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| name = Beaver Brae Secondary School |
| name = Beaver Brae Secondary School |
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| address = 1400 Ninth Street North |
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| country = Canada |
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| coordinates = {{coord|49.776|N|94.463|W|region:CA-ON|display=inline,title}} |
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| schooltype = Public |
| schooltype = Public high school |
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| founded = 1963 |
| founded = 1963 |
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| schoolboard = [[Keewatin-Patricia District School Board]] |
| schoolboard = [[Keewatin-Patricia District School Board]] |
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| superintendent = Shannon Bailey and Jane Lower |
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| principal = Tracey Benoit |
| principal = Tracey Benoit |
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| viceprincipal = Lisa Achilles, Bob Kowal |
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| grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]] |
| grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]] |
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| grades = 7 - 12 |
| grades = 7 - 12 |
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| enrollment = approx. |
| enrollment = approx. 550 |
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| enrollment_as_of = September |
| enrollment_as_of = September 2022 |
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| language = English |
| language = English |
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| colours = Purple and white {{color box|purple}}{{color box|white}} |
| colours = Purple and white {{color box|purple}}{{color box|white}} |
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'''Beaver Brae (BBSS)''' ( |
'''Beaver Brae (BBSS)''' (2022 population 550) is a secondary [[school]] situated in [[Kenora]], [[Ontario]], Canada. |
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Beaver Brae Secondary School |
Beaver Brae Secondary School offers grades seven through twelve, and has 65 staff members. The school offers trades, college, and university level programs. |
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==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>http://beaverbrae.kpdsb.on.ca/Info.htm</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}} |
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Professional hockey player and [[Stanley Cup]] champion [[Mike Richards]] was educated here. Both [[Mike Smith (athlete)|Mike Smith]], who competed in the [[1988 Summer Olympics|1988 Olympics]], and [[Kyle Koch]], an offensive lineman for the [[Edmonton Eskimos]], were educated at Beaver Brae. [[UFC]] fighter Jesse Bongfeldt attended Beaver Brae; he made his debut at [[UFC 124]] and fought at [[UFC 131]]. |
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==Renovations== |
==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.<ref>http://facilities.kpdsb.on.ca/Schools/Beaver%20Brae.html</ref> Beaver Brae was updated with a |
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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://facilities.kpdsb.on.ca/Schools/Beaver%20Brae.html |title=Beaver Brae Secondary School|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090510015742/http://facilities.kpdsb.on.ca/Schools/Beaver%20Brae.html |archive-date=2009-05-10 |publisher=KPDSB Facilities Dept.|url-status=dead }}</ref> Beaver Brae was updated with a student [[Atrium (architecture)|atrium]] in 2007. The atrium holds paintings which were painted by students, a big screen TV, projectors, pictures and awards.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kenoradailyminerandnews.com/PrintArticle.aspx?e=2908826 |title=Year In Review |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314055019/http://www.kenoradailyminerandnews.com/PrintArticle.aspx?e=2908826 |archive-date=March 14, 2012 |publisher=Kenora Daily Miner and News|url-status=dead }}</ref> The high school is due to receive $6 million upgrade to the tech wing, parking lot and field, with completion estimated at February 2020.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.kenoradailyminerandnews.com/news/local-news/beaver-brae-to-receive-6m-for-renovations |title=Beaver Brae to receive $6M for renovations |date=November 16, 2018 |first=Ryan |last=Stelter |publisher=Kenora Miner & News |accessdate=August 22, 2020}}</ref> |
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==Activities== |
==Activities== |
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The school has concert |
The school has a concert band, choir and drama programs. |
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==Sports== |
==Sports== |
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Beaver Brae sports teams include [[volleyball]], [[basketball]], [[soccer]], [[badminton]], [[Canadian football|football]], [[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. |
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[[File:Beaver Brae Logo.jpg|thumb|Athletic Logo introduced in October 2022]] |
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[[File:Broncos90slogo.gif|thumb|Athletic logo used from the late 1990s to mid 2000s]] |
[[File:Broncos90slogo.gif|thumb|Athletic logo used from the late 1990s to mid 2000s]] |
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The Broncos [[Canadian football|football]] team joined the [[Winnipeg]] High School Football League (WHSFL) in 2001. In their inaugural season the team |
The Broncos [[Canadian football|football]] team joined the [[Winnipeg]] High School Football League (WHSFL) in 2001. In their inaugural season, the team won the league's 'A' title.<ref>{{cite web |title=WHSFL Bowl Game Winners |url=https://www.whsfl.ca/bowl_games.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070824072558/https://www.whsfl.ca/bowl_games.html |archivedate=August 24, 2007 |publisher=Winnipeg High School Football League }}</ref> |
