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Island Pacific School
Bowen Island, B.C.

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Wisdom © Courage ® Integrity

September, 1995, Island
Pacific School offers an
enriched grade 7-10
curriculum
complemented by
outdoor pursuits, creative
arts, and community
service activities. Wi
30 students expected in
1998-99, the school has
the luxury of being able
to operate as a small,
close-knit learning ©

that
‘close ateenvion to cach
and every student.
- The academic
. is central at
~ Euahd Pacific School
, ‘Teaching faculty are fully
certified and promote an
investigative approach to
~ learning. Grade ten
students must complete a
year-end Master Work -
~ project as a requirement

of graduation. Classroom

instruction is augmented y

by weekly excursions to

¢ theatres, arc galleries,
museums, and work sites
of Vancouver.

The outdoor pursuits &

and community service
programs provide
opportunities for
students to develop
personally as well as
intellectually. Students go
on three outdoor

expeditions a
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kayaking) and devote

one afternoon each
month to

SH Community Service.

a Fostering a sense of
A confidence and
personal integrity in
pupils is a k
component of the total
program.
Grade 7-10 is a
crucial period of
transition for students.

Our aim isto help young =f

le come throu
tree middle years with
the confidence and
ability to take on the

allenges an

responsibilities of the
years that lie ahead of
them.

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Cates Hill,
Bowen Island, B.C.

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interview with School
Director

eR OF FACET:
5 regular faculty;
30+ community faculty

$3950 per annum

*internet connection,

*research project with
S.EU.

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week-day homestay
available

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environment

* grade 7-10 middle
school focus

© Bowen Island location

| ISLAND PACIFIC SCHOOL
- « Bowen Island, B.C. ~

“An island retreat where students
get back to what’s important”

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Iskand Pacific School offers an enriched grade 7-10
academic program complemented by creative arts,
= — outdoor pursuits, and community service activities.

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For more information, please contact
Dr. Ted Spear, School Director

ISLAND PACIFIC SCHOOL

R.R. #1, Box 128, Bowen Island, B.C. VON 1GO
Telephone: (604) 947-9311 Fax: (604) 947-9366

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