Learners who thrive at Awaken:
Deeply engage in outdoor, nature-based learning opportunities that are experiential, authentic, and collaborative
Are self-starters, intrinsically motivated, & able to work independently
Can engage collaboratively with peers and local mentors
Advocate for their learning needs
Have a growth mindset
Are punctual & prepared for all learning opportunities, especially outdoor experiences
Download and fill out our application forms.
Schedule a visit with Awaken staff. Email aiao@sd22learns.ca
Hand in the application forms to the office staff at Fulton Secondary. Have your child's former teacher/administrator send in their recommendation letter to the Fulton Office as well.
The deadline for application submissions is Feb 13/25.
You will be contacted to set up an interview!
Intake into the Awaken Program occurs every September. The next available intake is September 2026.
YES, absolutely! Contact the Fulton Office to learn more about current extracurriculars, clubs, and athletics.
We accept applications for students who will be entering grades 7, 8 & 9 in September. Our next intake is September 2025.
Awaken is made up of learners in grades 7 - 12 and is a program of choice that students can remain in from their year of entry through to graduation.
YES! All students who attend Awaken have the opportunity to graduate with a BC Dogwood Diploma. Awaken follows the Ministry of Education BC Curriculum.
Absolutely! We encourage all of our students to follow their areas of interest upon graduation. For some students, that means moving on to a post-secondary educational institution. Recent Awaken graduates have gone on to attend TRU, UBCO, Okanagan College, and Camosun College to study everything from Environmental Science and Psychology to Electrical Apprenticeship and Heavy Duty Mechanics.