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Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School (Vancouver)
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Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School is named after the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
, Winston Churchill
.
Churchill Secondary is one of two International Baccalaureate schools (along with Britannia Secondary School
) and one of three French Immersion
secondary schools in Vancouver.
Churchill is fed by the surrounding elementary schools in its catchment area. They include Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School
, Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School
, Sir William Osler Elementary School
, J.W. Sexsmith Elementary School, and David Lloyd George Elementary School
. Although not within Churchill's catchment area, L'École Bilingue
, L'École Quilchena
and Sir James Douglas Elementary School
feed into its French Immersion Program.
Information sessions are held each year, usually in November, by the school for prospective IB students. Entry into the program requires a written application, previous academic performance record, standardized testing (PSAT), and an interview. Testing and interviews will take place during mid January. Pre-IB students are automatically considered for the IB program, although they are not guaranteed acceptance into the full diploma program. Teacher interviews are held concerning each Pre-IB student to determine entry.
The program prepares students for post-secondary studies and a high percentage of Churchill's IB graduates go on to the University of British Columbia
. Because the IB programme is recognized internationally, it is advantageous for students looking to study abroad.
is held at Churchill Secondary, and twenty projects are chosen to represent the school at the Vancouver District Science Fair. Winners there move onto the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair, and then onto the Canada-Wide Science Fair
. Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School has been well represented in past years, and at the CWSF2005, Churchill students set a record for all schools in Canada, taking home 18 medals under the guidance of Dr. Geoffrey Gabbott and Mr.Victor Shieh.
, having won the provincial championship three years in a row, from 2008-2010. Churchill students have participated in local science fair
s. Sir Winston Churchill is also known for its Debate team. Involvement with other extracurricular activities is highly encouraged by teachers and staff. Churchill has a variety of clubs supporting various advocacy groups and interests, as well as several student run publications including the Big Bang Science Journal. In 2010 Churchill had the most runners as a school in the Vancouver Sun Run with 721 participants.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the Head of Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister and Cabinet are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to the Sovereign, to Parliament, to their political party and...
, Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, was a predominantly Conservative British politician and statesman known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the century and served as Prime Minister twice...
.
Churchill Secondary is one of two International Baccalaureate schools (along with Britannia Secondary School
Britannia Secondary School
Britannia Community Secondary School is a public community secondary school located in the Grandview–Woodland neighbourhood on the east-side of Vancouver, British Columbia. The school educates its students using a district-wide block schedule program that alternates four blocks every two days....
) and one of three French Immersion
French immersion
French immersion is a form of bilingual education in which a child who does not speak French as his or her first language receives instruction in school in French...
secondary schools in Vancouver.
Churchill is fed by the surrounding elementary schools in its catchment area. They include Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School is located in the Marpole community on 57th Avenue at Laurel Street. It was named for Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Prime Minister of Canada from 1896 to 1911....
, Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School
Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School
Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary is a public elementary school in Vancouver, British Columbia part of School District 39 Vancouver.-History:...
, Sir William Osler Elementary School
Sir William Osler Elementary School
Sir William Osler Elementary is a public elementary school in Vancouver, British Columbia, part of School District 39 Vancouver.- History :Sir William Osler Elementary is named after William Osler , a Canadian-born physician.- Programs :...
, J.W. Sexsmith Elementary School, and David Lloyd George Elementary School
David Lloyd George Elementary School
David Lloyd George Elementary School is an elementary school in the Marpole neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, part of School District 39 Vancouver.- Teams :...
. Although not within Churchill's catchment area, L'École Bilingue
L'École Bilingue
L'École Bilingue Elementary is a public French immersion elementary school in Vancouver, British Columbia part of School District 39 Vancouver.- History :L'école operates in a three-storey brick school building formerly called Cecil Rhodes School...
, L'École Quilchena
Quilchena Elementary School (Vancouver)
Quilchena Elementary School, or L'École Quilchena, is a K-7 school located in the Kerrisdale neighbourhood on the west side of Vancouver. Quilchena is a First Nations word meaning "land of many waters."...
and Sir James Douglas Elementary School
Sir James Douglas Elementary School
Sir James Douglas Elementary is a public elementary school in Vancouver, British Columbia, part of School District 39 Vancouver.- History :Sir James Douglas Elementary School is named after the first governor of the Crown Colony of British Columbia . The original school building was constructed in...
feed into its French Immersion Program.