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The Beaver Brae senior boys volleyball team |
The Beaver Brae senior boys volleyball team won [[OFSAA]] 'AA' bronze medals in 2007<ref>{{cite web |url=http://beaverbrae.kpdsb.on.ca/Volleyball.html |title=Volleyball |publisher=Beaver Brae Secondary School |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706192446/http://beaverbrae.kpdsb.on.ca/Volleyball.html |archivedate=July 6, 2011}}</ref> and 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ofsaa.on.ca/boysaavolleyball/index.cfm?DSP=Chapter&ID=4108 |title=Eden wins 2009 OFSAA AA Boys Volleyball |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706192940/http://www.ofsaa.on.ca/boysaavolleyball/index.cfm?DSP=Chapter&ID=4108 |archive-date=July 6, 2011 |url-status=dead|publisher=Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA)}}</ref> |
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Beaver Brae hosted the 'AA' [[OFSAA]] championships for female volleyball and soccer during the 2008/2009 school year.<ref>http://www.lakeheadschools.ca/public/nwossaa/OFSAA_Gossiper.pdf</ref> |
Beaver Brae hosted the 'AA' [[OFSAA]] championships for female volleyball and soccer during the 2008/2009 school year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.lakeheadschools.ca/public/nwossaa/OFSAA_Gossiper.pdf |title=OFSAA Gossiper |date=January 2001 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706184555/http://www.lakeheadschools.ca/public/nwossaa/OFSAA_Gossiper.pdf |archive-date=July 6, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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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.<ref>http://www.sssaa.com/track_records.htm</ref> |
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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sssaa.com/track_records.htm |title=Track and Field Records |publisher=Superior Secondary Schools Athletic Association |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716125836/http://www.sssaa.com/track_records.htm |archive-date=2011-07-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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In 2013, the Bronco Cheerleading team won The Cheer Evolution Canadian Nationals in Niagara Falls, claiming the schools first national title.<ref>http://www.kenoradailyminerandnews.com/2013/05/11/beaver-brae-bronco-cheerleaders-win-national-championships</ref> |
In 2013, the Bronco Cheerleading team won The Cheer Evolution Canadian Nationals in Niagara Falls, claiming the schools first national title.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.kenoradailyminerandnews.com/2013/05/11/beaver-brae-bronco-cheerleaders-win-national-championships |title=Beaver Brae Bronco Cheerleaders win National Championships |date=May 11, 2013 |first=Grace |last=Protopapus |publisher=Kenora Miner and News|accessdate=June 5, 2019}}</ref> |
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''List Beaver |
'''''A List of Beaver Brae's NorWOSSA championships:''''' |
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! Sport |
! Sport |
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! NorWOSSA Championships<ref>http://www.norwossa.com/?page_id=10</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> |
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| '''Senior boys volleyball '''( |
| '''Senior boys volleyball ''' (17) |
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| 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 |
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| '''Senior girls volleyball '''( |
| '''Senior girls volleyball ''' (15) |
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| 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 |
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| '''Senior boys basketball '''( |
| '''Senior boys basketball ''' (16) |
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| 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 |
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| '''Senior girls basketball '''(9) |
| '''Senior girls basketball ''' (9) |
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| 2005, 1998, 1996, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1984, 1981, 1980 |
| 2005, 1998, 1996, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1984, 1981, 1980 |
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| '''Boys soccer '''( |
| '''Boys soccer ''' (7) |
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| 2008, 2007, 2000, 1995, 1992 |
| 2024, 2023, 2008, 2007, 2000, 1995, 1992 |
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| '''Girls soccer '''(6) |
| '''Girls soccer ''' (6) |
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| 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2003, 1997 |
| 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2003, 1997 |
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| '''Boys hockey'''( |
| '''Boys hockey''' (6) |
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| 2006, 1997, 1982, 1979, 1970 |
| 2024, 2006, 1997, 1982, 1979, 1970 |
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| '''Girls hockey'''(6) |
| '''Girls hockey''' (6) |
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| 2012, 2011, 2008, 2004, 2003, 2002 |
| 2012, 2011, 2008, 2004, 2003, 2002 |
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| '''Football''' (13) |
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| 2001 (WHSFL), 2000, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1971, 1970 |
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! Sport |
! Sport |
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! Medal |
! Medal |
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| 2024 |
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| Girls Wrestling 95kg (Individual) |
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| {{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> |
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| 2009 |
| 2009 |
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| 2002 |
