every year in the 3rd Saturday of November. It is legendary for it’s fantastic auction prizes, fun costumes and a highly entertaining dance party. Community, parents, staff and alumni gather for an adult night out every November on...
Weekly teacher collaboration time benefits teachers and middle school students
A Monday Enrichment Program for our middle school students allows teachers a precious hour to talk. This term students are baking, dancing, learning first aid, catching up on homework or catching up on sleep! Collaboration among teachers is an important practice that...
Spreading awareness for global warming and climate change
In response to an Individuals & Societies 7 current events study article about the BC Wildfires in the summer of 2018, Grade 7 student, Wylie goes deep and writes an impassioned reflection and makes global connections. "In my personal opinion, this story is...
Alumni Story: Bronwyn Churcher comes to Bowen
(This article ran in the Undercurrent on January 6, 2017...stay tuned for an update as we prepare to welcome Bronwyn back to Bowen, along with many other alums on December 15th at the Bowen Pub!) Teachers Bronwyn Churcher and Christian MacInnis take on Japan, New...
Giving Story: Elizabeth Wooding
Elizabeth Wooding, IPS parent and board member talks about what IPS means to their family... "IPS means so much more to me than simply being a great little school that my kids go to. It embodies a whole philosophy around learning and ultimately — life. IPS is about...
Phil Day (2007 alum) and Clay Spalding just opened Scratch Kitchen in Deep Cove
Scratch Kitchen co-owners Clay Spalding and Phil Day opened their new restaurant in Deep Cove in September. Photo MIKE WAKEFIELD, NORTH SHORE NEWS Chris Dagenais / North Shore News OCTOBER 26, 2018 01:07 PM I appreciate an affectionate nod between businesses. It shows...
Giving Story: Rio Bailey
I caught up with Rio last week and was telling her how much her donation meant when we launched our 2nd Annual Giving Appeal earlier this year. Our board led our Annual Giving Appeal with unprecedented support, then we went out to staff and faculty, asking if they...
Adine Mees talks about how IPS impacted her children
Adine reached out to me recently to talk about the enormous impact IPS had on both of her children, Philip (2007 Alum) and Juliette Day (2008 Alum). She described how Brad Carter inspired Philip to lean in to his passion for food and he credits Brad with helping him...