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In May, three Grade 4 students, Ophira, Lucy and Lillian, were selected along with students from across the province to participate in the Provincial BC Heritage Fair. This included a multi-day history camp and an opportunity to present their learning at the Project Showcase at the Royal BC Museum. Lillian, whose project was about the Cadborosaurus was unable to attend, but Ophira (Bastion Square, Ghost Stories and The Hanging Judge) and Lucy (Sealand of the Pacific, Whales in Captivity in Oak Bay) were there and they even got to speak with the Lieutenant Governor of BC, The Honourable Janet Austin about their research. Congratulations!

BC Heritage Fairs

The Grade 8 Goose Chase is an annual end-of-year tradition where students tackle a scavenger hunt around their city and their neighbourhood by taking photos and videos to amass points. They then finish the night on the turf with some lawn games, great food and a giant obstacle course! What a fun night celebrating our amazing group of Grade 8s.

Step Up Day offers Junior School students a glimpse into their future classrooms. Grade 5 students had an especially exciting day at Pemberton Woods, bonding with Grade 6 students through fun games on the turf!

Middle School Closing Ceremony 2024! 🎉 We honoured the growth, hard work, and achievements of our Middle School students as they step into the next chapter of their journey. Here's to new challenges, continued learning, and endless possibilities next year! 🌟

Wishing all our Gryphons near and far a happy Canada Day!

Just 24 hours left! Today is the last day to support our Annual Appeal. Don't miss your chance to be part of something special—every donation counts toward shaping brighter opportunities for our students, campus facilities, technology access and more. Donate today and be a catalyst for positive change at GNS! https://www.mygns.ca/support/donate-online/

Time is running out to make a difference in the GNS Annual Appeal—just two days left! Your generous donation today will have twice the impact, helping us reach our goal and support the future of each and every student. Join us in shaping a brighter tomorrow together! https://www.mygns.ca/support/donate-online/

Just three days left to give to the GNS Annual Appeal! We only need 37 more gifts to reach our goal. Join us in making an investment in our present and future students! https://www.mygns.ca/support/donate-online/

Congratulations to Madeleine Humer, Class of 1968, on being appointed as a member of the Order of Canada. A fitting recognition of her many contributions as a mentor and music educator in choral conducting. In addition to being an alum, Madeleine was also a beloved choral conductor of GNS choirs for many year.

Victoria choir director among new Order of Canada appointees Also on the list of 83 Canadians deemed to have made extraordinary contributions to the nation are artists, activists and academics.

Only four days remain to contribute to the GNS Annual Appeal! Join the Double Zero Campaign and make your participation a big deal. Every gift matters as we unite to pour our support into student growth and resources! Donate here: https://www.mygns.ca/support/donate-online/

The countdown is on – there are just five days left to give in our GNS Annual Appeal! Join over 500 generous parents who have already contributed. Your support makes a difference in the lives of each student. ❤️ Donate today at https://www.mygns.ca/support/donate-online/

We are still beaming with pride after celebrating our annual Night of the Gryphon, where GNS athletes were recognized for their exceptional talent, unwavering sportsmanship, and remarkable dedication. This event not only honours their achievements but also inspires our entire community to strive for excellence. Congratulation to each and every one of our athletes for another amazing year!

We are pleased to be partnering with Pacific FC this summer to offer soccer camps for students aged 11 to 15 July 22 to 26, August 6 to 9, and August 12 to 16. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.mygns.ca/community/camps/gns-summer-camps/

Powered by Pacific Trident Summer Camp Registration Now Open Pacific FC’s Trident Development Program aims to create the best youth soccer experience, while also focusing on a clear pathway for Van Isle Wave to the elite players. Our summer camps are dedicated to elevate youth soccer players to maximize their potential, with a focus on the technical skills ...

Students in grades 7-10 took a full day last week to complete an Interdisciplinary Unit (IDU). These units are designed to weave together the content of two different subjects in a new and innovative way, allowing students to make connections between disciplines and think creatively.

🌟 Grade 7 - Art & Science
🌟 Grade 8 - Math & Design
🌟 Grade 9 - Design & Individuals and Societies
🌟 Grade 10 - Arts & Language and Literature

Wishing a fantastic summer to our Junior School students! With each year comes new incredible milestones of learning and fun, and we had a great time celebrating all that you experienced this year at our Junior School Closing Ceremony. We already can’t wait to see you in September. Enjoy the break! ☀

After a full week closing out an amazing year, we were incredibly proud to celebrate the grad class of 2024 as they walked the stage on Friday and had their Dinner & Dance event on Saturday evening. To all of the graduates: your hard work and unwavering dedication have propelled you to this richly deserved milestone. Keep reaching for the stars! We will miss seeing each of your faces around the GNS campus and can’t wait to see what paths you embark upon next. Congratulations Class of 2024!

