Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute and Adult Learning Centre (Burnhamthorpe CI, BCI, Burnhamthorpe ALC, BCALC, or Burnhamthorpe) is an
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and
alternative
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high school in
Toronto
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neighbourhood of the former suburb of
Etobicoke
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Toronto District School Board
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, originally part of the
Etobicoke Board of Education
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. It offers credit courses to adult learners (21 and over) and to young adults (18-20).
The motto for Burnhamthorpe is ''Quisque Praestet Officium'' which translates to "No matter whose attention offers".
History
The school was constructed in 1955 and opened on September 4, 1956 to students. The original street address was 76 Keane Avenue. The building was designed by architects
Shore and Moffat. Burnhamthorpe was officially opened on November 9, 1956.
During the 1966 school year BCI shared classrooms with students at
Martingrove Collegiate Institute
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, whose school was not completed in time for the start of the school year.
Notable alumni
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Robin Duke
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Catherine O'Hara
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- actress and writer, ''
Second City Television
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Linda Manzer
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- luthier (guitar maker)
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Nik Ranieri
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- Supervising Animator, ''
Walt Disney Feature Animation
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*Steve Sklepowich - Former
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executive, now CMO at XSENSOR Technology.
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George Smitherman
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- former Ontario Deputy Premier
See also
*
List of high schools in Ontario
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References
External links
Burnhamthorpe Collegiate InstituteTDSB Profile (EdVance)TDSB Profile (Adult)
{{Toronto High Schools
High schools in Toronto
Education in Etobicoke
Educational institutions established in 1956
Schools in the TDSB
1956 establishments in Ontario
Alternative education
Adult education