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'''Semiahmoo Secondary''' is a public [[High school#Canada|high school]] in [[Surrey, British Columbia]] and is part of [[School District 36 Surrey]]. Founded in 1940 as the first senior secondary school in South Surrey, Semiahmoo spans from grades 8 to 12. The school currently has a student population of 1481, a faculty of 96, and is headed by Principal Bea Hadikin. Semiahmoo is an IB World School, and offers a variety of courses ranging from sciences and humanities to drama and music. Semiahmoo consistently ranks within the top 30 secondary schools in British Columbia, according to the [[Fraser Institute]] annual ranking of schools<ref name="fraser_2005">"[http://www.fraserinstitute. |
'''Semiahmoo Secondary''' is a public [[High school#Canada|high school]] in [[Surrey, British Columbia]] and is part of [[School District 36 Surrey]]. Founded in 1940 as the first senior secondary school in South Surrey, Semiahmoo spans from grades 8 to 12. The school currently has a student population of 1481, a faculty of 96, and is headed by Principal Bea Hadikin. Semiahmoo is an IB World School, and offers a variety of courses ranging from sciences and humanities to drama and music. Semiahmoo consistently ranks within the top 30 secondary schools in British Columbia, according to the [[Fraser Institute]] annual ranking of schools<ref name="fraser_2005">"[http://www.fraserinstitute.org/Commerce.Web/product_files/70BCESC06COMP.pdf Report Card on Secondary Schools in British Columbia and Yukon: 2006 Edition]." ''[[Fraser Institute]]''. April [[2006]].</ref>. |
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Semiahmoo consistently maintains a reputation for academic excellence, and in 2008 was ranked 58th in the [[Fraser Institute]] annual ranking of schools<ref name="fraser_2006">"[http://www.fraserinstitute.org/ |
Semiahmoo consistently maintains a reputation for academic excellence, and in 2008 was ranked 58th in the [[Fraser Institute]] annual ranking of schools<ref name="fraser_2006">"[http://www.fraserinstitute.org/commerce.web/product_files/70BCESC08COMP.pdf Report Card on Secondary Schools in British Columbia and Yukon: 2008 Edition]." ''[[Fraser Institute]]''. May [[2008]].</ref>. It offers a wide variety of academic programs and courses, including experimental sciences (chemistry, biology, chemistry), social sciences (social studies, history, geography), languages (English, French, Spanish), mathematics, numerous trades courses, art, drama, and a highly regarded music program (concert and jazz band).<br /> |
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Semiahmoo Secondary School has been an [[IB World School]] since June [[1980]]. It offers the [[IB Diploma Programme]], and permits students to take both certificate courses or the full International Baccalaureate Diploma. Approximately 98 grade 11 and 12 diploma candidates are currently enrolled. Programme Graduates have been admitted to top-tier universities such as Cambridge, Johns Hopkins, Oxford, UCBerkeley, UCLA, Yale, UBC and McGill. |
Semiahmoo Secondary School has been an [[IB World School]] since June [[1980]]. It offers the [[IB Diploma Programme]], and permits students to take both certificate courses or the full International Baccalaureate Diploma. Approximately 98 grade 11 and 12 diploma candidates are currently enrolled. Programme Graduates have been admitted to top-tier universities such as Cambridge, Johns Hopkins, Oxford, UCBerkeley, UCLA, Yale, UBC and McGill. |
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| Type | Public School |
| Motto | "Semiahmoo...We are the future" |
| Established | 1940 |
| School district | School District 36 Surrey |
| Principal | Ms. Bea Hadikin |
| Faculty | 96 |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Enrollment | Regular: 1382 IB Program: 99 |
| Color(s) | Royal blue and white, with red as an accent. |
| Team name | Totems |
| Newspaper | The Grapevine |
| Affiliation | IB World School |
| Website | Semiahmoo Secondary |
Semiahmoo Secondary is a public high school in Surrey, British Columbia and is part of School District 36 Surrey. Founded in 1940 as the first senior secondary school in South Surrey, Semiahmoo spans from grades 8 to 12. The school currently has a student population of 1481, a faculty of 96, and is headed by Principal Bea Hadikin. Semiahmoo is an IB World School, and offers a variety of courses ranging from sciences and humanities to drama and music. Semiahmoo consistently ranks within the top 30 secondary schools in British Columbia, according to the Fraser Institute annual ranking of schools[1].
