Congratulations to the class of 2026!
WEST VANCOUVER SC OOLS DIFFERENCE MAKERS
OUR GRADS ARE GOING PLACES
Congratulationsto all 715 Grade 12’s from Inglewood, Rockridge, Sentinel and West Vancouver Secondary Schools. Behind every acceptance letter is a story of hard work, determination and growth. We celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 and the exciting opportunitiesthat await them at leading institutions across Canada and around the world.
BRIGHT FUTURES
From their first day of school to graduation,students are encouraged to dream big, think boldly and pursue what matters most to them Nearly 95 percent of West Vancouver Schools graduates continue to post-secondary education within a year of graduation,taking the next step toward their dreams and preparing to make a difference in the world.
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North Shore principals offer advice to graduating students
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
You did it!
It’s graduation day – the day that felt so far away but is finally here.
As senior high school students wear their caps and gowns and walk across the stage to mark the end of their secondary school journey, a new path lies ahead. That can be exciting, but also scary.
Sentinel Secondary principal Mike Finch said graduation time carries mixed emotions – excitement for graduates about what they’re pursuing in the next stage of life, but also bittersweet feelings as they walk out those high school doors for the last time.
Finch is encouraging the class of 2026 to embrace those opportunities ahead while also learning from mistakes.
“I think often the failures are what we learn the most from,” Finch said. “I think often those people that [try and fail at things] become the most resilient, resourceful and in some ways even more successful because they don’t wallow in despair. When they fail at something, they embrace it and go, ‘Let’s move on and find a different way.’ That’s what breeds success.”
After high school, some students pursue post-secondary, others enter straight into the workforce or take a gap year to figure out what they want to do
in the next.
It can feel daunting to map out the next step in your life before it starts. But Sutherland Secondary principal Mark Barret said don’t be stressed if you don’t have it all figured out.
“I think so few adults end up exactly where they thought they were going to be when they were 17 or 18,” Barrett said. “Whatever your plan is after secondary school, don’t worry about having the perfect plan. [Focus] more on becoming the kind of person who can adapt, learn and contribute wherever life takes you.”
Regardless of the path, Barrett emphasizes “soft skills” like communication, collaboration, empathy and relationship building will take you a long way
“[Those are] the qualities that make us the most human,” he said. “Stuff like that’s never going to go out of style.”
With the rise in AI, Barrett encourages students to be skeptical but not cynical entering the world A voice you hear may not be from the real speaker, a picture may be completely fabricated or a video might turn out to be fake, Barrett said. It’s healthy to be skeptical of things that you see online, he said, but don’t let that negativity taint you.
“I encourage kids to be critical thinkers,” he said. “However, don’t let your skepticism slide into cynicism, where you question every institution. You think that everything is sinister Look
for the optimism and the good in the world around you, but don’t be afraid to be a critical questioner of it as well.”
Bringing that optimism and lifting each other up in the community is a sentiment Rockridge Secondary principal Trevor Kolkea shares
“Really be part of a community, be ambitious, but don’t be transactional,” he said. “Measure yourself by who got
better because you were there. Success means so much more when you bring others with you.”
Community is the key, he said.
“That community element will always be needed.”
Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative
Sutherland Secondary principal Mark Barrett is happy to share some advice with the Class of 2026 grads as they head out into the world. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN
Rockridge Secondary students toss their caps during a previous graduation ceremony. WEST VANCOUVER SCHOOLS
Does child supportcontinue after high school?
What separated parents inB.C. should know
AsB.C.studentsheadtouniversity,separatedparentsmayfacecomplexandoftenoverlookedquestions aboutchildsupportandsharingpost-secondarycosts
Across B.C.,graduationseasonmarks a majormilestonefor families. High school students arepreparing foruniversity, tuitionpaymentsare comingdue,and parents arehelping plan thenextstage of theirchild’s life.
However, it usually comeswitha simple butstressful question forseparated parents: Does child support endwhen high school does?
Theanswerisnot always clear. Child support obligations do notnecessarily end when achild reachesthe ageof majority,which canleave manyparents unsure of what comesnext.
“Ifseparated parentshavenot planned aheadfor future educationexpenses, ongoingchild supportobligations cancomeasa surprise,” says Meghan Neathway,a family lawyer at Meridian LawGroup.“Parentsmay findthemselvescontinuingpayments beyondananticipated enddateorfacing legalproceedings if supportisended prematurely.” Does childsupport really continue after high school?
