eNEWS 2023 | September

We acknowledge that we live, learn and work on the unceded territory of the Sc'ianew (Beecher Bay) First Nation.

This edition of eNews is dressed in orange to acknowledge and honour the Orange Shirt Day Movement and Canada's National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th.

Shaping A Sustainable Future | UWC Day Recap

The eagerly awaited UWC Day saw our entire community participate in various activities centred around the theme "Shaping A Sustainable Future" which included invasive species removal and recycling old materials across our campus. Read more 

Welcome from Jason McBride! | September Recap

How has this month been for everyone on campus? Hear from our Head of College, Jason McBride, as he walks us through some of the highlights. View the video above or click here.

ALUMNI NEWS

Alumnae Hosts Virtual Book Launch

Lola Fabowale (YR7/1984, Nigeria), will unveil her anthology of poetry, "Nostalgia & Tears F'Orile," a heartfelt collection that reflects on life in Nigeria and Canada, blending both sorrow and sweetness in poetic melodies. Read more, and sign up for the virtual launch!

Alumnae Accepted Into 2023 Roots of Progress

We are pleased to share that Anna Sofia (YR 41/2016, Canada-ON) was one of five hundred writers chosen to join the inaugural "Roots of Progress" writing team, which aims to power a flourishing progress movement. Read more

RENEW AND REFOUND CAMPAIGN

Feeding More Than Hearts & Minds

Good things happen when people break bread together! When that happens in your home-away-from-home dorm kitchen, that’s an excellent opportunity to build relationships and bond. Find out how a recent donation made that possible. Read more

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LATEST STORIES

Metchosin Community Day A Success! 

Following a three-year hiatus, many of our students participated in Metchosin Community Day this month, including our Pearson Band and some incredible dance and singing acts that entertained the community. See the gallery here. 

House Olympics: HENEN Takes Home the Trophy! 🏆

The popular "House Olympics" saw our five student houses competing in tug of war, student trivia, and apple bobbing, to name a few. After an intense day, HENEN House emerged as the champions! View all the action shots here. 

Exploring Caves and Old-Growth Trees

Our Climate Action Leadership Diploma cohorts visited Avatar Grove and Horne Lake Caves, where students reflected on the significance of our local trees and caves through their advisors. We look forward to sharing more CALD field trips in future publications!  

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Student Gold Medalist Graces The Front Page

Second-year student Nathaniel (YR 49/2024, Canada-BC), participated in the North American Indigenous Games this summer, where he took home the gold medal in the 400m dash! Read all about it in our local Metchosin Muse here.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

    This month: 📅

  • Oct 2-6 - Action/Academic Wellness Week
  • Oct 9 - Thanksgiving
  • Oct 21 - North American Regional Day  
  • Oct 31 - Halloween

UPCOMING EVENT

Vancouver Meet and Greet with Pearson's new Head of College, Jason McBride


2 November 2023 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel
Vancouver, BC

Please join us in welcoming Pearson College UWC’s new Head of College, Jason McBride. This gathering will offer an opportunity to meet Jason and learn about his vision for Canada’s only United World College. You will also have a chance to hear from current students and meet members of the Pearson College Board of Directors and the National Committee of Canada team.

RSVP here