History
Semiahmoo Secondary was built in the city of White Rock in the late 1930s, becoming the area's first secondary school. The former building, now cleared, used to stand where the current White Rock Elementary School stands today. When White Rock Junior Secondary was built in 1961 on Oxford street, Semiahmoo was officially renamed Semiahmoo Senior Secondary. A severe classroom shortage in the 1980s, started by a fire in White rock Junior Secondary, prompted an effort by the provincial ministry of education to expand educational facilities in Southern Surrey. In 1990, Semiahmoo was officially transferred to the newly renovated and expanded White Rock Junior facilities, officially Becoming Semiahmoo High School.
On September 29, 2008 the school was evacuated on the advice of the RCMP. The RCMP had received a vague threat to the school and, as a precaution, they wanted to search the building. [1]
Academics
Semiahmoo consistently maintains a reputation for academic excellence, and in 2008 was ranked 58th in the Fraser Institute annual ranking of schools[2]. It offers a wide variety of academic programs and courses, including experimental sciences (chemistry, biology, chemistry), social sciences (social studies, history, geography), languages (English, French, Spanish), mathematics, numerous trades courses, art, drama, and a highly regarded music program (concert and jazz band).
Semiahmoo Secondary School has been an IB World School since June 1980. It offers the IB Diploma Programme, and permits students to take both certificate courses or the full International Baccalaureate Diploma. Approximately 98 grade 11 and 12 diploma candidates are currently enrolled. Programme Graduates have been admitted to top-tier universities such as Cambridge, Johns Hopkins, Oxford, UCBerkeley, UCLA, Yale, UBC and McGill.
Theatre
Semiahmoo boasts a theatre that can hold approximately 150 people. Despite its small size, the program has produced two well-received musicals, including Grease in 2004 and Fame in 2006. The department is flourishing under the leadership of Jonathan Mcintosh, now in his 2nd year teaching drama at Semiahmoo Secondary. In addition, the senior grades perform various one-acts, Shakespearean works, and improv sessions throughout the year.
Cheaper By the Dozen is set to be performed in the spring, 2009.
Music
Semiahmoo Secondary School is known for its music program, with a forte in jazz. Almost all of Semi's instrumental music ensembles are full courses in the school timetable. It travels to the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival annually for the grades 11 - 12 jazz bands and soloists. Another jazz festival that Semiahmoo attends is the Envision Jazz Festival, located in Surrey, B.C.
Award winners from the latest Envision Jazz Festival include:
Soloists:<be>
Also notable is Semi's recent success at MusicFest 2008 in Ottawa. Three of Semi's Jazz Band 12 members were included as part of the Canada-wide Yamaha Allstar Jazz Band (Ian Weiss, Cameron Milligan, and Kevin Hickey). Several individual scholarships were given out:
Semi's music program is now headed by Dave Fullerton. Fullerton directs the Jazz Bands 12 and 9, while his colleague Dagan Lowe takes jazz band 11, 10 and 8. Semi also has three concert bands, a concert choir, and several extracurricular jazz combos. Semiahmoo's music department has its own website [at http://www.semiahmoomusic.com]
Visual Art
Semiahmoo has one of the most proficient visual art programs in the province. More students are accepted into the Emily Carr University of Art and Design from Semiahmoo each year than from any other secondary schools within the province. Starting 2007, the IB Visual Art program was introduced, and is by far the largest in the province.
Athletics
Semiahmoo has competitive teams for the following sports:
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- Volleyball Girls AAAA Champions 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08 [3]
- Volleyball Boys AAA Champions 2005-06, 2008-09[4]
- Semiahmoo Boys Basketball
Semiahmoo Secondary School has a reputable rugby team. In the past eighteen seasons, the Totems have won the Fraser Valley High School Championship (Sparling Cup) 9 times, qualified for the Provincial Championship twice in 1988 & 1995. The school holds an annual Sandcastle Cup, which is a match between the senior rugby teams of Semiahmoo and Earl Marriott Secondary.
Notable Alumni
- Tal Bachman (singer/songwriter)
- Jodi Proznick (jazz musician)
- Amanda Tosoff (jazz musician)
- A.C. Newman (Songwriter, leader of The New Pornographers)
- Nardwuar the Human Serviette (Journalist)
- Grant Lawrence (CBC Radio 3 Host)
- Gabrielle Miller (Actress, Corner Gas and Robson Arms)
Notes
- ^ "Report Card on Secondary Schools in British Columbia and Yukon: 2006 Edition." Fraser Institute. April 2006.
- ^ "Report Card on Secondary Schools in British Columbia and Yukon: 2008 Edition." Fraser Institute. May 2008.
- ^ Girls Volleyball BC School Sports
- ^ Boys Volleyball BC School Sports