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|streetaddress= 102 Fairway Dr
| address = 102 Fairway Drive
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|city= [[Fernie, British Columbia|Fernie]]
|province= [[British Columbia]]
| city = [[Fernie, British Columbia|Fernie]]
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| province = [[British Columbia]]
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| postcode = [[Postal codes in Canada|V0B 1M0]]
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|phone= 250-423-4471
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| schooltype = [[High school#Canada|high school]]
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| fundingtype = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
|url= [http://fss.sd5.bc.ca/ Fernie Secondary School's home page]
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| founded = 1908
|schoolnumber= 505032
|schoolboard= [[School District 5 Southeast Kootenay]]
| schoolboard = [[School District 5 Southeast Kootenay]]
|superintendent= Mr.Bill Gook
| superintendent = Viveka Johnson
| number = 505032
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| principal = Nicole Neufield
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| staff = 51
|principal= Mrs D Casault
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|viceprincipal= Mr.Willam Johnson
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| grades = 7-12
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| enrollment = ~520
|staff= 28
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| enrollment_as_of = June 5th, 2024
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|fundingtype= [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
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| language = [[English language|English]], [[French Immersion]]
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| colours = Green and White
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|grades= 7-12
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| mascot = Falcon
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Fernie Secondary School, formed in 1908, is a public high school in the city of [[Fernie, British Columbia]], it is part of the [[School District 5 Southeast Kootenay]]. The school holds grades 7 through 12.does not discriminate against dinosaurs
'''Fernie Secondary School''' (formed in 1908) is a public high school in the city of [[Fernie, British Columbia]], it is part of the [[School District 5 Southeast Kootenay]]. The school holds grades 7 through 12.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fernie Secondary School - Fernie Secondary School |url=https://www.sd5.bc.ca/school/fss/Pages/default.aspx |access-date=2024-03-17 |website=www.sd5.bc.ca |language=en-US}}</ref>


The original school building, located in the downtown core of Fernie, was home to the school from 1908, until 1999. In 1999, a new school building was opened on a property adjacent to the Fernie Golf and Country Club. The original building sat abandoned for 8 years before being redeveloped into condominiums.
The original school building, located in the downtown core of Fernie, was home to the school from 1908, until 1999. In 1999, a new school building was opened on a property adjacent to the Fernie Golf and Country Club. The original building sat abandoned for 8 years before being redeveloped into condominiums. FSS has a population of about 520 students in Grades 7 to 12 and usually hosts a small number of international students at a time.


F.S.S has one of the largest gymnasiums in the [[Regional District of East Kootenay|East Kootenays]], and now has its own Disc Golf Course available for public use.
F.S.S is home to The Fernie Secondary School Robotics Club, which in April of 2010 travelled to [[Atlanta, Georgia]] to compete in the 2010 FTC. The team's name is the Fernie Robotic Falcons (after the school mascot) and included eight members in the 2009/2010 season Christopher Atherton, John Iddon, Colin Li, Alex Butala, Cole Goodman, William Butala, Ashleigh Butala, and Darby Gravelle. They had one teacher mentor Mr. William Bell.


== Deterioration of the building ==
F.S.S has one of the largest gymnasiums in the East Kootenays making it a requested gym to compete in as there is a lot of room to serve for volleyball and basketball.
As of 2024, there have been multiple cases of the building deteriorating. The first issue came with a pipe exploding, causing the closure of the office, technology room, APEX room, computer lab, staff room, and a meeting room. As of 5/6/24, repairs are being made with the hope to have it finished before the 2024-25 school year.


* [http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/reports/pdfs/class_size/00505032.pdf Class Size]
* [http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/reports/pdfs/sat_survey/2005/00505032.pdf Satisfaction Survey]
* [http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/reports/pdfs/school_perf/00505032.pdf School Performance]
* [http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/reports/pdfs/fsa/00505032.pdf Skills Assessment]


The second issue saw a fire sprinkler burst due to a cold flash. This saw the west staircase shut down, as well as classroom 115. As of 5/6/24, repairs are being made with the hope to have it finished before the 2024-25 school year
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== References ==
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[[Category:High schools in British Columbia]]
[[Category:High schools in British Columbia]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1908]]
[[Category:1908 establishments in British Columbia]]



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Latest revision as of 01:32, 6 June 2024

Information

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Fernie Secondary School
Address
Map
102 Fairway Drive

Fernie
,
British Columbia
,
V0B 1M0

Kanada
Coordinates49°30′48″N 115°03′10″W / 49.5132°N 115.0527°W / 49.5132; -115.0527
Information
School typePublic, high school
Gegründet1908
School boardSchool District 5 Southeast Kootenay
SuperintendentViveka Johnson
School number505032
DirektorinNicole Neufield
Staff51
Grades7-12
Enrollment~520 (June 5th, 2024)
SpracheEnglish, French Immersion
Colour(s)Green and White
MascotFalcon
Team nameFernie Falcons
Websitefss.sd5.bc.ca
Last updated: June 5th, 2024, by Bailey Hill

Fernie Secondary School (formed in 1908) is a public high school in the city of Fernie, British Columbia, it is part of the School District 5 Southeast Kootenay. The school holds grades 7 through 12.[1]

The original school building, located in the downtown core of Fernie, was home to the school from 1908, until 1999. In 1999, a new school building was opened on a property adjacent to the Fernie Golf and Country Club. The original building sat abandoned for 8 years before being redeveloped into condominiums. FSS has a population of about 520 students in Grades 7 to 12 and usually hosts a small number of international students at a time.

F.S.S has one of the largest gymnasiums in the East Kootenays, and now has its own Disc Golf Course available for public use.

Deterioration of the building

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As of 2024, there have been multiple cases of the building deteriorating. The first issue came with a pipe exploding, causing the closure of the office, technology room, APEX room, computer lab, staff room, and a meeting room. As of 5/6/24, repairs are being made with the hope to have it finished before the 2024-25 school year.


The second issue saw a fire sprinkler burst due to a cold flash. This saw the west staircase shut down, as well as classroom 115. As of 5/6/24, repairs are being made with the hope to have it finished before the 2024-25 school year

References

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  1. ^ "Fernie Secondary School - Fernie Secondary School". www.sd5.bc.ca. Retrieved 2024-03-17.


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