Teacher Superheroes
Pam’s Goodbye
Happy Hour with Ms Frizzle! Pam's Goodbye Party Saturday June 22nd at Island Pacific School 4-6pm (afterwards feel free to bring an appie and head on over to Doug and Pam's place to carry on the celebration - 633 Cates Hill Road!) A special goodbye gathering to...
Things we love about Pam!
Colleagues and alumni show their love The "Green Smoothie Incident". We both walked around a corner at the same time and crashed into each other. Pam had a green smoothie in her hand. Needless to say - it was a mess! But, we both always still laugh about it. Plus, the...
Brad Carter Speaks at our Experience IPS Event
At our April 24th Experience Island Pacific School event, Brad Carter addressed our new and prospect families for the first time. Here is a transcript of that talk. Transition is a big thing, so let me tell you why I am enrolling, so to speak, in Island Pacific...
Meet Your Board: Jun Wang
Jun Wang, a dedicated member of the Island Pacific School Board of Governors, found inspiration to join the board through the impactful experiences her son gained in the supportive Island Pacific School community. As she reflects on her motivations, Jun acknowledges...
UBC Science Fair 2024
On April 4-6, 2024, Nine IPS students attended the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair at UBC. Over the course of the three days they presented their projects to the judges, fellow participants, visiting students and the public. They met with other students to...
Opening ceremonies at the UBC science fair with Nine Students from Island Pacific School
Nine students are gearing up for an enriching experience as they participate in the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair over the next three days. Joining over 300 peers from across the Lower Mainland, these students are ready to present their science fair...
Kari Marentette, Superhero
Embracing Adventure and Growth: A Journey with Kari Marentette at Island Pacific School At Island Pacific School (IPS), education is more than just lessons within four walls; it's about embarking on journeys of discovery and growth. For Middle School teacher Kari...
Sophie Hocking, Superhero
At Island Pacific School, we are small by design. One of the reasons is to provide quality, one-on-one support for each student who attends the school – to develop their sense of self and cultivate their humanity. Every month, we will be featuring one of our...
Pam Matthews, Superhero
At Island Pacific School, we are small by design. One of the reasons is to provide quality, one-on-one support for each student who attends the school – to develop their sense of self and cultivate their humanity. Every month, we will be featuring one of our...
Brad Carter – On Coming Home
I feel like Dorothy in Oz: As she learned at the end of her adventure, there’s no place like home. I’ll tell you why. Words like “education” and “school” are pretty big and mean different things to different people. The sort of education a six-year old needs is...
Pam Matthews – Science Teacher Extraordinaire and So Much More!
Pam MatthewsScience Teacher and Outdoor Expeditions CoordinatorIsland Pacific School Since 1999 Pam Matthews and Island Pacific School have become synonymous over the decades, but it was a twist of fate that initially guided the veteran teacher to Bowen Island. Pam...
Fork Farms Indoor Hydroponic Growing Tower Comes to IPS
In Canada, we are lucky to have access to purchase fresh greens year-round, but this luxury comes at a cost - not only for us financially but also for the environment. Greens grown in southern climates need to be packaged, refrigerated and shipped to stores where they...