Chemainus Secondary School

Chemainus Secondary is a public high school in Chemainus, British Columbia part of School District 79 Cowichan Valley.[1] It was founded in 1953 and serves students from the area around Chemainus, Crofton, Thetis Island and southern Saltair, British Columbia.[citation needed]

Chemainus Secondary
Address
Map
9947 Daniel St

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Canada
Coordinates48°55′43″N 123°43′30″W / 48.92850°N 123.72504°W / 48.92850; -123.72504
Information
School typePublic, high school
MottoWe Lead
Founded1953
School boardSchool District 79 Cowichan Valley
SuperintendentMr D Boudreault
School number7965033
PrincipalMr. James Doyle
Staff42
Grades7-12
Enrollment384 (September 30, 2019)
LanguageEnglish
AreaChemainus, Crofton, Saltair
Colour(s)Red, White, Blue
MascotCougar
Team nameCougars

There are 413 students enrolled for the 2023-24 academic session,[2] the majority of whom are Caucasian, but with many nearby Indigenous Reserves there is a sizeable First Nations minority. Also, about 30-35 students from Asia, mainly Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong are enrolled.[citation needed]

From 2003 until 2005 the school went through a major renovation, updating many facilities. The library has been twice received Times Colonist Raise a Reader Grants. The first in 2008–9, for $1,400, was directed to Science reading materials. In 2009–10, the school received $1,200 for audio books and the companion novels.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "B.C. Education System Performance - Chemainus Secondary School Reports". studentsuccess.gov.bc.ca. Archived from the original on 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  2. ^ "B.C. Education System Performance - Chemainus Secondary: Contextual Information". studentsuccess.gov.bc.ca. Archived from the original on 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
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School Reports - Ministry of Education