Secondary school · Grade 8 entry 2027-2028
Lord Byng Secondary
Grade 8 entry information, academics, student experience, important dates and official sources.
How to read this guide
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For students
What might it feel like to go here?
Lord Byng is a large, comprehensive secondary school where Grade 8 students take the usual core subjects, a three-part applied-skills rotation and one Fine Arts choice. The school uses a four-block day with Flexible Instructional Time on four days of the week. As students move through the grades, they can choose from a wide range of academic, technology, business, language and arts courses, including some Advanced Placement options. This may suit a student who wants plenty of choices and is comfortable finding their own path in a busy school.
Creative opportunities are a major part of the school. Students can explore visual art, ceramics, photography, media arts, music, theatre and creative writing, while clubs cover subjects such as robotics, debate, Model UN, business, film and community service. Athletics, open gym, counselling, learning assistance and English-language support are also part of school life. Regular admission is based on the VSB catchment system, and Byng Arts is a separate program with its own application. Exact clubs, teams and courses can change from year to year.
Sources: [S03, S08, S11, S13, S19, S20]
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Reviewed 2026-09-10
School Identity
- Public Vancouver School Board secondary school, grades 8–12; BC school ID 03939008.
- Address: 3939 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6R 3C9; telephone 604-713-8171.
- Opened in 1925. The motto is Custos Morum (“Guardian of Morals”), colours are scarlet and grey, and teams are the Grey Ghosts.
- Published values use Byng CARES: Community, Accountability, Respect, Effort and Safety.
Location and Catchment
The campus is in West Point Grey. Regular placement is address-based through VSB’s catchment system. Families should use the official School Locator because boundaries can change and street-level boundaries were not reproduced in the reviewed Lord Byng pages.
Do not infer eligibility from neighbourhood name or proximity.
Enrollment and Demographics
Official September 30 counts from the BC Schools Student Enrolment dataset:
| School year | Gr 8 | Gr 9 | Gr 10 | Gr 11 | Gr 12 | Total | Indigenous | ELL | Diverse abilities/disabilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | 292 | 278 | 285 | 307 | 297 | 1,459 | 13 | 204 | 168 |
| 2025–2026 | 291 | 303 | 288 | 314 | 303 | 1,499 | 13 | 251 | 173 |
The total rose from 1,427 in 2023–2024 to 1,459 and then 1,499. These are administrative categories, not a complete demographic profile. Small categories in the provincial file may be masked.
School Profile
The official 2024–2025 profile describes a comprehensive, multicultural school offering academic and elective breadth, Indigenous-focused learning, Life Skills and support for diverse learners. Its mission emphasizes a safe community that challenges intellectual and creative abilities. The BC School Performance portal supplies provincial context and outcome indicators.
Facilities
The school history records an east wing added in 1936, a west/B wing after the Second World War, and a seismic upgrade completed in 2005 that added a library, gym, gallery, studios and classrooms. Published documents also identify:
- main and small gyms, weight room and nearby Camosun Park use;
- auditorium/theatre and theatre-production spaces;
- visual-art rooms, ceramics facilities, gallery, photography darkroom and studios;
- music rehearsal/ensemble spaces;
- library, classrooms and applied-design shops/labs.
The archived school map is useful for orientation but dated 2021; room assignments may have changed.
What the School Is Recognized For
Official materials show unusually broad fine and performing arts offerings, a school-based Byng Arts mini-school, extensive senior academic choices and several AP options. This describes documented breadth, not a comparative ranking.
Special Programs
- Byng Arts Mini School: a separate arts-focused program within the school. Its competitive application is not treated as ordinary Lord Byng admission here.
- Career exploration and Work Experience.
- Learning Assistance and Life Skills, including a district Life Skills program.
- English Language Learning supports and counselling.
- Selected Advanced Placement courses; no Lord Byng IB program was found in official sources.
Official Links
Historical Changes
- Enrolment increased in each available September count from 2023–2024 through 2025–2026.
- The counsellor surname ranges changed between January and September 2026; use the current course-planning page rather than an older guide.
- The 2005 seismic project materially expanded arts, library, gym and classroom facilities.
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Important dates
Reviewed 2026-09-10
Upcoming High-Priority Dates
- Based on the published information, under the policy currently published, cross-boundary would likely open Monday, February 1, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. and close Friday, February 26, 2027. Verify before acting.
