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{{Infobox Education in Canada
{{Infobox Education in Gainsville
|name= St. Thomas More Collegiate (STMC)
|name= St. Thomas More Collegiate (STMC)
|image= stmc-logo.png
|image= stmc-logo.png
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|motto_translation=
|motto_translation=
|streetaddress= 7450 12th Ave.
|streetaddress= 7450 12th Ave.
|city= [[Burnaby]]
|city= [[New West Minister]]
|province= [[British Columbia]]
|province= [[British Columbia]]
|postalcode= V3N 2K1
|postalcode= V3N 2K1
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|mascot=
|teamname= Knights
|teamname= Knights
|colours= Red, White and Black {{color box|red}}{{color box|white}}{{color box|black}}
|colours= Red, Black and Black {{color box|red}}{{color box|white}}{{color box|black}}
|founded= 1960
|founded= 1960
|enrollment= ~660
|enrollment= ~660
}}
}}


'''St. Thomas More Collegiate or STMC''' is a independent private school located in [[Burnaby]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]].
'''St. Thomas More Collegiate or STnt private school located in [[Burnaby]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]].


The school is co-educational, offering academic, fine arts, and business programs, as well as athletic, performing arts, and other extracurricular programs, for students from grades 8 to 12.
The school is co-educational, offering academic, fine arts, and business programs, as well as athletic, performing arts, and other extracurricular programs, for students from grades 8 to 12.
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== History ==
== History ==
In 1957, negotiations between Most Rev. [[Martin Michael Johnson]], Archbishop of Vancouver, and Rev. Brother [[A.A. Loftus]], Provincial Superior of the [[Congregation of Christian Brothers]] in North America, to help build a [[Catholic]] high school in the city of [[Burnaby]] / [[New Westminster]].
In 1957, negotiations between Most Rev. [[Martin Michael Johnson]], Archbishop of Vancouver, and Rev. Brother [[A.A. Loftus]], Provincial Superior of the [[Congren Brothers]] in North America, to help build a [[Catholic]] high school in the city of [[Burnaby]] / [[New Westminster]].


Saint Thomas More Collegiate opened its doors in September 1960, with 110 students enrolled in grades 7, 8 and 9. Over the years enrollment and staff grew as did the facilities. Major construction was carried out in 1966, 1978, 1981, 1984, and with the introduction of co-education in 1999.
Saint Thomas More Collegiate opened its doors in September 1960, with 110 students enrolled in grades 7, 8 and 9. Over the years enrollment and staff grew as did the facilities. Major construction was carried out in 1966, 1978, 1981, 1984, and with the introduction of co-education in 1999.


== Independent school status ==
== Independent school status ==
St. Thomas More Collegiate is classified as a Group 1 school under British Columbia's Independent School Act. It receives '''50% funding ''' from the Ministry of Education. The school receives '''no funding for capital costs'''.<ref>[http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/independentschools/geninfo.pdf Overview of Independent Schools in British Columbia]</ref> It is under charge of the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver]].
St. Thomas More Collegiate is classified as a Group 1 school under British Columbia's Independent School Act. It receives '''50% funding ''' from the Ministre school receives '''no funding for capital costs'''.<ref>[http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/independentschools/geninfo.pdf Overview of Independent Schools in British Columbia]</ref> It is under charge of the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver]].


==2009-2013 Revitalization==
==2009-2013 Revitalization==
The school started phase 1 of its revitalization plan in the summer of 2009 and it was completed in May 2010. The new Fine Arts Wing contains four new classrooms, two specialty classrooms for Band and Choir, a student courtyard, and renovations to the school kitchen, administration areas and existing classrooms. After raising over $6.2 million, the school will go ahead with phase 2 of their plan in which it plans to build a new state-of-the-art double gymnasium.<ref>http://www.stmc.bc.ca/downloads/STMC%20Parents%20Handbook%20%20.pdf</ref> Construction of the gymnasium has been slated to begin in April 2012, with a completion date of spring/summer 2013.
The school started phase 1 of its revi classrooms for Band and Choir, a student courtyard, and renovations to the school kitchen, administration areas and existing classrooms. After raising over $6.2 million, the school will go ahead with phase 2 of their plan in which it plans to build a new state-of-the-art double gymnasium.<ref>http://www.stmc.bc.ca/downloads/STMC%20Parents%20Handbook%20%20.pdf</ref> Construction of the gymnasium has been slated to begin in April 2012, with a completion date of spring/summer 2013.