Grade 7 Greek Day 2024 is in the books! Students sported their greek chitons yesterday for this special tradition and had lots of fun enjoying greek food and competing in ancient olympic games including discus, javelin and sprinting and an Ancient World Trade Game! 🇬🇷

On Monday, our Junior School celebrated some important transitions at the annual Tie Ceremony. Grade 5 students shared what they would miss at the Beach Drive Campus and what they look forward to experiencing in Grade 6 at the Pemberton Woods Campus. They then gave school ties to our Kindergarten students who will move across campus into the Main Building for Grade 1 in the fall.

Thank you to the donors who contributed to the Ties for Success – Alum Bursary campaign this year, which covered the cost of the ties, but also went to support bursaries for the next generation of GNS students who demonstrate financial need. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.mygns.ca/community/alumni/ties-of-success/

Earlier in the week, Grade 6 students experienced a full day Model United Nations (MUN) conference at GNS. Representing countries from around the globe, students weighed in on conversations about access to clean water and girls education. Throughout the day, students learned important human rights issues and about the principles of the UN and how it functions. The event concluded with a sense of accomplishment and a shared vision for a better world!

Students did us extremely proud at track and field provincials last week! A huge congratulations to the following students for their impressive accomplishments:

🌟 Vita Thompson-Chang: Bronze in 3000m and 4th in 2000m steeplechase
🌟 Alexander Cheung: Silver in Junior Discus
🌟 Jane Serowka: Silver in 800m and 4th in 1500m
🌟 Nikolas Tobias: 4th in 800m and 5th in 1500m

Grade 9 GNS students and volleyball players Griffin Simpson and Alex Saklas competed in the 16U Vancouver Island High School Beach Open held this Saturday at Parksville Community Park, placing 5th overall! Great work! 🏐🤾‍♂️

Grade 9 students wrapped up their Earth Science unit this week. This year, they focused on using nature as an inspiration to better understand how we are all connected, and how nature can guide us in developing more sustainable habits and technologies. For their final project, students were tasked with researching or creating a plan for an innovative technology using biomimicry. Each student presented a pamphlet or infographic of their findings and ideas to the in-class simulated 'city council' to try and get funding for their technology.

A beautiful day to take PHE to the beach! Ms. Hughes’ PHE 10 class enjoyed some fresh air and sunshine for their final class of the year. ☀

📸: Ms. Hughes

Great job to all of the Middle School Track and Field Championship participants! Your hard work and athleticism shone through in every race, jump, and throw. We are immensely proud of the dedication you've shown to your sport and the things you’ve accomplished!

- Emma Chang: 2nd in 200m
- Jaxon Ewert: 2nd in shot put
- Jecca Menzies: 1st in 800m
- Ben Wright: 1st in 100m and 200m

A live stream of many of our upcoming events can be found on our website at https://www.mygns.ca/live-stream. This includes:

🌟 Senior School Farewell Assembly on June 5 at 8:25 a.m.
🌟 Night of the Gryphon Athletics Awards on June 11 at 6:30 p.m.
🌟 Senior School Closing on June 12 at 9:00 a.m.
🌟 Middle School Closing on June 13 at 9:00 a.m.
🌟 Junior School Closing on June 14 at 10:00 a.m.
🌟 Graduation Ceremony on June 14 at 3:00 p.m.

GNS Camps is partnering with Pacific Football Club this summer to offer three exciting soccer camps! Train with Certified Coaches and Pacific FC coaches and players with practices driven by the Pacific FC philosophy and game model. Participants can expect to level up their soccer skills through technical training and small sided games. To register, visit https://gnscamps.campbrainregistration.com/

Thank you to all the Gryphons who came out to walk, ride, roll and stroll in the Oak Bay Tea Party parade! Go Gryphons!

It’s been a great Pride Week at GNS! Thoughtful staff and students organized activities that focused on making GNS a more inclusive place. While students at the Beach enjoyed sidewalk chalk, playing games and making rainbow buttons, the Middle School students did crafts and learned about the history of Pride. The Senior School Pride and Equality Club also hosted a variety of pride-themed and informational events. The week is wrapping up with a by-donation 'Be Loud and Proud' casual day for all students, with all funds being donated to local youth charities. As Pride month begins, we honour the unique belonging of every student in our school and proudly embody our core values of care, individuality, and community. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