by Julia McCaig | Jan 17, 2020 | Alum Posts, Blog, Where Are They Now
Natalie Helm checked in with us recently to share her experiences over the past 10 years since leaving IPS On October 27 2016, a metal gong woke me; it was 5am in Kerala, India and we were being summoned to the meditation hall. I rose out of bed, struggling my way...
by Julia McCaig | Oct 1, 2019 | Alum Posts, Blog, Events
Ted Spear holds the recently released Education Reimagined. Photo by BRONWYN BEAIRSTO/BOWEN ISLAND UNDERCURRENT The founder of Island Pacific School (IPS) released his book, Education Reimagined: The Schools our Children Need, back in July. It’s a lofty ambition,...
by Communications | May 1, 2019 | Alum Posts, Events
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 9 – 10:30 am You are invited to join the Keynote by Island Pacific School’s Founding Head, Dr. Ted Spear as he kicks off Island Pacific School’s inaugural Equip and Inspire Student Conference. Dr. Spear’s keynote on...
by Julia McCaig | Dec 18, 2018 | Alum Posts, Blog, Community Faculty, Events
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...
by Julia McCaig | Dec 15, 2018 | Alum Posts, Blog, Events, Where Are They Now
Natalie Helm checked in with us recently to share her experiences over the past 10 years since leaving IPS On October 27 2016, a metal gong woke me; it was 5am in Kerala, India and we were being summoned to the meditation hall. I rose out of bed, struggling my way...
by Julia McCaig | Dec 11, 2018 | Alum Posts, Blog, Board Posts, Head's Blog
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...
