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Here’s a quick snapshot of some … not all … of what’s going on at Sullivan Heights.

Collectively, we are well on our way with our Innovative Learning Grant.  A great deal of staff are investing in personal learning networks.  Our new campus-wide wireless network is almost fully functioning and we are all looking forward to the integration of our new iPad lab.

Our Performing Arts Department is busy producing “Fawlty Towers.” The cast is set and the show will be ready for opening in early December.  The 10th annual Fine Arts Showcase talent show of “Unleash the Stars” is set for late November.

Our Visual Arts Department is busy creating pieces for the Surrey Museum, "Days of the Dead" exhibition. (November 15 - December 30th).   

Our Math department is forging ahead looking at new models of teaching math. Specifically, looking into ways to incorporate the use of technology in the classroom.

Our Science Department is looking at the impact of the Ministry’s decision to eliminate Provincial Exams.  They are having a hard look at the motivating factors that influence students to take senior science courses.

Our English Department recently invited some special guests to a “Literature Tea” where students prepared period specific food and dressed in costume and character to retell various passages from the Canterbury Tales.

Our Information Technology Department is promoting and implementing individual student blogs to help students reflect on their own learning and learning styles.  They are also actively using web 2.0 tools as launch pads for student activities.

Our Modern Languages Department is using many online tools to help their students provide support and feedback to each other.  The documented feedback so far has been incredibly thoughtful and supportive.

Our Physical Education Department is actively investing in the use of social networking sites to enhance student engagement.  They are also promoting the use of technology to have students self direct their own physical education.  They are also undertaking a research study with our grade 10 PE students to track their fitness profiles and bone health. 

Our BASES Department is leading the way as blog experts and using iPads to help their students manage their learning.  They are also learning a new language… French!

Our Technology Department - The national award winning Tech Department is bringing in a robotic expert from McDonnell Douglas to showcase the future of engineering.


These are just some of the exciting things going on at Sullivan Heights.  We look forward to celebrating more of our success as the year progresses.  Go Stars Go!