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e: admissions@brocktonschool.com p: 604 929 9201
Brockton School’s mission is to inspire the growth of outstanding humans. Brockton is a highly respected, inclusive, and innovative school. We offer a comprehensive and robust academic and extended day program while prioritizing the holistic development of our learners. Brockton students are inspired to be self-aware and purpose-filled individuals who learn to thrive in a diverse and dynamic world. They are both challenged and supported to pursue their personal dreams whilst contributing in a positive way to their greater community.
Brockton is a school that will not be distracted by comparison; instead, Brockton is a school driven by its unique purpose. Brockton maintains a philosophy and approach that allows for authentic connections with, and service to, every student, every family and each, and every community member. Students are known, challenged, and supported as unique individuals, with unique genius, on a unique journey. Everyone at Brockton is somebody and has an opportunity to thrive. The commitment of the faculty and staff to the Brockton students, the Brockton community, and the Brockton mission is entirely exceptional.
Brockton is one of a select group of International Baccalaureate (IB) World Continuum Schools hosting all four of the IB Programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-Related Programme. Brockton offers specialized courses and programs, led by specialist teachers, coaches, and mentors. Within these courses and programs, Brockton innovates to provide our students with what they need today and with what they will need in the future. Come graduation, students will be situated to pursue their post secondary aspiration of choice; and, even more so, they will be situated to pursue a life of passion and purpose.
As you look through the following pages, you will get a sense of what it means to be part of the Brockton Community. It is indeed my honour to serve as the Head of Brockton School and I am joined by a truly dedicated and highly trained staff, an extraordinary and diverse student body, a welcoming and engaged parent community, and an extended community of alumni and friends. I welcome you to explore what makes our school so special.
– Karen McCulla, Head of School
OUR VISION
BROCKTON WILL BE A LOCAL AND GLOBAL INFLUENCER IN EDUCATING AND INSPIRING THE GROWTH OF OUTSTANDING HUMANS IN CONTRIBUTION TO A BETTER WORLD.
OUR MISSION
INSPIRING THE GROWTH OF OUTSTANDING HUMANS
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
WHERE EVERY STUDENT MATTERS, WHERE EVERY FAMILY MATTERS, WHERE COMMUNITY MATTERS, AND WHERE LEARNING FOR LIFE MATTERS.
DIVERSE & CONNECTED COMMUNITY
PARENT & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
PASSIONATE & COMMITTED FACULTY
ENGAGED, INSPIRED, & PURPOSE-FILLED STUDENTS
OF RECENT GRADUATES ACHIEVED BC HONOURS 100%
PERSONALIZED LEARNING IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
OF GRADUATES ARE ACCEPTED INTO THEIR POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM OF CHOICE 100%
MULTIPLE PATHWAYS TO GRADUATION
6:1
STUDENT TO STAFF RATIO
SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF FACULTY HAVE ADVANCED DEGREES
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED WORLD MUSIC PROGRAM
EXPANSIVE OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM
VAST STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
OVER 60 EXTRACURRICULAR AND ATHLETICS OPTIONS
DIVERSE COURSES TAUGHT BY SPECIALIST TEACHERS
Brockton’s academic programming is robust, innovative, and diverse, with a focus on the whole child. Grounded in the frameworks of the International Baccalaureate programs and the BC Ministry of Education, and informed by best practices around the globe. Brockton’s curriculum supports students in becoming self-aware, purpose-filled, lifelong learners.
Brockton offers the following academic programs:
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) - Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5
• Including the Early Years Programme for Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten, and the Primary and Intermediate focus of Grades 1 through 5
IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) - Grade 6 - Grade 10
• Including the unique POD Program for students in Grades 6 and 7; the Discovery Electives and Greater Good program at Grades 8 and 9; and entry to the Graduation Years and Personal Project at Grade 10
Pathways to Graduation - Grades 11 & 12
• Including the IB Diploma (DP) and IB Career-Related (CP) Programme, as well as the BC Ministry of Education Dogwood, and the hybrid program (combination of IB and Ministry)
Brockton’s Early Years Programme (EYP) encompasses both Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Kindergarten (K) and uses the framework of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Within the EYP, research-informed practice supports Brockton’s youngest learners as they begin their educational journeys and sets them up for success in later years.