IB Programme
Churchill Secondary is known for its long standing International Baccalaureate Programme, which attracts students from all over the school district to apply. However, admission into the IB Porgramme at Churchill Secondary is very competitive. In addition, Churchill's IB Programme is known for its challenging curriculum and rigorous gradings. Churchill Secondary also offers the IB Certificate Programme, which allows students in the regular BC provincial curriculum to take part in IB courses. This option is only open when there is a vacancy in that particular class. IB courses offered at Churchill include English, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Art, Psychology, Film Studies, Theatre, Mathematics, and Theory of Knowledge. French Immersion students entering the IB Programme may opt to take a more advanced French course, allowing them to earn a BC French Dogwood Diploma and a bilingual IB diploma simultaneously. There is also a Pre-IB pogramme in grade 10, and an informal programme similar to the Middle Years Programme known as Synergy for grades 8-9. The IB program provides a challenging and globally accepted curriculum for all its students.Information sessions are held each year, usually in November, by the school for prospective IB students. Entry into the program requires a written application, previous academic performance record, standardized testing (PSAT), and an interview. Testing and interviews will take place during mid January. Pre-IB students are automatically considered for the IB program, although they are not guaranteed acceptance into the full diploma program. Teacher interviews are held concerning each Pre-IB student to determine entry.
The program prepares students for post-secondary studies and a high percentage of Churchill's IB graduates go on to the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
. Because the IB programme is recognized internationally, it is advantageous for students looking to study abroad.
Ideal Mini School
Ideal Mini School is a grade 8–12 mini school program. It is generally accepted as the "steward school" of Sir Winston Churchill Secondary, although it is run independently under the leadership of head teacher Jim King.French Immersion
Secondary French Immersion is for students continuing on from elementary French Immersion. Students can receive a Bilingual Graduation Certificate. Students in French Immersion can also participate in the IB program, and receive a bilingual IB diploma.Science fair
An annual school science fairScience fair
A science fair is generally a competition where contestants present their science project results in the form of a report, display board, and models that they have created. Science fairs allow students in grade schools and high schools to compete in science and/or technology activities...
is held at Churchill Secondary, and twenty projects are chosen to represent the school at the Vancouver District Science Fair. Winners there move onto the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair, and then onto the Canada-Wide Science Fair
Canada-Wide Science Fair
The Canada-Wide Science Fair is an annual science fair in Canada coordinated by . Started in 1962, it is the highest level of competition in Canada, and approximately 400 projects and 500 students are judged at the fair...
. Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School has been well represented in past years, and at the CWSF2005, Churchill students set a record for all schools in Canada, taking home 18 medals under the guidance of Dr. Geoffrey Gabbott and Mr.Victor Shieh.
Notable former faculty
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) - French & social studies teacher - Nancy Campbell (wife of former BC Premier Gordon Campbell) - vice-principal
Extra-curricular activities
Sir Winston Churchill is currently a strong competitor in Reach for the TopReach for the Top
Reach for the Top is a Canadian game show in which teams of high school students participate in local, provincial and eventually national trivia tournaments...
, having won the provincial championship three years in a row, from 2008-2010. Churchill students have participated in local science fair
Science fair
A science fair is generally a competition where contestants present their science project results in the form of a report, display board, and models that they have created. Science fairs allow students in grade schools and high schools to compete in science and/or technology activities...
s. Sir Winston Churchill is also known for its Debate team. Involvement with other extracurricular activities is highly encouraged by teachers and staff. Churchill has a variety of clubs supporting various advocacy groups and interests, as well as several student run publications including the Big Bang Science Journal. In 2010 Churchill had the most runners as a school in the Vancouver Sun Run with 721 participants.
Notable alumni and students
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, Sportsnet broadcaster - Mike HarcourtMike HarcourtMichael Franklin Harcourt served as the 30th Premier of the province of British Columbia in Canada from 1991 to 1996, and before that as the 34th mayor of BC's major city, Vancouver from 1980 to 1986....
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