Island Pacific School News
Through the Eyes of a Young Person
By Jason Bosher Covenant House Vancouver June 7, 2022 Recently, grade nine students from Island Pacific School held a Sleep Out: Student Edition to raise funds for CHV. As part of their experience, students spent the day visiting the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver,...
Island Pacific School wins silver and bronze at UBC’s Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair
In mid April, nine Island Pacific School students attended the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair (GVRSF) at UBC. They presented their projects to the judges, fellow participants, visiting students and the public. They met with other students to learn about their...
Why do we send our 10 year olds to a middle school on Bowen Island?
Kirsten Degner Joins Our Team
We are pleased to welcome Kirsten Degner to our team as Communications Coordinator. Kirsten has been in the graphic design industry for over 25 years and has been working with Island Pacific School as a freelance designer since last year, when she came on to assist...
Island Pacific School hosts ISABC Pride Event Wednesday, June 1, 2022
It happened on Today was our first ISABC GSA Pride meetup for 2022 (in person!) hosted by Island Pacific School on Bowen Island on Wednesday, June 1st, 2022. It was a fun filled day with many schools joining Island Pacific School participating in activities,...
Kayaking and Camping at Camp Fircom
Middle School Education includes taking our students on two extended trips into the great outdoors during the academic calendar: a fall hiking trip and a spring kayak trip. One of the highlights of Island Pacific School's expeditions is the Kayak & Camping...
Coffee with Scott
This is an informal gathering of parents, friends and anyone interested in learning more about Island Pacific School. We gather at Tell Your Friends Café on the pier on Bowen Island to share stories, information about middle school eduction, our excursions,...
How are we addressing climate change?
The human caused changes in our planet’s climate are finally becoming recognized as the crisis of our time. Governments are committing to change, organizations are striving to reduce their ecological footprint and individuals are starting to take action. Island...
Get to Know Island Pacific School Wed., May 11, 2022 – Brennan Park Rec Centre, Squamish
Join us for an informational evening with Head of School, Scott Herrington and other staff members to learn about Island Pacific school. A student panel and parents will answer questions and provide information. Learn about the amazing middle school on Bowen Island...
Pop Up: Get the Know Island Pacific School Wed., May 4, 2022
Join us for a casual info session about Island Pacific School with Head of School, Scott Herrington. Find out about our academic programs, masterworks, plus our excursions, expeditions and extracurricular activities. Information about the IB Middle Years Programme,...
Celebration of Learning and Open House Wed., April 27th, 2022
Come and see what we've been doing! Island Pacific School’s annual Celebration of Learning and Open House is happening on Wednesday, April 27th and is an opportunity for students to show off their work at this Celebration of Learning. Date: Wednesday, April 27th, 2022...
Experience IPS Wednesday, April 20, 2022
A welcome to our new families who will be joining Island Pacific School in 2022 as well as interested families are invited to join us for some fun Earth Day activities. Come and connect with other new middle school students who are starting at IPS in September 2022....
Hilarious Hoopla
Calling all IPS families! You're invited to the 2022 IPS Hilarious Hoopla - a Comedic Collection March 10th & 11th at 6:30 pm Purchase tickets for Thursday March...
James Wilson (’19) Exhibit “Once We”
James is an IPS alumni student (‘19) currently attending grade 12 at Rockridge Secondary School. Recently, he returned to IPS to share his “Once we” exhibit. The purpose behind his exhibit came from a prompt by the Emily Carr University of Art and Design that he make...
Science Fair Wednesday, Feb., 23, 2022
Have you ever wondered if plants grow upward even if they are planted upside down? Or if your eye colour, age or gender will affect your ability to see colour? These are some of the questions the Grade 7 and 8 students are asking and hoping to find answers for their...
Meet the Middle School Experts Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022
Island Pacific School faculty and staff are eager to connect with families who are interested in learning more about Island Pacific School and the benefit of our middle school program here on Nex̱wlélex̱m, Bowen Island. Parents, grandparents and students are all...
Feel Good Friday
Occasionally we receive wonderful notes of appreciation from our families and we'd like to share one we recently received: In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I just want to offer my gratitude to both of you, along with the other wonderful teachers and staff at IPS. I have...
Sustainability Update
The human caused changes in our planet’s climate are finally becoming recognized as the crisis of our time. Governments are committing to change, organizations are striving to reduce their ecological footprint and individuals are starting to take action. Our school is...