All Brooks students assembled for a fun Star Wars themed assembly! Screengrabs taken by Justine! Hosted by International Teacher, Mr. Sytnick!

International Students went to the Marina, took a stroll on Marine Avenue, stopped by Rocky Mountain Bakery before going 5 Pin (uniquely Canadian) Bowling on a gorgeous BC day!

Students walked Townsite and took pictures of historical markers, starting a dialogue on the history of the town.

New students joined their peers and hike up Mount Valentine. It was a 45 minute uphill walk from Brooks. We were treated to gorgeous views of Westview, Townsite, Cranberry, and Wildwood.

Students walked through the historic Townsite District, and explored old architecture, the mills, the Patricia Theatre, Dwight Hall, the marketplace, and more!

New students went for a walk around the nature loop trails behind Brooks to orient themselves to the area.

We welcomed 12 new students to Brooks!

Students took a Spring Break Trip to explore the nearby Vancouver Island!

“The good old hockey game, is the best game you can name. And the best game you can name, is the good old hockey game!” (Stompin’ Tom) Students took back to the ice after their initial skating in February to play the national sport!

Students took a walk to explore the Historic Townsite District. They learned about the mill, company towns, historic buildings, architecture, and local history and lore.

Each new International Student gets to help create a simple biography with their peers!

Students celebrated Leap Day with a Frog-Themed, semi-formal school dance. The place was bumpin’!

Students took to the ice at the Recreation Complex and showed off their skating and hockey skills!

Visiting educational guests from China gave a cultural presentation to students that included questions and crafts!

Students to an overcast bus excursion around the town, to explore Willingdon Beach, Marine Avenue, Rocky Mountain Bakery, the Marina, Cranberry, Mowat Bay, Wildwood, and Townsite.

Students went to the “End of the Road” to explore the remote community of Lund.

Students gathered to celebrate Semester One and kickoff Semester Two!

New International Students hiked out to, and up, the local lookout point: Mount Valentine.

New Canadian Studies went for an orientation walk through the nearby woods, to take in the local flora and fauna.

Students left Powell River, and more International Students arrived for the second semester. It was bittersweet. All the best to those leaving.