In 1983, the student population started at approx. 200 and peaked at 468 as the highest attendance rate. In 2001, the elementary school transitioned their grade 6 and 7s to surrounding middle schools which has resulted in having an attendance rate hovering the 300 mark. In a 2000 Census, the school released a demographic of Read more about Terry Fox Elementary Demographics[…]
Terry Fox Elementary officially opened its doors on January 28th, 1983. The opening ceremony was accompanied by Terry Fox’s parents, Rolly and Betty Fox. Fun Fact No.1! Terry Fox has been honored in quite a few places. There are 15 highways and streets, 14 schools and 1 mountain all named after him! The Timeline of Read more about The Creation of Terry Fox Elementary[…]
The School’s Vision A positive, caring community of learners dedicated to individual success and excellence. Accessibility Certified Gold in 2019, Rick Hansen Secondary was the first school to receive this rating in Canada. This accessibility certification was given by the Rick Hansen Foundation. In order for this school to obtain certified gold, they included in Read more about What Makes Rick Hansen High School Unique?[…]
Born August 1957, in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Rick was an avid sports player right from childhood: volleyball, baseball, softball, and basketball. An unfortunate accident happened to Rick at the age of 15 while travelling back home from a fishing excursion. Rick and his friend Don decided to hitchhike—catching a ride in the back of Read more about Who is Rick Hansen?[…]
Rick Hansen High School opened its doors in September, 1993. It costed $22 million to build and initially welcomed 1100 students from grades 8-12. Gerda Fandrich, school board chairwoman, recounted the history of the school’s development in 1988. It took five years to build a school designed to meet the needs of physically-challenged students. Rick Read more about The Making of Rick Hansen High School[…]
School Vison Encouraging, inspiring, and empowering lifelong learners. At Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle, they have the strong belief that every student is entitled to receive a quality education, provided by the best of their ability, regardless of the child’s ability or background. Education is an individual’s “ticket” to become anything he/she wants to be, Read more about What Makes Colleen and Gordie Howe Unique?[…]
Born on March 31, 1928 in Saskatchewan, Howe entered the professional sports world at the age of 15—he attended the New York Rangers team training camp—before becoming homesick and returning to Saskatchewan. He officially made his professional debut at age 18. The Detroit Red Wings scouted him, having his hockey season start in 1946, which Read more about Who is Gordie Howe?[…]
The Howe…and Why of naming the School after Colleen and Gordie Howe. May 31st 2001: The School Board had decided to name the school after Gordie Howe and his wife, Colleen. At the time, the district was determined to name new schools after Canadians who were ‘positive and inspirational role models for their students’. Gordie’s Read more about The Making of Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle[…]
School Vision Terry Fox Elementary is a school that specializes in a holistic approach in their academics, athletics, arts, as well as cultural studies. They are equipped with specialized educators to provide a multitude of assistance such as: a progressive social emotional learning program, food programs, counseling, learning assistance, indigenous cultural support, physical and emotional Read more about What makes Terry Fox Elementary Unique?[…]
Terry Fox was born on July 28th, 1958 in Winnipeg Manitoba to Betty and Rolly Fox. Terry was an avid basketball player and played on the SFU junior varsity team while he was attending as a Kinesiology student. In 1977 when he had been an active sports player, he was diagnosed with bone cancer. As Read more about Who is Terry Fox?[…]