In BritishColumbia, the Family LawAct defines “child”toinclude individualsover theage of 19 whohavenot withdrawn from thecareoftheir parents or guardians.
Acommonexample is achild pursuing post-secondary education. In these circumstances, the FederalChild Support Guidelines cancontinuetoapply. As childrenover19who attend college or
university arerarelyself-supporting, a payingparent’schild support obligation is likelytocontinue.
Courts look closelyatthe child’s circumstances, includingtheir educationalplans andability to contribute financially.Living arrangements andrelationships also play arole; whetherthe child residesat homeorawayfor school caninfluence how support is calculated andwhether it continues at all.
“There is more nuance in situations wherea child hascompleted theirfirst degree andwishestomoveforward with eitheranother bachelor-level degree or graduate studies,”adds Neathway “In thoseinstances,ongoing supportis less likelytobeordered.Manystudents also have theability to obtain bursaries, loansand otherfinancialassistance fortheir schoolingexpensesortowork during summers andbreaksfromschool This is also aconsideration in assessing what is reasonable fora parent to pay.”
Dividingthe cost of post-secondary education
Childsupport comprisestwo elements: Themonthly support amount calculated underthe FederalChild SupportGuidelines andthe “special or extraordinary expenses”thatare incurred over and abovethe basiccosts of supporting achild
Post-secondary expenses,including tuition, textbooks, housingand living costs, aretypically treatedas“specialor
extraordinaryexpenses” underCanadian family law. This meansbothparents maybeexpectedtocontribute, butnot necessarily equally
Courts assess each parent’s financial situation, income andability to pay, alongwithany contributionsthe child canreasonablymake. Disagreements oftenarise when expectationsdiffer, particularly when oneparentassumes theother should covera larger share. Withoutclear guidance,these disputes canescalate quickly.
“Special expenses aretypically divided proportionately to each parent’s respective income,” says Neathway “Itisimportant to thinkahead about theseexpensesand make arrangements in advance, either by agreementorcourt order. This will minimize disputes about whoisresponsible forwhatamounts beforea heftytuition bill comesdue.”
When agreements leavegaps
Many separation agreements or court orders draftedwhenchildrenare younger do notfully addresspost-secondary education. Some mayinclude vague language about“future expenses,” while others aresilent on theissuealtogether. When this happens, parentsmay need to renegotiateterms or seek legal clarification. Courts canstepinto determinefaircontributions,but this processcan be time-consuming and emotionally taxing
Addressing thesegapsproactively with properlegal advice beforegraduation prevents unnecessary conflictand provides clarityfor everyone involved.
“Manypeopleare eagertofinalize an agreementquickly andwithas littleconflict as possible,which is understandable during an emotionally difficulttime,”saysNeathway. “However, agreements that fail to addressfuture scenarioscan create significant legal challenges lateron, with families returningtocourt to sort outdisputes that couldhavebeen addressedfromthe outset.Thatprocess canbestressful, time-consuming andexpensive for everyone involved.”
Preventing conflictthrough early communication
Oneofthe most effectivewaystoavoid disputes is open,early communication between parents. Discussing expectations around educationcosts, livingarrangementsand financial contributionswellbeforegraduationcan make asignificantdifference.
Ideally,these conversationsshouldbe grounded in practicalrealitiesratherthan assumptions. Parentsmay benefit from documentingagreements in writingor updating existing legaldocuments to reflect currentcircumstances
Seekinglegal guidance earlycan also help ensure that discussionsare informed,balancedand focusedonthe child’s best interests.
“Whenenteringintoa separation agreement, ensure itsscope goes beyond thehere-and-now,”saysNeathway. “Consideryourchild’s long-termneeds andambitions andhow they fit into your family’s financial circumstances. Speaking with afamily lawyer earlyinthe processcan addclarity andconfidence to thesenegotiations.”
Familiesnavigatingthese transitions oftenbenefitfromclear,practical advice tailoredtotheir situation.
Meridian LawGroup in Vancouverworks closelywithseparated anddivorced parentstoaddress thesecomplex questionswithclarity andcompassion. By focusing on efficient, fair resolutions andproviding plain-language guidance, they help familiesreducestresswhile protecting both parental rights and children’sfutures
To learnmoreabout navigating postsecondarysupport andother family law matters,visit https://meridianlawgroup.ca
Since1988, theseasonedlitigatorsof Meridian LawGroup have developeda reputation forlegal excellenceand exceeding client expectations.Its founders have decades of experience deliveringresults forclients throughdriven, compelling advocacy in all levels of courtthroughoutBritish Columbia
Child supportobligations can come as asurprise if divorced parents haven’t planned ahead. Photo via Envato
CLASS OF 2026
Congrats grads, your team spirit will take you a long way
ANDY PREST
aprest@nsnews.com
“This kid crushes baseballs!”
