• Source: Alpha Secondary School

      • Alpha Secondary is a public high school in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of School District 41 Burnaby.


      Academics


      Alpha Secondary offers a broad range of educational programming, including French Immersion, Mini School, Advanced Placement, Honours courses, and Ace-It programs. Students wishing to earn their professional certification as a hairstylist can enroll in the two year District Hairdressing Program. The Fitness Leadership Program is also at Alpha, which provides students with Douglas College credits, and Canadian Fitness Education Services (CFES) weight training instructor and Personal Trainer national certification. Alpha also has an integrated honours program for Grade 8 students called Discovery. In 2008, Alpha students earned over $410,000 in scholarships.


      Clubs and councils


      Students at Alpha are provided with a variety of leadership opportunities through their participation in over 30 clubs and councils. The main leadership groups are Student Council, Music Council, Visual Arts Council, Grad Council, and The Offence. Other groups go beyond the school and organize events that improve both the local and global community, such as Frontlines, Enviro and Mycology Club. Alpha also has a debate team, and the Photojournalism Club runs the school newspaper, Alpha Centauri. Through these groups, students organize school based events that contribute to the school culture.


      Arts


      While Alpha Secondary is considered a highly academic school, it is also recognized for its visual and performing arts programs which include choral and instrumental music, drama, theatre, dance, visual arts, and media arts.


      = Music

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      Alpha's music program includes concert choir, concert band, jazz band, small ensembles, and string ensemble. Will de Sousa, the music director from 2017 to 2022, who ran the choirs, bands, and jazz band, left Alpha to pursue a master's degree in choral conducting. Jesse Branter, an Alpha alumni, became the director for the 2022-2023 year and was succeeded by Angela Adam, the current music director at Alpha Secondary.


      = Theatre

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      Alpha's Theatre Program is currently being run by Mrs. McAllister and Mx. Archer. It explores different roles and techniques used in theatrical experiences. It is a full-year course, running from September to June. During this time, there are three events: a Halloween experience, the Winter Cabaret, and a Spring show. The Winter Cabaret consists of improv, lip-dubs, dances, and singing. It has a strong theme for consistency among the performances. Tech roles during the Winter Cabaret consist of Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, FOH, and Sound Booth. The Spring Show is a scripted performance of a play.


      Athletics



      2002 Provincial AAA Boys Soccer – placed 2nd
      2003 Provincial AAA Boys Soccer Champions
      2005 Provincial AAA Volleyball – placed 3rd
      2006 Provincial AAA Volleyball Champions
      2007 Provincial AAA Volleyball – placed 2nd
      2013 Provincial AAA Rugby – placed 2nd
      2013 BNWSSAA Junior Girls Soccer Champions
      2015 BNWSSAA Senior Boys Soccer Champions
      2017 BNWSSAA Junior Boys Soccer Champions
      2017 VNDS Junior Boys Soccer Champions
      2017/18 Provincial Gymnastics Champion
      2018/19 BNWSSAA Junior Boys Soccer Champions
      2018/19 VNDS Junior Boys Soccer Champion


      Notable alumni


      Mike James, retired professional rugby player, former Team Canada captain
      Ashley Leitão, former top ten contestant on Canadian Idol, attended Alpha and graduated in 2004
      Devon Sawa, actor (Final Destination, Casper), class of 1998
      Don Taylor, currently working for Sportsnet, and the TEAM 1040, class of 1977
      Alfredo Valente, Olympic soccer player and soccer player for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, class of 1998


      References




      External links


      School website


      = School Reports - Ministry of Education

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      Class Size
      2005/2006 Satisfaction Survey
      School Performance
      Skills Assessment

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