just like any other middle school so like yea. there really isn't anything special about this…read moreschool, you just learn and move on.

This is a really great school lots of great teachers. Definitely five stars. Really nothing wrong…read morewith this school. I really like it. I need to make this review longer. Is this long enough? No? Okay, I'll add more useless text.

Walked up and about, for an outside look of 'Burnaby Mountain Secondary School' as part of my…read moreearly-morning walk today. It had been a rather long while since I went up from Eastlake Drive for a look, and my reaction this time, was much the same as times before -- wow!! such a fantastic setting for a school!! I walked up from Eastlake Drive via the pedestrian walk / vehicle exit at Beaverbrook Drive, along the front, and ends of the school, and then walked back down to Eastlake Drive via the pedestrian walk / vehicle entrance at Centaurus Drive. I did not get a look at the back side of the school. The area out front -- between Eastlake Drive and the school itself -- is well-forested, making it very difficult to actually seeing the school from the street below, and especially so at this time, with all the trees and other vegetation, fully-leaved, and green. Such a lovely, natural setting!! The walkabout at 'Burnaby Mountain Secondary' was a much-enjoyed, diversion included in my walk this morning.

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Maple Creek is a good school and I'm having a blast there. The staff are very friendly and the…read morestudents are too.

Decent middle school. Coquitlam is the have district that have middle school system otherwise after…read moreelementary it's just automatically secondary. Decent amount of students and of different ethnicity which I find it great. I went there for a year before transferring to LFAS for arts. I skipped a grade there because the principal recommended it and I never been more grateful. It's amazing and everything worked out well. Mostly very nice teachers

35/100 I came back to the mainland for several reasons. One…read moreof them was to enjoy nights like this. Once in a lifetime unique events. This evening promised to be a "unique culinary experience". A 10 course meal, prepared in a HS kitchen by a former student and served in the HS cafeteria area. Our servers for the evening? Young men and ladies all students of the school. Upon arrival we found the area to be simply but tastefully decorated with black tablecloth and White tulip centerpieces. It looked as though they had rented chairs for the evening as well. . Chef Hiro is a 2003 graduate of JH (located in the Guildford area of Surrey). Over the last ten years he has created an impressive style of preparing and presenting food leaving the diner both awed and satisfied. With the help of staff and students Chef Hiro was able to present "Johnston Heights Past and Present: A Spring Exclusive Culinary Experience" on a beautiful evening in March. The evening started with a virgin Mojito. Mint made several appearances in the dishes that evening. The first dish, a cold appetizer was,"Atarashii" Nicoise Salad Confit Fingerling Potatoes, Seared Tuna, Arugula, Watercress, Snap Peas Miso, Soy and Sesame Vinagrette. The tuna was perfectly seared and we received what I thought were three large pieces of tuna.The sesame in the dressing really brought it together for me. I won't go through all the dishes just some of the standouts for me. Pan Seared Scallop Fennel and Orange Salad, Fennel Fronds, Pickled beets and Orange segments. Now usually I am not overly fond of citrus in my meal, but this was a subtle citrus flavouring that I really enjoyed. The scallops were the two perfect bites of heaven I had been waiting for since I RSVP'd to the event! A very colourful dish indeed. Fraser Valley Duck Duo. Pan-Roasted Breast, Duck Leg press, Crispy fruit and cinnamon bread pudding, baby carrots. One perfectly crispy not overly fatty slice of duck breast then the Duck Leg press that our servers informed us had taken four hours to cook!! It was served with a carrot and I am always interested to know how the carrots turn out and everyone agreed they were perfectly steamed. But who cares about the carrot when you are eating duck? The duck was succulent goodness!! As a Palate Cleanser we were brought a cup with Watermelon Consommé and Balsamic Pearls along with a small spoon. We were thoroughly enthralled by the fact we were enjoying little pearls of balsamic vinegar. Someone compared it to bubble tea, but the technique to make them must be something to see! The Savory Chévre Cheese Cake Apricot Gel, Fig Chutney was so rich and delicious. I am a big fan of goat cheese! This was a shared dish so I did the honour of cutting the chesse. The few sweet slices of toast that came with it were not enough but the vibrant colour from the splash of apricot gel was out of this world! (but for some reason I have no pic, darn). Finally we were treated to two types of dessert. The first was a Chocolate Ganache Tart with Smoked Walnuts and Raspberry Purée. Chef Hiro had used crystals of dehydrated raspberries (aka, raspberry dust) for colour and decorations and it was truly impressive! For a woman who loves chocolate I still have a hard time deciding which dessert was my favourite, especially because of the gorgeous ice plate the second dessert was presented on. The round one inch thick ice plate was carved with the schools mascot, an Aboriginal style eagle head. There was a small circle bore out to hold the strawberry peppercorn ice cream, with strawberry moscato granita and micro basil. http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/johnson-heights-high-school-surrey?select=gQFV8PTHgLsz4dPFYfuG3g#_Lj-POvdSAd0So8ipELYgw I could not leave without the plate and the friendly, knowledgeable server asked the Chef if I could take it home where it still sits in my freezer as a souvenir of the evening. I have to say. I arrived uncertain but left extremely satisfied. The student servers explained each dish and were sure to keep our water glasses full. Although sometimes we were short on cutlery their friendly, enthusiastic demeanor made it hard to point out any inconsistencies. Another highlight of the evening was the string band that entertained us with classical music. I think it lent a certain element of refinement to the evening! I am not sure who to thank for this lovely event. Chef Hiro and his kitchen team who made the delectable 10 course meal. My fellow foodie, Jenn for inviting me. The JH Leadership team for coordinating the evening. Our lovely servers who made sure we knew about everything on our plate. The talented musicians that entertained us through out the evening The guests we enjoyed our meal with and of course The school for hosting the event. Although this will likely be a one time event, I look forward to the next time a student comes to "give back" to their former HS. That may have been the sweetest part of the night!

