Barriere Secondary

Vancouver, Canada

  • Day School

  • 1968

  • $ N/A-N/A

    • IB

School History & Details

Barriere Secondary is a proud educational institution located in British Columbia that has a rich and vibrant history of inspiring students for over 50 years. The school has a long history of innovative educators that have developed unique ways of providing learning experiences for students. Since the 1968, Barriere Secondary has served diverse population of Barriere, providing an accessible, enriching experience to those attending the school. Over the years, Barriere Secondary has become an example for other schools in the province, pushing for a wide variety of teaching strategies to best educate the next generation. As the decades passed, Barriere Secondary was expanded to include additional classes and educational programs. Many students of the past now hold fond memories of their time in the school, inspiring current students to take advantage of all the school has to offer. The dedicated faculty, support staff, and student body strive to keep the school’s spirit alive, promoting diversity and encouraging excellence.

    School Values

  • Excellence
  • Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Resilience
  • Barriere Secondary provides students with the highest quality of education and positive learning experiences. They foster an environment of inclusivity and acceptance and encourage students to push their limits and reach their full potential. The students learn to become resilient and responsible members of their community through respect, integrity, and cooperation. The core values of excellence, leadership, and creativity are the driving force that empowers students to build their own successes. Barriere Secondary works to bring out the best in everyone and provide the skills, knowledge, and opportunities for a successful future.

School Achievements

Achievements

Barriere Secondary has achieved a tremendous amount of success in its academic, athletic, and artistic endeavors. In academics, students have gone on to pursue post-secondary education, while also bringing back a variety of awards and achievements in Mathematics, English, and Science competitions. Athletically, Barriere Secondary has won numerous district and provincial titles in football, basketball, soccer, and other sports. Artistically, the students have showcased their talents in concerts, recitals, theatre productions, art shows, and more. 
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

The Barriere Secondary community takes immense pride in its many non-academic achievements, including but not limited to sports teams, volunteer programs, theatre performances, and various student-run initiatives. The spirit of dedication and cooperation at the school is exemplified through its accomplishments. From basketball and soccer to the National Volleyball tournament and Drama Festival, the athletic teams at Barriere Secondary have brought recognition to the school and its surrounding community, for their passion and ambition on the playing field.  
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

The proud alumni of Barriere Secondary School have gone on to do great things with their lives, and are an example of success for all current and prospective students. They come from all walks of life, but they all share a special bond through the memories of their days at Barriere. The alumni have gone on to study at top universities, achieve high career milestones, and contribute to their local communities in meaningful ways.

School Information

Barriere Secondary School is a beautiful, vibrant campus situated in a beautiful area. It offers a great education with a diverse array of courses and clubs to choose from. There are plenty of extrac...View moreView Less

John Tyler

Mark McVittie

Link

250-672-9943

4811 Barriere Town Road BC V0E 1E0

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Biology HL
  • Physics HL
  • History SL
  • Mathematics
  • English A: Literature HL
  • English A: Literature SL
  • English language and literature HL
  • English Language and Literature SL
  • Literature and Performance SL
  • History – Africa and Middle East HL
  • History – Asia and Oceania HL
  • Biology SL
  • Chemistry SL
  • Physics SL
  • Music HL
  • Music SL
  • Visual Arts HL
  • Visual Arts SL
  • Maths AA SL
  • Maths AA HL

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