Are you in Grade 8 or a new student a Palmer Secondary ? or just wanna know what the curriculum /subjects are about ; even planning on enrolling soon ?????
ABOUT PALMER SECONDARY
Robert C. Palmer Junior High School first opened in September 1959 with 769 students in grades 7, 8, and 9. The school is named after Robert Cecil Palmer, a prominent Richmond resident and magistrate in the provincial court for 22 years. The school underwent two renovations in 1978 and in the late 1990s. R. C. Palmer was then "officially reopened" in May 2000. Also, in the late 90's, Palmer became a full grade 8 to 12 secondary school. The first graduating class walked across the stage in June of 1997.The school colours, navy blue and powder blue, were chosen by the student council during the first year in 1959. Our Greek motto, KUDOS, can be translated as either "for valour" or "for honour" and is part of the original school crest designed by the first art department. The "Griffin" is part of the Palmer family coat of arms and is a creature of mythology with the head and wings of an eagle and the body and legs of a lion. Supposedly of gigantic proportions, the Griffin's virtues are vigilance, loyalty, courage, and strength.The Palmer Griffins have established a rich history and developed a legacy of excellence - in the classroom, on the playing fields, and in fine and performing arts. Palmer Pride - share it show it.
INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Academics: The school features a comprehensive AP program with high success rates and the exclusive Pre-AP Incentive Program designed to prepare students for university-level courses.Programs: In addition to AP, Palmer Secondary offers a range of music programs (choral, concert band, jazz band, composition, guitar) and sports (swimming, soccer, volleyball, basketball, etc.). It also previously offered an ACE-IT plumbing program and the Palmer Hockey Academy.Special Programs: The school provides opportunities for students to develop their career paths through the Career Life Education (CLE) and Career Life Connections (CLC)/Capstone programs, focusing on personal development and community connections.Facilities: The Library Learning Commons features group work tables, study carrels, a reading lounge, and a maker space with a 3D printer and Cricut Maker
Program PhilosophyThe Palmer Incentive Program is a cross-grade, cross-curricular program designed to challenge motivated students to reach their full potential.Although the main focus of the program is to develop academic excellence within our students, a wide variety of other important personal developmental areas are also embraced, including opportunities for leadership, outdoor and physical education, and community service – all designed to advance the mental, physical, and social well-being of our students.
A game of Pictionary tests students on their perspectives, as well as their perceptions of each other’s “artwork”.Teams and Houses perform their chants during the campfire on the final night of camp.Solving puzzles during Incentive Activity Day Senior students guiding junior students through activitiesWorking as a teamTackling a math contestCrafts at Multi-Grade Camp4 / 8Through the structured academic program, team-building overnight trips, and connections with senior students, the Incentive Program encourages and stimulates students to develop various aspects of their character including: self-reliance and self-discipline; perseverance and determination; initiative and creativity; social responsibility and leadership; the pursuit of excellence; the spirit of adventure; and fitness of body and mind.This not only lets students be the best version of themselves, but also prepares them to tackle the rigours of whichever post-secondary path they wish to pursue
Clubs and Extra curricular activities: >>3D printing club -We will do some 3D modelling in this club using Blender, and then materialize it by 3D printer and apply it in life, or use it to discuss the design concepts of aviation machinery. >> Mr. Savory Room 141 Anime and Japanese Culture Club -Our goal is to create a friendly, engaging, and positive environment for Anime / Japanese culture fans within the Palmer community to meet with each other, build friendships, and share their interests. We hold a variety of events regularly, events include: anime sharing, cool facts sharing on Japanese culture, and making Japanese-style food. >> Mr. Rikukawa Room 203 AOOC Palmer (Art of Our Community) 1. Supporting organization projects – bookmarks, diaper donations, clean sips 2. Art Programs at local community centers – working with volunteers to teach art/poetry/literature lessons. Palmer AOOC is a club dedicated to student art and community service from volunteering to bringing out the student artistry.AND SO MUCH MORE
LASTLY REMEMBER PALMER PRIDE
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