Burnaby North Secondary School is a public secondary school in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, with more than 2,000 students, and is part of Burnaby School District 41. Founded in 1922, the school serves students in Grades 8 through 12 and is located at 751 Hammarskjold Drive, adjacent to Kensington Park. The school offers Advanced Placement (AP) and honours courses.
The school offers academic programs alongside extracurricular activities including athletics, music, and student leadership. Its music program includes the Viking Band, which has performed at events such as the Calgary Stampede parade.
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History
Burnaby North Secondary School was established in 1922 and is one of the oldest secondary schools in the Burnaby School District.
Campus
The school campus is located at 751 Hammarskjold Drive in Burnaby, British Columbia, and borders Kensington Park. Burnaby North is the largest secondary school in the district by student population and campus area.
Academics
Burnaby North Secondary School offers a comprehensive academic program for students in Grades 8 through 12, including Advanced Placement (AP) and honours courses.
Extracurricular activities
Burnaby North offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music, and student leadership.
Alumni
Andrea Bang – actress and writer, known for portraying Janet Kim in Kim's Convenience
Diana Bang – actress and writer, portrayed Sook-Yin Park in The Interview
Antonio Cupo – actor, known for portraying Marco Moretti in Bomb Girls
Joe Keithley – musician and Burnaby city councillor
Jade Kwan – Hong Kong idol and singer
Karena Lam – actress and singer; first person to win Best Lead Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best New Performer at the Golden Horse Awards
Don Mattrick – chief executive officer of Prometheus Ventures Inc.
Jack McIlhargey – former professional hockey player
Vince Murdocco – actor
Dave Nonis – senior vice-president of hockey operations and assistant general manager of the Calgary Flames
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – professional hockey player for the Edmonton Oilers
Svend Robinson – former politician
Cliff Ronning – retired professional hockey player
Joe Sakic – president of hockey operations for the Colorado Avalanche and inductee of the Hockey Hall of Fame
Mike Santorelli – retired professional hockey player
Staff
Barry Seebaran – retired Canadian cricket player
Manuel Sobral – boxer