Argyle Secondary School

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Argyle Secondary School (ASS)
Carpe Diem Seize the day
Address
1131 Frederick Road North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7K 1J3, Canada
Website
Argyle Secondary School
Information
School board	School District 44 North Vancouver
Religious affiliation	None
Superintendent	Mr. John Lewis
Principal	Mr. Peter Ewens
Assistant principals	Mr. Jim Tarves Mr. Peter Therrien
Funding type	Public
Grades	8-12
Enrollment	circa 1 546 (as of 2006)

Argyle Secondary School is a secondary school located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It offers both English and French Immersion programs. Argyle has a very long waiting list for enrollment, sometimes having to turn away students from inside its own catchment area. This is because of its strong reputation in the arts, large French immersion program, and the desire of students from other high schools to move into the semestered system.

Contents 1 Music 2 Sports 3 Academics 4 Theatre 5 Health 6 External links

[edit] Music

Argyle's music program is know for being one of the best in the province. Over 50% of the student population participates in some form of musical acitivty within the school. Argyle's Senior Bands travel the world performing at an mediocre level. The band teacher, who shall remain unnamed, is widely suspected of displaying sexual interest some senior female choir members.

[edit] Sports

Argyle is noted for its Basketball, Rugby, Cross Country, Ultimate Frisbee and Soccer teams. Also noted is the Senior Girls' soccer team's domination of opponents. The girls' soccer team had at one point won the provincial championships 5 years in a row. Another recent provincial championship coming from this prestigious school came courtesy of the Senior Boys' basketball team in the 2003-04 season at the Triple A level. Argyle X-Country Running has also been very successful, sealing a 5th North Shore Championships in a row; winning 3 of the 4 race categories.

[edit] Academics

Argyle Secondary is reputed to have very good teachers and a high academic level. Argyle not only teaches French as a class, but also offers Spanish and German.

[edit] Theatre

Argyle has a reputable theatre program offering programs in acting, directing and stagecraft and performing sold out shows in the James Buchanon Theatre every year.

[edit] Health

Argyle, like every other school in North Vancouver, has begun to phase out unhealthy choices on its cafeteria menu, to take out unhealthy snacks from vending machines, and to replace them with healthier choices. Argyle is also trying to encourage a more active lifestyle.

[edit] External links

• Argyle Secondary School
• School District website