Argyle Secondary School
| Argyle Secondary school | |
|---|---|
|
Carpe diem Seize the day | |
| Address | |
|
1131 Frederick Road North Vancouver (District), British Columbia, V7K 1J9, Canada | |
| Coordinates | 49°20′30″N 123°02′36″W / 49.341734°N 123.043402°WCoordinates: 49°20′30″N 123°02′36″W / 49.341734°N 123.043402°W |
| Information | |
| School board | School District 44 North Vancouver |
| Religious affiliation | None |
| Superintendent | Bryn Roberts |
| Principal | Elizabeth Bell |
| Vice principal |
Gregory Hockley Kim Jonat [1] |
| School type | Public secondary school |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Mascot | The (Bag)Piper |
| Team name | Pipers |
| Colours | Forest Green and gold |
| Enrollment | 1445 (as of 2011–2012 school year) |
| Homepage | Argyle Secondary |
Argyle Secondary School is a high school in the Upper Lynn Valley school district of North Vancouver (District). In the 2011–2012 school year, its enrolment was 1,445.[2]
Argyle Secondary School participates in a number of special programs, including Apprentice Training, Hockey Skills Academy, Artists for Kids Studio Art Academy, Digital Media Academy, Distributed Learning, and French Immersion.
Argyle Athletics has a storied history of excellence in team and individual sports, including a variety of fall, winter, and spring athletics including field hockey, rugby, volleyball, X-Country, basketball, cheer, curling, gymnastics, wrestling, tennis, and Ultimate Frisbee. Student athletics focus on Piper POWER, signifying Pride, Open-Mindedness, Wisdom, Excellence, and Respect.[3]
Parents can become involved in the Argyle Parent Advisory Council (PAC) by joining the Drama or Music Associations, Canadian Parents for French, Enrichment Opportunities, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Workshops and Resources.[4]
Notable alumni
- Jason Priestley (of Beverly Hills 90210),[5]
- Bryan Adams (rock singer-songwriter/photographer)
- Paul Kariya (of the St. Louis Blues)[6]
- Jessica Smith, track and field athlete, olympian
- Trevor Guthrie (singer/songwriter)
- Godfrey Gao (actor)
References
- ↑ http://www.nvsd44.bc.ca/SchoolSites/Argyle.aspx
- ↑ http://www.nvsd44.bc.ca/SchoolSites/Argyle.aspx
- ↑ http://www.nvsd44.bc.ca/SchoolSites/Argyle/[]
- ↑ http://www.nvsd44.bc.ca/SchoolSites/Argyle[]
- ↑ http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/jason-bradford-priestley/
- ↑ http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NHL/426/Paul-Kariya