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School should be an inspiring place where students feel excited to learn and grow every day. At Horizon, students are the builders of something real - teams, committees, projects, and friendships - through dynamic and immersive engagement in their day to day activities.
O U R M I S S I O N
A Program Built
for Motivated Learners.
A Program Built
for Motivated Learners.
Horizon is an academically challenging program that offers extended learning in all subject areas at a whole school, integrated level. The Horizon program is designed to meet the needs of all students have a desire and and commitment to achieving their best in school
Our focus is on analysis and critical thinking. Students develop time management, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills through hands-on, experiential learning: trips, simulations, and whole-school collaborative events.
The ultimate aim is to have graduates who are independent, self-directed learners who ask questions, think outside the box, and embrace a global perspective.
S I G N A T U R E E V E N T S
The Events That Define Us.
The Events That Define Us.
Winter Feast
Winter Feast
A whole-school potluck celebration featuring student performances and community connection.
Auction
Auction
Our major annual fundraiser, run with the parent community to support bursaries and program costs.
Year End Trips
Year End Trips
We alternate our year end experiences. We have a signature travel experience to a city, often Montreal, and then a nature based camp trip. Students fundraise, plan, and go.
Experiential Learning and Simulations
Experiential Learning and Simulations
"Town", "Zoo", "UN", and "My Country" are just some of our signature learning activities.
S P O R T S
Show Up. Train. Play. Repeat.
Show Up. Train. Play. Repeat.
Cross Country
Cross Country
Students compete in the city-wide cross-country competition each fall.
Soccer & Basketball
Soccer & Basketball
We field Division 2 teams and often act as tournament hosts due to our field and gym spaces.
Volleyball
Volleyball
Horizon hosts an annual Alternative Schools volleyball tournament and competes in Division 2. Outdoor nets go up every fall and spring.
Flag Football & Badminton
Flag Football & Badminton
In Fall 2025, our team were Conference Finalists in Division 2 for Co-Ed Flag Football.
Ultimate Frisbee
Ultimate Frisbee
A spring tradition focused on skill-building and spirit of the game. Division 2 entry most years.
Track & Field
Track & Field
Near year-end, students can compete in the city-wide track and field competition across a range of events.
C L U B S & C O M M I T T E E S
Find your thing.
Find your thing.
Equity & KIVA
Equity & KIVA
Explore and contribute to humanitarian engagement locally and globally. This committee considers how Horizon can support diversity and development in its community and around the world. We invest in Kiva, a micro loan program and force for good.
Eco Committee
Eco Committee
Responsible for ecological initiatives school-wide and engaging in climate action activities and partnerships.
Athletics Committee
Athletics Committee
Organizes and supports athletic and fitness-based activities for the whole school community. We work towards Healthy Schools Certification goals.
School Spirit & Celebrations
School Spirit & Celebrations
Plans and runs all school celebrations — from Winter Feast to the Auction. The keepers of Horizon's culture.
YearBook
YearBook
Students choose categories, curate photos, and design the layout. Entirely student-led, top to bottom.
Pets Committee
Pets Committee
Horizon has housed guinea pigs, mice, a gecko, and a snake. This committee cares for and socializes our animal residents.
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