Secondary Schools
Pen High boasts both a first class, state of the art facility and a record of academic and extracurricular excellence. Pen High is an institution steeped in a tradition of pride and a culture of community building. It offers students variety, comprehensive course offerings, a reputation of teaching excellence and innovation, and a challenging, vibrant, and safe learning environment.
PSS "Pen High" hosts students attending the Okanagan Hockey Academy and the KISU Swim Academy.
School Motto: Excellence through Action - Integrity, Respect, Compassion and Commitment
Student Population: Approximately 1200 students
International Student Population: Approximately 50 students
1% Rule: No more than 13 students per country
Highlights
Princess Margaret Secondary School
"Maggie" is an active school with strong academic, athletic, fine arts and leadership traditions involving students from all grades and backgrounds. The school has a diverse student population and prides itself on having a culture of acceptance, excellence and inclusion.
Princess Margaret embraces Land Based Learning opportunities.
PMSS is now a International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) - grade 9 and 10.
School Motto: Maggie Pride is in the A.I.R. - Accountability, Integrity and Respect
Student Population: Approximately 550 students
International Student Population: Approximately 30 students
1% Rule: No more than 6 students per country
Summerland Secondary is a dual-track school offering strong academic programs in both English and French. The school, located in the picturesque town of Summerland, is proud of its positive school culture and offers a wide variety of courses across many disciplines. Students are also actively involved in extra-curricular activities such as gardening, theatre and a full slate of athletics. Due to the size of the school, International student attending Summerland has a real opportunity to get involved in the extra-curricular activities happening at the school.
SSS is home to the Centre Stage Theatre and one of the best Theatre programs in the Province. Each year over 100 students are involved in the schools Theatrical Musical performances.
School Motto: Improving Achievement of all Students
Student Population: Approximately 450 students
International Student Population: Approximately 15 students
1% Rule: No more than 5 students per country
