Bedford Road Collegiate
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Bedford Road Collegiate is a high school on the west side of the city of Saskatoon
, Saskatchewan
. It is Saskatoon's second oldest high school educating students since February 12, 1923. It is also known as BRCI (Bedford Road Collegiate Institute), or Bedford. It is part of the Saskatoon Public School Division
.
Besides hosting BRIT
, Bedford Road Collegiate also hosts events such as Redmen classic and Redmen volley.
, is a basketball tournament held by the school every January. It is widely known and celebrated, and has had teams from as far away as Kanata, New York and Australia compete. Approximately 300 volunteers, mostly Bedford students and alumni, contribute to the success of the tournament every year. For many Bedford students, their involvement in the tournament is a major highlight of their high school experience.
. "Red and white" refers to Bedford's school colours.
We'll stand and cheer for the old red and white
And we'll defend her with all our might
We're from Bedford and we're proud
To echo her praises long and loud
Though we may wander o'er land and sea (hey!)
Our old collegiate she'll always be
We'll fight, fight, fight, with all our might
For the spirit of Bedford Road
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344....
, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
. It is Saskatoon's second oldest high school educating students since February 12, 1923. It is also known as BRCI (Bedford Road Collegiate Institute), or Bedford. It is part of the Saskatoon Public School Division
Saskatoon Public School Division
Saskatoon Public Schools is the largest school system in Saskatoon and is the second largest in Saskatchewan.Saskatoon Public Schools has approximately 22,000 students with 44 elementary schools and 9 high schools. The offices of the Saskatoon School Board are housed in the Eaton's Building. ...
.
Besides hosting BRIT
Bedford Road Invitational Tournament
The Bedford Road Invitational Tournament is one of the most prestigious boys high school basketball tournaments in all of Canada. It takes place every January at Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The current format has 12 schools take part in the tournament...
, Bedford Road Collegiate also hosts events such as Redmen classic and Redmen volley.
Fall Sports
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Girls Soccer
- Boys Soccer
- Senior Football
- Frosh Volleyball
- Junior Volleyball
- Senior Volleyball
- Senior Cheerleading
- Pom
Spring Sports
- Junior Badminton
- Senior Badminton
- Track and Field
Campus
The school is shaped in the form of 2 concentric squares on top of each other, with the lower floor containing the gymnasium, auditorium, offices, as well as the music department, shop classroom and general purpose classrooms. In the lower square's center, the library is located. The upper floor contains the science department, art department, computer labs and general purpose classrooms.Notable alumni
- Ethel CatherwoodEthel CatherwoodCompetitor for CanadaEthel Mary Catherwood was a Canadian athlete.Born in Hannah, North Dakota, USA, Ethel Catherwood was raised and educated in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, she excelled at athletics, including baseball, basketball and track and field...
, Olympic track and field gold medalist - Michael GarnettMichael GarnettMichael Garnett is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League...
, hockey player for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL - Roy RomanowRoy RomanowRoy John Romanow, PC, OC, QC, SOM is a Canadian politician and the 12th Premier of Saskatchewan ....
, Premier of Saskatchewan (1991-2001)
BRIT
BRIT, the Bedford Road Invitational TournamentBedford Road Invitational Tournament
The Bedford Road Invitational Tournament is one of the most prestigious boys high school basketball tournaments in all of Canada. It takes place every January at Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The current format has 12 schools take part in the tournament...
, is a basketball tournament held by the school every January. It is widely known and celebrated, and has had teams from as far away as Kanata, New York and Australia compete. Approximately 300 volunteers, mostly Bedford students and alumni, contribute to the success of the tournament every year. For many Bedford students, their involvement in the tournament is a major highlight of their high school experience.
School song
Students at Bedford Road Collegiate traditionally sing the school song, which is adapted from the Notre Dame Victory MarchNotre Dame Victory March
The "Notre Dame Victory March" is the fight song for the University of Notre Dame. It was written by two brothers who were Notre Dame graduates. The Rev. Michael J. Shea, a 1905 graduate, wrote the music, and his brother, John F. Shea, who earned degrees in 1906 and 1908, wrote the original lyrics...
. "Red and white" refers to Bedford's school colours.
And we'll defend her with all our might
We're from Bedford and we're proud
To echo her praises long and loud
Though we may wander o'er land and sea (hey!)
Our old collegiate she'll always be
We'll fight, fight, fight, with all our might
For the spirit of Bedford Road