Stelly's Secondary School

Stelly's Secondary School is a public secondary school in Saanichton, British Columbia. It is located in School District 63 Saanich and teaches students in grades 9–12. Stelly's offers a wide range of academic classes and programs, as well as athletics programs and extra curricular clubs. Stelly's is known around the area for its community outreach efforts, as outlined in the Maclean's magazine article titled Canada's Best High Schools.[2] The school is also home to The Boulders Climbing Gym.

Stelly's Secondary School
Address
1627 Stellys Cross Rd.

Saanichton
,
British Columbia
,
V8M 1S8

Canada
Coordinates48.5797°N 123.4315°W / 48.5797; -123.4315
Information
School typePublic, High School
MottoThe People Place
School boardSchool District 63 (Saanich)
School number6363020
PrincipalMrs. Sally Hansen
Staff70
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,016 (2011[1])
LanguageEnglish, French, Japanese, Spanish
Colour(s)Maroon and Gold
MascotStinger
Team nameStelly's Stingers (male / female), Stelly's Queen Bees (female rugby team)
Websitestellys.sd63.bc.ca

History

The first principal was Lyle Garroway (1977–1994). Garroway was followed by Mike McKay (1994–1998), Bob Lee (1998–2005), Bruce Frith (2005–2011), Peter Westhaver (2011–2016), and Sally Hansen (2016–current).

Academics and programs

Beyond the regular academic offerings, students can enroll in University Placement Social Studies, Advanced Placement Physics and English Literature, Global Perspectives, Leadership, Outdoor Pursuits, Fashion Design, Musical Theatre, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Vocal Jazz, French Immersion, and a wide range of apprenticeship programs.

Stelly's offers a French immersion program in which students can enroll in order to obtain a Dual Dogwood diploma.

Heart of the Arts

The Heart of the Arts program allows Grade 12 students to enrich their education in the fine and performing arts. Those enrolled gain the opportunity to work with professionals in the field of fine arts and participate in a number of workshops led by artists and performers. Students are required to have a minimum of 34 credits from various fine or performing arts courses in order to enroll.[3]

Athletics

Athletics and sports programs include, but are not limited to, badminton, basketball, climbing, cricket, cross country, curling, cycling, golf, rowing, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.

Clubs

Clubs include Youth in Action, Queer Straight Alliance, Chess Club, Smash Bros. Melee Club, Counterattack, Juggling Club, Roots and Shoots, Go Green, Writing Club, and others.

The Boulders

Known as "The Boulders", the Boulders Climbing Gym is operated by a not-for-profit society that has been supporting youth and disability programs since 2005. The facility includes 60ft overhung walls and a 15m official speed wall, both approved for competition. It is one of two facilities in North America capable of hosting the IFSC International Federation of Sport Climbing's World Youth Championship, which was held at The Boulders in August 2013. Over 90 participants in after-school programs make use of the gym, as does the public and Stelly's 50-member student climbing academy.[4][5]

References
  1. Kto12.ca webpage. [Retrieved 2013-01-06]
  2. Canada's best high schools. [Retrieved 2012-11-17]
  3. "Stelly's Course Guide - Heart of the Arts". Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  4. Gravel Roads: Stelly's secondary school and Boulders climbing gym in Victoria, January 7, 2013. [Retrieved 2013-01-25]
  5. IFSC Competition Calendar 2013. [Retrieved 2013-01-25]
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