Hornby Island Educational Society
Community services & engagement with Literacy, Learning & Wellbeing
HI Daycare “Raven” Summer School!
For children who have completed grades 1 – 3
Monday – Thursday, July 6th – August 20th
8:45 AM – 3:15 PM
$10 a day, 7 week commitment.
Raven School is a program rooted in curiosity, creativity, and exploration, inviting children to think deeply, imagine freely, and engage with the world around them. https://www.hornbydaycare.ca/raven-school
Children can enroll for individual days of the week, or for the whole program, but commitment to the FULL 7 weeks will be required.
At its core, Raven School nurtures imagination, critical thinking, and a lasting sense of curiosity about the world.
This program sadly has limited spaces – so priority will be given as follows: 1. Daycare Staff 2. Families that are currently part of the Daycare Community 3. Working Hornby Island Families 4. All other Hornby Families & Summer Visitors
Bruce Fairburn Memorial Bursary – Open for Applications May 31 – August 4!
The Bruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary was established in 1999, in honour of the encouragement and support that Bruce gave to Hornby musicians. The intent of the bursary is to support Hornby students of any age in their pursuit of post-secondary education at an accredited institution in Canada.
The bursary amount this year is $1000.00
FOR APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY & GUIDELINES PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK: Bruce Fairburn Memorial Bursary
Congratulations to all our Hornby grade 12 graduates of 2026 & wishing everyone interested in the Bruce Fairburn Memorial Bursary all the very best in their application & in their future studies!!
Scholarships Available through First Credit Union (May 15th-July15th)
One way FCU achieves their purpose of empowering through knowledge is by offering financial support through First Credit Union Scholarships. Scholarships are open to all First Credit Union members attending post secondary programs, including life-long (mature) learners.
Scholarships are $2,500 and are available to all First Credit Union members in good standing for one year or more. Applications are viewed through a diversity, equity and inclusion lens and challenges or barriers to education are considered. We strive to invest scholarship dollars equitably across the communities we serve. To apply please follow this link to First Credit Union – Community Impact
Applications are accepted starting May 15th with a deadline of July 15th. Recipients are announced in early August. Due to the high volume of requests, only those selected for a scholarship will be notified.
Contact First Credit Union at community@firstcu.ca with your questions!
May 16th@2pm Jarrett Hunter: a presentation on Native & Invasive Plants
Hunter Jarrett returns to Hornby to give a talk about native and invasive plants under the topic “Why Should You Care? & How Much It Matters”
Come hear this passionate defender of our ecosystem who has built a province-wide following on both Instagram and TikTok – connecting people & communities who are passionate about the wellbeing of the lands they live on!
New Horizons THIS Saturday May 16 at 2:00. Coffee, tea and snacks.
Entry $15
Proceeds benefit CHI and Invasive Plant Control.
Get your tickets through Conservancy Hornby Island: chihornby@gmail.com
(Tickets also available at the door)
Save The Date! ~ HIES Biannual Fundraising Auction Oct.10th, 2026 ~
Do you have Spring Clean energy? 🙂 Are there items in your home that are brilliant – but need to be rehomed??… HIES is seeking auction items for our fabulous Biannual Fundraising Auction!! Over the summer, we will be collecting Furniture, Curios, Art, Antiques & Vintage items, and Unusual Treasures – please contact our Fundraising Queen Braea Walmsley “braeawlamsley@htomail.com” to arrange an item pick-up, or to arrange a viewing for larger items that need 2 people to move it 🙂
Job Posting: Natural History Centre
Job Opening: Citizen Science Coordinator
Federal MEOPAR-Funded (Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network)
Position Summary
This position supports the delivery of a citizen monitoring initiative focused on establishing baseline data on key seaweed species on Hornby Island , integrating scientific protocols, community engagement, and place-based education.
Responsible for: Coordinating and conducting a monthly seaweed monitoring survey, collecting and organizing survey data, coordinating volunteers to participate in the monthly surveys, delivering public education programming related to the seaweed monitoring and co-producing a final report summarizing findings and community impact.
Qualifications
- Background in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field
- Experience with field-based data collection
- Demonstrated ability to manage community volunteers
- Attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience working with schools or youth programs preferred
- Knowledge of coastal ecosystems and local species (asset)
- Understanding of community-led and Indigenous-informed approaches (asset)
Time Commitment
7 month contract (mid April- mid November)
Pay commensurate with experience.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 pm on Tuesday, March 31st.
Contact Kayt Chambers: hornby.naturalhistory@gmail.com
Interview dates TBD (begin Thursday, April 2nd).
Early Literacy “Story Time” – Fall/Winter Schedule :)
Please join us with your Pre-School children for a lovely Sunday morning Story time 10AM – 11:30AM @ Room-To-Grow!!
To pre-register: please contact hies.literacyoutreachcoord@gmail.com
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