My sixth grader is currently attending FMS during a big transition year. This is the first year…read morethat every single student is issued a laptop. It is the first year the bulk of students homework is completed on the computer as well as most of the educational materials. In addition to these changes, there are also big changes in the faculty including the Principal and Vice Principal. To say that it a complicated year would be an understatement. Add to this the problems with social media and devices in the classrooms, the staff faces many hurdles that most of parents do see or hear of on a daily basis. Through these big change for the educators, staff, parents and especially student, I have been impressed that most things are going as well as they seem to be. I am pleased with the challenge and direction they are providing my child and we are doing our best to figure out the new tech issues right besides them. The school seem to be proactive in being inclusive and respectful. I hope this first semester is indicative of how the future of FMS will be.

The school day memories continue, but reach their final chapter - completion of 'Junior High' and…read more'High School'. Part 3 -- Gladstone Secondary School, Vancouver, BC -- second semester of grade 8, and then on through grades 9 - 12, and high school graduation. Yikes! now it was a major move -- from two 'small(er)' elementary schools, to the scene at a rather big secondary school. Transferred into 'Gladstone Secondary School' in January, 1953 -- completed the second semester of grade 8, and then went on to complete grades 9 to 12, and high school graduation (spring, 1957). I was classified for 'University Entrance', and had to major in three subjects. I wanted 'Science', but what else? I ended up selecting 'Science', English', and 'Industrial Arts'. Science to me was 'Biology', but taking 'Chemistry' and 'Physics' as well, was not particularly fun. 'English' was "good grief" when it came to grammar, but rather fun re: literature, as the teacher really enjoyed getting into role-playing, and class involvements!! I was never meant to 'make' things, but did enjoy parts of 'Industrial Arts' (architectural drafting, and metal works, over wood works). It all seemed quite an odd combination at the time, but worked, and did it's thing to get me to graduating high school, and enabling me with a 'university entrance'. Some personal memories: - good-sized, interesting walk to/from where I lived (still) on Clarendon Street. - 'Biology' course (taken in grade 11) - a wonderful teacher (Mrs Sanderson?), who knew, and passed on her knowledge, and love of subject to us in so many interesting, and often unique ways - in-class demonstrations, field trips w/collections and write-ups, individual & class dissections, and so much more - for me, just what was needed, and so wanted!! I will never forget her wonderful enthusiasm, and how she introduced, and really 'treated' me, to the 'Biological Sciences'. - boys 'Home Economics' course (taken in Grade 12) -- a chosen elective -- teacher (Mrs Graham?), and course were such a delight, and provided knowledge & practical skills for the future -- primarily centered on food & cooking - with classes, demonstrations, and individual & group cooking sessions - plus, a little sewing & such thrown in. As part of the course, we prepared & presented a buffet lunch for school staff - a big hit! Such a great course - fun, interesting, and so worthwhile! - Trout Lake was nearby, and an often bag-lunch venue for a friend and I -- unless caught by the Vice-Principal eating on the way there, and catching a detention! -- and back when we actually had a few winters in Vancouver, taking ice skates to school, and heading down to the 'Lake' for a skate -- plus, many swims throughout the summer weeks. - I found only one class photo - unsure of 'what' grade - but see we are all looking a 'little' older now. I did not get back for many looks, or any real visits to 'Gladstone School' after graduation, but certainly left the school with a good many fond memories of interesting times, good teachers, and courses, and some great classmates to share the years there. The end, and final chapter of any time that can truly be called "school days" for me.

This school is alright, I was about to give it a 5 star but 4 stars are good enough. Transportation…read moreto the school is like cutting cardboard with a box-cutter, which I mean its close to one of the main roads of metro vancouver, kingsway. 119 is usually the preferred bus line to get to this school. In other terms staff aren't that bad and most are pretty amazing!