Brockton’s Early Years Programme engages outstanding specialized teachers who recognize the value of creative, hands-on exploration and are committed to showing enthusiasm and compassion for every student in the classroom.
In Brockton’s Early Years Programme, students benefit from:
• Excellent student-to-staff ratios.
• A dynamic environment including indoor, outdoor, and natural learning spaces
• Inquiry-led learning engagements.
• A variety of classes taught and/or supported by specialist teachers, such as Physical and Health Education, Languages (including French), Creative Arts, Applied Design Skills and Technology, and Outdoor Education.
• Meaningful relationships with peers, teachers, and the greater Brockton community.
Program Structure
• Full-day, 5 days a week
• An after-school care program available
OUR CHILD STARTED JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN AT BROCKTON THIS YEAR AND WE ALL LOVE IT SO FAR! THE TEACHERS ARE SO WARM AND AMAZING AND WE LOVE ALL THE THOUGHTFUL PROJECTS THEY DO WITH THE CHILDREN!
- BROCKTON PARENT
As teachers continue to pursue authentic connections, each student in Grades 1-5 is recognized for their unique interests, abilities, and personalities.
Grades 1 - 5 are taught through an inquiry-led, transdisciplinary framework. Students have the opportunity to explore local and global issues in real-life contexts as they learn between, across, and beyond traditional subject boundaries.
Brockton recognizes the needs of the whole student (including social and emotional growth, and mental health and well-being) and supports students in becoming caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. Like other divisions of the school, the teachers work in partnership with parents, students, and various community supports to develop optimal learning circumstances.
Students in Grades 1 to 5 benefit from:
• Excellent student-to-staff ratios
• A focus on numeracy and literacy
• Specialist teaching in valued areas such as Physical and Health Education, Languages, Visual Arts, Performing Arts (e.g., Music), Applied Design Skills and Technology, Social and Emotional Learning, and Outdoor Education.
• Access to innovative technology to support and enhance learning opportunities
• Being a part of the Brockton community through relationships with peers and students across grades.
• Leadership opportunities and a wide range of extracurriculars where they can further expand their learning.
Program Structure
• Full-day, 5 days a week with integrated outdoor education time taught by specialists
• After-school programming that includes a variety of athletics, arts, leadership, and clubs (including after-school care).
THE ACADEMIC STANDARD IS HIGH WITHOUT PUTTING THE STUDENTS UNDER PRESSURE. EVERY CHILD IS TREASURED AND VALUED FOR WHO THEY ARE.
- BROCKTON PARENT
In the MYP, students make connections between their studies and how they see themselves in the world. The program aims to develop active learners and internationally minded young people and empowers students to inquire into a wide range of issues and ideas of significance while maintaining high academic standards. The result is young people who are creative, critical, and reflective thinkers and who can empathize with others and pursue lives of purpose and meaning.
At Brockton, students transition from the Primary Years Programme (or from other programs if new to Brockton) to the Middle Years Programme via the POD. The POD is a purpose-built programme for Grade 6 and 7 students that bridges the gap between the Junior and Senior schools, and it supports the unique needs and interests of this particular stage of student development.
The POD acts as a self-contained community within the wider Brockton community, creating a safe space for students to dive into their studies, discover identity, build self-esteem, and develop social skills at a time that can be a difficult transition for this age group.
Students in the POD benefit from:
• Excellent student to staff ratios.
• A focus on the core academic areas of Mathematics, Science, Language and Literature (English), and Individuals and Societies (Social Studies)
• Specialist programs such as Physical and Health Education, Languages, Visual Arts, Performing Arts (e.g., Music), Applied Design Skills and Technology, Social and Emotional Learning, and Outdoor Education.
