Masterworks
Grade 9 students must complete a MasterWork project in which they thoroughly explore a particular area of interest. Assisted by a committee chair and several external advisors, presentations are reviewed and assessed by advisors and an external referee. Students must publicly defend their Masterwork project, as a requirement of graduation.
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Practical Reasoning
Island Pacific School students take a special course called "Practical Reasoning", which is an introduction to argument analysis and moral reasoning. The analytic tools acquired in this course are sharpened and applied throughout the entire academic program.
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Over The Top
Over the Top is an independent project that is assigned each semester by the School Director to the grades 6, 7 and 8 students. The Over the Top assignment is given so that the School Director, teaching staff, and student colleagues can recognize and celebrate each individual student's particular intellectual and\or creative interests, and so that grade 6, 7, and 8 students might better prepare for the Masterwork requirement in grade nine. Click here for details. . .
 

Enriched Academics 
Our enriched academic curriculum includes instruction in philosophy, ethics, and critical discourse; creative arts courses led by accomplished artists, actors, writers, and musicians; and a “Masterworks” extended essay project and oral defense in Grade 9.
Creative Arts Program 2004 - 2005
 

Excursions
For Island Pacific School Students, the classroom extends well beyond Bowen Island. Bi-weekly excursions to the workplaces and cultural attractions of Vancouver ensure that IPS students get a first-hand look at the world in motion. Every Thursday afternoon, students go on excursions of either recreational or educational nature.
 

Expeditions
Self-confidence and teamwork are best taught -- and learned -- in a variety of settings. Students get instruction in kayaking and climbing in addition to participating in three outdoor expeditions a year:
The Garibaldi Backpacking Trip
The Manning Park Ski Trip
The Howe Sound Kayak Trip
 

Ultimate
The school's main "team sport" is Ultimate. Regarded by some as the fastest growing sport in North America, Ultimate has become immensely popular essentially because it is a competitive team sport without all the negativity and nonsense that can sometimes be associated with competitive sport. Besides learning the game during the regular Physical Education classes, IPS students have also participated in a number of off-island tournaments.
 

Physical Education
The physical education program includes classes in self-defense, martial arts, distance running, weight training, health and nutrition, swimming, rock climbing, first aid, scuba diving, as well as participation in the school’s champion Ultimate team.
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We Stretch our Students
Our school fosters responsibility and self-reliance both in and out of the classroom through a wide range of academic, artistic, and recreational pursuits. Our students learn new skills – both physical and intellectual – in an environment of shared trust and respect.