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Editorial Oct 6, 2025: Students Tell Their Own Story
We think student voice and perspective matter. We’re proud to introduce The Sting—a revived GISS newspaper created and produced entirely...
Ryan Massey
Oct 9
Letters To The Editor
Letter to The Editor: A Case for Later Start Times
Every morning dozens of students walk into school half-awake, clutching Yebras and trying to keep their eyes open during their first block. Many students believe this is not because they are lazy, but simply because school starts too early.  School at GISS begins at 8:55 a.m., but research shows that teenagers need 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Studies also suggest that teenagers' biological clocks make it difficult for them to fall asleep earlier in the night. Many stude
gissmedialab
Oct 20
Letter to The Editor: The Rain is Back!
Over the past few days students may have noticed how rainy the outside world tends to be. We have reached a point in fall (seeing as we live in a temperate rainforest) where instead of crunchy leaves, we have wet boots. Some people would say that they hate living in a place that stays too wet and unseasonably muggy outside. As the first clouds peek through, everyone knows fall is near to set in. September always seems like fall even when fall doesn't start till the end of Sep
gissmedialab
Oct 20
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Top Stories
A Look Into GISPA
by Nadia Cooper Gulf Islands School of Performing Arts (GISPA) is an impressive combination of dance, theatre, and music. A year long program that students work hard to be a part of to put on one epic show. Students prepare for an involved audition that takes place in the spring, before the summer and the coming school year. Members have the opportunity to go to live shows as a group, get to know each other, and be a part of years-long tradition for Gulf Islands Secondary. So
Letter to The Editor: A Case for Later Start Times
Every morning dozens of students walk into school half-awake, clutching Yebras and trying to keep their eyes open during their first block. Many students believe this is not because they are lazy, but simply because school starts too early.  School at GISS begins at 8:55 a.m., but research shows that teenagers need 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Studies also suggest that teenagers' biological clocks make it difficult for them to fall asleep earlier in the night. Many stude
Letter to The Editor: The Rain is Back!
Over the past few days students may have noticed how rainy the outside world tends to be. We have reached a point in fall (seeing as we live in a temperate rainforest) where instead of crunchy leaves, we have wet boots. Some people would say that they hate living in a place that stays too wet and unseasonably muggy outside. As the first clouds peek through, everyone knows fall is near to set in. September always seems like fall even when fall doesn't start till the end of Sep
Recent Academic Field Trips
by Katya Miller and Abbygale Bouchard An academic field trip is a valuable opportunity for students to extend their learning beyond the classroom walls and connect to real-world experiences. At Gulf Islands Secondary School, field trips are designed not only to enrich academic knowledge, but also to encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and personal growth. By engaging with new environments and applying concepts learned in class to practical situations, students gain a
The Impact of Homework on Students
by Kash Robinson and Maggie McKenzie Homework has been given out to students for a long time, but does it really help students effectively understand the lesson? Some students say homework helps them understand the materials because of the repetition, and for some, it may not. We interviewed a few GISS students to see how opinions differed, and here’s what they said. How many hours would you say you spend on homework each night? Wren Wick, Grade 10, says “Maybe like, half
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