Steveston-London Secondary School

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Steveston-London Secondary School is a public highschool in Richmond, British Columbia which will serve pupils in grades 8-12 and have a semester timetable. The school is located at 6600 Williams Road. On June 14th, when the votes were tallied, it was announced that the school will be known as Steveston-London. Steveston-London has a capacity of about 1375 students. The coming together of Steveston Secondary School and London Secondary School is a great development because both schools have had a rich tradition of outstanding academic success as well as a majority of students proceeding to post-secondary education. The principal is currently former Steveston Secondary School Principal Mr. Jim Allison. The Vice-principals are Ms. A. Gillrie-Carre, Mr. R. Steward and Mr. D. Cairns.

The school is a new 19 million dollar addition to the existing Charles E. London Secondary School. It consists of a new second floor science wing as well as 9 new classrooms and 2 grand laboratories. Other additions are a library, a new, larger gymnasium, a theatre and music room, and an office and counselling area. Many classrooms and technology rooms have also been renovated, as for Charles E. London's old small gym has now been renovated to a Transportation/Aviation room.

School hours are from 8:20 a.m. to 2:54 p.m. The first class of the day begins at 8:24 a.m. Each school day consists of four 77-minute classes with a 15 minute recess break in between classes. Lunch break is after the first three classes of the day and runs from 12:47 to 1:37. After the lunch break, class resumes and is the last class of the day.

[edit] Construction Controversy

The new additions to London Secondary in order to increase its student capacity were projected to be completed prior to September 2007^[1]. As of March 18, 2008, however, construction is still underway.

[edit] Feeder schools

Steveston-London Secondary School is a public school available for students that are in grade 8-12. Its current feeder schools are Blundell Elementary, Errington Elementary, Maple Lane Elementary, James McKinney Elementary, Westwind Elementary and Jessie Wowk Elementary. Also, many students from other elementary schools choose to attend Steveston-London because of its proximity to their place of residence.

[edit] Academic enrichment opportunities

At Steveston London, it is recognized that students learn in a variety of ways as well as at different rates. Therefore, enrichment opportunities are offered to highly motivated, gifted or underachieving students.

Enrichment Programs

Spectrum Program Spectrum is a 3 year enrichment program (Gr. 8-10) designed and geared towards students with high motivation as well as strong abilities in and outside the classroom. Students take the core curriculum courses of Science, Mathematics, Socials Studies, and English together and explore enrichment topics that vary according to different subject areas and grade levels. Spectrum students have part linear, part semester courses.

[edit] Athletics

Steveston-London competes in the RSSAA leagues and will enter teams in all of the traditional fall, winter and spring sport seasons. The Following sports are available:

Intramurals are also available to all students. Students will have a comprehensive lunchtime intramural program. One or more activity is available daily at lunchtime. Example recreational leagues are 3 on 3 basketball, flag football, volleyball, indoor soccer, road hockey, table tennis, softball, and other activities.

[edit] Steveston history

Main article: Steveston Secondary School

Steveston High School opened in September 1956 as a grade 7-9 junior school and celebrated its first graduating class in June 1961.

Due to a decline in student enrollment, Steveston merged with Charles E. London Secondary School to form Steveston-London Secondary School.[1]

[edit] London history

Main article: Charles E. London Secondary

Charles E. London opened as a junior secondary school in 1975. The school is now renovated, with a new science wing being added, all on the second floor.

[edit] External links

• Steveston-London Secondary Official Website
• Steveston-London Map, Live Maps
• Energy Saving Article
• John Yap MLA, Presents Steveston-London
• Steveston Alumni
• School District Development Objectives

[edit] References

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