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Bedford Road Invitational Tournament
The Bedford Road Invitational Tournament (BRIT) is one of the most prestigious, and largest boys high school basketball tournaments in all of Canada. It takes place every January at Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The current format has 12 schools take part in the tournament. Some notable alumni of BRIT include Martin Riley, Brent Charleton, Karl Tilleman, John Hatch, Byron Tokarchuk, Eric Mobley, and Robert Sacre. History BRIT began in the fall of 1968 with only Saskatoon city school invited to the tournament. The following year, schools from Regina and Weyburn were invited, making it a provincial-wide tournament. In 1972, schools from outside of Saskatchewan were invited for the first time. Winnipeg Sisler and Calgary E.P. Scarlett were invited and the magnitude of the tournament began to grow with the inviting of out-of-province teams. In 1975, the tournament moved from December to its current January time frame. Teams from British Columbia, Ontari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bedford Road Collegiate
Bedford Road Collegiate is a public high school on the west side of the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is Saskatoon's second oldest high school, opened on February 12, 1923. It is also known as BRCI (Bedford Road Collegiate Institute), or Bedford. Bedford Road Collegiate is part of the Saskatoon Public School Division. Currently its feeder schools are Caswell Community School, Henry Kelsey School, King George Community School, Mayfair Community School,and Westmount Community School. Campus The school is shaped in the form of 2 concentric squares on top of each other, with the lower floor containing the gymnasium, auditorium, offices, as well as the music department, shop classroom and general purpose classrooms. In the lower square's center, the library is located. The upper floor contains the science department, art department, computer labs and general purpose classrooms. The lower square also contains the office department and conference rooms. a large commons area is als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelvin High School
Kelvin High School is a public high school in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The school is located in the neighbourhood of River Heights. Kelvin teaches grades 9 to 12 and is part of the South District of the Winnipeg School Division. History The school was founded in 1912 as Kelvin Technical High School. The name was later changed to Kelvin High School, because of the increasingly academic focus of the school and the shift in the term "technical" in an educational sense. The school is named after the mathematical physicist and engineer William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. Many Kelvin High School students fought in World War II. More than fifty were killed in battle. This inspired the 2005 documentary, ''The Boys of Kelvin High: Canadians in Bomber Command'', which was produced by Clifford Chadderton, a distinguished Canadian Forces infantry commander and Kelvin High School alumnus. The original 1912 school building was replaced by the current one in 1964. The French Immersi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archbishop O'Leary Catholic High School
Archbishop O'Leary Catholic High School is a high school located in northeast Edmonton just north of the downtown core. They offer Advanced Placement courses and are known for their diverse teaching ways. The high school enrolment is fairly large with a student body of about 1,900 students. History Archbishop O'Leary opened in 1960 when Edmonton had a population of nearly 270,000. The school underwent a major, multi-million-dollar modernization renovation beginning in 2014, with full completion by late 2019. The modernization of the school included significant enhancements to classrooms and facilities, along with the addition of “The Hub” - which was transformed from a courtyard into a large cafeteria and student gathering space. The school is known for its outstanding programming, a positive sense of community and has one of the best high school completion rates out of any high school and was recognized by Alberta Education for its accomplishments in this area. Athletic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vancouver College
Vancouver College (abbreviated informally to VC) is an independent university-preparatory Catholic school for boys located in the Shaughnessy, Vancouver, Shaughnessy neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1922, it is the only independent Catholic all-boys school in British Columbia. Despite the school's Catholic denomination, it is open to students of all religions. Manrell Hall Manrell Hall opened in September 2019. The facilities were blessed by The Most Rev. Michael Miller, Archbishop of Vancouver on October 23, 2019. The new building consists of a new cafeteria, founder's atrium, learning centre, and classrooms, serving the school's curricular interests. The building was named after Mr. Manrell, who donated $5 million to the "Our Next Century" campaign. Science and High Performance Wing On November 2, 2007, Vancouver College officially opened the Holler Family Science Centre and the new South Gym. The facilities were blessed by The Most Rev. Raymond R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Handsworth Secondary School
Handsworth Secondary School is a high school in the district of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and part of School District 44 North Vancouver. As of September 2020, the school reported 1544 students enrolled in Grades 8–12, the largest school in the North Vancouver School District.North Vancouver School District , Handsworth Secondary School On January 15, 2018, it was announced that construction of a new school to replace the existing 57 year old building is expected to start in 2019 and began operation on February 7, 2022. Handsworth Secondary School within proximity to the Upper Mackay Creek Park. It is also located within 5 minutes' drive of |
Lester B
Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name. Notable people and characters with the name include: People Given name * Lester Bangs (1948–1982), American music critic * Lester W. Bentley (1908–1972), American artist from Wisconsin * Lester Bird (1938–2021), second prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda (1994–2004) * Lester Cotton (born 1996), American football player * Lester del Rey (1915–1993), American science fiction author and editor * Lester Flatt (1914–1979), American bluegrass musician * Lester Gillis (1908–1934), better known as Baby Face Nelson, American gangster * Lester Holt (born 1959), American television journalist * Lester Charles King (1907–1989), English geomorphologist * Lester Lanin (1907–2004), American jazz and pop music bandleader * Lester Lockett (1912–2005), American Negro League baseball player * Lester Maddox (1915–2003), governor and lieutenant governor of the U.S. state of Georgia * Lester Patrick (1883–1960), Can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ross Sheppard High School
