Sep 23rd, 2026

The Venture Info Session for September 2027 entry will be held inperson

on Thursday, November 5th, at 7:00 pm.

It will be held at Britannia Secondary School Auditorium.

The Britannia Venture Program is an academically challenging program that

provides a unique educational experience for motivated students in Grades 8, 9, and

10.

Through independent and shared learning experiences, Venture students engage in

learning designed to develop critical problem-solving capabilities and the academic

skills required for success in their post-secondary education. Venture gathers

students with like-minded peers for support and encouragement. The program is

recommended for students who are:

• Inquisitive and avid learners

• Self-motivated and enjoy collaboration

• Generally performing at 'proficient' or higher levels

The Venture Classmate Profile outlines the characteristics that we as Venture

learners strive to be:

• Open-minded – we listen to others and encourage constructive debate. We

appreciate that ideas different from our own provide a spark for discussion

and are not “wrong”. We accept differences of opinion and constructive

criticism.

• Trusting – we recognize that a positive group dynamic depends upon

building trust. We consciously look for chances to build that trust. We

acknowledge when our trust has been broken and we seek to redress the

situation as quickly as possible.

• Respectful – we accept differences and respect people in all ways; emotional,

intellectual, cultural, and physical. We recognize that our strength comes from

our collective efforts and that everyone has a role to play in these efforts. We

know when to be serious and attentive, and when to have fun and socialize.

• Welcoming – we acknowledge newcomers and visitors with respect and a

warm welcome. We believe that newcomers to the class enrich it for

everyone. We make an effort to help new classmates assimilate into our

school.

• Caring – we understand that everyone has bad days and tough spots in school

and in life. We are there to help as best we can but we also give people the

room they need to solve their own problems. We advocate for our classmates

when appropriate and seek advice from our teachers and counselors on

how best to help them.

• Cooperative – we recognize that our strength is a collective strength. While

we all have talents we know that sharing these make us better as individuals

and as a class. We do our part in projects and encourage others to do theirs to

the best of their ability. We help each other.

• Risk-takers – we recognize that some risks are positive and we take on

challenges willingly. We ask questions and offer answers, even if we’re not

sure of ourselves. We make a point of talking with everyone in the class, not

just our friends. We try new experiences that can help others and ourselves.

• Leaders – we know that success requires teamwork and that good teams need

good leaders. We model good leadership by our organization, support,

perseverance, and courage.

• Balanced – we know that people need to learn but also need to be healthy and

contribute to the greater good of their school and community. We volunteer

and participate and create.

• Enthusiastic – we love what we do and are excited to learn. We do our best at

every opportunity and show good humour as we work. We look for the

positive in every situation and celebrate our successes.

Britannia Secondary’s diverse student body presents a microcosm of the world

community. For Venture students, this provides unique learning opportunities in

cooperation, social justice, and leadership that will deepen their understanding of the

relationship between local issues and global challenges.

Venture also serves as preparation for students pursuing enrichment in the Grade

11&12 International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). For over 30 years,

many Britannia students have successfully completed this unique pathway of a

challenging, globally-recognized program of student enrichment.

How to Apply

For Venture 8, each Grade 7 applicant will need to:

1. Complete an application

2. Submit copies of the most recent academic record

3. Attend an online interview with one of our staff

Prospective students should also complete a VSB Mini School

application: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/page/5292

Venture 9 or Venture 10 applicants will need to:

1. Complete an application

2. Submit copies of the most recent academic record

3. Attend an online interview with one of our staff

Important dates:

The Venture Info Session for September 2027 entry will be held in-person at

Britannia Secondary School Auditorium on Thursday, November 5th, at 7:00pm.

Venture applications open: November 16th, 2026, 9AM

Venture applications due: Dec 17th, 2026 by 11:59pm

Venture 8 interviews (online): January 18th – 22nd, 2027

Venture 9-10 applications due: Jan 31, 2026

For more on Venture, please email venture@vsb.bc.ca