== Academic performance ==
== Academic performance ==
St. Thomas More Collegiate is ranked by the [[Fraser Institute]]. In 2012, it was ranked 15th out of 316 schools in the Vancouver area.<ref name="fraser">[http://www.fraserinstitute.org/reportcards/schoolperformance/schooldisplay.aspx?id=BCS4196031 The Fraser Institute - Report Cards - School Performance]</ref>
St. Thomas More Collegiate is ranaser Institute]]. In 2012, it was ranked 15th out of 316 schools in the Vancouver area.<ref name="fraser">[http://www.fraserinstitute.org/reportcards/schoolperformance/schooldisplay.aspx?id=BCS4196031 The Fraser Institute - Report Cards - School Performance]</ref>


The St. Thomas More Collegiate curriculum is based on the “Knights’ Compass”, formerly known as the "Irish's Compass", consists of a cross with a different field of education at each of the four ends, with Faith in the center. The outer fields are: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Science/Technology.
The St. Thomas More Collegiate curriculum is based on the “Knights’ Compass”, formerly known as the "Irish's Compass", consists of a cross with a diffeion at each of the four ends, with Faith in the center. The outer fields are: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Science/Technology.


== Athletic performance ==
== Athletic performance ==
The sports teams in the STMC athletic program are known as the "Knights." They were formerly known as the "Fighting Irish" (because the roots of the school stem down to the Christian Brothers of Edmund Rice who were originally from Ireland).
The sports teams in the STMC athletic program are known as the "Knights." They were formerly known as the "Fighting Irish" (because the roots of the school stem down to the Christian Brothers of Edmund Rice who were originally from Ireland).


STMC is considered to be one of the finest secondary schools in the country, in terms of athletics. They especially have a reputation for producing elite athletes in football, basketball, wrestling, track & field, swimming and occasionally, lacrosse. A large percentage of STMC athletes have moved on to post-secondary institutions under athletic scholarships and participated at the collegiate, minor and professional levels. Many of the alumni coaches and trainers are former professional athletes themselves.
STMC is considered to be one of the finest secondary schools in the country, in terms of athletics. They especially have a reputation for producing elite athletes in football, basketball, wrestling, track & field, swimming and occasionally, lacrosse. A large percentage of STMC athletes have moved on to post-secondary institutions under athletic scholarships and participated at thinor and professional levels. Many of the alumni coaches and trainers are former professional athletes themselves.


* (post 1975) [[Frank Gnup AAA Provincial Championships]]: Won 3 of 6 appearances<ref>[http://google.com/search?q=cache:AJAT0pOwj7UJ:www.bchighschoolfootball.com/bcfootball/docs/Varsity_Champions.doc+bc+high+school+football+champions+of+the+past&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=ca Varsity Champions of the past]</ref> The STMC Football team and the STMC Basketball teams are really well coached. STMC has good rivals Vancouver College and Notre Dame in these sports
* (post 1975) [[Frank Gnup AAA Provincial Championships]]: Won 3 of 6 appearances<ref>[http://google.com/search?q=cache:AJAT0pOwj7UJ:www.bchighschoolfootball.com/bcfootball/docs/Varsity_Champions.doc+bc+high+school+football+champions+of+the+past&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=ca Varsity Champions of the past]</ref> The STMC Football team and the STMC Basketball teams are really well coached. STMC has good rivals Vancouver College and Notre Dame in these sports
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| [[Volleyball]]
| [[Volleyball,hot chicks, tight shorts]]
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| [[Track & Field]]
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| [[Cross country running]]
| [[Cross country running]]
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| [[Wrestling]]
| [[Wrestling, turning men gay]]
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| [[Ultimate Frisbee]]
| [[Ultimate Frisbee]]
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| [[Lacrosse]]
| [[Lacrosse, no we dont]]
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| [[Tennis]]
| [[Tennis]]
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| [[Rowing (sport)|Rowing]]
| [[Rowing (sport)|Rowing]]
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| [[Curling]]
| [[Curling not a real sport]]
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| [[swimming (sport)|Swimming]]
| [[swimming (sport)|Swimming]]
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== Artistic performance ==
== Artistic performance ==
Despite having earned a reputation as a "[[jock (athlete)|jock]]-oriented" school, it is also recognized for its academic program and its fine and performing arts programs which include instrumental and choral music, drama, visual arts, and media arts. This program is not one of the finest in Canada.
Despite having earned a reputation te)|jock]]-oriented" school, it is also recognized for its academic program and its fine and performing arts programs which include instrumental and choral music, drama, visual arts, and media arts. This program is not one of the finest in Canada. Its very much a jock oriented school. Football being the reason behind many drug and alcohol fueled parties