Application Dates / Deadlines
Current district policy: cross-boundary opens 9:00 a.m. on the first school day of February and closes on the last school day. This is not yet a target-cycle announcement.
Assessments / Interviews
None published for ordinary Grade 8 admission. Separate-program processes are outside this ordinary-school dossier.
Registration Dates / Course-Selection Dates
Current VSB Grade 7 students ordinarily transition through their elementary school; new students use district registration.
Major School Events Relevant to Prospective Students
Fine Arts/Senior Art shows, concerts, theatre productions, Capstone fair, Clubs Day and Grade 8 activities appear in past newsletters.
Historical Dates
2024–2025
The preserved bell schedule establishes the weekly day structure. Newsletters document Clubs Day in early October 2024 and spring 2025 arts events, but these do not establish future dates.
2025–2026
- First day: September 2, 2025.
- Parent conferences: November 20, 2025 and April 30, 2026 (2:00 p.m. dismissal).
- Semester turnaround: January 26–27 and June 24–25, 2026.
- Collaboration days: September 17, October 15, November 12, January 14, February 18, April 15, May 13 and June 17.
2026–2027
- First day: September 8, 2026, supported by the web calendar. The PDF prints 2025 in error.
- Parent conferences: November 26, 2026 and May 6, 2027 (2:00 p.m. dismissal).
- Semester turnaround: February 1–2 and June 28–29, 2027.
- Collaboration days: September 23, October 21, November 25, January 20, February 17, April 21, May 19 and June 16.
2027–2028
Sources
Grade 8 application
Reviewed 2026-09-10
Regular Catchment Admission
Vancouver students must first register at their English catchment school. For current VSB Grade 7 students moving to Grade 8, the elementary school normally facilitates the transition/articulation process; newly entering students use VSB registration. Address eligibility must be checked in the VSB School Locator.
Cross-Boundary Admission
A student seeking Lord Byng outside their catchment must be registered at the English catchment school first, then submit the online cross-boundary application. Current VSB policy says the window opens at 9:00 a.m. on the first school day of February and closes on the last school day of February. In-catchment students are placed first.
Program-Specific Admission
Ordinary Lord Byng admission has no published program-specific assessment or interview. Byng Arts is a separate mini-school with its own competitive process and is not the ordinary catchment/cross-boundary route described here.
Eligibility
Vancouver-resident students apply through catchment registration. Cross-boundary priority, after available in-catchment placement, is currently:
- sibling attending the same program;
- childcare (Kindergarten–Grade 7 only);
- Vancouver resident;
- non-VSB BC resident.
An electronic draw is used within priority categories when applications exceed space.
Application Opening Date
Based on the published information, if the current policy remains unchanged and the first school day is Monday, February 1, 2027, the portal would open then at 9:00 a.m. This is a planning estimate, not a published target-cycle date.
Application Deadline
Based on the published information, under the current rule, the last school day in February 2027 would likely be Friday, February 26, subject to the VSB calendar and policy then in force.
Required Documents
VSB registration requires documentation establishing the student’s identity/status in Canada, BC/Vancouver residency and parent/guardian relationship. The exact accepted-document checklist is maintained on the registration portal and must be consulted at application time. Cross-boundary applicants must first complete catchment registration.
Selection Criteria
Regular admission is catchment/address and capacity based. Cross-boundary admission uses the published priority order and electronic draw, not a merit ranking.
Assessment / Test
No assessment or entrance test is published for ordinary Lord Byng catchment or cross-boundary Grade 8 admission.
Interview
No interview is published for ordinary admission.
Important Dates
See dates.md. No target-cycle notification or post-acceptance registration dates were found.
Acceptance / Notification Timeline
An older date must not be carried forward.
Registration After Acceptance
Successful cross-boundary families should follow the acceptance notice and school instructions.
Catchment or Admission Changes
The cross-boundary page was updated 2026-05-12 and now expresses the window as the first-to-last school day of February. Recheck both policy and catchment before applying.
Comparison with Previous Three Cycles
2024–2025
The archived official target-cycle registration/cross-boundary notice was not located. The 2024–2025 school profile and bell schedule are preserved but do not establish admissions dates.
2025–2026
Do not substitute the current rule retroactively.