• Access to innovative technology to support and enhance learning opportunities
• Being a part of the Brockton community through relationships with peers and students across grades.
• Leadership opportunities and a wide range of extra-curriculars where they can further expand their learning.
Program Structure
• Unique structure that straddles that of traditional elementary school and secondary/high school.
• After school programming that includes a variety of athletics, arts, leadership, and clubs.
THE TWO YEARS SHE SPENT IN THE POD PROGRAM WAS TRANSFORMATIONAL. OUR CHILD IS A MUCH MORE CONFIDENT, COMMITTED, ENGAGED, AND ACTIVE LEARNER THAN SHE WAS BEFORE SHE ENTERED YOUR CLASSROOM
- POD PROGRAM PARENT
The Grade 8 & 9 program is taught within the framework of the BC Ministry of Education and the International Baccalaureate (IB) organization’s Middle Years Programme (MYP). Brockton School leverages these frameworks to deliver a rigorous academic curriculum that fosters deep and broad learning and also provides opportunity for exploration.
Students in Grade 8 and 9 benefit from:
• Excellent student to staff ratios.
• Extended focus of learning in and across disciplines that challenges students to make connections and to engage higher level orders of inquiry based learning such as application, analysis, evaluation, and creation.
• Core academic areas of Mathematics, Science, Language and Literature (English), and Individuals and Societies (Socials Studies)
• A variety of specialist programs such as Physical and Health education, Languages, Visual Arts, Performing Arts (e.g., Music), Applied Design Skills and Technology, Career Education, and Outdoor Education.
• The additional opportunity to explore other areas of interest in the Discovery Program of electives.
• The impactful Brockton Greater Good Course (a course designed to help students strengthen their emotional intelligence (EQ) in support of their academic journeys; students build self-awareness and regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills).
• Access to innovative technology to support and enhance learning opportunities.
• Being a part of the Brockton community through relationships with peers and students across grades.
• Leadership opportunities and a wide range of extracurricular where they can further expand their learning.
• A high school model of scheduling that is supported by grade/class advisors and other key personnel (e.g., post-secondary counsellors, personal counsellors, career advisors, and more).
• After school programming that includes a variety of athletics, arts, leadership, and clubs.
• Further opportunities to explore and commit to Community Engagement locally, nationally, and globally.
“YOUR TEACHERS ARE INCREDIBLE. I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR THEIR PERSPECTIVE, THEIR BELIEF IN MY CHILD, AND HOW MUCH THEY GENUINELY CARE FOR MY CHILD. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING THEM INTO OUR LIVES.”
- BROCKTON PARENT
The Grade 10 program is both the final year of the Middle Years Programme, as well as the first year of the Ministry of Education Graduation Program (Grade 10-12).
Students in Grade 10 benefit from:
• Excellent student to staff ratios.
• Extended focus of learning in and across disciplines that challenges students to make connections and to engage higher level orders of inquiry based learning such as application, analysis, evaluation, and creation.
• Core academic areas of Mathematics, Science, Language and Literature (English), and Individuals and Societies (Socials Studies)
• Choices among a variety of specialist programs such as Physical and Health education, Languages, Visual Arts, Performing Arts (e.g., Music), Applied Design Skills and Technology, Career Education, and Outdoor Education.
• The MYP Personal Project which is the culmination of a student’s time in the Middle Years Programme and is an opportunity for students to showcase their approaches to learning skills, learner profile attributes, and agency through a product of the student’s own initiative.
• Access to innovative technology to support and enhance learning opportunities.
• Being a part of the Brockton community through relationships with peers and students across grades.
• Leadership opportunities and a wide range of extra-curriculars where they can further expand their learning.
Program Structure
• A high school model of scheduling that is supported by grade/class advisors and other key personnel (e.g., post-secondary counsellors, personal counsellors, career advisors, and more).
• After school programming that includes a variety of athletics, arts, leadership, and clubs.
• Further opportunities to explore and commit to Community Engagement locally, nationally, and globally.
