The Island Pacific School Blog
IPS OPEN HOUSE: Science Fair, Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Attend our Open House and Science Fair 6:16 - 8:15 pm Have you ever wondered if dogs learn differently than cats, or if people are less productive when they are distracted? These are some of the questions the Grade 7 and 8 students are asking and hoping to find...
Cape on Bowen joins Community Partners Program
We are very pleased to welcome the Cape on Bowen group to our Community Partners Program. They have designated their generous donation towards our Kids in Motion option, providing funds to help us purchase new sporting equipment, outdoor gym equipment and support our...
Chasing the Light: Grade 8 science fair project contributes to groundfish survey study, now published in an international scientific journal.
Scientists need to count fish accurately to understand how fisheries and environmental change affect stocks over time. That is no easy task. As fishery scientist John Shepherd once said: “counting fish is like counting trees, except that they are invisible and they...
Jennifer Henrichsen talks about her life at IPS
Jennifer Henrichsen is Island Pacific School’s Assistant Head and math teacher. Well, that’s her official title, but as with any of our staff, you will find out in this interview that her role is varied and far reaching. Jen has worked on and off at IPS for almost 20...
Massender Family Join Community Partners Program & IPS
Ian and Jill Massender and their daughters Alexis and Kylie are extremely pleased to be joining the IPS family this fall. They have arrived with a bang, generously supporting our Community Partners Program last month which helped bring our total to just over $9,000,...
Thank you to our alumni!
Sally Haggerstone, Travis Haggerstone and Noah Gotfrit joined Scott and I last Saturday at IPS to reminisce about IPS, both from a student's perspective and as returning alumni. While Noah only did grade 9 at IPS, it had a lasting effect on him. He was an early and...
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 with Scott. Check out all of Tim's local business...
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...