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{{Short description|Public school in Canada}}
{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
| name = Beaver Brae Secondary School
| name = Beaver Brae Secondary School
| image = Bbsslogo.jpg
| image =
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| address = 1400 Ninth Street North
| address = 1400 Ninth Street North
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| country = Canada
| country = Canada
| coordinates = {{coord|49.776|N|94.463|W|region:CA-ON|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|49.776|N|94.463|W|region:CA-ON|display=inline,title}}
| schooltype = Public [[high school]]
| schooltype = Public high school
| founded = 1963
| founded = 1963
| schoolboard = [[Keewatin-Patricia District School Board]]
| schoolboard = [[Keewatin-Patricia District School Board]]
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| grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]]
| grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]]
| grades = 7 - 12
| grades = 7 - 12
| enrollment = approx. 600
| enrollment = approx. 550
| enrollment_as_of = September 2016
| enrollment_as_of = September 2022
| language = English
| language = English
| colours = Purple and white {{color box|purple}}{{color box|white}}
| colours = Purple and white {{color box|purple}}{{color box|white}}
| mascot = Slippery Pete
| mascot = Purple Pete
| team_name = Beaver Brae [[Broncos]]
| team_name = Beaver Brae [[Broncos]]
| url = {{URL|http://beaverbrae.kpdsb.on.ca/}}
| url = {{URL|http://beaverbrae.kpdsb.on.ca/}}
}}
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'''Beaver Brae (BBSS)''' (2016 population 600) is a secondary [[school]] situated in [[Kenora]], [[Ontario]], Canada.
'''Beaver Brae (BBSS)''' (2022 population 550) is a secondary [[school]] situated in [[Kenora]], [[Ontario]], Canada.


Beaver Brae Secondary School is home to grades seven through twelve and has 65 staff members. The school offers trades, college, and university level programs.
Beaver Brae Secondary School offers grades seven through twelve, and has 65 staff members. The school offers trades, college, and university level programs.


==Curriculum==
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Beaver Brae Secondary School provides a course calendar that features nearly two hundred courses. In addition to the major subject areas of English, Math, Science, Social Sciences, French (Core and Extended) and Physical Education, students may take classes in Instrumental Music, Guitar, Vocal Music, Visual Art, Drama, Construction, Automotive Technology, Communications, Business, Foods and Nutrition, and Hospitality and Tourism. Other courses offered at Beaver Brae include Outdoor Education, Ojibwe, Native Studies, Computer Engineering, Law and Information Technology.<ref>{{cite web |title=2019 - 2020 Course Information Calendar |url=http://beaverbrae.kpdsb.on.ca/assets/uploads/Forms/Beaver%20Brae%20SS%20(Grades%209%20-%2012)%20Course%20Calendar%202019-2020.pdf |publisher=Beaver Brae Secondary School |accessdate=June 5, 2019}}</ref>


