Chemainus Secondary School

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

Chemainus Secondary
Address
Map
9947 Daniel St

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Canada
Coordinates48°55′43″N 123°43′30″W / 48.92850°N 123.72504°W / 48.92850; -123.72504
Information
School typePublic, high school
MottoWe Lead
Founded1953
School boardSchool District 79 Cowichan Valley
SuperintendentMr D Boudreault
School number7965033
PrincipalMr. James Doyle
Staff42
Grades7-12
Enrollment384 (September 30, 2019)
LanguageEnglish
AreaChemainus, Crofton, Saltair
Colour(s)Red, White, Blue
MascotCougar
Team nameCougars

There are approximately 360 students at the school, the majority of whom are Caucasian, but with many nearby Indigenous Reserves there is a sizeable First Nations minority. Also, about 30-35 students from Asia, mainly Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong are enrolled.

From 2003 until 2005 the school went through a major renovation, updating many facilities. The library has been twice received Times Colonist Raise a Reader Grants. The first in 2008–9, for $1,400, was directed to Science reading materials. In 2009–10, the school received $1,200 for audio books and the companion novels.[citation needed]

External links edit

School Reports - Ministry of Education