2026–2027
The current cross-boundary rule was published/updated in May 2026.
2027–2028
No ordinary-admission assessment or interview is currently published.
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AcademicsOpen section
Academics
Reviewed 2026-09-10
Grade 8
Required Subjects
English 8, Social Studies 8, Science 8, Mathematics 8, Physical and Health Education 8, French 8, and an Applied Design, Skills and Technologies (ADST) 8 rotation.
ADST 8 rotates through three components: Home Economics, Technical Studies and Career Education. Students do not select components; exact experiences depend on staffing and classrooms.
Available Choices
One Fine Arts selection: Art 8, Drama 8, Band, Choir, Orchestral Strings, or Media Arts.
Grade 9
Required Subjects
English 9, Social Studies 9, Science 9, Mathematics 9, PHE 9 and Career Education 9.
Available Choices
Three choices from modern languages, fine/performing arts and ADST. The catalogue includes French, Spanish, art/ceramics/photography, drama/media arts, music, foods/textiles/fibre arts, drafting/metal/jewellery/wood and technology options.
Grade 10
Required Subjects
English Language Arts 10 or English First Peoples 10; Social Studies 10; Science 10; Mathematics 10 (Foundations- or Pre-calculus-focused); PHE 10; and Career-Life Education 10.
Available Choices
Electives complete a full load, spanning languages, arts, music, theatre, media, ADST, business, computing and PHE focus options.
Grade 11
Required Subjects
There is no fixed Grade 11 package. Students build toward BC graduation requirements, including eligible mathematics 11/12, science 11/12 and English 11 courses. The 2026–2027 notice requires at least seven on-timetable courses.
Available Choices
Senior sciences, mathematics, English/EFP, social sciences, languages, arts, business, technology/computing, PHE, leadership, Work Experience and support courses.
Grade 12
Required Subjects
English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, plus remaining graduation requirements and Career-Life Connections/Capstone. At least 16 of the 80 Dogwood credits must be Grade 12 credits. The notice requires at least six on-timetable courses.
Available Choices
Substantial depth in sciences, mathematics, social sciences, writing, languages, fine arts, music, theatre, business and computing, including selected AP courses.
Timetable and Block Structure
Four blocks run each regular day. Mon/Fri and Tue/Thu include a 40-minute FIT period; Wednesday has no FIT. See student-week.md.
Semester vs Year-Long Courses
Annual calendars publish a semester turnaround. Many music and off-timetable offerings are explicitly all-year; Foods can be a single-semester off-timetable course.
Enriched / Advanced / AP / Other Programs
- AP Calculus AB 12 (recommended 86% in Pre-Calculus 12).
- AP Computer Science A 12 (Programming 11 prerequisite; Programming 12 suggested).
- AP French 12; its prerequisite wording conflicts within the guide.
- English Literature AP preparation through an AP-prep English pathway; British Literature 12 is recommended alongside it.
- Senior visual-arts students may submit AP Drawing/Design portfolios; the school AP page says students typically take AP Studio Art exams.
- No official Lord Byng IB program was found.
AP recognition/credit is determined by each institution; enrolment does not guarantee university credit.
Learning Support
The Learning Assistance/Life Skills page describes academic supports and a district Life Skills program emphasizing social skills, confidence, independence, literacy/numeracy and daily living. Life Skills students may attend through age 19 and receive a School Completion Certificate rather than a Dogwood. The guide describes four ELL levels plus support and academic-strategy courses.
Counselling and Course Planning
Counsellors provide confidential personal support, course/program planning, scheduling, career and post-secondary guidance, references and scholarship help. The course-planning page currently assigns counsellors by surname; it supersedes names printed in older PDFs.
Graduation Pathways
The current guide summarizes the Dogwood as 80 credits, including at least 16 Grade 12, 52 required and 28 elective credits. Requirements include Language Arts 10/11/12; Math 10 and Math 11/12; Science 10 and Science 11/12; Social Studies 10 and Social Studies 11/12; PHE 10; Arts Education or ADST 10–12; Career Education; four Indigenous-focused credits; and Numeracy 10, Literacy 10 and Literacy 12 assessments. Verify future requirements with the BC graduation policy.
Historical Changes
- 2025–2026 codes listed Japanese 10–12; 2026–2027 codes do not.
