Hornby Island Educational Society
Community services & engagement with Literacy, Learning & Wellbeing
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HIES announces “Story Walks” throughout the summer!
Welcome to a FREE unique journey shared with HIES & the Hornby Island community by the Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre! These “Story Walks” are a movement and literacy boosting project that places an illustrated children’s book, displayed page by…
Read MoreJoin us for a BIRD WALK – July 3rd
The Natural History Centre is hosting a FOREST & SEABIRDS walk with two of Hornby Island’s local birders – Daniel Donneke and Neil Wilson! Learn the calls, behaviours & markings of our beautiful bird-life here on the island 🙂 Please…
Read MoreThe Bruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary
HICF and HIES are pleased to announce applications for this annual Bursary are now open.
The Bruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary was established in 1999, in the memory of Bruce Fairbairn honoring the encouragement and support that Bruce gave to Hornby musicians.
Visit the blog to learn more and download the application form.
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The Bruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary
HICF and HIES are pleased to announce applications for this annual Bursary are now open.
The Bruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary was established in 1999, in the memory of Bruce Fairbairn honoring the encouragement and support that Bruce gave to Hornby musicians.
Please see this post for details on eligibility and how to apply.
Read MoreStand Up Comedy – March 29th
Join us for a fun night of comedy on Friday, March 29th at the Community Hall! Tickets are now available. This is a fundraising event for HIES.
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HIES was honoured to receive the Trophy of Excellence for “Enterprise of the Year 2023” on Hornby Island. Pictured left to right: Florette Maclean, Board Member; Barb Biagi, HIES Volunteer; Braea Walmsley, Board Member; Britt Hanson, Board Member; Daniel Arbour, CVRD Director for Electoral A.
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