Population: 1,850 students
Grades: 8-12
School Calendar: Linear (changed to Linear effective September 2022)
Start Dates: September & Limited Spaces in February
Website: http://south.burnabyschools.ca
School Profile: Burnaby South Secondary
Location Map (PDF): Burnaby South Secondary
BEST KNOWN FOR
AP Capstone Diploma, Michael J Fox Theatre, Visual and Performing Arts, the only public school in British Columbia with a TV Production studio, Indoor running track
AP COURSES
3D Art & Design, Art Drawing, Biology, Calculus AB & BC, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science, English Literature, French, Microeconomics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics
UNIQUE COURSES/PROGRAMS
3D Art Design, American Sign Language, Entrepreneurship, Fitness Trainer Certificate, Hand Bell Choir, Marketing, Symphony Orchestra, TV Production
SPORTS
Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Country Running, Dragon Library Boating, Girls’ Field Hockey, Rugby, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
RECENT SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, Volleyball
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Choir, Directing, Drawing, Hand Bell Choir, Jazz Band, Media Arts, Music Technology/Composition, Orchestra (strings), Photography, Theatre, TV Production
CLUBS
Anime, Badminton, Break Dance, Cheerleading, Chess, Debating, Math, Music, Newspaper, Peacemakers, Ski/Snowboard, Table Tennis, and many more
HIGHLIGHTS:
- As one of Burnaby ‘s largest schools, Burnaby South offers a wide range of programs and courses, including extensive Honours and Advanced Placement courses for high-achieving students.
- The school boasts an extensive range of Visual and Performing Arts courses, including Symphonic Orchestra, Jazz Band, Choir and Vocal Jazz Choir, Digital Recording and Television Production.
- Burnaby South music ensembles are recognized nationally, and its students have performed for Prince Phillip and the Royal Princes, William and Harry.
- The school offers an excellent Business Education Program, including courses in Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Tourism.
- Burnaby South houses superb facilities, including the Michael J. Fox Theatre named after the famous Burnaby actor, a fully-equipped television production studio and a professional recording studio.
- Burnaby South is also home to the 2018 Senior Boys BC Provincial Basketball Champions