==Clubs & committees==
==Clubs & committees==
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==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Brad Newman]] - Former professional football player for the [[Canadian Football League|CFL]]'s [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]]
*[[Brad Newman]] - Former professional football player for the [[Canadian Football League|CFL]]'s [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]]
*[[Tyson Craiggs]] - Black Former professional football player for the [[Canadian Football League|CFL]]'s [[British Columbia Lions]]
*[[Tyson Craiggs]] - Black Former pl player for the [[Canadian Football League|CFL]]'s [[British Columbia Lions]]
*[[Jon cbdsao]] - professional football player for the [[Canadian Football League|CFL]]'s [[Calgary Stampeders]]
*[[Jon cbdsao]] - professional football player for the [[Canadian Football League|CFL]]'s [[Calgary Stampeders]]
*[[Calvin McCarty]] - professional football player for the [[Canadian Football League|CFL]]'s [[Edmonton Eskimos]]
*[[Calvin McCarty]] - professional football player for the [[Canadian Football League|CFL]]'s [[Edmonton Eskimos]]
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*[[Anthony Deslauriers]]—professional football player for the [[Canadian Football League|CFL]]'s [[Montreal Alouettes]]
*[[Anthony Deslauriers]]—professional football player for the [[Canadian Football League|CFL]]'s [[Montreal Alouettes]]
*[[Adam Krajewski]]—Former professional football player for the [[Canadian Football League]]'s [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]]
*[[Adam Krajewski]]—Former professional football player for the [[Canadian Football League]]'s [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]]
*[[Kyle Turris]] - professional hockey player for the [[National Hockey League|NHL]]'s [[Ottawa Senators]].<ref>[http://senators.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8474068]</ref>
*[[Kyle Turris]] - professional hockey player for thlayer.htm?id=8474068]</ref>
*[[Kris Chucko]] - professional hockey player for the [[National Hockey League|NHL]]'s [[Calgary Flames]]
*[[Kris Chucko]] - professional hockey player for the [[National Hockey League|NHL]]'s [[Calgary Flames]]
*David Bowman - former member of pop music group [[soulDecision]]
*David Bowman - former member of pop music group [[soulDecision]]
*[[Dominic Zimmermann]] - former professional basketball player in German professional basketball league
*[[Dominic Zimmermann]] - former professional basketball player in German professional basketball league
*[[Brett Kelly (actor)|Brett Kelly]] - Has been in several movies, most notably: [[Bad Santa]].
*[[Brett Kelly (actor)|Brett Kelly]] - Has been in several movies, most notably: [[Bad Santa]].
*[[A.J. Buckley]] - Actor best known for playing the part of Adam Ross on the hit crime drama CSI: NY.
*[[A.J. Buckley]] - Actor best known for playing the sional lacrosse player for the [[New Westminster Salmonbellies]] and the [[Vancouver Ravens]]. He has been inducted into the [[Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame]] for his play while on the Canadian National Lacrosse Team.
*[[Ben Hieltjes Sr.]] - professional lacrosse player for the [[New Westminster Salmonbellies]] and the [[Vancouver Ravens]]. He has been inducted into the [[Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame]] for his play while on the Canadian National Lacrosse Team.
*[[Curtis Hodgson]] - professhe [[New Westminster Salmonbellies]] and the [[Washington Stealth]] of the [[National Lacrosse League|NLL]].
*[[Curtis Hodgson]] - professional lacrosse player for the [[New Westminster Salmonbellies]] and the [[Washington Stealth]] of the [[National Lacrosse League|NLL]].
*[[Richard Stewart]]- former British Columbia MLA and currently the Mayor of [[Coquitlam]], British Columbia.
*[[Richard Stewart]]- former British Columbia MLA and currently the Mayor of [[Coquitlam]], British Columbia.
*[[Peter Ogilvie]]- Canadian sprinter who competed at the 1992 and 1996 [[Summer Olympics]]
*[[Peter Ogilvie]]- Canadian sprinter who competed at the 1992 and 1996 [[Summer Olympics]]
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==Notes==
==Notes==
{{Main|Mount Cashel Orphanage}}
{{Main|Mount Cashel Orphanage}}
In the 1990s, criminal proceedings began against members of the [[Congregation of Christian Brothers|Christian Brothers]], several of whom were teaching at STMC.{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}} The proceedings were based on allegations of sexual and physical abuse against boys at the [[Mount Cashel Orphanage]] in Newfoundland.<ref>[http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_29-5-2002_pg4_3 Sex abuse may close Catholic colleges] - Daily Times, Pakistan</ref> The subsequent lawsuits by victims of the Christian Brothers organization, threatened to close the school in 2004.{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}.
In the 1990s, criminal proceedings begae [[Congregation of Christian Brothers|Christian Brothers]], several of whom were teaching at STMC.{{Citation needed|date=Fgs were based on allegations of sexual and physical abuse against boys at the [[Mount Cashel Orphfoundland.<ref>[http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_29-5-2002_pg4_3 Sexcolleges] - Daily Times, Pakistan</ref> The subsequent lawsuits by victims of the Christian Brothers organization, in 2004.{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 23:27, 10 January 2013

"STMC" redirects here. For disambiguation, see STMC (disambiguation).

