We’d like to introduce you to Colby C., an aspiring musician who recently performed on Kelowna radio. Colby is almost 14 years old, loves to sing, watch Formula 1, referee soccer games and taekwondo. In 2022, he performed live during a Zoom concert. We asked Colby to share a bit about his passion. Read on […]
From Home to the Studio: Singing with Colby C. Read More »
My name is Eliana Stein, I am a female compound archer, and I competed in the Canada and BC Winter Games. Some typical questions I get asked often are, how did you get into archery, and have you ever shot an apple off of someone’s head before? While that last question has a very simple
On Target: My Journey to the Canada and BC Games Read More »
It’s always fun to hear what HCOS alumni are up to. Morgan Taylor Giesbrecht (Class of 2018) recently published her first book, and she was kind enough to sit down and answer some questions about her experience writing. 1. Can you give us a brief overview of your new book and what inspired you to
World War, Spies, and an HCOS Alumna Author Read More »
At HCOS, we believe an intentional and supportive community is vital for students to flourish. Surrounded by family and teachers, students are able to thrive and grow. We also strive to ensure students have the freedom to pursue their interests through flexible programs and schedules. That is what allowed Grade 11 student Lucy to advocate
Speaking up For Those Who Can’t Read More »
Sloane B. is a grade 10 student who enrolled at HCOS to allow her to pursue her education and competitive pursuits in equestrian disciplines and sport climbing. Since enrolling at HCOS, Sloane has been able to achieve some notable equestrian accomplishments, including: Sloane and her 3 horses are headed now to Toronto to compete, for the
Flexible Schedules = Freedom to Train Read More »
When passion meets learning, great things can happen. Silas B., a grade 9 student at HCOS used his skills and some community resources to build a guitar all while receiving credit for his passion project in the areas of ADST, Science, Fine Arts, Math and English to complete this project. Congratulations to Silas for being
Passion + Learning Read More »
HCOS’ home education changed my life for the better. I was given the freedom, the capacity, and the opportunity to become the best version of myself as a student. It prepared me in such a way to recognize that while we may have a schedule and an expectation for our present and future circumstances, God’s
Alumni Blog – Sarah Lelea Read More »
Homeschooling provides many opportunities for students and families to pursue passions of interest. Sometimes however, there are obstacles that we need to overcome. Michelle and Tressa (Mom) share their story about pursuing gymnastics in the school system and how they were able to compete despite choosing home education. Questions for Michelle: 1. How many years
Springing into Success Read More »
I love the change of seasons. It feels like a new beginning, a time to refresh and recharge. Spring is an exceptionally good time for this as we come out of the cold, wet, snowy winter feeling, into a world re-emerging in new growth and beauty. And it got me wondering, do you Spring clean
