Lower Mainland

This web page is where you, as a Lower Mainland student can come and see what is going on in our area and the greater Lower Mainland. Please don't forget to checkout the pages for school wide information. 

~ Mr. Brad Lemon

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Dear HCOS Families,

It was wonderful to see so many of you at Learning Camps all across the province this fall! We encourage you to have a great rest over the holidays. 🎄 The Learning Groups office is closed from Dec 25 - Jan 1 and will be responding to emails in the New Year.

 

Ski and snowboard camps will open for application in December or early January. Be sure to visit the Learning Groups website! 

 

The best way to stay up to date on offerings in your area is to sign up for e-alerts so you are notified when new applications are open.

 

SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING COMING SOON!

❄️⛷️🏔️


Jan 26, Feb 2, 23 & Mar 1: Sasquatch Snowsports (Agassiz)

 

Here are the Schoolwide/Virtual opportunities currently available for application:

 Virtual Journey Through the Old Testament 2023-2024 

Date: Thursdays:  February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; March 7, 14; April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Suitable for: Grades 8 to 12


 

Dear HCOS Families,

Welcome Back! We are looking forward to seeing you at one of our group learning opportunities soon. 

 

There are a few CC and CC+ offerings with spaces available, we encourage you to apply today if interested. For any locations not listed below, we invite you to join the waiting pool to be notified should spots become available. For those signed up at CC, it will be great to meet with you at the parent orientation at your location, we look forward to a terrific year of group learning and connecting. At CC+, the CC teachers will assess their learning and the courses will show their name in Encom. For CC, please let your support teacher know what CC you’re attending and pass on to them the information you receive about the learning your children have done there as well as the work they’ve completed.

 

Below you will find our Learning Camps that are currently available for application. Learning camps open throughout the year, and the best way to stay up to date on offerings in your area is to sign up for e-alerts so you are notified when new applications are open. Visit the Learning Groups Website for information and links to apply for all of our fantastic opportunities! 

 

For the following space is limited so please fill out the CC Interest - Waiting Pool to express your interest in joining:  

 

CC+ Abbotsford Ignite Theatre Gr. 5-12  Wednesdays, time varies through the year
 CC Abbotsford Sparks Theatre Gr. 2-7  Wednesdays, 9:00am to 11:30am

CC+ Langley Gr. K-11   Thursdays, 9:00am to 3:00pm  

CC Chilliwack Gr. K-3 Thursdays, 9:30am - 3:00pm (Full)
 CC+ Chilliwack Gr. 4-11 Thursdays, 9:30am-3:15pm (Gr. 10/11 only)

CC Charis Camp Gr. K-9 Wednesdays 9:30am - 2:00pm

CC+ Abbotsford Gr K-12  Tuesdays  9:00am - 3:00pm

CC+ Sumas Gr K-7  Tuesdays 9:00am - 3:00pm

 

 

COMING SOON!

Nov 6: Legislature Tour (Virtual)

Nov 7: Fish Hatchery Tour (Chilliwack)

Dec 5 & 12: Christmas Around the World (Virtual)

Nov 16: Chinese Canadian Museum (Vancouver)

Nov 24: Christmas Lantern Craft (Langley)

 

Schoolwide/Virtual opportunities currently available for application:

Hello Anxiety Boys and Girls 9-12 Fall

Dates: October 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

Session Times:  

Girls 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Boys 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Suitable for: Grade 9-12

Deadline: October 17, 2023


Community Connections Classes - Update

CC Grade 10: We will meet for 24 face-to-face sessions on Fridays at Northview Community Church; you can choose Math from 9-11:30am and/or Science from 12-2:30 to work through these challenging courses in a collaborative and supportive setting! Science 10 will focus on hands-on activities and experiments as we delve into genetics, energy transformations, astronomy, and chemistry. Darlene Unger will address and enhance the course content with robust in-class discussions, informative stations labs and engaging group activities. Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 will be taught by Ryan Johnston, who has taught various math courses at HCOS for over 10 years. He will explain and demonstrate through direct teaching in class and will cover exponent laws, polynomials, functions, linear relations, systems of equations, trigonometry, and financial literacy.

At Abbotsford CC we plan to offer courses for grades 10-12 in Social Studies/History, English and Career Life Education. For grade 11 and 12, there will be a choice between Career Life Education 10 and Career Life Connections 12, Social Studies 11 and History 12 as well as English 11 (for 10/11 students) and English First Peoples 11 or 12.  In discussion with parents and grad administrators, we are trying to provide as many courses that our students need for graduation as possible in a face-to-face face setting. We also plan to align the course blocks for our grade 10/11 and grade 11/12 classes so that students can take whichever Careers course they still require. ​Classes are at Gateway Community Church on Tuesdays from 9 to 3.

At Langley CC we plan to offer Social Studies, English and Christian Studies to grade 10 and 11 students, using topics from the grade 10 year which current Langley CC students can all take next year as it's alternate content than they received in 2022/23. Experienced teachers will provide meaningful learning with robust in-class discussions and engaging group activities. Classes are at Christian Life Assembly on Thursdays from 8:45 to 2:45. 

At Chilliwack CC we plan to offer Social Studies, English and Christian Studies to grade 10 and 11 students, using topics from the grade 11 year which are appropriate to both grade levels. Kevin Krikke is returning and will engage students in meaningful learning with discussion to develop character, critical thinking and other competencies. Join us for classes at Salvation Army Church on Brooks Ave on Thursdays from 9:30 - 3:15. ​

The application links for these will open in late April/early May. If you would like to be put on the waiting pool list for a CC that you're not currently at, please sign up here ​

The application links will be first emailed to those currently at a CC and then to those in the waiting pool list for each CC. If you have questions, you can email Andria Lengkeek at alengkeek@onlineschool.ca. ​


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Dear Learning Commons patrons,

 

We are grateful to be on this journey of learning and growth with you all as we enjoy the last days of autumn and look forward to the Advent season. 

