Byrne Creek Community School

Byrne Creek Community School
Location
Map
7777 18th St

Burnaby
,
British Columbia
,
V3N 5E5

Canada
Coordinates49°12′30″N 122°56′54″W / 49.208304°N 122.948296°W / 49.208304; -122.948296
Information
School typePublic, high school
MottoHEART
(Honesty, Empathy, Achievement, Respect, Teamwork)
Founded2005
School boardSchool District 41 Burnaby
Area trusteeMs. Baljinder Narang
School number4141068
AdministratorSemester System
(September–January
February–June)
PrincipalBen Paré
Staff108 (include secretaries and other employed members)[1]
Grades8-12
Enrollment1,034[2] (2026)
LanguageEnglish
AreaEdmonds
ColoursBlue and Silver   
MascotBulldog
Team nameBulldogs
Websitebyrnecreek.burnabyschools.ca

Byrne Creek Community School is a public high school in Burnaby, British Columbia and part of School District 41 in Burnaby. It is in the Edmonds area and serves over 1,000 students as of 2015.

Origin of the name

The name Byrne Creek, for which the school is named, can be traced back to Peter Byrne—who served as reeve (mayor) from 1906 to 1910.[3] The creek is a short distance west from the school.

History

Byrne Creek officially opened in September 2005, being the most recently established secondary school in the Burnaby School District. It was built to accommodate up to 1200[4] students, for the rising population in the city of Burnaby. Most students who attended schools close to Byrne Creek's vicinity transferred out of their schools to attend the closer institution.[citation needed] As of the 2025/2026 school year, there are 1034 students attending the school.

Events

One event that has become a tradition, despite the school's young age, is the Bulldog Bash, where all students celebrate the end of a successful school year. Another event that is held for three days after school is the VPA (Visual Performance Arts) show. This performance allows the dance and art classes to showcase their hard work in a span of three days.[citation needed]

Byrne Creek’s Music Council hosts two concerts annually: the Winter Concert[5] on the evening of the first Thursday of December, and the Spring Concert on the evening of the first Thursday of June. During these concerts, the school’s beginner, junior, intermediate, and senior concert bands, as well as the jazz band, perform prepared pieces for students, teachers, friends, families, and other guests in attendance.

The annual Holiday Hamper Drive[6] is organized by the school’s Student Government[7] to raise funds for food hampers for families who require additional support during the Christmas winter break. The initiative includes fundraisers and in-school events designed to encourage student participation and collect donations. To support the Hamper Drive, the school hosts an annual Benefit Concert[8] featuring a range of performances, music, and food. Students can contribute by purchasing items through the various fundraisers organized by the Student Government or by making direct donations.

The school’s Leo Club[9] organizes and supports a variety of volunteer initiatives and school events. These include the annual Haunted House, in which Grade 6 and 7 students from nearby elementary schools visit a haunted house organized by club members; Student Learning Conferences (Parent-Teacher meetings), where members assist with directing parents to scheduled meetings with teachers; and the Diversity Dance, a district-wide event promoting diversity within the community.

The Leo Club also organizes activities such as the Valentine’s Day Rose Sale[10], where students can purchase roses for friends; the school’s Winter Formal[11] for senior students; and clothing drives[12] supporting members of the local community. In addition, Leo Club members assist with events such as the school’s Open House for prospective families and visits from Grade 6 and 7 classes from nearby elementary schools, during which students tour the school and learn about its programs.

Awards

In 2012, Byrne Creek was awarded the Whole Child Award[13] by the international Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

References

  1. ^ Byrne Creek Community School Website. http://byrnecreek.sd41.bc.ca/contact/contact.htm Archived 2011-06-01 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ "B.C. Education System Performance - Byrne Creek Community Secondary: Contextual Information". studentsuccess.gov.bc.ca. Archived from the original on 2026-03-12. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  3. ^ Byrne Creek Secondary School Archived 2006-03-22 at the Wayback Machine Burnaby School District 41
  4. ^ "Byrne Creek Secondary School | Heritage Burnaby".
  5. ^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). byrnecreek.burnabyschools.ca. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2026-03-12. Retrieved 2026-03-12. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  6. ^ "21st Annual Holiday Hamper Drive | Byrne Creek Community School". byrnecreek.burnabyschools.ca. Archived from the original on 2026-03-12. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  7. ^ "School Info | Byrne Creek Community School". byrnecreek.burnabyschools.ca. Archived from the original on 2026-03-12. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  8. ^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). byrnecreek.burnabyschools.ca. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2026-03-12. Retrieved 2026-03-12. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  9. ^ "School Info | Byrne Creek Community School". byrnecreek.burnabyschools.ca. Archived from the original on 2026-03-12. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  10. ^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). byrnecreek.burnabyschools.ca. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2026-03-12. Retrieved 2026-03-12. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  11. ^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). byrnecreek.burnabyschools.ca. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2026-03-12. Retrieved 2026-03-12. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  12. ^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). byrnecreek.burnabyschools.ca. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2026-03-12. Retrieved 2026-03-12. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  13. ^ Whole Child Award

School Reports - Ministry of Education

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