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Killarney is the largest secondary school in Vancouver by area, and a comprehensive school currently with around 2,000 students in Grades 8–12 with 167 teaching and non-teaching staff. Extra-curricular activities are abundant, with more than 35 clubs and a full inter-high school sports program.
Grade 8 Parent and Student Night, Sept. 12, 2024 - Slide Deck. Hello, Thank you to all parents and students who attended our Grade 8 Parent and Student Night at Killarney Secondary. It was a pleasure to see you all and tell you about our school. Please see the...
- 6454 Killarney Street Vancouver, V5S 2X7
Oct 17, 2022 · About Us: Purpose: Killarney Secondary School is a diverse community comprised of students, parents and staff. We strive to maintain a safe, caring, orderly and healthy environment. The Killarney community encourages and supports behaviours expected of responsible citizens so that everyone can achieve their goals and succeed.
- 6454 Killarney Street Vancouver, V5S 2X7
May 1, 2024 · Tuition Costs (2024): Free for local students; fees may apply for international students. 27. Killarney Secondary School. Location: Vancouver . Score: 4.5. Previous Rank: 209/252 (Rank in 2018/2019) Overview: Killarney Secondary prides itself on offering a rich academic curriculum that includes a strong emphasis on sciences, arts, and ...
- The History of Killarney Secondary School and Community
- In The Beginning… The Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam People
- Farming in The Killarney Area
- School Life & The Community in The 1970s and 1980s
This history is based on research by Social Studies students in Ms. Nicol’s classes during the 2016-17 school year. We invite future Killarney students to build on these stories.
The Squamish, Tsleil-waututh and Musqueam people lived on the land around Killarney Secondary school in south Vancouver for generations. They were in the Fraser canyon region for 8000 years and in the area of Vancouver for about 3000 years, living in temporary villages along the Fraser River and ocean inlets. The aboriginal people hunted bear, deer...
As the population of Vancouver grew in the 1800s, settlers came to the Killarney area to farm. The first farms were “cut out” of the forest in 1868 by surveyor William Rowling. His own family had 3.5 kilometres of land along the Fraser River. In 1878, George Wales, a prominent farmer, settled in the area too. Oxen were used to plough the rich soil ...
By 1970, the population had increased so much, the school had to add ten portables until additional wings were built. It was the “disco” era. The Electric Crow Disco Dance was the name of a student dance. Girls had long straight hair. They also started wearing pants to school. Lots of students had haircuts with bangs. The P.E. strip was black short...
- 6454 Killarney Street Vancouver, V5S 2X7
Contextual Information. When reviewing this school system information, it is important to consider the factors that can influence student learning. Below are longitudinal and demographic student enrolment information that assists with planning and improvement efforts. All enrollment numbers are based on September 30th data collection.
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Killarney Secondary. School Address: 6454 Killarney St, Vancouver, BC V5S 2X7 Phone: 604 713-8950 Email: kgill@vsb.bc.ca Principal: Mr. Kal Gill School District: Vancouver (39) Grade Level: 8-12 School ID: 03939016