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'''Thomas Haney Secondary School''' is a public [[high school]] in [[Maple Ridge, British Columbia]], [[Canada]], under the authority of [[School District 42 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows]]. Athletic organizations within the school are known as the Thomas Haney Thunder.
'''Thomas Haney Secondary School''' is a public [[high school]] in [[Maple Ridge, British Columbia]], [[Canada]], under the authority of [[School District 42 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows]]. Athletic organizations within the school are known as the Thomas Haney Thunder.


This school is incredibly unique because of its self-directed learning style, where students have set class blocks during the school week and free blocks to independently work. The students at Thomas Haney learn time management skills as well as learning how to balance their school, work, and social lives. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://secondary.sd42.ca/thss/our-school/}}</ref> This kind of unique structure often tends to attract visitors from around the world, and many schools following the lead of Thomas Haney. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hrce.ca/node/41481}}</ref>
This school is incredibly unique because of its self-directed learning style, where students have set class blocks during the school week and free blocks to independently work. The students at Thomas Haney learn time management skills as well as learning how to balance their school, work, and social lives. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://secondary.sd42.ca/thss/our-school/}}</ref> This kind of unique structure often tends to attract visitors from around the world, and many schools following the lead of Thomas Haney. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hrce.ca/node/41481}}</ref> Several students usually fart during open blocks.




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School clubs include the Model United Nations Club, an ice hockey program, the Student Council, the Gardening Club, the eSports team, and the FSO.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}} The Model United Nations club allows students to partake in numerous United Nations simulations across the year. Several Thomas Haney students were award winners.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mapleridgenews.com/community/thomas-haney-wins-awards-for-delegation-at-vancouver-model-united-nations/|title=Thomas Haney wins awards for the delegation at Vancouver Model United Nations - Maple Ridge News|date=2018-01-25|work=Maple Ridge News|access-date=2018-05-18|language=en-US}}</ref>
School clubs include the Model United Nations Club, an ice hockey program, the Student Council, the Gardening Club, the eSports team, and the FSO.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}} The Model United Nations club allows students to partake in numerous United Nations simulations across the year. Several Thomas Haney students were award winners.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mapleridgenews.com/community/thomas-haney-wins-awards-for-delegation-at-vancouver-model-united-nations/|title=Thomas Haney wins awards for the delegation at Vancouver Model United Nations - Maple Ridge News|date=2018-01-25|work=Maple Ridge News|access-date=2018-05-18|language=en-US}}</ref>
The FSO (fruit salad organization) is led by Scott Mccafferty but is primarily student-run. It is the GSA (gay-straight alliance) and acts as a safe space for the queer students of Thomas Haney. The FSO hosts a variety of events at Thomas Haney Secondary school, and will often work alongside the student council.
The FSO (fruit salad organization) is led by Scott Mccafferty but is primarily student-run. It is the GSA (gay-straight alliance) and acts as a safe space for the queer students of Thomas Haney. The FSO hosts a variety of events at Thomas Haney Secondary school, and will often work alongside the student council.
The eSports team is run by Mark Biggar and Todd Goodman. The two teachers, along with an arsenal of students, host a LARP (Live Action Role Play) at the school annually.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://schools.sd42.ca/thss/larp-friday-may-25/|title=LARP! Friday, May 25|website=schools.sd42.ca|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-18}}</ref>
The eSports team is run by Mark Biggar and Todd Goodman. The two teachers, along with an arsenal of students, host a LARP (Live Action Role Play) at the school annually.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://schools.sd42.ca/thss/larp-friday-may-25/|title=LARP! Friday, May 25|website=schools.sd42.ca|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-18}}</ref> The school also allows students to hit the nic during class activities, which the gang enjoys.


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[[File:DoubleRainbowTHSS.jpg|thumbnail|Double Rainbow]]

Revision as of 13:30, 18 March 2023

Thomas Haney Secondary School
Ambatukam
Address
Map
23000 116 Ave

Maple Ridge
,
British Columbia
,
V2X 0T8

Canada
Coordinates49°12′42.9″N 122°34′53.8″W / 49.211917°N 122.581611°W / 49.211917; -122.581611
Information
School typePublic, high school
Motto"Seek Challenge and Experience Success"
Founded1992
School boardSchool District 42 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows
School number4242038
PrincipalDarren Rowell[1]
Staff58
Grades8–12
Enrollment1060 (March 1, 2013)
LanguageEnglish
AreaHaney, or as later known as: Maple Ridge (to date)
MascotYSM Blaze
Team nameThunder
Websitesecondary.sd42.ca/thss/

Thomas Haney Secondary School is a public high school in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, under the authority of School District 42 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. Athletic organizations within the school are known as the Thomas Haney Thunder.

This school is incredibly unique because of its self-directed learning style, where students have set class blocks during the school week and free blocks to independently work. The students at Thomas Haney learn time management skills as well as learning how to balance their school, work, and social lives. [2] This kind of unique structure often tends to attract visitors from around the world, and many schools following the lead of Thomas Haney. [3] Several students usually fart during open blocks.


Clubs

School clubs include the Model United Nations Club, an ice hockey program, the Student Council, the Gardening Club, the eSports team, and the FSO.[citation needed] The Model United Nations club allows students to partake in numerous United Nations simulations across the year. Several Thomas Haney students were award winners.[4] The FSO (fruit salad organization) is led by Scott Mccafferty but is primarily student-run. It is the GSA (gay-straight alliance) and acts as a safe space for the queer students of Thomas Haney. The FSO hosts a variety of events at Thomas Haney Secondary school, and will often work alongside the student council. The eSports team is run by Mark Biggar and Todd Goodman. The two teachers, along with an arsenal of students, host a LARP (Live Action Role Play) at the school annually.[5] The school also allows students to hit the nic during class activities, which the gang enjoys.

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Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Thomas Haney Secondary". secondary.sd42.ca. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  2. ^ https://secondary.sd42.ca/thss/our-school/. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ https://www.hrce.ca/node/41481. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ "Thomas Haney wins awards for the delegation at Vancouver Model United Nations - Maple Ridge News". Maple Ridge News. 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
  5. ^ "LARP! Friday, May 25". schools.sd42.ca. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
  6. ^ a b BroCam: High School Yearbook Memories (Video). Maple Ridge, British Columbia: W Network. Jun 25, 2013.
  7. ^ "Maple Ridge singer picked for Metropolis Glee Club". Maple Ridge News. 5 April 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
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