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The school offers around two hundred subjects. The major subject areas are English, mathematics, science, social sciences, French and physical education. There are options in music, art, drama, automotive technology, communications, business studies, food and nutrition, hospitality and tourism, Ojibwe, Native Studies, computing and law.<ref>{{cite web |title=2019 - 2020 Course Information Calendar |url=http://beaverbrae.kpdsb.on.ca/assets/uploads/Forms/Beaver%20Brae%20SS%20(Grades%209%20-%2012)%20Course%20Calendar%202019-2020.pdf |publisher=Beaver Brae Secondary School |accessdate=June 5, 2019}}</ref>{{better source needed |reason=primary source| date = August 2024}}
Beaver Brae Secondary School has notable alumni including professional hockey player, [[Stanley Cup]] champion and [[2010 Winter Olympics]] Gold Medal winner [[Mike Richards (ice hockey)|Mike Richards]]. Both [[Mike Smith (athlete)|Mike Smith]], who competed in the [[1988 Summer Olympics|1988 Olympics]], and [[Kyle Koch]], a former professional [[canadian football]] [[offensive linemen]], were educated at Beaver Brae. [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter Jesse Bongfeldt attended Beaver Brae; he made his debut at [[UFC 124]] and fought at [[UFC 131]]. Alumna Jasmine Lorimer was Canada's first-ever Bachelorette in the reality television dating game show [[The Bachelorette Canada]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Beaver Brae focuses on alumni at pep rally|url=https://kenoraonline.com/local/beaver-brae-focuses-on-alumni-at-pep-rally/ |publisher=[[Kenora Online]] |accessdate=March 14, 2021}}</ref> Former student [[Eric Melillo]] was elected to represent [[Kenora (electoral district)|Kenora]] in the [[House of Commons of Canada]] in the [[2019 Canadian federal election]]. Melillo is the youngest Conservative MP ever elected in Canada and the youngest in the [[43rd Canadian Parliament]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Canadian Parliament Primer: Meet Eric Melillo and Hedy Fry|url=https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/federal/2019/commons/ |publisher=[[CBC News]] |accessdate=August 22, 2020}}</ref> Professional [[Angling|angler]] Jeff Gustafson was educated at Beaver Brae and became the second Canadian to win a [[Bass Anglers Sportsman Society]] elite series event in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeff Gustafson Reels in 100000 Catch Down South|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/article-jeff-gustafon-reels-in-100000-catch-down-south/ |publisher=[[Globe and Mail]] |accessdate=March 11, 2021}}</ref>


==Renovations==
==Renovations==
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==Sports==
==Sports==
Beaver Brae has a rich sporting history with achievements at the local and provincial level. Beaver Brae sports teams include [[volleyball]], [[basketball]], [[association football|soccer]], [[badminton]], [[Canadian football|football]], [[ice hockey|hockey]], [[curling]], and [[cheerleading]]. The teams have won NorWOSSA and NWOSSAA titles, and [[OFSAA]] medals.
Beaver Brae sports teams include [[volleyball]], [[basketball]], [[association football|soccer]], [[badminton]], [[Canadian football|football]], [[ice hockey|hockey]], wrestling, [[curling]], and [[cheerleading]]. The teams have won NorWOSSA and NWOSSAA titles, and [[OFSAA]] medals.


[[File:Beaver Brae Logo.jpg|thumb|Athletic Logo introduced in October 2022]]
[[File:Beaver Brae Logo.jpg|thumb|Athletic Logo introduced in October 2022]]
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|-
|-
! Sport
! Sport
! NorWOSSA Championships<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.norwossa.com/?page_id=10 |title=6. Past Champions and Awards|publisher=NORWOSSA |accessdate=June 5, 2019}}</ref>
! NorWOSSA Championships<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.norwossa.com/?page_id=10 |title=6. Past Champions and Awards |publisher=NORWOSSA |accessdate=June 5, 2019 |archive-date=June 29, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629051531/http://www.norwossa.com/?page_id=10 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
|-
| '''Senior boys volleyball ''' (16)
| '''Senior boys volleyball ''' (17)
| 2019, 2018, 2017, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1982, 1980, 1979
| 2024, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1982, 1980, 1979
|-
|-
| '''Senior girls volleyball ''' (15)
| '''Senior girls volleyball ''' (15)
| 2018, 1999, 1998, 1993, 1992, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1970
| 2018, 1999, 1998, 1993, 1992, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1970
|-
|-
| '''Senior boys basketball ''' (15)
| '''Senior boys basketball ''' (16)
| 2005, 2003, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1992, 1990, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1963
| 2023, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1992, 1990, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1963
|-
|-
| '''Senior girls basketball ''' (9)
| '''Senior girls basketball ''' (9)
| 2005, 1998, 1996, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1984, 1981, 1980
| 2005, 1998, 1996, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1984, 1981, 1980
|-
|-
| '''Boys soccer ''' (5)
| '''Boys soccer ''' (7)
| 2008, 2007, 2000, 1995, 1992
| 2024, 2023, 2008, 2007, 2000, 1995, 1992
|-
|-
| '''Girls soccer ''' (6)
| '''Girls soccer ''' (6)
| 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2003, 1997
| 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2003, 1997
|-
|-
| '''Boys hockey''' (5)
| '''Boys hockey''' (6)
| 2006, 1997, 1982, 1979, 1970
| 2024, 2006, 1997, 1982, 1979, 1970
|-
|-
| '''Girls hockey''' (6)
| '''Girls hockey''' (6)
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! Sport
! Sport
! Medal
! Medal
|-
| 2024
| Girls Wrestling 95kg (Individual)
| {{Silver medal}}<ref name="LOTW Wrestlers">{{cite web |date=March 22, 2024 |title=LOTW Wrestling Club tearing through competition on bigger and bigger stages |url=https://www.kenoraminerandnews.com/news/local-news/lotw-wrestling-club-tearing-through-competition-on-bigger-and-bigger-stages |website=[[Kenora Miner and News]]}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2009
| 2009
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==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==

