Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute and Adult Learning Centre (Burnhamthorpe CI, BCI, Burnhamthorpe ALC, BCALC, or Burnhamthorpe) is an adult and

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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

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, whose school was not completed in time for the start of the school year.

Notable alumni

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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

History

Notable alumni

See also

References

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