Chemainus Secondary School

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Chemainus Secondary
Address
9947 Daniel St Chemainus, British Columbia, V0R 1K0, Canada
Information
School number	7965033
School board	School District 79 Cowichan Valley
Superintendent	Peter Porte
Principal	Mr G Foster
Vice principal	Mr R Nunweiler
Staff	29
School type	Public high school
Grades	8-12
Language	English
Area	Chemainus, Crofton, Saltair
Motto	Ducemus (We Lead)
Mascot	Cougar
Team name	Cougars
Colours	Red, White, Blue
Founded	1953
Enrollment	482 (January 16, 2006)

Chemainus Secondary is a public high school in Chemainus, British Columbia part of School District 79 Cowichan Valley. It was founded in 1953. It serves the area around Chemainus, Crofton, and southern Saltair.

There is some 500 students at the school. The majority of these students are white, but with many nearby Indian Reservations, there is a sizeable native minority. As well, about 30-35 students from Asia, mainly Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong are also enrolled.

From 2003 until 2005, the school went through a major renovation, updating many facilities in the school left since its opening.