There was excitement in the air at the Bowen Island Community School (BICS) when adults and youth were honoured for their conduct and achievement during the last school year. Students Spencer Beatty, Ruby Bottay, Selena Brind-Boronkay, Tessa Broderick, Anna Bryan, Lucy Chase, Jamie Clark, CoelDavies, Megan Guilfoyle, Ryan Hanen, Connolly Ingram, DallenJennings, Jackson Jones, Claire Leverton, Beatrice McDonald, Daniel McGregor, Molly MacIntosh, MinJi Seo, Matilda Shapland, Justin Walker, Nicholas Walker, Sophie Walters, Joel West-Sadler, Bowen Wrighthave were appointed to the Order ofBICS 2012 for demonstrating "virtues in action" on a consistent and exemplary level and making a positive differencein the classroom, the school and the community.
Recipients of the Association of Community Education in BC (ACEbc) Awardsfor exemplary service, support and leadership in the development and support ofcommunity education include Peter King of the community transportationand BICS teacher Katie DeReus.
The youth leadership award went to the youth crafter club May Gurney, Roma Gurney, Hannah Dua, Willow Gilbert, Mia Sentlinger, Duncan Glave,KamileFargher and Riley Watts with Saffron Gurney as the teacher for their Owl Campaign and support of the local Food Bank.
Ann Silberman of the Bowen Children's Centre was recognized for her work for community education and Burns Jennings picked up an award for the Bowen Island Football Club. Kat Kelly and Cam Hayduk were named BICS volunteers of the year.
Congratulations to all!
