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Hamber Teachers’ Advice to the Grads of 2023
As the graduates of 2023 begin to say their final goodbyes, the Eric Hamber teachers who have watched them grow over the years have some advice to share. These teachers also reflected on the lessons they have been taught by their outgoing students.
VDSC Hosts Annual Art Gala
The Vancouver District Student Council (VDSC) is holding their annual art gala once again, inviting young artists in Vancouver School Board (VSB) schools to “take a step back and look to how our history has shaped us to the present we know now”.
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.
Nat Bailey and Aramark Fire Dozens of Newly Hired Employees
After a successful season working for Aramark catering at Nat Bailey Stadium last year, Kae Lin Whiton (10) was guaranteed to be re-hired for another summer. However, on Apr. 13, almost three months after she was re-hired, Whiton was fired due to a new age-restriction policy from Aramark catering.
How to Beat the Summer Heat
As summer starts to approach, so do the brutal sweat stains, sleepless summer nights, and the constant battle against the temperature to stay cool. To stay chill in the summer heat, here’s some tips to make these sweltering days refreshing.
Prom’s Party and Price Go Through The Roof
Hamber’s 2023 Prom, Under the Stars, is scheduled for May 18. However, the price of tickets has left some grads and parents shocked. Tickets cost $195 this year, an approximate 18 per cent uptake from Prom 2022 tickets, which cost $165.
Meet StuCo Members 2023
After weeks of campaigning, Hamberites have elected their Student Council members for the 2023/24 school year, with winning candidates ready to take on the responsibility and represent student’s voices.
SATIRICAL REVIEW | How To Recover From Exams: In Honour Of AP Season
Have you recently been experiencing symptoms of PTSD? Firstly, don’t self-diagnose because that’s a quirky and try-hard thing to do. Rather than attention-seeking, provided are a few simple ways to reduce, reuse, recycle, and relax to relieve yourself of any remaining restlessness.
Test Your Strength at Tea Club
Walk into a meeting of Tea Club on Thursday at lunch, and you’ll see one particular activity that isn’t what people expect. Tea club is new to Hamber, only being founded last semester, but they’ve already gained quite a lot of attention because of another undertaking: arm wrestling.
Five Cooking YouTube Channels to Inspire Your Next Meal
Looking for ideas for your next breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Look no further than these YouTube channels to inspire your inner chef.
Useful and Fun French Learning Resources
Learning a second language requires constant exposure to it. In my experience, gradual absorption of material works better than forcing your brain to memorize grammar or vocabulary. Fortunately, with the advent of the Internet, there are vast numbers of resources available to learn languages, as French happens to be one of the most popular languages in the world to learn.
Last Minute Ideas for Mother’s Day
Perhaps getting mom a Mother’s Day present got bumped down to the bottom of your to-do list, buried amongst countless other assignments and tests. Or maybe you simply don’t know what to get for your mother–after all, planning the perfect mothers day gift is no easy feat. Whatever state your Mother’s Day planning is in, The Nest has a few ideas to kickstart a brilliant plan that your mother is sure to love.
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.
GSA Unveils New LGBTQ+ Mural
The Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is one of many clubs offered by Hamber, and is dedicated to providing a safe, positive place for LGBTQ+ students and allies to hang out. Recently, the GSA has been working on a mural next to the third floor staircase, and students passing by the colourful letters and flowing rainbow might be wondering about the purpose behind it.
VSB Board of Trustees Closes Its Doors to the Public
On Apr. 3, former Vancouver School Board (VSB) Trustee Ruth Herman arrived at the VSB Education Centre with the intention of attending a Special Board/Committee of the Whole Meeting. She was faced with locked doors and was told the meeting could only be viewed online.
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.
Student Council Pulls the Plug on Hamber Festival
Despite Eric Hamber’s Student Council’s intention to run a festival at the end of this school year, the event has been scrapped, says Co-President Wilson Liang (12).
Hamber’s Football Team is Back in the Game
Coached by Mr. B. Gibson (Physical Education), Hamber’s grade 8 football team plans to be the first stage in re-establishing Hamber’s football program, which has been on hiatus since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
The Return of Grade 8 Camp
Grade 8 Camp has returned after a two year hiatus. The camp will be held at Stillwood Camp on May 24, and will be attended by approximately 245 grade 8s, 23 Peer Counsellors, and 20 teachers.