Meet Thomas Fraser, a resilient and inspiring Streetfront student whose journey reflects perseverance, growth, and community. From overcoming personal challenges to running marathons, mentoring peers, and embracing every opportunity, Thomas has become a leader defined by kindness, determination, and grace. He is a true Streetfront original.
A reflection on connecting with reluctant youth and why engaging those who initially keep their distance can lead to some of the most meaningful relationships.
Taking a couple hours from our latest Professional Development Day to get out with students who wanted to show up for a run up the beautiful Seymour Valley Trailway. It was certainly a run different from our usual run along EastVan streets.
Our class had a visit to the LOBE Spatial Sound Studio. "Lobe is a spatial sound studio in Vancouver, BC. Lobe operates as both a place to create in spatial sound and a space for the presentation of new work. It is the first dedicated spatial sound studio in North America to work with a... Continue Reading →
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn - April 19, 2023: Trevor speaks with Gloria Macarenko on how to talk to students about bad news in the classroom. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-91/clip/15979262
Meet Jonah Andrews, a Streetfront legend whose kindness, resilience, and relentless determination inspire everyone around him. From running thousands of kilometres to supporting classmates through life’s toughest moments, Jonah leads by example. He fills the spaces in between, helping others succeed while quietly making his community stronger.
Meet Wolf HB, a Streetfront legend whose curiosity, resilience, and determination transformed adversity into success. Once a student searching for his place, Wolf became a respected culinary leader, mentor, and community builder. His story is a powerful reminder that potential flourishes when people are seen, supported, and believed in.
Central City Foundation is an amazing community partner. They have helped us build an inventory of outdoor gear that kids from East Van can use multiple times over. Having the proper gear changes everything when you’re out in nature. Knowing the gear will do its job allows for greater and deeper exploration of the wild... Continue Reading →
Streetfront teacher Trevor Stokes and Grade 9 student Jonah Andrews joined Global BC’s Breakfast Television for World Teachers’ Day to share the impact of Streetfront, Street2Peak, and marathon running. Jonah’s courage and confidence shone as they highlighted the upcoming SHLF Run, which directly supports opportunities for East Vancouver students.
Meet Amanda Leo, a Streetfront legend whose leadership, athletic excellence, and perseverance inspired everyone around her. From breaking barriers in sport to thriving as a skilled trades professional, Amanda’s journey shows the power of determination, teamwork, and character. She continues to lead by example both on and off the field.