THE MOST SPECIAL THING ABOUT BROCKTON WAS, WITHOUT A DOUBT, THE PEOPLE. THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, FACULTY, AND PARENTS ALWAYS MADE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US FEEL LIKE A VALUED PART OF THE COMMUNITY. I LOVED IT.
- BROCKTON ALUMNI
At Brockton, we recognize that each student is unique and that each shines when they follow a path that is meaningful to them.
Students in Grades 11 & 12 at Brockton are offered a choice in their journey to graduation. The Pathways to Graduation allows students to choose a program of learning that suits their aspirations, interests, and strengths, while building globally-minded and confident young people who are not only well-equipped for post-secondary life, but are also filled with a sense of purpose and self-awareness.
Students in Grade 11 & 12 benefit from:
• Excellent student to staff ratios.
• A breadth of courses from which to choose that allow students to pursue their passions and to consider a variety of post-secondary paths.
• Access to exceptional faculty who are experts in their field of study.
• Exposure to learning/life strategies that will prepare students exceptionally well for their post-secondary aspirations.
• Access to innovative technology to support and enhance learning opportunities.
• Being a part of the Brockton community through relationships with peers and students across grades.
• Leadership opportunities and a wide range of extra-curriculars where they can further expand their learning.
Program Structure
• Personalized learning structures and systems that prioritize graduating student needs.
• Key personnel to support students (e.g., grade advisors, course counsellors, post-secondary counsellors, personal counsellors, career advisors, and more).
• After-school programming that includes a variety of athletics, arts, leadership, and clubs.
• Further opportunities to explore and commit to Community Engagement locally, nationally, and globally.
The BC Certificate of Graduation or “Dogwood Diploma” is awarded to students who successfully complete the provincial graduation requirements. At Brockton, the Dogwood Program is an enriched inquiry-based academic program where students are supported to become educated citizens equipped with the knowledge, competencies, and skills they will need to transition successfully into higher education and careers.
The Diploma Programme (DP) is a rigorous academic program that aims to develop students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge, and who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically.
The DP at Brockton recognizes the student as more than their academic potential, and focuses on developing well-rounded individuals. The curriculum is holistic, developing not only outstanding academic skills but also self-awareness, self-esteem, self-confidence, autonomy, compassion, and self-reliance.
Students gain insights into their own interests, personalities, and values, as they take courses on ethics, community engagement, and personal and professional life skills.
The Career-Related Programme (CP) of the IB allows for more hands-on and career-specific study. The curriculum places emphasis on building both academic and practical skills, resulting in adaptable career-ready learners.
At Brockton students in the CP benefit from meaningful relationships with community and industry partners, including local universities. Alongside their more traditional academic courses, students gain insights into their own interests, personalities, and values, as they take courses on ethics, community engagement, and personal and professional life skills.
The Brockton Hybrid program allows for a combination of IB Diploma courses and BC Ministry of Education designated courses. Students in this program benefit from both the rigorous IB framework, as well as the comprehensive provincial curriculum. The Hybrid Program allows students the freedom to pursue subjects that both interest and challenge them.
INTEGRATED, ENRICHED, & EXTENDED PROGRAMMING
At Brockton, we’re lucky to be located in one of the world’s greatest natural environments. We know the importance of taking learning outside of the classroom, and have built a world-class outdoor education program to ensure we make the most of our surroundings.
Brockton’s Outdoor Education (OE) program has been purpose built to provide a healthy, safe, and age-appropriate learning environment, and experiences that are complementary to our school’s robust academic program. Students are challenged to develop leadership, engage in authentic collaboration, and become active stewards of their local and global environments. The program empowers learners to build a positive relationship with nature, promote and advocate for sustainability, and prioritize mental and physical well-being.
The OE program offers a variety of activities including hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, bouldering, camping, shelter building, survival skills, flora and fauna identification, First Peoples Principles of Learning, and various outdoor sports.
One of the most unique aspects of student life at Brockton is our model of student leadership. From Grade 4, students have the opportunity to join various leadership teams that allow them to explore their potential and develop skills for life.
