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Byrne Creek Secondary

Byrne Creek Secondary

Quick School Facts

Population: 1,100 students
Grades: 8–12
School Calendar: Semester
Start Dates: September & February
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Address: 7777 – 18th Street Burnaby, BC V3N 5E5

Best Known For

Welcoming student population; consistently ranked #1 for student satisfaction; Dance; Media Arts; Musical Theatre; Science

AP Courses

Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Drawing & Painting, English Literature, Psychology, Music Theory

Unique Courses/Programs

Business and Information Technology, Media Arts Industry Training, Theatre Tech Program

Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Country Running, Girls’ Field Hockey, Golf, Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling

Recent Sports Championships

Senior Boys and Girls Basketball

Visual & Performing Arts

One of the most diverse dance programs in BC, Animation, Ceramics, Choreography, Dance Company, Digital Sound Recording, Graphic Design/Arts, Photography, Theatre Company, Videography

Clubs

Amnesty International Club, Arts Society, Leo Club, Environmental Club, IC Care, Pre-Med, skiing, snowboarding, as well as Student Government and student leadership opportunities.

Highlights

Byrne Creek runs on a semester system which enables students to complete two years of a course in one year.

Several recent graduates have won prestigious academic awards.

Features the latest in technology, including six computer labs and a computerized library.

Two Apple computer labs support comprehensive Media Arts and Graphic Arts programs for students.

For specific classes, students use laptop computers with wireless capability, allowing access to computer-based resources such as the internet without being limited to specific locations and equipment.

The school’s outstanding Visual and Performing Arts Program includes Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts, including an extensive program in Media Arts.

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