BEC, is a co-ed high school with students from grades 6-12 in
New Waterford,
Nova Scotia
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It is part of the
Cape Breton – Victoria Regional School Board
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History
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. BEC opened in 1970 in New Waterford, NS serving 2,300 students from grades 7-12. The enrolment has dwindled for the past couple of decades as well as in other schools in surrounding areas. BEC replaced 3 other high schools in New Waterford including Central High, Mt Carmel High, and St Agnes High. There are currently 620 students at BEC, a decrease by
30 students from the 2015 enrolment of 650. In 2016, BEC, as well as other schools in the CBVRCE added Grade 6 education to their school. Every year BEC holds their annual Coal Bowl Classic a tradition since 1981.
Academics
Departments
*English Department
*Fine Arts Department
*Family Studies/Tec. Ed Department
*French Department
*Math Department
*Physical Education Department
*Science Department
*Social Studies Department
*Learning Strategies
*Skilled Trades
See also
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List of schools in Nova Scotia
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Education in Canada
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References
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External links
Breton Education Centre websiteCape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board website
Schools in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality
High schools in Nova Scotia