 

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Sora

 

Blog 

 

Physical Commons (contact Shandra Wiebe at swiebe@onlineschool.ca for support)

 

Student Corner

 

 

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Webinars 

 

 

Grace and Peace from the Learning Commons team.



Dear Learning Commons patrons,

 

Welcome to our November 8th Newsletter.  

Remembrance Day is a time to reflect on peace in the world, our community and God’s supernatural peace.  Today is also I Read Canadian Day, which celebrates Canadian authors.

 

Webinars 

Sora

 

Blog 

 

Physical Commons (contact Shandra Wiebe for support when required)

 

Curriculum Highlight

 

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for access to Reading Eggs.

 

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Grace and Peace from the Learning Commons team.



Dear Learning Commons patrons,

 

As the weather chills, it is time to get cozy with a good book, a comfy armchair and your favourite device! Here are some  New eBooks and AudioBooks to tempt your reading choice!  

 

Webinars 

 

Sora

Blog

 

Physical Commons (contact Shandra Wiebe for support when required)

 

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Event Highlight!

Grace and Peace from the Learning Commons team.



Dear Learning Commons patrons,

 

Welcome to October and Fall resources!  As students engage online, we encourage a focus on digital citizenship and online safety for all.  The hyperlinked topics share tips on how to stay safe online and be good digital citizens. 

 

Webinars 

 

Sora

 

Physical Commons (contact Shandra Wiebe for support when required)

 

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Enrolled families can contact their support teachers for access. Registered families can email margaret.basaraba@onlineschool.ca for access.

 

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Grace and Peace from the Learning Commons team.



Dear Learning Commons patrons,

 

We hope you have settled into a good Fall routine of learning and reading!  We would like to wish all of our patrons the very best Thanksgiving! 

We are so thankful for all of you! 🥧

 

Live Chat here from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on school days. Or reach out after hours and create a  ticket. We will be happy to reply later by email.

 

Informational Webinars 

 

Sora

 

Physical Commons

 

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Live Chat here from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on school days. Or reach out after hours and create a  ticket. We will be happy to reply later by email.

 

 

Grace and Peace from the Learning Commons team.



Dear Learning Commons patrons,

 

Welcome back to a new school year! September calls for reading, writing and arithmetic!  We hope you are finding the resources/curriculum you need to get going.  If you are stuck with waiting for a textbook please check to see if we have a copy in the Learning Commons which you can borrow until your texts arrive.  

 

Live Chat here from 9-3 p.m. on school days. Or reach out after hours, and a ticket will be sent to our team. We will be happy to reply later by email.

 

Sora

 

Physical Commons

 

Contests & Student Corner

 

Subscriptions

 

New this year!

 

****** IMPORTANT All passwords to the Subscriptions have changed and are to be found in the search portal.  Please clear your cache and save the new ones to your computer.  

 

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Grace and Peace from the Learning Commons team.



Dear Learning Commons patrons,

 

Welcome back to a new school year in September!  We hope your summer has been amazing, and you are feeling well rested. 😀

 

New families should have received an email from the school outlining the process for getting started with the Learning Commons.  Please reach out to us on our Live Chat if you are having challenges with your passwords.

 

Student Corner 

 

Sora

 

Physical Commons

 

Curriculum

 

Subscriptions

 

Event Highlight!

 

If you are new to the Learning Commons and have yet to receive a welcome letter, please read this overview. Feel free to reach out to us on Live Chat here from 9-3 pm on school days. Or reach out after hours, and a ticket will be sent to our team. We will

be happy to reply later by email.

 

Grace and Peace from the Learning Commons team.


Dear Learning Commons patrons,

 

Summer is almost here and outdoor adventures are calling.  Don’t let the summer slide happen! We would love to encourage your students to stay reading and writing during the summer with our SORA Sweet Reads Contest.  

 

June 21st is National Indigenous Day.  We celebrate the Indigenous Peoples of BC with the following collections on SORA.  Scroll through the curated collections by grade groups. Find some activities in Twinkl under National Indigenous Day here.

 

Student Corner

 

Sora

 

Physical Commons

 

Subscriptions

 

If you are new to the Learning Commons and have yet to receive a welcome letter, please read this overview. Feel free to reach out to us on Live Chat here from 9-3 pm on school days. Or reach out after hours, and a ticket will be sent to our team. We will be happy to respond later with an email.




Hello from your Grad Advisor!

I wanted to take this chance to introduce myself. I'm Brad Lemon, the Grad Advisor for the Lower Mainland. I serve Grad Program students living in the Lower Mainland from the Sunshine Coast and Whistler, all the way to Hope! 

I thought you might like to know a bit about me. I have 4 kids, James, Braeden, Jack, and Anna. I've taught at campus schools in the Lower Mainland for 13 years and before that, oversees in Korea, Portugal, and Japan. For the past 7 years, my wife has been a teacher with HCOS and my kids have been students with HCOS and seeing the impact of the school's mission on my family convinced me to make the leap to HCOS for myself in 2020. 

I'm passionate about serving Christian families and giving them the tools they need to reach their goals during and after their time in the Grad Program. Please reach out by email if you'd like to connect or have any questions.

I look forward to supporting you!