The Junior Leadership Team provides opportunities for students in Grades 4-6 to explore their leadership potential and develop the communication and thinking skills needed to take action in their community. This initiative offers potential experience in a variety of fields, as well as allowing students to test out various roles within a leadership structure.
Students from Grade 7 up have the opportunity to join one of our Community Action Teams (CAT teams). The CAT teams aim to develop student initiative, passion, and leadership through collaborative student-led campaigns. Each team focuses on a different pillar of community action, and helps to organize events, fundraisers, and service opportunities within and outside of the school.
Brockton’s fine arts programs challenge students to see themselves as artists, take risks, and create meaningful pieces of work. In the Junior School, students’ curiosity and creativity are at the forefront as they create and explore conventional and unconventional art mediums, tools and techniques. Senior School students may explore ideas related to topics of politics, identity, social justice, racism, or the environment through a wide variety of art mediums including drawing, painting, textile, sculpture, collage, pottery or printmaking.
Brockton’s music program fosters a compassionate, global consciousness through the act of creating and sharing music. In addition to the fundamentals of music theory, students purposefully learn to collaborate, persevere, problem solve, create, and see beyond themselves to the group as a whole.
Our internationally recognized World Music Program ensembles have traveled across North America, Asia, and Europe, and have played at music festivals, charity benefits, and in some of the most famous concert halls in the world - with highlights to Carnegie Hall in New York, and The Golden Hall in Vienna.
Brockton strives and excels at creating opportunities beyond solely academic growth. Students are supported and encouraged to try new things and make time for the activities they enjoy. Our extracurricular programming compliments the academic curriculum by providing further opportunities for students to develop leadership, learn new skills, and build connections across grades.
Brockton offers a plethora of athletics teams. The Athletics program offers students the opportunity to improve their physical abilities, boost their mental wellbeing, and develop teamwork skills. Our teams compete in various competitions throughout the Lower Mainland and BC, as well as participate in friendly matches and tournaments with other local schools and teams.
Brockton offers a wide variety of clubs, ranging from book club and leadership teams to STEAM and debate. Our clubs offer opportunities to build on skills learned in the classroom, develop new skills, and try out new activities. Offerings vary throughout the year, providing the chance for students to explore their personal and diverse areas of interest.
Brockton offers an extended day program for our youngest learners called Cub Care/ Cub Club. Delivered by an in-house team of professionals, this program provides students time for homework, structured and unstructured play, and making meaningful connections with peers.
Brockton School is proud to offer students over 60 extracurricular and athletic options - there is something for everyone!
Every one of Brockton’s graduates is unique and valued. As an aspiration, Brockton’s graduates will be outstanding humans who exhibit:
Purpose
We appreciate the opportunity and responsibility to live a meaningful life in contribution to a better world.
Conscientiousness
We live with awareness (of place, time, self, and others) and with integrity as a principled and compassionate individual
Resilience
We have a personal strategy to engage, reflect, recover, persevere, and adapt/pivot; learn from failure as well as success (and recognize the connection between these).
Humility
We are generous with gratitude, respect, and empathy, particularly when challenges and differences are present
Self-Discipline
We manage and direct the pursuit of aspirations, with an appreciation for the necessity of balance and joy in life.
Connection
We prioritize relationships, communication, and connection; honour the privilege and the responsibility of being a part of community; think and act with international-mindedness.
Inquisitiveness
We are curious, creative, courageous, industrious, and critical thinkers prepared not only to find the answers, but to ask the questions.
Preparedness
We embrace and seek out next steps, continue to learn and grow throughout an ever-evolving life journey.
Brockton offers comprehensive academic, post-secondary, and career counselling. Students are accepted into their post-secondary institutes and programs of choice, with students garnering significant scholarships and recognitions.
