UBC Secondary School at the National Research Council (NRC) Site (New School)
New School Construction
3250 East Mall, University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BCCanada
49° 15' 13.9104" N, 123° 14' 23.9748" W
Overview of the Proposed New Secondary School at UBC
The National Research Council (NRC) building will be converted and expanded to create a new secondary school with a capacity of 800 Grade 9 - 12 students.
For further information call VSB Planning and Facilities at 604 713-5254.
Update 2
Spring 2010
A Development Permit for the school project was granted at the UBC Development Permit Board Meeting held on March 25, 2010.
Update 3
Open House - March 4, 2010
A public Open House was held on March 4, 2010 in the Atrium, MBA House, 3385 Westbrook Mall, UBC from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The purpose of the Open House was to view and comment on a draft concept proposal for the new Grade 9-12 Secondary School.
Open House Boards
- Project Description, Strategy 40 Checklist
- Cover Page, Context and Survey Plan
- Context Photos
- Elevations and Sections
- Landscape Plans
- 3D Model Photos
- 3D Rendering Photos
- Select School Area Renderings - Arts and Multi-Media, Learning Commons, Project Areas & Classrooms, Library
Open House Feedback
We would like to thank everyone who took the time to come to the Open House and the thoughtful suggestions and positive comments. All feedback forms and suggestions were reviewed and are summarized in the following report: Open House Feedback Summary.
Update 4
Open House - September 22, 2009
The Vancouver Board of Education and UBC are currently finalizing the transfer of the National Research Council (NRC) building (3250 East Mall) in order for it to be redeveloped as a Grade 9-12 school. At an Open House on Sept. 22, 2009. VSB planners and representatives from Graham Hoffart Mathiasen Architects displayed preliminary proposals and sketches for the redevelopment of the NRC building into a new University Hill Secondary School for Grade 9-12 with a capacity of 800 students.
Update 5
Proposed educational framework for UBC family of schools - December 2008
The UBC/UEL area has experienced rapid development during the past decade, and there are plans for even more residential housing.
The situation has created a rare and unique opportunity for the school district to establish an educational program and set of facilities that will combine the best professional practices, physical facilities and educational resources to serve and fulfill the needs of the learning community. The proposal envisions an interconnected set of facilities to accommodate a continuum of learning from early childhood to adulthood.
Key elements of the educational framework are:
- A continuum of learning from early childhood to post secondary
- Emphasis on engagement and experiential learning
- Student to student learning, collaboration and mentorship
- A science and technology focus
- Sustainability and global citizenship
- Multi-level active partnerships with UBC
The currently planned school sites at UBC include:
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A new elementary school will replace the existing University Hill Secondary school at Acadia Road. The new elementary will be kindergarten through Grade 8. (Nominal Capacity of 860 student spaces)
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A new secondary school will be built at the National Research Council (NRC) building. The new secondary will be Grade 9 through12. (Nominal Capacity of 800 student spaces)
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The existing University Hill Elementary school will be realigned to accommodate kindergarten through Grade 5. (Nominal Capacity of 410 student spaces)
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A third elementary school site is identified for south campus at Westbrook Place. (Nominal Capacity TBD)
The proposal, which stems from Educational Facilities Review of the UBC to Dunbar neighbourhoods, was shared with teachers and leaders of the Parent Advisory Councils of University Hill Elementary and Secondary schools.