Ross Sheppard High School or École Ross Sheppard (SHEP or Ross Shep) is a high school located in a northwest neighbourhood of Coronation Park, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The school colours are Colombia blue and navy blue, and it is represented by a Thunderbird, also known as a T-Bird logo. Outside the school is a totem pole with a T-Bird on top, which has been given by British Columbia's Indigenous elders, representing the school mascot. The school serves the needs of over 2,000 students attending grades 10-12, including approximately 35 international students annually. Ross Sheppard School's philosophy is based on four pillars - Academics, Arts, Athletics and Service. Academics Ross Sheppard School offers the standard academic program as well as International Baccalaureate (IB), Physical Education, Careers and Technology, Fine Arts, and practical arts. Languages offered other than English include Chinese Mandarin (as part of the ECBEA program), Spanish and all levels in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balfour Collegiate
Balfour Collegiate is a public high school in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, named after the city's former mayor, James Balfour. A part of Regina Public Schools, it officially opened on September 2, 1930. It is located in the Core Group neighbourhood of central Regina. Originally a technical school (with an attached commercial high school), Balfour was given official collegiate status in 1984 due to the closure of nearby Central Collegiate Institute. Balfour Collegiate was chosen in 1995 as an exemplary secondary school by the Canadian Education Association. Its feeder schools include Arcola Community School, Douglas Park School, Thomson Community School, Wascana Plains School, and W.F. Ready School. Activities *Art Club *Athletic Trainers *Canteen Staff *Concert Band/Choir *Dances *Diversity Day *Fall and Spring Productions *Improv *Jazz Ensemble *Library Club *Outdoor Club *Peer Support *Red Cross *SADD *Science Club *Seniors' Night *Student Rep. Council *Vocal Jazz Ensemble *W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carson Graham Secondary School
Carson Graham Secondary is a public high school in the city of North Vancouver, British Columbia and part of School District 44 North Vancouver. History The school opened September 15, 1965, and is named after Dr. Carson Graham. In 2009, Carson Graham only offered grades eleven and twelve because of the construction work being done. All of the grade eight, nine, and ten students were sent to Balmoral Secondary. Academics Carson Graham offers courses in a variety of subjects, including the humanities, sciences, language arts, business, fine arts and performing arts, engineering, leadership, and computer technology. Carson Graham is also an International Baccalaureate MYP and DP school. Safe and Active School Travel Program In 2016–2017 the school was the first North Vancouver secondary school to participate in the Safe and Active School Travel Program, an 18-month program looking at school and neighbourhood transportation modes, safety, and opportunities. Notable alumn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holy Cross High School (Saskatoon)
Holy Cross High School is a high school serving grades 9 to 12, located in south-eastern Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is part of Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. Currently its feeder schools are Bishop Pocock School, Georges Vanier Catholic Fine Arts School, Pope John Paul II School, St. Bernard School, St. Frances School, St. Luke School, École St. Matthew School and St. Philip School. Sports Notable alumni * Jeff Adamson – co-founder of food delivery app, SkipTheDishes.com * Mike Babcock – former NHL head coach, Two-time Mens Olympic ice hockey head coach, now head coach for University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's hockey * Dan Farthing – Saskatchewan Roughriders 1991–2007 * Darcy Kuemper – NHL goaltender for the Colorado Avalanche * Catriona Le May Doan – Olympic gold medalist in speed skating * Curtis Leschyshyn – former NHL defenceman * Earl Pereira – singer and musician of Wide Mouth Mason * Theresa Sokyrka Theresa Sokyrka (born 1 April 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bishop Carroll High School (Calgary, Alberta)
Bishop Carroll High School is part of the Calgary Catholic School District in Alberta, Canada. The school is named after Bishop Francis Patrick Carroll, the Bishop of Calgary from 1935 to 1966. The school welcomes people who are not Roman Catholic; however, all students are expected to complete Religious Studies courses. Bishop Carroll's athletic teams are nicknamed the Cardinals. Curriculum The school offers a unique program that allows students to work at their own pace in an individual environment. This self-directed learning is part of the constructivist model of student-centered learning advocated by member schools of the Canadian Coalition of Self-Directed Learning. The school is a member of the Action for Bright Children Society. History Opened in 1971, Bishop Carroll High School was the first school in Canada to offer a program based on the CCSDL fundamental practices of personalized programming, flexible scheduling, continuous progress, mastery learning and a Teacher A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pitt Meadows Secondary School
Pitt Meadows Secondary School (PMSS) is a public high school in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, part of School District 42 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. The school was founded in 1961 and celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open house on September 30, 2011. It is one of two high schools a part of SD42 that has a French Immersion program from grades 8-12. Community involvement Pitt Meadows Secondary has a work experience program. Many students make use of the school career centre and volunteer in the community. Students dedicate thousands of hours of their time volunteering at local elementary schools, hospitals, events hosted by the City of Pitt Meadows, and summer camps. Local organizations have Pitt Meadows students to donate time to fundraisers and events. Students have the opportunity to participate in hands-on work experience in a variety of businesses so that they can gain employable skills prior to graduation. Within the school, leadership students plan fun activities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
