This year Callie is in grade 7. That means that next year Callie will be in high school. I'm okay with it but I think it will drive Kerry mad. She's pretty much been within 100 ft of Callie her entire life with the exception of dance which is 4 blocks away. High school is only 2k but it might as well be another planet if you talk to Kerry.
In January we had an opportunity to go check out the high school Callie will be going to. Since Kerry is a grade 7 teacher she does this every year but it was the first time I've ever been. I had heard some bad things about North Surrey from work colleagues however I've discovered that was all old news.
The high school was rebuilt in the early 90's so anyone that had gone to North Surrey before that time had been in a rickety old wooden building. The new building was much more modern and way more than what I was expecting. There is a great art studio, wide open cafeteria, lot's of computer labs, two gyms, a band room and even a stage with seating. What impressed me the most however was the woodworking and machinery area. They've got an enormous wood shop and a separate machine shop as well as an automotive area with two car lifts. Apparently the school offers first year apprenticeships to several trades. As much as university has worked out for myself and Kerry it may not end up being the best direction for our kids. Hands on capabilities are disappearing and the trades may have the best job opportunities. Still a few more years left before they have to decide but it's good to know they will have options.
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