News and Events at Island Oak High School

Short, Sweet AGM

A Year of Rich Learning Experiences Over cookies and tea, we heard about the incredible array of events, cultural and outdoor adventure outings, and individual and community accomplishments that Island Oak students engaged in last year. And we got a glimpse of a similarly rich year of learning experiences ahead.

Balanced Operating Budget A balanced operating budget was presented and accepted.

BC Dogwood Diploma AND Waldorf Education: How Do They Balance? We heard about the way Island Oak meets and exceeds Ministry standards so that students have maximum choices after graduating, and are equipped to go on to the post-secondary institution of their choice. We heard about a track record of honours high school diplomas and high grades on Ministry exams. And we learned how Island Oak High School manages to deliver the valued B.C. Dogwood diploma and do it well, without sacrificing Waldorf philosophy in its curriculum and teaching methods. The first Waldorf school in Stuttgart, Germany balanced state requirements with Waldorf philosophy, and we continue to do so here in the service of our students.

If you missed this very interesting AGM, you are welcome to view the minutes in the office.

Hornby Island Trip

Every year starts off with a whole-school trip to somewhere beautiful on the West Coast. This year our trip was to Hornby Island, where the students did high ropes courses, kayaking, “the Leap of Faith”, and swimming in the ocean. “We got to meet everyone in the school”, said one student, “that’s good for me, because I’m new here.” While at the camp-out, some of the students made the experience extra-special by bringing their instruments and sharing their considerable musical talents.

Heavenly Sounds at Island Oak

It’s Friday afternoon. What is that heavenly chorus? Every Friday, Annette Lampson limbers up the students at Island Oak High School with yogic stretches, runs their vocal chords up and down intricate ladders, then draws out the most wonderful, harmonius sounds in four-part harmony. You should hear it…you really should. You will hear it, no doubt, at our next family gathering.