Celebrating our 11th ACCIB event by thinking towards the future...

Keynote Speakers

Friday’s Speaker

Arad Gharagozli – NSCC Engineering Technology (2014); Dalhousie University Bachelors of Electrical Engineering (2019 expected).

Gharagozli is a computer systems specialist and electronic engineering technologist. During his career, Gharagozli has worked to design and develop commercial scale projects in both public and private sectors. These projects include embedded systems, analog and digital circuit design, as well as the implementation and management of IT infrastructure for medium and enterprise scale organizations. He currently holds a Canadian patent for an emergency response system, and holds a license for commercial software being used in construction and real estate industry by SMEs.

Gharagozli is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at Dalhousie University. In his role as the President and founder of the Dalhousie Space Systems Lab(DSS), Gharagozli now manages Nova Scotia’s first satellite mission, LORIS which involves more than 50 students and several faculties from the Engineering department. LORIS is scheduled for launch by 2021.

Saturday’s Speaker

Professor William Lahey – President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of King’s College – BA, BA (Juris) (Oxom), LLM (Toronto)

Lahey received his undergraduate arts degree from Mount Allison University, followed by degrees in jurisprudence from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar, and a Master of Laws from the University of Toronto.

President Lahey has worked to make Nova Scotia an increasingly sustainable province. In Nova Scotia’s Provincial Government as Deputy Minister for the Department of Environment and Labour from 2004 to 2007, President Lahey spearheaded the development of the Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act, a far-reaching piece of legislation designed to improve environmental law and policy. He later co-authored a highly-regarded review of the province’s aquaculture industry, recommending significant changes in accordance with the concepts of sustainable prosperity.

President Lahey played a leading role as Board Chair in the founding of Efficiency Nova Scotia, now operating as EfficiencyOne. It is largely responsible for Nova Scotia’s nation-leading success in reducing electricity use and greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency programs. Today, President Lahey continues to work on important public policy concerning sustainable development such as forestry practices and environmental protection.

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Testimonials

Melissa Corkum

I think one of the most important things for me about the IB program was that it always challenged me to think bigger, to challenge the status quo, and to believe that anything is possible (with a little hard work!).

Melissa Corkum
Park View Class of 1990

Jenna Grace

Having undertaken the IB program, I was required to push my boundaries and work hard to succeed. My IB experience prepared me in many ways for my university classes and has truly given me the opportunity to do my best. It was great to be a part of a group of people who shared the same enthusiasm for learning.

Jenna Grace
Park View Class of 2013

Jillian Myra

The main reason I enrolled in IB courses was for the academic challenge. It was nice to sit in a classroom where all the students wanted to be there to learn. My IB experience has helped me find my true self, as well as an inner balance. It also helped me have a smoother transition into post-secondary.

Jillian Myra
Park View Class of 2018

Juliane Nowe

The IB courses challenged and pushed me in a good way, to a very rewarding feeling of accomplishment!

Juliane Nowe
Park View Class of 2008

Graham Mann

IB challenged me, both in terms of difficulty and volume of work, which served as great preparation for both university and work afterwards. Perhaps even more valuable than the knowledge itself, are the habits of persistence, time management and hard work that one is forced to develop going through the IB program.

Some students choose to take regular classes compared to IB based on the hypothesis they can achieve higher grades; that might be true, but it misses the point. The habits of humility, persistence, and working together with peers that are required to succeed in university and beyond are the most valuable aspects of the IB program. Focusing on the best opportunity to obtain high grades is short-term thinking; IB is an investment that will pay off for many years to come.

Graham Mann
Park View Class of 2010

Floriana Schnell

I wish I could come to Park View and convince students there that they should do the IB program! I only profited from it! The challenge, the pressure and the expectations may be high but they only prepare you for university and on the long-run also for your life. I want to thank all my teachers from Park View for having supported me and for having had so much patience. Those have been the best two years of school life ever!

Floriana Schnell
Park View Class of 2009

Sam Kimball

I believe IB was a very helpful program that was definitely worth the extra challenge. I met many great friends in my IB classes and had many wonderful teachers. The challenge of IB during Grade 12 makes first year university seem easy! You are so much better prepared for future academic endeavours because of IB classes in high school.

Sam Kimball
Student at Queen’s University

Emma Lacey

IB sounded a bit intimidating, but I am very passionate about Fine Arts, and without the IB Art program and my amazing teacher I don’t think I would be the person or artist I am today.

Emma Lacey
First year student at Mount Allison University

Ben Halverson

IB taught me the work ethic required to be successful throughout the duration of my education, both at Park View and at university. IB courses cover a broad range of material and give you an advantage in your first year of university. Additionally, through the IB program I have made some amazing friendships with people that have similar interests; it is a great way to start high school as you feel very welcomed and like you are part of a community!

Ben Halverson
Student at Queen’s University

Mariah Oickle

IB courses are the perfect opportunity to enrol in classes with people who are genuinely passionate about learning. IB challenged me and turned me into the driven and prepared student I am today. My IB courses definitely gave me the skills to succeed. Thank-you IB!!

Mariah Oickle
Student at Mount St. Vincent University

Evelyn Ernst

We are glad the IB program is available at Park View. We feel that it is important to challenge society’s next generation of leaders so that they develop to their fullest potential. Having the IB program available in this area was a significant part of our decision to settle in Lunenburg County and raise our family here.

Evelyn Ernst
Park View IB graduate and parent of Park View IB students

Madeline Cadillac

IB English was a very enjoyable and valuable experience. It helped me to greatly increase my essay writing skills and it encouraged me to think more critically and abstractly when interpreting creative texts. I cannot imagine going to university without the skills I acquired by taking this course, for it increased my confidence in my writing and critical analysis skills.

Madeline Cadillac
Park View Class of 2017

Libby Morash

The IB program allowed me to build a solid, dependable group of friends who motivated each other. Taking on the challenge of the IB courses taught me time management when balancing school, work, extra-curricular and family/friend time.

Libby Morash
Student at Mount Allison

Laura Kingdon

I’m really glad to hear that the IB program is still going strong at Park View. It’s really a tremendously valuable program, especially since it helped me not just learn information but learn how to think about information in a variety of disciplines. Twenty years afterward, I can confidently say that has been one of the most useful things I’ve gained from all my schooling.

Laura Kingdon
Park View Class of 1996

Jillian Banfield

Aside from all the educational stuff, IB is fun. I will always look back at my experiences at Park View fondly, because of the opportunities I had, and the people with whom I connected. The bonding that takes place in those intimate classrooms is phenomenal…….. IB classes do not consist of a teacher instructing his or her students, it involves active learning where everyone in the classroom contributes to the acquisition of knowledge. We chose to experience high school differently, and we intended to get everything out of that experience.

Jillian Banfield
Park View Class of 2003