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Experiential & Outdoor Education
At Southpointe, we know that learning extends well beyond the walls of the classroom. Our location in the beachside community of Tsawwassen offers students a unique environment that encourages exploration, curiosity, and connection.
From beach cleanups and environmental advocacy to partnerships with local businesses, students engage with their community in hands-on, meaningful ways that enrich their learning.
Through experiences like Project Discover, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and national and international travel, students broaden their perspectives, develop intercultural understanding, and build real-world skills that stay with them for life.
Service Learning and Student Leadership
Students are encouraged to lead with kindness, take initiative, and make a difference — in their school and beyond.
Leadership Councils organize spirit events and awareness campaigns through our Island Teams, fostering connection and community.
IB culminating projects inspire students to explore real-world issues and take meaningful action, both locally and globally.
Project Discover
Project Discover is our experiential outdoor education program that takes students on a range of activities from camping, hiking, canoeing, ecological studies, marine studies and more! All students in Grades 4 through 12 participate in Project Discover, where they develop a broader understanding of the world around them while gaining an appreciation for British Columbia’s spectacular natural surroundings.
Guiding Principles
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Challenge: Our program pushes students to challenge their perceived limits – be they physical, mental or emotional.
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Connection: Each trip is fashioned to mirror classroom learning objectives, meeting provincially determined learning outcomes while presenting an opportunity to connect with the natural environment.
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Growth: Students have a chance to discover and refine their own strengths and goals. Our program is designed to impart technical outdoor skills that are developed and built upon through a gradual learning progression. It emphasizes and grows life skills: meal planning and cooking, healthy living habits, decision-making, problem-solving, personal responsibility, and peer collaboration.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is an internationally recognized award system acknowledging youths’ ability to be active, involved, and successful citizens. Students aged 14 and above set and achieve personal goals for community service, skills, fitness, and adventure and complete activities in four different categories: Adventurous Journey, Service, Skill, and Physical Recreation, at each achievement level.
The Duke of Edinburgh program is managed by Daniel Dupont, our Outdoor Education Coordinator, and Mandy Alves, Middle School Teacher.
Our Global Adventures
Through our Programme of Global Engagement and Service Learning, students embark on exciting journeys across Canada and around the world each year. These immersive experiences deepen their perspectives, strengthen intercultural skills, and connect classroom learning to real-life contexts.
As an IB Continuum school, we’re proud to offer challenging, meaningful opportunities that inspire students to explore, reflect, and grow as global citizens.