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Student’s Songs of the spring: What have Hamberites been listening to?
For many Hamber students, music is essential. Whether it’s walking the halls with a single airpod in, blasting pre-game hype through a speaker, or curating dozens of playlists for very specific scenarios, music can be a part of our daily lives. What do Hamberites have on repeat this spring?
It’s Prom Season!
After two years of the event’s absence, it was confirmed by Eric Hamber’s Grad Committee and administration that the Class of 2022 will be having a prom.
Midtown Showdown Returns For the First Time Since the Pandemic
From February 28 to March 1, Eric Hamber Secondary welcomed eight teams from across the Vancouver School District to play in the iconic Midtown Showdown basketball tournament.
Farewell to Hamber’s Old Mini schools
Four years ago, the Challenge and Studio mini schools merged to form Challenge Studio. Come June 2022, the last students from the old programs will be gone.
What Happened to the Griff?
The Griff had been running for over three decades and has been a staple of the school community. However, for the past two years, it hasn’t operated.
Why Grade 8/9 Students Don’t Get Percentages
In the 2021-2022 school year, Grade 8 and 9 students have been assessed using a proficiency scale, and will be for the years to come.
Clubs Update, Halfway through the Year
Over the past few years, many changes have come to the clubs at Hamber as they adapted to COVID and the new semester system.
Recruited Athletes from the Class of 2022
For several graduating Hamberites, new opportunities are taking the form of university athletics.
The GOATs of Ennovate: How Hamber’s Award-Winning Goat Soap Came to Life
Over the past few months, GOAT Soap has become a brand that many Hamberites have come to know and love, recently placing first in UBC’s Ennovate Competition.
Beyond Football: A look into the only Public School Football Program in the City
“It’s not about football. It’s about helping people find their best potential,” says Griffins Football Head Coach Mr. Bobby Gibson.
How Mask Modifications Impact Efficacy
With the continued pandemic safety protocols, masks and their various modifications have become commonplace in society.
The Most Anticipated movies of 2022
Movies most anticipated in the upcoming year, as told by Nest reporter Elle Glen (8)
Hamber’s Hopes for the New Year
What are some of the students at Hamber hoping and planning for this upcoming year?
Exchange Student Experiences
While those who have spent their whole lives in Vancouver may not think that the city is special, Italian and German exchange students attending Hamber present a whole new perspective on the school and Canadian culture as a whole.
Great for Students, but What About Staff? Hamber Teachers on FIT
Ultimately however, staff say they have suffered due to the lack of consideration and guidance from the school board.
SATIRICAL REVIEW: Hamber’s Cafeteria Food: Underrated?
It is a common bias that cafeteria food is low-budget, unhealthy, and unappetizing. Although in some cases this may be true, it is certainly not always the case.
A New Face at the VSB
The Vancouver School Board (“VSB”) Suzanne Hoffman’s resignation to become the CEO of the British Columbia School Trustees Association; Helen McGregor, former Superintendent of Curriculum and Student Achievement at the District School Board of Niagara (“DSBN”), will become the new superintendent of one of Canada’s most complex public education systems.
Hamber’s Remembrance: Commemorating the Sacrifices
As in past years, Remembrance Day was commemorated at Hamber. This year, due to the ongoing pandemic, the assembly took place virtually, where students watched a video from their 1-3 classrooms on November 10, 2021.
Stellar Senior Volleyball Performances at Cities
After numerous hard-fought games against teams from across the district, Hamber’s senior volleyball season has come to an end.
