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Welcome back from our wonderful newspaper staff! As you may have noticed, THE STING took a break from publishing for a moment, as all of our focus has been on finishing our Yearbook! The Media Lab class is now back focused on the newspaper, and will be publishing 3 more issues of THE STING before the end of the year. We hope you enjoy this Issue #5. Spring has sprung and now the stretch to summer begins!

Renaissance Studies is an immersive elective course taught by Mr. Colleran. In this class you will learn about the intriguing Renaissance Era and its importance in the world's history. This year's class jumped right back into their work after an amazing voyage across the globe. The class travelled from Salt Spring Island to Venice, then flew to Florence where they stayed the majority of their trip. After that they continued their adventure to Rome. Mr. Colleran spoke highly

submitted by Oscar Scaia During Earth Week, students of GISS arrived in their multipurpose room to find a large pile of trash in the middle of the room. Drink cans, protein bars, cardboard boxes, paper cups, Big Cool cups, banana peels- you name it. Trash, compost, and recycling from every bin in the school was compiled and organized at our feet. In front of the pile, there was a sign reading: “You are one person out of hundreds, unimportant, right? The granola bar you

by Ivy Miller In recent weeks, the TASK class has taken off to Camosun College to learn various technical skills related to trades. From learning how to solder metal, to taking pipe trade courses, the TASK class has been learning skilled trades at a college level. Gabby Moreno (10), a TASK student, explains a little bit more about what they are actually doing there. She says her class is spending six weeks total at Camosun with a break every two weeks where they will be learn

By Sarah Chang and Kalliope Abott The Student Council, often confused with Leadership, has been tirelessly working on addressing the concerns of student life. Since their re-establishment over the past few years, the Student Council has acted as a tool for those hoping to make meaningful changes in our school environment. “Student Council strives to amplify student voice, build unity, and create a school community where every student feels valued.” -Jasmine Pamintuan, Stud

Interviewing: Ivy Miller By Sophia Garrett Steele Art can be a powerful way to express ideas, emotions, and stories. One student artist who brings this to life is Ivy Miller, whose creativity and dedication have made their work stand out at school. Her work continues to grow in confidence and creativity, leaving a lasting impression on those who see it. Q: When did you first become interested in art? A: “I can't remember a specific time but I just kind of grew up with it b

by Ryan Massey, Interim Editor in Chief Spring has a certain feel in schools. The light shifts, the energy changes, and there is a sense that things are coming together after a long year. It can also be a busy and sometimes stressful time, with deadlines, assessments, and the push toward the finish line. But it is also a moment worth noticing. There is something special about this time of year. Classes feel a little more connected. Learning can feel more real. There are more

By Joy Blondahl The music programs at the school host multiple shows throughout the year. Like all productions, there is always a great deal of preparation and organization, both within the program and behind the scenes. But have you ever stopped to think about what actually happens before a show comes together? Most people only see the advertisements leading up to a concert or performance. They don’t often think about what happens behind the scenes, either because they aren’

by Leelu Mann Being a grad, Violet Miller has experienced a lot that GISS has to offer, from being on the leadership team, to being the photo head for the creation of the Yearbook this year. I decided to interview Violet because she represents the values that GISS prides themselves on; community, creativity, and learning. She has shown that she cares for others and the quality of student life. The first question I asked was “Which grade was the most challenging?” to which sh

By DJ Supina, Julie Morin, and Tiahna Sharma The school dance is an especially important event that brings the school community together in many ways. The planning of the dance took about three weeks and there was a lot of collaboration involved. Those who helped plan the event said they found it very exciting. The decorations were placed nicely around the school; there were streamers on the upper hallway railing, balloons around the Multipurpose room, and a lot of decorative