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Cariboo Hill Secondary

Cariboo Hill Secondary School

Quick School Facts

Population: 950 students
Grades: 8–12
School Calendar: Linear
Start Dates: September & February
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Address: 8580 16th Avenue Burnaby, BC V3N 1S6

Best Known For

High percentage of students awarded secondary scholarships, Pre-Engineering Diploma Program, New all-weather sports field

AP Courses

Art History, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Literature, French, Micro/Macroeconomics, Physics, Psychology, Statistics

Unique Courses/Programs

Elite Volleyball Academy, Boys’ Field Lacrosse Academy, Fashion Design, French Immersion, IT Academies (Gaming, Cyber Security, MOS), Law, Photography

Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Cross-Country Running, Field Lacrosse, Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Weight Training, Wrestling

Sports Academies

Volleyball, Elite Volleyball

Recent Championships

Volleyball, Elite Volleyball

Visual & Performing Arts

Animation, Ceramics, Choir, Choreography, Dance Company, Digital Sound Recording, Film Studies, Graphic Design/Arts, Photography, Theatre Company, Videography

Clubs

Anime Club, Arts Council, Athletics Council, Disc Golf, Dungeons & Dragons, eSports, Friends of Simon, Grad Council, Green Team, GSA, Math Contest Club, Mentorship, Music Council, Student Government, Theatre Club

Highlights

Cariboo Hill provides international students with a family-like environment, making it easy for students to seek friends and assistance from teachers.

Cariboo offers three unique IT academies: Digipen Gaming, Palo Alto Cybersecurity, and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Cariboo Hill offers a range of Honours and Advanced Placement courses for high-achieving students, as well as a French Immersion Program.

Strong Visual and Performing Arts Program includes courses such as Photography, Concert Band, Jazz Band and Stage Band.

Cariboo’s Youth Action Committee recently received the United Nation Association‘s “John Gibbard” Award.

The school offers a wide range of technology education programs, including Automotive Technology, Metalwork, Woodworking, Carpentry and Framing and a unique Guitar Building Class.

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