Beaver Brae (BBSS) (2022 population 550) is a secondary school situated in Kenora, Ontario, Canada.
| Beaver Brae Secondary School | |
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| Address | |
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1400 Ninth Street North , , P9N 2T7 Canada | |
| Coordinates | 49°46′34″N 94°27′47″W / 49.776°N 94.463°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Founded | 1963 |
| School board | Keewatin-Patricia District School Board |
| Superintendent | Shannon Bailey and Jane Lower |
| Principal | Tracey Benoit |
| Grades | 7 - 12 |
| Enrollment | approx. 550 (September 2022) |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Purple and white |
| Mascot | Purple Pete |
| Team name | Beaver Brae Broncos |
| Website | beaverbrae |
Beaver Brae Secondary School offers grades seven through twelve, and has 65 staff members. The school offers trades, college, and university level programs.
Curriculum
editThe school offers around two hundred subjects. The major subject areas are English, mathematics, science, social sciences, French and physical education. There are options in music, art, drama, automotive technology, communications, business studies, food and nutrition, hospitality and tourism, Ojibwe, Native Studies, computing and law.[1][better source needed]
Renovations
editIn 1989 there was a high tech renovation. A library, music room, and art room were added in 1992. In 2000-2001 there was an addition consisting of four classrooms and a gym.[2] Beaver Brae was updated with a student atrium in 2007. The atrium holds paintings which were painted by students, a big screen TV, projectors, pictures and awards.[3] The high school is due to receive $6 million upgrade to the tech wing, parking lot and field, with completion estimated at February 2020.[4]
Activities
editThe school has a concert band, choir and drama programs.
Sports
editBeaver Brae sports teams include volleyball, basketball, soccer, badminton, football, hockey, wrestling, curling, and cheerleading. The teams have won NorWOSSA and NWOSSAA titles, and OFSAA medals.
The Broncos football team joined the Winnipeg High School Football League (WHSFL) in 2001. In their inaugural season, the team won the league's 'A' title.[5]
The Beaver Brae senior boys volleyball team won OFSAA 'AA' bronze medals in 2007[6] and 2009.[7]
Beaver Brae hosted the 'AA' OFSAA championships for female volleyball and soccer during the 2008/2009 school year.[8]
Despite not having track and field team since the 1990s, the school still holds NWOSSAA records. Some of the records include the senior boys triple and long jump records and the senior girls 400m and high jump records.[9]
In 2013, the Bronco Cheerleading team won The Cheer Evolution Canadian Nationals in Niagara Falls, claiming the schools first national title.[10]
A List of Beaver Brae's NorWOSSA championships:
| Sport | NorWOSSA Championships[11] |
|---|---|
| Senior boys volleyball (17) | 2024, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1982, 1980, 1979 |
| Senior girls volleyball (15) | 2018, 1999, 1998, 1993, 1992, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1970 |
| Senior boys basketball (16) | 2023, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1992, 1990, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1963 |
| Senior girls basketball (9) | 2005, 1998, 1996, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1984, 1981, 1980 |
| Boys soccer (7) | 2024, 2023, 2008, 2007, 2000, 1995, 1992 |
| Girls soccer (6) | 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2003, 1997 |
| Boys hockey (6) | 2024, 2006, 1997, 1982, 1979, 1970 |
| Girls hockey (6) | 2012, 2011, 2008, 2004, 2003, 2002 |
| Football (13) | 2001 (WHSFL), 2000, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1971, 1970 |
Medals won at the OFSAA championships:
| Year | Sport | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Girls Wrestling 95kg (Individual) |  Silver[12]
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| 2009 | Boys volleyball |  Bronze
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| 2007 | Boys volleyball | Bronze
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| 2002 | Girls hockey | Bronze[13]
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| 1988 | Girls curling | Silver[13]
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Notable alumni
edit- Kyle Koch, CFL player[14]
- Eric Melillo, politician[15]
- Mike Richards, NHL player[16]
- Mike Smith, Olympic decathlete[17]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "2019 - 2020 Course Information Calendar" (PDF). Beaver Brae Secondary School. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
- ^ "Beaver Brae Secondary School". KPDSB Facilities Dept. Archived from the original on May 10, 2009.
- ^ "Year In Review". Kenora Daily Miner and News. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012.
- ^ Stelter, Ryan (November 16, 2018). "Beaver Brae to receive $6M for renovations". Kenora Miner & News. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ "WHSFL Bowl Game Winners". Winnipeg High School Football League. Archived from the original on August 24, 2007.
- ^ "Volleyball". Beaver Brae Secondary School. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011.
- ^ "Eden wins 2009 OFSAA AA Boys Volleyball". Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA). Archived from the original on July 6, 2011.
- ^ "OFSAA Gossiper" (PDF). January 2001. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 6, 2011.
- ^ "Track and Field Records". Superior Secondary Schools Athletic Association. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
- ^ Protopapus, Grace (May 11, 2013). "Beaver Brae Bronco Cheerleaders win National Championships". Kenora Miner and News. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
- ^ "6. Past Champions and Awards". NORWOSSA. Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
- ^ "LOTW Wrestling Club tearing through competition on bigger and bigger stages". Kenora Miner and News. March 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Broncos win OFSAA bronze, Saints bow out in quarter finals". Kenora Miner & News. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011.
- ^ "Kyle Koch CFL Stats and Bio - Pro Football Archives".
- ^ "Kenora's new MP achieves his dream". Dryden Now. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ @Sportsnet (February 16, 2017). "Kenora's own Mike Richards graduated from Beaver Brae Secondary, and we found his Grade 10 yearbook photo. #HockeyDay" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Bio. Mike Smith