Bramalea Secondary School

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Bramalea Secondary School
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Bramalea Secondary School
510 Balmoral Drive

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Canada
Coordinates 43°42′55″N79°42′28″W / 43.715302°N 79.707693°W / 43.715302; -79.707693
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School type Public High School
Motto"The future belongs to those who prepare for it."
Founded1963
School board Peel District School Board
SuperintendentCraig Caslick [1]
Area trusteeKarla Bailey
Kathy McDonald
Avneet Kaur Athwal (Student Trustee for Schools North of Hwy 401) [2]
School number895920
PrincipalPeter Banhan
Grades 9–12
Enrolment1180 [3]  (June 2023)
Language English, French Immersion
Colour(s)Double Blue and White
  
MascotBruno the Bronco
Team nameBramalea Broncos
Website schools.peelschools.org/sec/bramalea/Pages/default.aspx
Last updated: June 3, 2023

Bramalea Secondary School (BSS) is a high school located in Bramalea, Brampton, Ontario, operating under the Peel District School Board established in 1963.

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Demographics

In 2012, 307 students graduated. East Asians, South Asians, and Blacks made up almost 80% of the graduating class. In 1983, there were two black students and four South Asian students among the 142 graduating students. This demographic change followed a general change of demographics in the Bramalea community. [4]

Notable alumni and faculty

See also

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References

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  2. "Meet your Trustee". peelschools.org. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  3. "About Us". bramalea.peelschools.org. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
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