Heritage Christian Online School
Grades 10 through 12
Innovations News!
Meet your Innovations Team!
We look forward to working with you this year!
Back Row:
Brad Lemon, Allison Miles, Chelsea Bitgood, Nola Morgan, Sherie Seddon, & Tara Klukas
Front Row:
Laura Nelson, Trish Vandop, Ryan Titley, & Anthony Kuchma.
SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS AND BE PART OF THE STORY!
The photo submission deadline is April 25th, but we encourage you to upload photos throughout the year to ensure your moments are included.
*Click this link to submit your photos!
YEARBOOK CATEGORIES WE’RE SHOWCASING:
HCOS School Activities: Fundraisers, classes (Synchro, CC/CC+, LGs), and clubs (e.g., Breakfast Club, Book Club, Read-A-Thon).
School Trips: ADP, SEALS, Learning Camps.
School Spirit: Photos of students in HCOS colours or swag.
Work Experience: Share your on-the-job moments.
Sports Involvement: Any sports you’re part of, in or outside of school.
Leadership, student council or other leadership activities in your community
Music/Choir/Worship: Share your musical or worship-related moments.
Driving Tests: Celebrate your “N” moment!
Church Functions/Youth: Show us how you’re involved. Eg. Worship team, camp leader, volunteer for soup kitchen, baptism, youth group
4H, Cadets, Scouts, Guiding: Let’s highlight your extracurricular passions.
Special Events: Any unique or exciting experiences you’ve had.
Other: Be creative and specific with your submissions!
Important Dates:
Application Closes: April 28th @ 9:00am
HCOS Awards Webinar: Watch the Recording Here
HCOS Scholarships & DAS CLOSING SOON!
To read more about the HCOS scholarships please click here. This page includes a description of each of the awards and the requirements for claiming awards.
To read more about the DAS awards please click here. This page includes a description of each of the categories that students can apply for, and the requirements for issuance of the award. It is imperative that students read through the requirements for disbursement.
Questions?
Please contact Kaylee Moerman.
We have a number of Learning Camps open to Grad Students! Click the link for details and talk to course teachers about possible credit.
Upcoming Learning Camps
Interior:
Kelowna UBC Tour with Mr. Kuchma
Come for a tour of UBC Okanagan and learn about the campus and University life as you consider your plans for the future!
May 23, 2025
Vernon Outdoor Social Group Spring
Join us for outdoor games, social connections, and Bible time in Vernon!
May 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2025
Island:
Comox RC Sailboats
Learn the technical skills required to pilot a Radio-controlled Sailboat!
April 29, 2025
Lower Mainland:
Vancouver Playland Amusement Park Science
Take measurements as you ride the rides at Playland to learn how science applies in the real world at an amusement park! Talk to your Science teacher for the potential to earn course credit through this event.
Zoom: May 1 & 15, 2025 // In Person: May 23, 2025
Abbotsford Service Day at Archway Food Bank
Come out for one or two days of service at the Archway Food Bank and practice our HCOS value of Servanthood with fellow students.
May 16 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
May 26 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lower Mainland
We are excited to announce that we have added more classes for grad level in the Lower Mainland CCs, including a grade 11/12 class at Chilliwack CC on Wednesdays and a grade 11/12 in Langley CC on Thursdays; in each of these students will take the courses English First Peoples, Comparative World Religions and Career Life Connections. Our Abbotsford CC classes are also expanding to have separate grade 10, 11, and 12 classes on Tuesdays.
Get Involved in an Innovations Program Community!
What is BREAKFAST CLUB?
~All students in Grades 10-12
~Every Friday at 10:00am in Mr. B's Zoom room.
Are you looking for intellectually stimulating conversation and meaningful online fellowship?
Consider our biblically robust and culturally relevant INQUIRY INTO Faith, Literature, and Contemporary Life. Currently, Mr. Breitkreuz is demonstrating how we integrate theology with literature in his series on the main themes of The Lord of the Rings.
March 14 Character Development in The Lord of the Rings
March 21, 28 Spring Break
April 4 Providence in The Lord of the Rings
See you soon! Mr. Al Breitkreuz
al.breitkreuz@onlineschool.ca
P.S. Breakfast Club can also count for school credit. For more information, ask Mr. Breitkreuz about the Leadership 10, 11, and 12 program.
New this year!
BC BOYZ! Are you looking for a place to grow deeper in your faith, connect with other guys, and discover what it truly means to follow Christ? BC Boyz is here for you! This Bible study is designed specifically for guys in grades 10 to 12 who are ready to tackle real-life challenges and explore how God's Word applies to everyday situations.
Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PST for an engaging, down-to-earth Bible study where you can ask tough questions, dive into scripture, and build lasting friendships with other guys who are serious about their walk with God. We'll mix it up with games, open discussions, and honest conversations, all in a supportive and relaxed environment.
We meet on Zoom here: BC Boyz Zoom room.
Whether you're new to faith or looking to deepen your relationship with Christ, BC Boyz is a safe space for you to grow and be encouraged.
For more details or if you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Isaac: isaac.humphreys@student.onlineschool.ca
Caleb: caleb.dunn.2006@gmail.com
What is LIVING UNLIMITED?
~Grades 10-12 Girls
~Every Monday at 9:00am in Living Unlimited Google chat room.
Living Unlimited welcomes all girls in the HCOS Grad Program. Whether you have never encountered Jesus or the Bible before, want to explore more about the God who created Heaven and Earth, or simply desire to connect in our HCOS community with spiritual fellowship and personal relationship, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!
The mission of Living Unlimited is to create and strengthen disciples of Jesus through encouragement, faith, and challenging discussions in a community of sisters in Christ. If you are looking for a place to connect with other girls, learn about faith, and gain fellowship and support then come join us! It is hoped that together, we can support one another in our grad years and feel God's unlimited knowledge, power, and love.
Come join Lead students Tehya Young and Grace Harsent every Monday at 9:00 a.m. in the Living Unlimited Google chat room.
Young women of HCOS, this is definitely worthy of your consideration. Check it out!
Living Unlimited Dates
To be continued in the new year...
Questions? Please contact Tehya Young.
tehyay@gmail.com
What is VELOCITY?
~All students in Grades 5-9
~Every Monday at 10:00am
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82733635196?pwd=l7dsKN0ir2Bztzgh64CP4r51Yb4oXp.1
Are you looking for a community where you can be encouraged and uplifted by fellowship while having fun at the same time? Consider VELOCITY, a division of Breakfast Club! Ranging from grades 5 to Grade 9, this is a safe, joyful, and positive place to learn more about God's word and how it applies to your life as a young student.
Join Max Schram and Olivia Dunn for games, lessons, and discussions as we grow together. Each gathering will go for approximately 25 minutes.
Any Questions? Please feel free to contact
Max. maschramm57@gmail.com
For more information, please feel free to contact us.
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Student Financial Aid and Awards
(604) 432–8555
sawards@bcit.ca
BCIT Entrance Awards!
For programs starting on May 1, 2025, please note that the application deadline for the 2025-2026 Entrance Awards is April 15, 2025.
Be sure to check back in January 2025 for more details and to access the application forms.
More information about BCIT Entrance Awards and the application forms can be found at bcit.ca/financial-aid.
24/25 Scholarships, bursaries and more
It's that time of the year to plan for post-graduation goals. The good news is, if you are in grades 9-11, there is plenty of time to get things in order. For starters, are you
volunteering?
participating in an upcoming mission?
a member of our Breakfast Club?
working in your community?
joining HCOS student council?
taking our debate 10 course?
part of an external club or organization? (sports, cadets, 4-H, guiding/scouting)
Between grades 9-11, you want to build your portfolio of experience. These experiences help you to gain valuable skills and abilities moving you towards greater independence and ultimately the ability to earn scholarships and bursaries.
Take some time to watch some of our older scholarship sessions and stay tuned for new and exciting workshops in the fall and new year!
Grade 12 students, it's not too late! Reach out to your GA if you are looking into scholarships and be sure to watch our older info sessions linked above. Make sure to check out the provincial scholarship program on the government website and the scholarship links on the post-secondary institution pages you plan to attend.
How to initiate support
Talk to your teacher, LS consultant or GA to set up the first meeting to get to know the EA. After the first meeting, schedule follow up sessions using the EA's calendly link.
Student Success Centre (SSC) is a Online-based universal support provided by an EA in Literacy or Numeracy and is offered to students needing assistance in grades 5-12. It is important to note that you do not need a referral for this, you may access the SSC at any point throughout the year.
academic courses - comprehension, higher level thinking, step by step instruction
executive functioning (organization, planning, time management)
course pacing and accountability
navigating Brightspace, Study Forge and Encom
building confidence due to anxiety or insecurity
motivation
Check out the SOPHIE page below:
https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/student-support-centre-821
Experiences Canada Exchange
Become a youth ambassador through the Experiences Canada exchange program both group and virtual!
Contact: Allison Miles amiles@onlineschool.ca for more information or visit the website.
Forums offer youth from across Canada the opportunity to lead and be part of an intensive ‘youth teaching youth’ experience, and provide educational leadership development, and volunteer work experience opportunities to youth participants.
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