*Jeff Gustafson, [[Bass Anglers Sportsman Society]] Angler
*[[Kyle Koch]], [[Canadian Football League|CFL]] player
*[[Kyle Koch]], [[Canadian Football League|CFL]] player<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerk/koch00550.html | title=Kyle Koch CFL Stats and Bio - Pro Football Archives }}</ref>
*[[Eric Melillo]], politician<ref>{{cite web |title=Kenora's new MP achieves his dream|url=https://drydennow.com/articles/kenora-s-new-mp-achieves-his-dream |publisher=[[Dryden Now]] |access-date=March 28, 2023}}</ref>
*Jasmine Lorimer, [[The Bachelorette Canada]]
*[[Mike Richards (ice hockey)|Mike Richards]], [[National Hockey League|NHL]] player<ref>{{cite tweet|user=Sportsnet|number=832287574559432708|title=Kenora's own Mike Richards graduated from Beaver Brae Secondary, and we found his Grade 10 yearbook photo. #HockeyDay}}</ref>
*[[Eric Melillo]], politician
*[[Mike Smith (athlete)|Mike Smith]], Olympic [[Decathlon|decathlete]]<ref>[http://www.barbadosballcanada.com/uploads/6/8/0/8/680878/bio-michael_smith.pdf Bio. Mike Smith]</ref>
*[[Mike Richards (ice hockey)|Mike Richards]], [[National Hockey League|NHL]] player
*[[Mike Smith (athlete)|Mike Smith]], Olympic [[Decathlon|decathlete]]


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of high schools in Ontario]]
* [[Education in Ontario]]
*[[List of secondary schools in Ontario]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 21:52, 9 November 2024

Beaver Brae Secondary School
Address
Map
1400 Ninth Street North

Kenora
,
Ontario
,
P9N 2T7

Canada
Coordinates49°46′34″N 94°27′47″W / 49.776°N 94.463°W / 49.776; -94.463
Information
School typePublic high school
Founded1963
School boardKeewatin-Patricia District School Board
SuperintendentShannon Bailey and Jane Lower
PrincipalTracey Benoit
Grades7 - 12
Enrollmentapprox. 550 (September 2022)
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)Purple and white   
MascotPurple Pete
Team nameBeaver Brae Broncos
Websitebeaverbrae.kpdsb.on.ca

Beaver Brae (BBSS) (2022 population 550) is a secondary school situated in Kenora, Ontario, Canada.

Beaver Brae Secondary School offers grades seven through twelve, and has 65 staff members. The school offers trades, college, and university level programs.

Curriculum

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The school offers around two hundred subjects. The major subject areas are English, mathematics, science, social sciences, French and physical education. There are options in music, art, drama, automotive technology, communications, business studies, food and nutrition, hospitality and tourism, Ojibwe, Native Studies, computing and law.[1][better source needed]

Renovations

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In 1989 there was a high tech renovation. A library, music room, and art room were added in 1992. In 2000-2001 there was an addition consisting of four classrooms and a gym.[2] Beaver Brae was updated with a student atrium in 2007. The atrium holds paintings which were painted by students, a big screen TV, projectors, pictures and awards.[3] The high school is due to receive $6 million upgrade to the tech wing, parking lot and field, with completion estimated at February 2020.[4]

Activities

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The school has a concert band, choir and drama programs.

