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Unveiling Grade 12 Capstones
Walking through the Hamber hallways, you may have heard grade 12s discussing their Capstone project. The Capstone project is part of the required Career Life Connections (CLC) course and a big part of students’ last year in high school.
A Guide To University Applications
Whether it’s getting accepted to their dream university, taking a gap year, or just going with the flow, graduating Hamber students are eager for the future. When researching universities, many grade 12s are feeling scared and excited – applications can at times be overwhelming to handle.
Reminiscing on Prom and Grad
As the school year comes to a close, Eric Hamber’s class of 2023 has had a calendar packed with grad events, big and small. The two main events were prom and the graduation ceremony.
What Will Grads Miss Most About Hamber?
As they face the final weeks of their high school journey, Hamber grads find themselves reflecting on the experiences that have made the past five years truly special.
Spy Versus Spy: A New Hamber Grad Tradition?
Most students are probably familiar with Eric Hamber’s classic Grad events, like grad pancake breakfast after prom and GQ day. Recently however, a new senior tradition has emerged, filled with alliances, betrayal, and very strategic planning and execution.
Students Brace Themselves for AP Exams
This year, Hamber offered a selection of AP courses and exams in subject areas such as psychology, physics, statistics, and literature. Administered from May 1 to May 12, AP courses provide university level educational opportunities and credits for students who are looking to further their education before completing high school.
What Do Peer Counsellors Actually Do?
Hamber’s Peer Counsellors (PCs), often recognizable by their bold purple T-shirts as they roam around the school, have become a familiar group to many in the school community. From organizing events to helping out in the classroom, this group of grade 12s has spent countless hours helping new students feel welcomed at Hamber.
Post-Secondary Plans
During their senior year of high school, students are required to make significant, life-altering decisions. As graduation comes closer and closer, it is expected that grade 12 students start thinking about life after graduation and explore what opportunities lie beyond mandatory education.