News and Events
Pride Month at Aspengrove
Written by Mrs. Wyness, Math Teacher & Service Coordinator at Aspengrove School The month of June has been recognized as Pride Month in Canada only since the early 2010s, however, Pride events have been happening since the early 1970s, with Canada’s first Gay...
The Grade 8-10 Strathcona Outdoor Education Excursion
Last month, Aspengrove Students in Grade 8, 9, and 10 set out on a trip to the Strathcona Park Lodge, located in Vancouver Island's North-West. The students spent four days and three nights exploring the surrounding park by canoe and by foot, learning more about...
Mental Health Awareness Month
Written by Mrs. Felszegi, Director of Aspengrove School's Student Resource Centre I am writing this at the end of May which is Mental Health Awareness Month and as someone who has recently lost a loved one, I am aware how easily our mental health can be unexpectedly...
The Tribune Tribune – The Grade 6 & 7s Trip to Hornby Island
Last week, our Grade 6 and 7 students packed their bags and set out on an expedition to Hornby Island! The trip, which takes place annually as part of Aspengrove School's Outdoor Education program, teaches students the importance of understanding the management of...
The Best Resources for Research Presentation and Reading
Written by Krescyn Moonsamy, Aspengrove School StudentThe International Baccalaureate (IB) program is chalked full of various projects both written and visual. This being said, it is crucial to have access to numerous literary texts for study. Below you will find some...
Graduating from Aspengrove School – An Alumni Perspective
Written by Charlotte Taylor, Aspengrove School AlumniAs a previous Aspengrove student who graduated during the most “unprecedented” year in Aspengrove’s history, I cannot say that my experience closely reflects that of most graduates. That being said, a good portion...
Service as Action
Written by Mrs. Wyness, Math (Gr. 8 – 12), Math AI, DP Creativity, Action, Service, Advisory (Gr. 11) Teacher at Aspengrove SchoolWhat is Service as Action or Service Learning? Service-learning is at the core of the three IB programs offered at Aspengrove School. It...
The Grade 11 Bamfield Trip
Located on Vancouver Island’s West Coast, Bamfield is a remote village of fewer than 200 occupants, famous for its salmon fishing and renowned marine science centre. The town itself is accessible only by boat or car via an old, gravel logging road, making the town...
The Best Online Applications to Facilitate your Learning
Written by Krescyn Moonsamy, Aspengrove School Student Due to the past pandemic, we now find ourselves being in front of the computer more than ever with a number of online applications that aid in an increasingly online-focused school curriculum at our fingertips. It...
Hello From The University World!
Written by Ms. Nahrgang, University Guidance, Advisory 12, Literature & Language (Gr. 10) TeacherAs the post-secondary counsellor for AGS, I get asked a lot of questions about studies after high school. Here are some of the Frequently Asked Questions:1) How do I...