“This guy is really fast!”
“This kid is French! Oui oui!!”
“This guy just ate two Big Macs!”
I’ve been around a lot of athletes and teams as an adult coach and parent, but it’s only this year that I’ve been up close with a team that includes Grade 12 athletes. My two kids have made their way through the youth system, and now my older son is in Grade 10 and playing on a baseball team that goes up to Grade 12. And I must say – it’s delightful I’ve heard lots of chatter from lots of benches and dugouts over the years. Most of it has been good, some not so good. Strangely the younger kids have at times seemed quicker to jeer an opponent. Shouts of “Rattled! Rattled!” or “Huddle, huddle, must be trouble” are two I’ve heard when an opposing pitcher is struggling.
The worst offenders are typically the adults, whose quietly judgmental off-field conversations are eclipsed only by the rare but disturbing top-of-their-lungs on-field tirades and tantrums
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coaches are prone to throw. These Grade 12 guys my son is playing with though? They’re hilarious, and supportive, and super fun. I’ve only ever heard them pump up their own
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teammates, never put down an opponent. The quotes at the start of this column are actual shouts I’ve heard during games this year, all perfect examples of how to be your buddy’s biggest fan. Well, I’m not sure about buddy and his Big Macs, but it did make everyone laugh.
Listening to those players has given me a lot of hope for the young adults heading out into the world now as we enter Grade 12 graduation season. My advice to this year’s grads would be to take that supportive attitude and bring it with you into the world. Pick each other up, cheer each other on.
You’re going to work alongside hundreds or thousands of people in your lifetime. The memorable ones will be the ones who are fun to be around, the ones who are quick to give credit and slow to assign blame.
And as you go out in life, most of you will have opponents along the way Maybe not quite
as obvious as a guy 60 feet and six inches away throwing a ball at you at 90 miles per hour, but there will be competition. Embrace it in a healthy way. Respect your opponent, and know that they’re not so different from you.
My final thought for you grads is to continue thinking for yourself. And yes, I am talking about that phone in your pocket and the ever-expanding list of AI prompts it tempts you with. You are entering the workforce in the AI age and it will, no doubt, be a force that needs to be reckoned with. But AI will never replace your heart.
You could ask a robot writer to craft a million supportive cheers for you, but it would never come up with anything as great as “This guy just ate two Big Macs!” That’s all you kid. You’ve got that special sauce.
Andy Prest is the editor of the North Shore News and author of a regular humour/lifestyle column.
Congratulations, Graduatesof2026! Your hard work anddetermination havepaidoff. Wishingyou everysuccess as youtakethe next stepsinyour journey
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SUPPORTING GRADS
Cinderella Project helps student chase architecture dream
ABBY LUCIANO aluciano@nsnews.com Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Ximena Garcia Soto didn’t have the typical high school experience.
At 14, their family moved to North Vancouver from Mexico looking for better opportunities.
“My mom’s mentality was, ‘Even if we do struggle, I think it’s worth it to try to move to Canada and make the best out of it,’” they said
So Garcia Soto, their mom and older sister packed their bags and moved to North Vancouver at the beginning of February, 2020.
Just a few weeks after moving, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic, with lockdowns to schools and other businesses following shortly after
“Not being able to do anything to help, that was one of the harsher things because it didn’t go on for months, it went on for years,” Garcia Soto said.
Garcia Soto went to Carson Graham, but found it difficult to make friends for a while due to the pandemic and getting used to a new country.
That was when Garcia Soto told a school counsellor about what was going on Shortly after, the counsellor connected them with the Cinderella Project, a North Vancouver non-profit that helps Grade 12 high school students who face adversities reach graduation.
The non-profit sent Garcia Soto cards offering words of support, gifted them a personalized box at Christmas with art supplies like sketchbooks, and
Due to the pandemic, Garcia Soto’s mom was limited in finding work, and her study permit was delayed because of shutdowns. She found a job working 12 to 13 hour shifts to put food on the table and cover rent.
even helped pick out a graduation outfit.
