Guildford Park Secondary School Explained

Guildford Park Secondary School
Address:10707 146 Street
City:Surrey
Province:British Columbia
Postcode:V3R 1T5
Country:Canada
Coordinates:49.1972°N -122.8189°W
Schooltype:high school
Fundingtype:Public
Motto:Everyone Matters
Founded:1984
Schoolboard:School District 36 Surrey
Number:3636047
Principal:Marti Player
Staff:134
Grades Label:Grades
Grades:8-12
Enrollment:1400
Enrollment As Of:2024
Language:English
Colours:Green, White, Dark Green, Grey
Mascot:Sabre
Team Name:Sabres

Guildford Park Secondary School is a grade 8 through 12 secondary school in Surrey, British Columbia. It is located just west of the Port Mann Bridge and Guildford Town Centre, in a suburban inner-city community close to Holly Park. The school has over 1400 students from all over the world that speak more than 70 different languages.[1]

Clubs

Guildford Park Secondary School offers more than 20 clubs, including Garden Club, Art Club, and more.[2]

Programs

After School Tutoring

Guildford Park Secondary School has an after-school tutoring program that is free for the students. Students can receive tutoring Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday between 2:45 and 4:15 pm in the library. Senior Students can also apply to be a tutor and help other students. Students who are tutors are paid for their help and receive their payment in a scholarship at the end of the year.

Aboriginal Student Support

Guildford Park Secondary has an Aboriginal Student Support Team which includes an Aboriginal Support Teacher, two Aboriginal Youth Care Workers, a Counsellor, and a Vice-Principal. The team provides academic, emotional-social, and cultural support for Aboriginal students. The office is located in the main school foyer and students can connect with members of the team at the office throughout the school day.

Extra-Curriculars

Athletics

The Athletics Department at Guildford Park provides students with opportunities to represent the school in multiple sport activities. Guildford Park participates in the following extra-curricular sports: Soccer, Freestyle Wrestling, Volleyball, Rugby, Basketball, Badminton, Ultimate Frisbee, Ball Hockey, and Ice Hockey. The Guildford Park wrestling team has won provincial high-school championships in 2004, 2008, and 2009 and has consistently finished the top ten every year. The Guildford Park ice hockey team won the division championship for Surrey High School Hockey League in 2014.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Our School . . Surrey Schools . 2024-06-08 .
  2. Web site: Clubs . . Surrey Schools . 2024-06-08 .