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Beyond the Shirt: Peer Counselling at Hamber
Hamber's Peer Counsellors (PCs) help grade 8s feel welcome as they enter their first year of high school by strolling through the school in baby blue shirts, organizing events, and assisting in classrooms.
The Timetable Tango: Behind the Scenes of Hamber’s Annual Course Change Lineups
At the beginning of every school year, students line up for hours on end, waiting to speak with their grade counsellor. By patiently staying in line, they hope to make changes to their timetables, which have been automatically assigned by the school’s scheduling algorithm.
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.
What is Happening to Grade 8 Camp This Year?
It is currently unknown if the grade 8 camp will happen this year. However, the camp has not occurred in its usual time frame.