Prince of Wales Secondary School, Secondary school in Vancouver, Canada
Prince of Wales Secondary School is a school in Vancouver with multiple buildings, sports grounds, and specialized laboratories for science and technology education. The campus provides a range of academic programs supported by these various facilities and outdoor spaces.
The school was established in 1920 at the original Shaughnessy Elementary site and moved to its current location, a former golf course, in 1960. This relocation represented a major shift in how the institution operated and grew.
The institution runs the TREK Outdoor Education Program, enabling grade 10 students to participate in environmental education through field activities.
The school operates on a four-block schedule with classes running from 8:40 AM to 3:05 PM in 80-minute periods. Visitors should be aware of these teaching hours when planning to explore the campus.
The GOLD Program at Prince of Wales serves gifted students with learning disabilities, accepting an average of eight students annually through competitive admission.
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