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Sea to Sky School District Observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

In the lead-up to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, schools throughout the Sea to Sky School District will be holding ceremonies at each school site. These ceremonies are dedicated to honouring survivors, remembering those who never returned, and reflecting on the ongoing legacy of Residential Schools. We encourage all members of our school communities to take time for reflection and learning during this important period of reconciliation. Take action and be part of the journey. Visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s website here.
Invitation to Participate: Community Led Project for Child and Youth Services Featured Photo

Invitation to Participate: Community Led Project for Child and Youth Services

Sea to Sky Community Services is launching an important initiative focused on gathering insights from families, youth, and service providers in the Sea to Sky region. The goal is to better understand the barriers to accessing services for children and youth with either diagnosed or undiagnosed disabilities and/or diverse abilities who need support to participate meaningfully in family and community life. A major focus of the project is to identify areas where we can improve access and inclusion. Please see the linked flyer for more information and a link to the survey.
Joint Statement on Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Featured Photo

Joint Statement on Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools

All of B.C.’s provincial education partners for K-12 schools, joined by Minister Rachna Singh, are standing together in solidarity to ensure every school is a place where all students feel welcome, included and respected in a safe learning environment while being fully and completely themselves. Read the Joint Statement on Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools by clicking on the headline.

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Principal's Message

 
Welcome to Howe Sound Secondary. We are a vibrant school community learning together on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh nation. At our school we believe that diversity is a strength and inclusion is a right and we strive to create a safe and inclusive environment where all students feel they belong. Our goal as a school is to ensure that all of our students graduate with dignity, purpose and options.

We have a great diversity of programs at HSS. We offer students the opportunity to graduate with a Double Dogwood diploma in French Immersion. We also offer dual-credit courses in partnership with Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Level 1 Carpentry & Electrical) and Vancouver Community College (Professional Cook 1). Our art programs, both visual and performing, provide students with an opportunity to be creative and our athletics teams have had great success against some very competitive schools. Our Outdoor Education program is an opportunity for students to experience new adventures outdoors, learn new skills, and discover their individual strengths. We also engage with community partners to provide learning experiences within the community such as our school farm which also supports our Farm and Community Leadership program.

We are committed to providing a safe, high-quality learning experience focused on the individual needs of each student. We strive to empower our students to become creative problem-solvers, critical and innovative thinkers, and inspired learners ready to thrive in their post-secondary endeavours. 
 
Continued parent engagement is critical through the grad program years and we encourage parents to actively communicate with staff, attend school functions and learning opportunities as well as attend Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meetings when possible. Be sure to check our website for meeting details.
 
As your school principal, I feel privileged to walk alongside your child during their time at HSS. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via email - [email protected]
 
Sincerely,
 
Ms. Erin Boisvert,
Principal