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IPA’s First Varsity Boys’ Volleyball Player Returns to Coach Winning Season

Full circle. There’s no better way to describe the journey for IPA alumnus Shelden Balatico ‘11 as he returned to campus as Head Coach for the varsity boys’ volleyball team, which he helped found in his senior year.

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Chloe Davis '22
Academic NewsArts

Island Pacific Academy Premieres a Student-Written Play

It was a first in the history of the ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY theater program – and the culmination of a passion project born during a summer of boredom spent in COVID lockdown. The premiere of Crossroads, a short play written and directed by senior Chloe Davis ‘22, was a highlight of IPA’s annual Spring Theater production in March.

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Student standing next to Head of School showing certificate of award.
Academic NewsMiddle School

Students Recognized for Excellence at Annual Secondary Awards Ceremony

The Secondary Awards Ceremony is an ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY end-of-the-year tradition celebrating and commemorating Secondary students who exemplify the mission and values of the school. This year’s ceremony was held on campus on May 17, 2022.

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Grade 5 teachers standing by sign for museum
Academic NewsElementary

Grade 5 American Revolution Museum Experience

Grade 5 students asked, “How do we as artists connect our community with the people and events of the American Revolution?” in their latest PBL. The answer was through art, dance, music, food, technology – and a lot of research – presented to the public as a living museum. Watch the video to see for yourself. Huzzah, Navigators!

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Students selling bracelets.
Academic NewsElementary

Grade 2 Learns About Trade Through Project-Based Learning

Grade 2 students learned about Trade through their project-based learning bracelet sale. Watch the video to learn more about this engaging, authentic, hands-on approach to learning.

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CommunityEvents

IPA’s 14th Annual Golf Tournament Raises $80,000 for Tuition Aid

ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMYʻs 14th Annual Golf Tournament was a huge success thanks to presenting sponsor, First Hawaiian Bank, and the many other generous sponsors who joined us on April 22, 2022 at Hawaiʻi Prince Golf Club. The tournament raised more than $80,000 in support of IPAʻs Tuition Aid program!

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Academic NewsSecondary

IPA Interact Club Helps Clean Up Ala Wai Canal

ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY students don’t mind getting their hands dirty if it means they can do something to help their community and the environment. Members from the IPA Interact Club and Hui Ho’omau volunteered to help make Genki balls at the Genki Ala Wai Drop event on Saturday, March 19.

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IPA students listening to a chef
Academic NewsCommunity

Food Security on the Table at Hawaiʻi Business Magazineʻs Need to Know Event Series

ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY Middle and Upper school students participated in Hawaiʻi Business Magazine’s Need to Know Event Series on Hawaiʻi’s Food Security at the beautiful Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Hoʻokupu Center in Kewalo Basin on March 3, 2022. ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY was proud to be a Student Sponsor of the event.

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Academic NewsAthletics

IPA’s Athletics Program Adds Varsity Esports Team

ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY has added a new varsity esports program to the Athletics department. For its inaugural season, IPA is participating in the spring season of Super Smash Bros Ultimate, with the possibility of expanding to other games as the program grows.

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