Our graduates have been accepted to various institutions across Canada and abroad, including:
Canada
Acadia University
Bishop’s University
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Brock University
Capilano University
Carleton University
Concordia University
Corpus Christi College
Dalhousie University
Douglas College
Durham College
Emily Carr University of Art & Design
Huron University College
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Langara College
Memorial University of Newfoundland
McGill University
McMaster University
Mount Allison University
OCAD University
Queen’s University
Quest University
Simon Fraser University
St Francis Xavier University
St. Mary’s University
Toronto Metropolitan University
Trinity Western University
Trent University
University of Alberta
University of British Columbia
University of Calgary
University of the Fraser Valley
University of Guelph
University of King’s College
University of New Brunswick
University of Northern British
Columbia
University of Ottawa
University of Prince Edward Island
University of Saskatchewan
University of Toronto
University of Victoria
University of Waterloo
Vancouver Film School
Vancouver Island University
Western University
York University
ArtCenter College of Design
California College of the Arts
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Marymount Manhattan College
Otis College of Art & Design
Purdue University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
St. Lawrence University
UC San Diego
UC Santa Cruz
Western Michigan University
Washington State University
Abroad
American University of Sharjah (UAE)
Heriot-Watt University (UAE)
Lancaster University (UK)
University of Birmingham (UAE)
University of Edinburgh
University of Leicester (UK)
University of Manchester (UK)
University of Wollongong (UAE)
“WE HAVE WATCHED EACH OF YOU AS YOU HAVE GROWN – GROWN PHYSICALLY, GROWN EMOTIONALLY, AND GROWN INTELLECTUALLY – TO THE POINT WHERE YOU SIT HERE WITH US, EACH OF YOU A REMARKABLE INDIVIDUAL, A REMARKABLE YOUNG ADULT, A REMARKABLE AND EMERGING LEADER. WE COULD NOT BE PROUDER OF EACH OF YOU, OF WHAT YOU HAVE ACHIEVED TO DATE, OF YOUR PERSEVERANCE, AND YOUR RESILIENCY.”
- PARENT OF GRADUATING CLASS
Brockton’s amazing alumni community is scattered around the world. Through shared experiences and connections that were created while at Brockton, their bond to the school and each other remains. Connections are strengthened when alumni attend events, connect with the school on social media, and continue to share their stories with Brockton. There is a strong network in the Brockton Community that are there to supports our young Alumni in their journeys and pursuits, as those alumni will do for others.
Brockton School is a partnership between students, teachers, parents, family and friends. We have a connected and active parent community. Our Brockton Parent Community’s (BPC) primary initiative is to enhance the community experience for students, families and guests. The many events like the Back-to-School BBQ and the Wine and Cheese reception, but also many other connection points such as Grade get togethers for hikes or coffee, a Gala, a golf tournament, Grandparents tea and many more. The BPC is also involved as Class Parents and helping to host other fundraising events.
Our teachers inspire students to want to learn, and are truly committed and passionate about what they do. The Brockton Faculty cultivates a learning environment that is student-centred, promoting authentic professional connections and relationships. High standards of professional conduct and professional excellence are embraced to pursue the best innovative practice, lifelong learning and personal professional growth.
A significant percentage of Brockton staff have advanced degrees and outstanding expertise in their disciplines.
Our staff and faculty communicate appropriately and genuinely with all community members, respecting diverse needs and perspectives. In our shared journey we are better together.
Brockton School holds membership and is evaluated, accredited, and recognized by a number of organizations and associations including (but not limited to) the following:
• International Baccalaureate World Continuum School (IBWCS)
• British Columbia Ministry of Education and Child Care (MECC)
• Federation of Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (FISA)
• Independent Schools Association of BC (ISABC)
• Canadian Association of Independent SchoolsCandidate (CAIS)
• National Association of Independent SchoolsCandidate (NAIS)
• Independent School Management - Gold Membership (ISM)
• Northwest Evaluation Association - MAPS Assessment (NWEA)
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3467 Duval Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3E8
Located in beautiful North Vancouver, BC, Brockton School acknowledges that the land on which we live, teach, learn, and grow is the unceeded traditional lands of the xwməθkwəyəm (Musqueam), Səlílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh), and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nations of the Coast Salish peoples.