| 2002 |
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| Girls hockey |
| Girls hockey |
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| {{Bronze medal}}<ref>http://www.kenoradailyminerandnews.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?archive=true&e=1850073</ref> |
| {{Bronze medal}}<ref name="OFSAA">{{cite news |url=http://www.kenoradailyminerandnews.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?archive=true&e=1850073 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927183319/http://www.kenoradailyminerandnews.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?archive=true&e=1850073 |title=Broncos win OFSAA bronze, Saints bow out in quarter finals |publisher=Kenora Miner & News |archivedate=September 27, 2011}}</ref> |
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| 1988 |
| 1988 |
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| Girls curling |
| Girls curling |
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| {{Silver medal}}<ref |
| {{Silver medal}}<ref name="OFSAA"/> |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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*[[Kyle Koch]], [[Canadian Football League|CFL]] player |
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*[[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> |
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*[[Mike Richards]], [[National Hockey League|NHL]] player |
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*[[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> |
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*[[Mike Smith (athlete)|Mike Smith]], Olympic [[Decathlon|decathlete]] |
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*[[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> |
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*[[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> |
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==See also== |
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* [[Education in Ontario]] |
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*[[List of secondary schools in Ontario]] |
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==References== |
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*[http://beaverbrae.kpdsb.on.ca/ |
*[http://beaverbrae.kpdsb.on.ca/ Beaver Brae Secondary School] |
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*[http://www.norwossa.com/ NorWOSSA ] |
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*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7049203938#!/pages/Beaver-Brae-Broncos/122876934391894?ref=ts BBSS Facebook Page] |
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*[https://www.ofsaa.on.ca/ OFSAA] |
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*[http://www.ofsaa.on.ca/site/index.cfm OFSAA Website] |
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[[Category:High schools in Ontario]] |
[[Category:High schools in Ontario]] |
Latest revision as of 21:52, 9 November 2024
Beaver Brae Secondary School | |
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Address | |
1400 Ninth Street North , , P9N 2T7 Canada | |
Coordinates | 49°46′34″N 94°27′47″W / 49.776°N 94.463°W |
Information | |
School type | Public high school |
Founded | 1963 |
School board | Keewatin-Patricia District School Board |
Superintendent | Shannon Bailey and Jane Lower |
Principal | Tracey Benoit |
Grades | 7 - 12 |
Enrollment | approx. 550 (September 2022) |
Language | English |
Colour(s) | Purple and white |
Mascot | Purple Pete |
Team name | Beaver Brae Broncos |
Website | beaverbrae |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]The school has a concert band, choir and drama programs.
Sports
[edit]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.
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] |
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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 |
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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
[edit]- Kyle Koch, CFL player[14]
- Eric Melillo, politician[15]
- Mike Richards, NHL player[16]
- Mike Smith, Olympic decathlete[17]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "2019 - 2020 Course Information Calendar" (PDF). Beaver Brae Secondary School. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
- ^ "Beaver Brae Secondary School". KPDSB Facilities Dept. Archived from the original on May 10, 2009.
- ^ "Year In Review". Kenora Daily Miner and News. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012.
- ^ Stelter, Ryan (November 16, 2018). "Beaver Brae to receive $6M for renovations". Kenora Miner & News. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ "WHSFL Bowl Game Winners". Winnipeg High School Football League. Archived from the original on August 24, 2007.
- ^ "Volleyball". Beaver Brae Secondary School. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011.
- ^ "Eden wins 2009 OFSAA AA Boys Volleyball". Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA). Archived from the original on July 6, 2011.
- ^ "OFSAA Gossiper" (PDF). January 2001. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 6, 2011.
- ^ "Track and Field Records". Superior Secondary Schools Athletic Association. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
- ^ Protopapus, Grace (May 11, 2013). "Beaver Brae Bronco Cheerleaders win National Championships". Kenora Miner and News. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
- ^ "6. Past Champions and Awards". NORWOSSA. Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
- ^ "LOTW Wrestling Club tearing through competition on bigger and bigger stages". Kenora Miner and News. March 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Broncos win OFSAA bronze, Saints bow out in quarter finals". Kenora Miner & News. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011.
- ^ "Kyle Koch CFL Stats and Bio - Pro Football Archives".
- ^ "Kenora's new MP achieves his dream". Dryden Now. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ @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.
- ^ Bio. Mike Smith