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'''Hugh McRoberts Secondary School''', officially "École Secondaire Hugh McRoberts Secondary School" is a [[Canada|Canadian]] school in [[Richmond, British Columbia|Richmond]], [[British Columbia]]. |
'''Hugh McRoberts Secondary School''', officially "École Secondaire Hugh McRoberts Secondary School" is a [[Canada|Canadian]] school in [[Richmond, British Columbia|Richmond]], [[British Columbia]]. |
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Named after Hugh McRoberts, |
Named after Hugh McRoberts, an early settler and founder of Lulu Island (Richmond), this secondary school (grades 8-12 in British Columbia) is one of the two schools in Richmond that offer the French Immersion program. McRoberts is situated at Garden City Rd. and Williams Rd. and is a member of the [[School District 38 Richmond]]. |
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The school opened on November 30th, 1962 and was converted into a full secondary school in the mid-1990's, with the first class of the new 8-12 program graduating in 1997. The high school was partially renovated in 1999. |
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The school logo and mascot is a "Striker", which is depicted as a mounted knight carrying a lance. The logo had previously been a [[shamrock]], but was reportedly changed because it was felt that this did not adequately convey the competitive nature of the school's athletic clubs. |
The school logo and mascot is a "Striker", which is depicted as a mounted knight carrying a lance or a claymore. The logo had previously been a [[shamrock]], but was reportedly changed because it was felt that this did not adequately convey the competitive nature of the school's athletic clubs. |
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The school offers various sports teams which students can join which include but are not limited to basketball, volleyball, rugby, soccer, field hockey, track, badminton, ultimate, tennis, table tennis and golf. Other clubs include Reach for the Top (a trivia club), Math Club, Woodwork Club, Comic Club<ref>http://ccf.mewzstudios.com</ref>, Global Leadership Club<ref>http://www.mcrobertsglc.ca/</ref>, and Physics & Engineering Club. The school also publishes a [[student newspaper]] called [[The ICEBOX]]. |
The school offers various sports teams which students can join which include but are not limited to basketball, volleyball, rugby, soccer, field hockey, track, badminton, ultimate frisbee, tennis, table tennis and golf. Other clubs include Reach for the Top (a trivia club), Math Club, Woodwork Club, Comic Club<ref>http://ccf.mewzstudios.com</ref>, Global Leadership Club<ref>http://www.mcrobertsglc.ca/</ref>, and Physics & Engineering Club. The school also publishes a [[student newspaper]] called [[The ICEBOX]]. |
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In 2006, The [[Fraser Institute]] placed Hugh McRoberts Secondary as the highest ranking school when compared to other secondary schools in Richmond with an average ranking of 8.3 out of 10.0 for all schools in the [[Greater Vancouver Regional District]]. <ref>http://www.fraserinstitute.ca/admin/books/chapterfiles/70BCESC06MNL2.pdf</ref> |
In 2006, The [[Fraser Institute]] placed Hugh McRoberts Secondary as the highest ranking school when compared to other secondary schools in Richmond with an average ranking of 8.3 out of 10.0 for all schools in the [[Greater Vancouver Regional District]]. <ref>http://www.fraserinstitute.ca/admin/books/chapterfiles/70BCESC06MNL2.pdf</ref> |
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8980 Williams Road, , V7A 1G6 | |
| Information | |
| School type | High School |
| Motto | Learning Together... Achieving Our Dreams |
| Founded | November 30, 1962 |
| School board | School District 38 Richmond |
| Principal | Peter Healy |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Language | English, French |
| Area | South Arm |
| Colour(s) | Green, white, black |
| Mascot | Striker |
| Website | Hugh McRoberts Secondary School |
| SAT School Code is 821311. | |
Hugh McRoberts Secondary School, officially "École Secondaire Hugh McRoberts Secondary School" is a Canadian school in Richmond, British Columbia.
Named after Hugh McRoberts, an early settler and founder of Lulu Island (Richmond), this secondary school (grades 8-12 in British Columbia) is one of the two schools in Richmond that offer the French Immersion program. McRoberts is situated at Garden City Rd. and Williams Rd. and is a member of the School District 38 Richmond.
The school opened on November 30th, 1962 and was converted into a full secondary school in the mid-1990's, with the first class of the new 8-12 program graduating in 1997. The high school was partially renovated in 1999.
The school logo and mascot is a "Striker", which is depicted as a mounted knight carrying a lance or a claymore. The logo had previously been a shamrock, but was reportedly changed because it was felt that this did not adequately convey the competitive nature of the school's athletic clubs.
The school offers various sports teams which students can join which include but are not limited to basketball, volleyball, rugby, soccer, field hockey, track, badminton, ultimate frisbee, tennis, table tennis and golf. Other clubs include Reach for the Top (a trivia club), Math Club, Woodwork Club, Comic Club[1], Global Leadership Club[2], and Physics & Engineering Club. The school also publishes a student newspaper called The ICEBOX.
In 2006, The Fraser Institute placed Hugh McRoberts Secondary as the highest ranking school when compared to other secondary schools in Richmond with an average ranking of 8.3 out of 10.0 for all schools in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. [3]
External links
- Official school site
- Comic Club forum
- Comic Club Website from Year 2003-2004
- Global Leadership Club site
- Fraser Institute - Report Card on Secondary Schools in British Columbia and Yukon
References
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