Also known as Boutique Day, it is one of the biggest events for the non-profit Typically held in March at the Pinnacle Hotel in downtown Vancouver, more than 200 students get paired up with a volunteer to pick out an outfit that makes them feel proud to walk across the stage.
But it was more than just picking a grad outfit for Garcia Soto – it was not feeling judged by economic barriers.
“I was considering not going [to graduation],” they said. “If you don’t have the dress, any of the items that all of the people around you have – unfortunately the North Shore is a place with a lot of money in Vancouver compared to other regions For a teenager that can be alienating.”
For many students, walking across the graduation stage is the first step into the next life
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20-year-old Ximena Garcia Soto is now an architecture student at the University of Toronto thanks to the Cinderella Project, a North Shorebased non-profit that helps senior high school students who are facing adversities reach graduation. ABBY LUCIANO / NSN
On behalf of theNorth Vancouver BoardofEducationand NorthVancouver School District, congratulations to theClassof2026! Fromyourearlydaysinkindergartentotoday’sgraduation youhavebeenanintegralpartofthelearningcommunity. Alongtheway,you’vemetchallengeshead-on,built lastingfriendships,andreachedimportantmilestones. Theseyearshaveshapedyouandpreparedyouforwhat comesnext.We’reproudofeverythingyou’veachieved andlookforwardtoseeingwhereyourpathtakesyou!
Art show puts spotlight on graduating high school students
LIZ MENDES
Contributing writer
The Ferry Building Gallery is once again hosting West Vancouver’s graduating students for an exhibition, continuing an annual tradition that has endured since 2004.
Each year, the Ferry Building opens its doors to graduating students from West Vancouver schools including Collingwood, Mulgrave, Rockridge, Sentinel and West Vancouver Secondary. The event provides a platform for the talented youth of the community to showcase their artistic creations and share their unique perspectives with the public.
“I think it works in two ways: for the high school students, it’s a great way to show their work, to have an experience of showing or exhibiting at an art gallery and being part of an opening reception,” said Leigh-Anne Niehaus, community art supervisor at the Ferry Building Gallery. “[For viewers], it gives us kind of this idea of what’s on these high school students’ minds, what is concerning them. It gives you this insight into their psyche.”
The exhibition, running until June 28, features artworks of diverse styles, sizes, dimensions, and materials. From paintings to sculptures and photographs to mixed media installations, the exhibition showcases a rich tapestry of creativity that reflects the vibrancy and diversity of West Vancouver’s emerging artistic talent, said Niehaus.
Organizers were impressed by the diversity and maturity of this year’s artwork, she said, noting that students are increasingly experimenting with unconventional techniques and mediums rather than limiting themselves to traditional painting or drawing. She highlighted examples ranging from hyper-realistic pencil drawings to experimental photography using overexposure techniques that resemble paintings, as well as dark, highly detailed illustrations that she described as “visceral.”
“Their work looks like, as usual, really high quality and quite mature work for such young people,” she said. “They’re definitely not confined by mediums –these are brave artists.”
Each student is invited to submit one
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High school students Meriel Scott, Kayla Yu, Mobin Mezami, Genie Shen and Bernice Tang display their contributions now showing at the Ferry Building Gallery’s annual West Vancouver Grad Art Show, on now until June 28. PAUL MCGRATH / NSN
Pathways as unique as eachstudent
The Classof2026graduatesat a timeofprofound global complexity,yet theydoso with aunique and vital tool: learner confidence
It is the internalisedbelief within each student that theyare capable,resourceful, and ready to meet the unknownwith agency and thoughtfulness. Whethertheybegan their Mulgravejourneyinpreschool or joined us later,these graduates have cultivated the resiliencetonavigatesetbacksand the curiosity to keep asking ‘why?’Beyond the classroom, theyhavelearned to lead with humility and find their voices in serviceof others. Theyleave us not merely as observers of the world as it is, but as the individuals whowill determine what it becomes
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Ialways planned on studying in Canada because of the amazing qualityofeducation and theability to stay close to family.With how turbulentthe world feels, Iwant to stay in acountry whereIfeel safe and protected by strong government institutions and laws.”
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Even when Istruggled or had doubts, the support from my teachers kept me going. Higher LevelBiology and Chemistry were the mostchallenging classes Itook, but theywerealso the ones Ilovedthe most."
AriannaC |Biological Sciences The University of Edinburgh
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My university counsellorwas an incrediblementorwho always gave me realistic, dedicated support.I neverfelt lostbecause Ihad such a supportiveteam behind me.”