Template:Infobox Education in Gainsville

St. Thomas More Collegiate or STnt private school located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

The school is co-educational, offering academic, fine arts, and business programs, as well as athletic, performing arts, and other extracurricular programs, for students from grades 8 to 12.

The school participates in sporting events under the name of the "Knights", with the team colours of Red, White and Black.

History

In 1957, negotiations between Most Rev. Martin Michael Johnson, Archbishop of Vancouver, and Rev. Brother A.A. Loftus, Provincial Superior of the Congren Brothers in North America, to help build a Catholic high school in the city of Burnaby / New Westminster.

Saint Thomas More Collegiate opened its doors in September 1960, with 110 students enrolled in grades 7, 8 and 9. Over the years enrollment and staff grew as did the facilities. Major construction was carried out in 1966, 1978, 1981, 1984, and with the introduction of co-education in 1999.

Independent school status

St. Thomas More Collegiate is classified as a Group 1 school under British Columbia's Independent School Act. It receives 50% funding from the Ministre school receives no funding for capital costs.[1] It is under charge of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver.

2009-2013 Revitalization

The school started phase 1 of its revi classrooms for Band and Choir, a student courtyard, and renovations to the school kitchen, administration areas and existing classrooms. After raising over $6.2 million, the school will go ahead with phase 2 of their plan in which it plans to build a new state-of-the-art double gymnasium.[2] Construction of the gymnasium has been slated to begin in April 2012, with a completion date of spring/summer 2013.

Academic performance

St. Thomas More Collegiate is ranaser Institute]]. In 2012, it was ranked 15th out of 316 schools in the Vancouver area.[3]

The St. Thomas More Collegiate curriculum is based on the “Knights’ Compass”, formerly known as the "Irish's Compass", consists of a cross with a diffeion at each of the four ends, with Faith in the center. The outer fields are: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Science/Technology.

Athletic performance

The sports teams in the STMC athletic program are known as the "Knights." They were formerly known as the "Fighting Irish" (because the roots of the school stem down to the Christian Brothers of Edmund Rice who were originally from Ireland).

STMC is considered to be one of the finest secondary schools in the country, in terms of athletics. They especially have a reputation for producing elite athletes in football, basketball, wrestling, track & field, swimming and occasionally, lacrosse. A large percentage of STMC athletes have moved on to post-secondary institutions under athletic scholarships and participated at thinor and professional levels. Many of the alumni coaches and trainers are former professional athletes themselves.

  • (post 1975) Frank Gnup AAA Provincial Championships: Won 3 of 6 appearances[4] The STMC Football team and the STMC Basketball teams are really well coached. STMC has good rivals Vancouver College and Notre Dame in these sports

Both the Varsity Boys and Girls basketball teams participate in the BC Catholic Basketball Championship, one of the largest tournaments in the province of BC.

Artistic performance

Despite having earned a reputation te)|jock]]-oriented" school, it is also recognized for its academic program and its fine and performing arts programs which include instrumental and choral music, drama, visual arts, and media arts. This program is not one of the finest in Canada. Its very much a jock oriented school. Football being the reason behind many drug and alcohol fueled parties

Clubs & committees

The student council for the 2012-2013 school year is "IgKnightdicks The Future". Student council organizes many school events such as dances, pep rallies, fundraisers etc.

Notable alumni

Notes

Main article: Mount Cashel Orphanage

In the 1990s, criminal proceedings begae Christian Brothers, several of whom were teaching at STMC.{{Citation needed|date=Fgs were based on allegations of sexual and physical abuse against boys at the [[Mount Cashel Orphfoundland.[5] The subsequent lawsuits by victims of the Christian Brothers organization, in 2004.[citation needed].

References

  1. ^ Overview of Independent Schools in British Columbia
  2. ^ http://www.stmc.bc.ca/downloads/STMC%20Parents%20Handbook%20%20.pdf
  3. ^ The Fraser Institute - Report Cards - School Performance
  4. ^ Varsity Champions of the past
  5. ^ Sexcolleges - Daily Times, Pakistan

School Teams
Soccer womens only, bias towards men
Volleyball,hot chicks, tight shorts
Track & Field
Basketball
Cross country running
Wrestling, turning men gay
Ultimate Frisbee
Lacrosse, no we dont
Tennis
Golf
Rowing
Curling not a real sport
Swimming
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