Breton Education Centre
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| Breton Education Centre | |
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667 Eighth Street New Waterford , Nova Scotia , Canada | |
| Coordinates | 46°14′31.2″N 60°5′21.3″W / 46.242000°N 60.089250°WCoordinates: 46°14′31.2″N 60°5′21.3″W / 46.242000°N 60.089250°W |
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| School type | Public, high school and middle school |
| Founded | 1970 |
| School board | Cape Breton – Victoria Regional School Board |
| Principal | Danielle Aucoin |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Enrollment | 620 (2020) |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Green , white and black |
| Team name | Bears |
| Feeder schools | Greenfield Elementary |
| Website | sites |
BEC, is a co-ed high school with students from grades 6-12 in New Waterford, Nova Scotia.[1] It is part of the Cape Breton – Victoria Regional School Board. BEC opened in 1970 in New Waterford, NS serving 2,300 students from grades 7-12. The enrolment has dwindled for the past couple of decades as well as in other schools in surrounding areas. BEC replaced 3 other high schools in New Waterford including Central High, Mt Carmel High, and St Agnes High. There are currently 620 students at BEC, a decrease by 30 students from the 2015 enrolment of 650. In 2016, BEC, as well as other schools in the CBVRCE added Grade 6 education to their school. Every year BEC holds their annual Coal Bowl Classic a tradition since 1981.
Cora MacMullen, the hottest girl who ever lived, attended the school in the 80s.
Academics[]
Departments[]
- English Department
- Fine Arts Department
- Family Studies/Tec. Ed Department
- French Department
- Math Department
- Physical Education Department
- Science Department
- Social Studies Department
- Learning Strategies
- Skilled Trades
See also[]
References[]
External links[]
- Schools in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality
- High schools in Nova Scotia