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All blog posts from May 2012

Secondary Students Spend the Day at Horne Lake Caves

Posted May 31, 2012

Horne Lake Caves Field Trip

Navigate Secondary Students enjoyed their last field trip of the year exploring the wondrous caves at Horne Lake. They spent the day rappelling down a cave wall, climbing up a waterfall and learning about the delicate environment of the caves. It was an adventure …

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Navigate Students Go Sailing

Posted May 31, 2012

Sailing Trip for K-7 Students

Navigate K-7 students had a sensational time sailing on May 18th at Goospit Marine Park! Compass Adventure provided an exciting and memorable time on the water.  The students were able to try sailing, stand up paddling, kayaking and playing on the water trampoline…

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Congratulations Lana and Jeremy!

Posted May 30, 2012

Navigate Students Win Awards at Heritage Fair

Congratulations to Navigate students Lana and Jeremy who won awards at the District and Regional History Fairs!

Lana was awarded the Honour Medal for her project on Child Labour in Canada. She was awarded this medal at the Regional District Fair in…

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Celebrating Aboriginal Culture at Navigate

Posted May 30, 2012

 Aboriginal Cultural Celebration Day

Navigate hosted its second annual Aboriginal Cultural Day. Students had the opportunity to learn about Aboriginal Culture and meet with three vibrant guests who taught them interesting aspects of Aboriginal tradition.

Barb Whyte demonstrated her diverse …

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Wild Play in Nanaimo

Posted May 14, 2012

Secondary Student Field Trip to WildPlay in Nanaimo!

Secondary Students (grades 8 to 12) are invited to attend a one day Field Trip to WildPlay in Nanaimo! Click here for more information

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Horne Lakes Field Trip

Posted May 8, 2012

Join us on our Gr. 8 - 12 Year End Field Trip to Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park!

When: Tuesday May 29th

Why: The Navigate Senior Secondary Student Leadership Group is sponsoring this event with PAC funding. There is no student cost to participate in this trip.

How: Fill out and submit by…

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Nanaimo Black-Light Puppet Show

Posted May 8, 2012

Take a peek inside our Nanaimo multi-aged classroom and what might you see? Not the usual rows of desks, blackboards, and students working quietly - at Navigate powered by NIDES.....there is a buzz of creativity in the air!!

 One day full of creative energy = characters painted, ba…

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Important Notice to Our Graduated Adult Students

Posted May 7, 2012

 Changes to the Education Guarantee (EG)

 Important Notice to Our Graduated Adult Students:

 On Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, the Deputy Minister of Education announced sweeping changes to the Education Guarantee (EG) which has provided tuition-free courses to graduated adults wanting…

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Navigate Story

Posted May 4, 2012

The Future of Education

Navigate was featured in the 'In Focus' magazine! Click here to read the article.   

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A Sparking Community Orientation Evening!

Posted May 2, 2012

Navigate hosted a successful evening of over 200 parents and students on Tuesday, March 20th. Families joined for an evening of music, art, creativity and information.

The students participated in dynamic and engaging activities such as nature art, Djembe drumming circles, the creation of a 'spark'…

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Jump Rope for Heart at Navigate

Posted May 2, 2012

Skip Ropping for a Good Cause!

Navigate eClass students spent the morning of April 17th watching, learning and participating in skipping!

 The students enjoyed a fantastic demonstration given by a skipping team from Ladysmith. The team showcased their impressive skills and taught Naviga…

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Navigate Parent Blog

Posted May 1, 2012

NEW! Navigate Parent Blog!

Join NOW! Find out about upcoming events and more ways to get involved at Navigate!

Click here to view the blog page.  

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