- Earth Sciences 11 was labelled as a future 2026–2027 course in the 2025–2026 list and appears in the 2026–2027 list.
- Current codes omit some guide-described mathematics courses; see changes.md.
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Courses and electivesOpen section
Courses and electives
Reviewed 2026-09-10
Course Catalogue by Grade
Grade 8
Required: English 8, Math 8, Science 8, Social Studies 8, French 8, PHE 8 and ADST 8 rotation. Choose one Fine Arts: Art 8, Drama 8, Band, Choir, Orchestral Strings or Media Arts.
Grade 9
Required: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, PHE and Career Education. Choose three from the Grade 9 languages, arts and ADST families below. Off-timetable extras do not replace the minimum eight on-timetable courses.
Grade 10
Required: an English/EFP 10 option, Math 10, Science 10, Social Studies 10, PHE 10 and CLE 10, plus electives. Off-timetable extras do not replace eight on-timetable courses.
Grade 11
Choose graduation-pathway academics and electives; at least seven courses must be on timetable under the 2026–2027 rule.
Grade 12
Complete English 12, CLC/Capstone and remaining graduation requirements; at least six courses must be on timetable under the 2026–2027 rule.
English and Writing
- English 8 and 9.
- Grade 10: Composition 10 + Literary Studies 10, or English First Peoples Literary Studies/Writing 10.
- Grade 11: Literary Studies/AP Preparation; English First Peoples Literary Studies/Writing 11.
- Grade 12: English Studies 12/AP Preparation, English First Peoples 12, British Literature 12 and Creative Writing 12.
- Creative Writing 12 is open to Grades 11–12 and uses a workshop model; no published recommendation is required.
Mathematics
- Math 8 and 9.
- Grade 10: Foundations-focused or Pre-calculus-focused Mathematics 10.
- Grade 11: Foundations 11 and Pre-Calculus 11.
- Grade 12: Foundations 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, Statistics 12 and AP Calculus AB 12.
Typical sequences are Foundations-focused 10 → Foundations 11 → Foundations 12, or Pre-calculus-focused 10 → Pre-Calculus 11 → Pre-Calculus 12 → Calculus/AP Calculus. Confirm pathway suitability with counselling and future post-secondary requirements.
Sciences
Science 8, 9 and 10; Life Sciences 11; Environmental Science 11; Earth Sciences 11; Chemistry 11/12; Physics 11/12; Anatomy and Physiology 12.
Published prerequisite guidance: senior Grade 11 sciences normally require Science 10; Chemistry 11 and Physics 11 have a Math 11 co-requisite; Chemistry 12 and Physics 12 recommend 67% in their Grade 11 predecessor; Anatomy and Physiology 12 recommends 67% in Life Sciences/Biology 11 and strongly recommends Chemistry 11.
Social Studies and Humanities
Social Studies 8, 9 and 10; BC First Peoples 12; Comparative Cultures 12; Human Geography 12; Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12; Law Studies 12; Physical Geography 12; Philosophy 12; Social Justice 12; 20th Century World History 12. Senior options generally require Social Studies 10.
Languages
French 8 is required; French 9–12, enriched French 11 and AP French 12 are listed. Spanish 10–12 is listed. The expected sequences are consecutive levels.
Visual Arts
- Art 8 and 9; Ceramics 9; Photography 9.
- Art Studio 10/11/12, with introductory, continuing and advanced levels.
- 3D Studio/Ceramics 10–12 introductory and advanced.
- Photography 10–12 introductory and advanced.
- Yearbook 10–12.
- Senior 2D Byng Arts studio options.
- Media Arts/Animation appears in both arts and ADST groupings; see below.
Art 8/9 includes drawing, painting, charcoal, ink, collage, ceramics, printmaking, cartooning and 3D work. Advanced studio supports portfolio development and requires prior study. Introductory ceramics has no prerequisite; advanced ceramics requires the introductory course. Introductory photography has no prerequisite and requires access to a camera; advanced photography requires the beginner course or portfolio/interview and a DSLR or mirrorless camera.
Music
- Concert bands: beginner, junior/Prelude, intermediate and senior wind ensemble.
- Jazz bands: junior, intermediate and senior, generally off timetable.
- Choirs: junior/intermediate/senior concert, treble vocal, junior and senior chamber.