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Each of our 87 graduatesisembarking on a post-secondary journeythatisuniquely their own.
Supported by their university counsellors, teachers,and families, theyhavecarved out paths that reflect their individual strengths and passions. Whetherit’spursuing higher education, agap year,ora not-so-conventional path, we will eagerly followalong as this group spreads its wings acrossCanada, the US, Europe,and Asia in these diverse programmes of study:
•Arts &Social Sciences
•Aviation
•Biological Sciences
•Business
•Economics
•Engineering
•Environmental Science
•Film
•Health Science
•Industrial Design
•Kinesiology
•Law
Joining the school’sRobotics Team wasa turning point forme. Itook achanceon my interestincoding, and it solidifiedmy passion forengineering and defined what Iwant to do in postsecondary."
Ignacio RL |Engineering RiceUniversity
Exploreour grads' stories to learn moreabout howthey have found their fit at FINDYOURFIT.MULGRAVE.COM
•Liberal Arts
•Media & Communications
•Medicine
•Music
•Pharmaceutical
Sciences
•Psychology
•Science
•Social Sciences
•Sports Management
•VisualArts
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Iwas looking foraschool in acity that offers real avenues forperformance. While Rochestermight be smaller,it’sanenvironment whereIknowIcan progresswith my interests and find the right opportunities to grow."
Non-profit supports more than 1,000 North Shore students
chapter in a post-secondary school Garcia Soto was accepted to the University of Toronto’s architecture program, but knew it wasn’t possible due to the high tuition costs.
But the day before Garcia Soto’s graduation ceremony in 2024, they found out the Cinderella Project had given them a full ride to study at the university thanks to their bright futures scholarship, which is funded by a family who supports education for youth.
“[It] had always been the dream to go. I couldn’t be more grateful for that,” Garcia Soto said. “If it wasn’t for them I would not be studying at university.”
A taste of the art world
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or two pieces for the exhibition. Niehaus noted that this year’s exhibition features around 55 works, filling the Ferry Building Gallery “to the brim” with student artwork.
“It’s a great platform for them to get feedback on their work, to see how the community responds to it,” she said “Also to boost their confidence.”
She emphasized that the exhibition has become much more than simply a student art display, serving instead as an important stepping stone for young artists. According to Niehaus, many participants use the experience on resumes and job applications later on, especially when applying for arts-related summer jobs or future educational opportunities. She also pointed out that many emerging artists do not get the chance to exhibit their work publicly until years into post-secondary studies, making the Grad Show a rare early professional experience for students.
“It’s kind of a lovely microcosm of what might happen if they decide to become artists or art administrators,” she said.
Niehaus also lauded the sense of continuity the exhibition has built within the community over the years. Former participants regularly return to the gallery and recognize the importance the show once had in their own lives as graduating students. That long-running connection between generations of artists has helped establish the exhibition as a recognizable tradition within West Vancouver’s arts community.
“Very often we have people who walk into the gallery and say, ‘Oh, you know I love the show so much. When I was a high school graduate, I also was part of the show.’ So, there’s this continuation of history.”
An opening reception was held June 3, an event Niehaus described as an emotional milestone for students and families. The event often acts as a symbolic closing chapter before graduation, she said, adding that parents, teachers and students gather together at the gallery, creating a celebratory atmosphere before students move on to the next stage of their lives.
“It’s a really nice event, and the parents and kids come to tie a bow on the end of it all.”
Liz Mendes is a student intern reporting for the North Shore News. She can be reached at lizmendes2021@ gmail.com.
More than 6,000 students have been helped by the Cinderella Project over the last 27 years, said founder Heather MacKenzie, with more than 1,000 students from the North Shore alone
MacKenzie started the non-profit with a group of 10 volunteers after seeing drop-out rates for B.C. youth as high as 12 per cent.
“We’re giving young people the chance for them to be able to claim their dream and see a real future for themselves,” she said. “That’s important.”
MacKenzie said she never expected to see the nonprofit grow as it has when she started it in 1999.
More than 750 volunteers help the non-profit
throughout the year, with the majority pitching in on Boutique Day
MacKenzie said the non-profit has also helped others launch similar projects across the Lower Mainland and beyond to other parts of Canada, the United States and even the U.K. Watching people come together to help youth is empowering, she said.
“It’s pretty cool as a community that people show up year-in and year-out in the belief that these young people deserve it,” she said. “That’s pretty special.”
Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative
