Carson Graham Secondary is a public

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in the city of

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and part of

School District 44 North Vancouver North Vancouver School District 44 is a school district (also "NVSD") in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The district contains 25 elementary schools, seven secondary schools, and one online school; there are approximately 16,000 stud ...

History

The school opened September 15, 1965, and is named after Dr. Carson Graham. In 2009, Carson Graham only offered grades eleven and twelve because of the construction work being done. All of the grade eight, nine, and ten students were sent to Balmoral Secondary.

Academics

Carson Graham offers courses in a variety of subjects, including the

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, business,

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s and performing arts,

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, and

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. Carson Graham is also an

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MYP and DP school.

Safe and Active School Travel Program

In 2016–2017 the school was the first North Vancouver secondary school to participate in the Safe and Active School Travel Program, an 18-month program looking at school and neighbourhood transportation modes, safety, and opportunities.

Notable alumni

* Brent Charleton, former

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National Basketball League player *

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, former

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football player, *

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, world figure skating champion * Jerome Pathon, former NFL player * Gabor Mate, former Carson English teacher, writer and physician * Gregor Robertson, former mayor of Vancouver * Nina Kiri, actor *

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, former

football player and sports broadcaster for TSN * Anthony Sedlak, winner of

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's ''Superstar Chef Challenge II'' *Shane Bunting, rapper

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, * Rowan Wick,

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pitcher in

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organization * Fred Winters, Olympian and professional volleyball player *

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, former

football player

Athletics

The school has teams in football,

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, and soccer. Past championships include: * Rugby **AAA Boys Rugby Provincial Champions: 2008, 2006, 2002, 1996 **AAA Girls Rugby Provincial Champions: 2017, 2016, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004 *Wrestling **Provincial Boys Wrestling Champions: 1990 1992 1993 1995 **Provincial Girls Wrestling Champions: 2009 2008,Wrestling
''BC School Sports'' 2006, 2004 *Football **AAA Football Provincial Champions: 2001 **AA Football Provincial Champions 2021, 2015 **A Football Provincial Champions 1993 *Soccer **AAA Boys Soccer Provincial Champions: 2001 Soccer Provincial Champions : 1979–1980 *Field Hockey **AAA Women's field hockey Provincial Champions: 2011 The school's football, rugby, soccer, and

teams play at

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. Every year, the Carson Graham Eagles football team play their rivals, the Handsworth Royals, in the Buchanan Bowl. The very first Buchanan Bowl was played in 1987 and is named after Mr. James Buchanan, a teacher and administrator who worked at both schools and died in 1986.''Eagles snatch bowl win''
"North Shore News 09/10/2008"

References

External links

School District 44 Home Page
School Reports - Ministry of Education
Class Size

Satisfaction Survey

School Performance

Skills Assessment
{{NVSchools High schools in British Columbia International Baccalaureate schools in British Columbia North Vancouver (city) Educational institutions established in 1965 1965 establishments in British Columbia

History

Academics

Safe and Active School Travel Program

Notable alumni

Athletics

See also

References

External links