Sports

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Beaver Brae sports teams include volleyball, basketball, soccer, badminton, football, hockey, wrestling, curling, and cheerleading. The teams have won NorWOSSA and NWOSSAA titles, and OFSAA medals.

Athletic Logo introduced in October 2022
Athletic logo used from the late 1990s to mid 2000s

The Broncos football team joined the Winnipeg High School Football League (WHSFL) in 2001. In their inaugural season, the team won the league's 'A' title.[5]

The Beaver Brae senior boys volleyball team won OFSAA 'AA' bronze medals in 2007[6] and 2009.[7]

Beaver Brae hosted the 'AA' OFSAA championships for female volleyball and soccer during the 2008/2009 school year.[8]

Despite not having track and field team since the 1990s, the school still holds NWOSSAA records. Some of the records include the senior boys triple and long jump records and the senior girls 400m and high jump records.[9]

In 2013, the Bronco Cheerleading team won The Cheer Evolution Canadian Nationals in Niagara Falls, claiming the schools first national title.[10]

A List of Beaver Brae's NorWOSSA championships:

Sport NorWOSSA Championships[11]
Senior boys volleyball (17) 2024, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1982, 1980, 1979
Senior girls volleyball (15) 2018, 1999, 1998, 1993, 1992, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1970
Senior boys basketball (16) 2023, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1992, 1990, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1963
Senior girls basketball (9) 2005, 1998, 1996, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1984, 1981, 1980
Boys soccer (7) 2024, 2023, 2008, 2007, 2000, 1995, 1992
Girls soccer (6) 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2003, 1997
Boys hockey (6) 2024, 2006, 1997, 1982, 1979, 1970
Girls hockey (6) 2012, 2011, 2008, 2004, 2003, 2002
Football (13) 2001 (WHSFL), 2000, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1971, 1970

Medals won at the OFSAA championships:

Year Sport Medal
2024 Girls Wrestling 95kg (Individual)  Silver[12]
2009 Boys volleyball  Bronze
2007 Boys volleyball  Bronze
2002 Girls hockey  Bronze[13]
1988 Girls curling  Silver[13]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2019 - 2020 Course Information Calendar" (PDF). Beaver Brae Secondary School. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
  2. ^ "Beaver Brae Secondary School". KPDSB Facilities Dept. Archived from the original on May 10, 2009.
  3. ^ "Year In Review". Kenora Daily Miner and News. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012.
  4. ^ Stelter, Ryan (November 16, 2018). "Beaver Brae to receive $6M for renovations". Kenora Miner & News. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  5. ^ "WHSFL Bowl Game Winners". Winnipeg High School Football League. Archived from the original on August 24, 2007.
  6. ^ "Volleyball". Beaver Brae Secondary School. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011.
  7. ^ "Eden wins 2009 OFSAA AA Boys Volleyball". Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA). Archived from the original on July 6, 2011.
  8. ^ "OFSAA Gossiper" (PDF). January 2001. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 6, 2011.
  9. ^ "Track and Field Records". Superior Secondary Schools Athletic Association. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
  10. ^ Protopapus, Grace (May 11, 2013). "Beaver Brae Bronco Cheerleaders win National Championships". Kenora Miner and News. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
  11. ^ "6. Past Champions and Awards". NORWOSSA. Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
  12. ^ "LOTW Wrestling Club tearing through competition on bigger and bigger stages". Kenora Miner and News. March 22, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Broncos win OFSAA bronze, Saints bow out in quarter finals". Kenora Miner & News. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011.
  14. ^ "Kyle Koch CFL Stats and Bio - Pro Football Archives".
  15. ^ "Kenora's new MP achieves his dream". Dryden Now. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  16. ^ @Sportsnet (February 16, 2017). "Kenora's own Mike Richards graduated from Beaver Brae Secondary, and we found his Grade 10 yearbook photo. #HockeyDay" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  17. ^ Bio. Mike Smith
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