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The mission of Alpha Secondary School staff, together with our parents and our community is to provide a supportive climate in a multi-cultural environment where all individuals have the opportunity to maximize their talents for the benefit of society. Through academic, creative and extracurricular pursuits, students and staff are encouraged to develop their potential with a desire to engage in lifelong learning. |
The mission of Alpha Secondary School staff, together with our parents and our community is to provide a supportive climate in a multi-cultural environment where all individuals have the opportunity to maximize their talents for the benefit of society. Through academic, creative and extracurricular pursuits, students and staff are encouraged to develop their potential with a desire to engage in lifelong learning. |
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== Past History == |
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During the early 50's, 60's and onward to the late 70's, Alpha was known as "The Bad Boys School" being situated in North Burnaby, not far from a Bikers Clubhouse. This had a very negative impact on the school that included hard core drugs and "Bikers Chain Gangs". Back then, the suedo mission statement of Alpha was "Fit In or Get Out". Many of Alpha's students of "this era" made regular visits with the local police. Later around the early 90's, after the election of a new administration, the school did an "about face" and quickly earned itself a clean reputation that we see today. |
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==Clubs and Councils== |
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Revision as of 21:16, 5 July 2008
| Alpha Secondary[1] | |
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| Address | |
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4600 Parker St , , V5C 3E2 | |
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| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | Where The Best Get Better |
| School board | School District 41 Burnaby |
| School number | 4141005 |
| Principal | 1 |
| Staff | 61 |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Enrollment | 922 (September 2006) |
| Area | Burnaby |
| Colour(s) | Yellow, Blue |
| Mascot | Aztec (Previously Ardvark) |
| Team name | Aztecs |
| Website | http://alpha.sd41.bc.ca/ |
Alpha Secondary is a public high school in Burnaby, British Columbia part of School District 41 Burnaby.
Academics
Alpha Secondary offers academic courses as part of the Advanced Placement (AP) program. It was ranked 178th in the Fraser Institute annual ranking of schools in 2005/06.[2] Alpha students often earn the highest number of scholarships per capita.
- Jack Trovato - (teacher) 2003 Certificate of Excellence - Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence[3]
Mission Statement
The mission of Alpha Secondary School staff, together with our parents and our community is to provide a supportive climate in a multi-cultural environment where all individuals have the opportunity to maximize their talents for the benefit of society. Through academic, creative and extracurricular pursuits, students and staff are encouraged to develop their potential with a desire to engage in lifelong learning.
Past History
During the early 50's, 60's and onward to the late 70's, Alpha was known as "The Bad Boys School" being situated in North Burnaby, not far from a Bikers Clubhouse. This had a very negative impact on the school that included hard core drugs and "Bikers Chain Gangs". Back then, the suedo mission statement of Alpha was "Fit In or Get Out". Many of Alpha's students of "this era" made regular visits with the local police. Later around the early 90's, after the election of a new administration, the school did an "about face" and quickly earned itself a clean reputation that we see today.
Clubs and Councils
Alpha is best known for its well - rounded students and numerous successful extra curricular activities. To date, there are approximately 35 clubs and councils at the school. The four main councils include: Sports Council, Fine and Performing Arts Council, Grad Council and Students' Council. As of June 12th, 2008, the current school president is Ron Lau.
Athletics
- 2004 Provincial AAA Boys Soccer Champions
- 2006 Provincial AAA Volleyball Champions
- 2007 Provincial AAA Volleyball - placed 3rd
Alumni
- Ashley Leitao, a former top ten contestant on Canadian Idol, attended Alpha and graduated in 2004.
- Mike James (rugby), retired professional rugby player, former Team Canada captain
- Devon Sawa, Actor (Final Destination, Casper) (Class of 1998).
- Don Taylor, grad of 1983 currently working for Sportsnet, and the TEAM 1040
- Alfredo Valente, an Olympic Soccer player and Soccer player for the Vancouver Whitecaps, graduated from *Alpha in 1998.
Name
The school rarely refers itself as Alpha Secondary School. Only Alpha Secondary, presumably of the acronym. The school is named for the street on which it sits - Alpha Avenue.
It should be noted, that over a period of 20-25 years, Alpha Secondary evolved from a rough, tough learning institute, dating back as far as the 60's to late 70's at the time, known as the school for North Burnaby's Bad Boys and the Alpha Ardvarks. Indeed Alpha Secondary has done an "about face" and we should be proud of our new administration. [citation needed]
References
- ^ "For School Data, Source: BC Schools Book." Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Education January 16, 2006.
- ^ "Report Card on Secondary Schools in British Columbia and Yukon: 2006 Edition." Fraser Institute. April 2006.
- ^ B.C. teachers win Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence British Columbia Teachers' Federation, News Release,May 16, 2003