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VSB Debuts FIT Planner at David Thompson
The Vancouver School Board (VSB) is debuting a Flexible Instructional Time (FIT) planner that is currently being tested at David Thompson Secondary School.
Grad Cruise: Hamber’s New Tradition
For the second year in a row, graduating Hamber students were treated to an extravagant evening aboard a cruise ship to celebrate their last year at the school. With the first cruise being organized for the 2025 graduating class, the Grad Cruise has gained enormous popularity and is becoming an increasingly anticipated event.
Carrie Series Films In Old Hamber Building
A miniseries adaptation of the classic horror film, Carrie, is filming in the old Hamber building, and many Hamberites have been able to participate in the production as background actors.
Why are the 2026 Grad Events So Late?
Prom in June? Grad at noon? Not quite how it used to be. This year, Hamber’s graduation plans have taken on a new look, reshaping how students will mark one of the biggest milestones of their lives.
Hamber Classrooms Rented Out to Raise Revenue for New School
Since Hamber’s new building was opened to students in 2024, the Vancouver School Board (VSB) has been renting out Hamber classrooms to different organizations to help raise funds for the school.
Uncovering the UBC Personal Profile
Every year, hopeful grade 12 Hamberties embark on a journey of vague writing prompts, self-reflection, and countless rough drafts — all to submit the best UBC Personal Profile.
Block Party’s Second Year at Hamber
For the second year in a row, Hamber Athletics hosted Block Party, a volleyball tournament involving the Senior Girls, Senior Boys, Junior Girls, and Junior Boys teams. This year’s tournament took on a new level of excitement, attracting a much larger audience and providing an exciting experience for students to partake in.
Student Coaches: A Key Part of Hamber's Athletic Community
For over a decade, student coaching has played an important role in the Hamber community. It gives students in grades 11 and 12 opportunities to connect with new people while they coach one of Hamber’s many sports teams.
Hamberites' Recap Vancouver Concerts
Music-loving Hamberites have been busy these past few months, with many well-known artists bringing their concerts to Vancouver. From Laufey’s jazzy serenades in Rogers Arena to R&B star Daniel Caesar’s pop-up concert in John Hendry Park, students seized the opportunity to attend local concerts, and each left with a unique experience.
AEDs to be Installed in All BC High Schools
A lifesaving device has just been made mandatory in all secondary schools in BC: the Automated External Defibrillators (AED), used to restart the heart of someone in cardiac arrest. This change has been long-awaited by many staff and student advocates within the Vancouver School Board (VSB).
Hamber Grads Prepare For Post-Secondary Life
As June comes to an end, the graduating class of 2025 prepares to say their final goodbyes to Eric Hamber and explore life beyond high school.
Springing Into Success: Hamber Sports Teams Conquer The Year’s Final Season
As the school year comes to an end, so do our Hamber sports teams’ seasons, which have been filled with thrilling moments and non-stop action. In this final spring phase, our Hamber athletes can attest to success with banners, trophies, and medals galore. With a variety of sports teams active while the weather got warmer, let’s take a look at what our athletes have accomplished.
Teacher, Students Reveal Cheating, Lack Of Consistent Rules In Hamber’s Skills Room
Hamber’s skills rooms have become rife with cheating and a lack of consistent procedures, say students and staff who spoke to The Nest. Some students have been caught cheating, while others confirmed that they’ve witnessed suspicious behaviour, heard about direct accounts of cheating, or seen students provided with too much support on tests.
Meet Next Year’s Student Council
Hamber’s 2025-2026 Student Council (StuCo) has taken shape, with elections and interviews occurring through April and May. StuCo’s new Co-Presidents are Salena Sharma (11) and Tony Chow (11). Their role is to oversee the entirety of the Student Council body and to ensure that everyone’s ideas are heard and put into action
Shakespeare’s Tragedy Turned Triumph: The Eric Hamber Theatre Company Performs Romeo And Juliet
In fair Verona where we lay our scene — or rather, in the brand new auditorium — Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet made its Eric Hamber debut. From May 27 to May 30, student actors and crew members collaborated to put on the play. Following the forbidden love between the children of two feuding families, the story explores themes of love, conflict, and fate.
Dorm Diaries: College Room Essentials
After surviving — and even thriving — through a first full year of dorm living, alumni from the Hamber class of 2024 have all the tips and tricks for incoming freshmen dorm-dwellers.
Looking Ahead: Q&A With The 2026 Grad Committee
As this school year comes to a close and graduating students set their sights on the next chapter, the class of 2026’s preparations have already begun. Next year’s Grad Committee (Grad Comm) is made up of members John Deng (11), Samantha Lee (11), Taylor Liu (11), and Madi Wong (11). Ronik Khanna (11) will lead the committee as Grad Chair.
Online Courses: Set Up For Success Or Fated For Failure?
As in-person courses fill up and students focus on fulfilling their graduation requirements, online classes have become a popular choice for many Hamber students. While online platforms offer a multitude of options, popular classes include Career Life Education 10 (CLE 10), language classes, and First Peoples courses.
Curating Your Perfect Course Schedule
Every February, Hamber students begin choosing their courses for the next school year through MyEducation BC. Specialized options include fine arts electives, service classes, and an assortment of AP classes.
Midtown Showdown’s Biggest Year Yet
Hamber’s Midtown Showdown (MTSD) was first hosted in 2011. Now, Hamber’s new building has enabled 24 teams from across the Lower Mainland to compete from Jan. 23–25. The event became a showcase for other groups. Dancers performed during halftime, the school band played by the bleachers at breaks, scorekeepers worked diligently from the sidelines, and the cheerleading club displayed their routines for the crowd. Hand-painted posters were hung up around the gym for the participating teams and each Hamber player.