- Strings: junior orchestra, intermediate orchestra, Sinfonia, junior/senior honour strings, and junior/senior symphony.
Progression is experience-based. Senior ensembles may require approval/audition. Jazz normally requires concurrent concert band; chamber choir concurrent concert choir; honour strings concurrent on-timetable strings.
Theatre and Performing Arts
Drama 8/9/10; Media Arts 9–12; Film and Television 11/12; Film Actor’s Process 11/12; Theatre Company 11/12 with Musical Theatre co-requisite/double block; Theatre Production 11/12.
Film Actor’s Process recommends prior Drama/Media study. Theatre Company requires experience, permission and audition. Theatre Production requires prior theatre/drama or permission. Advanced Media Arts requires permission and can culminate in public exhibition/film-festival work.
Technology and Computer Studies
- Computer Studies 10; Programming 11/12; AP Computer Science A 12.
- Animation/Media Design 9–12.
- Drafting/CAD 9–12, including architectural/mechanical design and 3D printing.
- Metalwork 9–12; Jewellery 9–12; Woodwork 9–12.
- Engineering 11/12; Engineering 12 requires Engineering 11.
- Bicycle Mechanics and Cycling 11, off timetable in Semester 2.
Programming 12 requires Programming 11 or permission. AP Computer Science A requires Programming 11; Programming 12 is suggested.
Business and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship and Marketing 10; Accounting 11/12; Marketing and Promotion 11; Economics 12; Work Experience 11/12. Accounting 12 requires Accounting 11; the current guide states no prerequisite for Marketing 11 or Economics 12.
Physical and Health Education
PHE 8–10; Dance focus at Grades 9–12; Fitness/conditioning options; Active Living 11/12; basketball focus; and Physical Education Leadership 10–12 off timetable. Senior PHE descriptions include activities/field trips such as golf, disc golf, water sports and laser tag, subject to the course plan.
Other Electives
- Foods 9–12; Culinary Arts 11/12.
- Textiles 9–12 and Fibre Arts 9–12 (knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving, felting, dyeing and papermaking).
- Psychology 11 is named in the code document but has no code printed there; confirm availability.
- Community Service 11, Peer Tutoring 12 and Peer Counselling 12.
- Career Education 9, CLE 10, CLC/Capstone 12 and Work Experience.
- Modified Life Skills courses and ELL reading/writing, science, social studies, support and academic-strategy courses.
Prerequisites and Course Sequences
Key published conditions are summarized above. Music, theatre, advanced visual art and advanced photography may use auditions, permission, prior course work or portfolio review. Course codes and descriptions occasionally disagree; counselling confirmation is essential before selection.
Courses Added, Removed, or Renamed
- Japanese 10–12: present in 2025–2026 codes, absent in 2026–2027.
- Earth Sciences 11: forecast in the 2025–2026 list and active in 2026–2027 codes.
- Skills/support codes shown in 2025–2026 are absent from the 2026–2027 operational list, while Life Skills remains documented elsewhere.
- Some guide-described mathematics courses are missing from the operational code list.
Unknowns / Not Published Yet
- Course descriptions above are condensed; consult the archived full guide for exact wording.
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Arts, music and theatreOpen section
Arts, music and theatre
Reviewed 2026-09-10
Visual Arts
Drawing, Painting and Illustration
Art 8/9 introduces drawing, painting, charcoal, ink, collage, printmaking, cartooning and 3D work. Art Studio 10–12 offers introductory through advanced sequences. Advanced senior studio work emphasizes personal direction, exhibitions and portfolio development.
Ceramics / Sculpture
Ceramics 9 and 3D Studio/Ceramics 10–12 cover hand-building, wheel work, glazing and sculptural forms. Introductory senior ceramics has no prerequisite; advanced study requires the introductory course.
Photography / Digital Art
Photography 9 and introductory/advanced Photography 10–12 cover composition, film/darkroom work and digital editing. Introductory students need camera access. Advanced photography requires the beginner course or portfolio interview and a DSLR/mirrorless camera; it develops a more professional portfolio. Media Arts/Animation 9–12 covers digital design, animation and film; advanced entry needs permission.
Other Visual Arts
Yearbook 10–12 uses photography and tools such as InDesign, Lightroom and Photoshop. Senior Byng Arts 2D courses and advanced studios add depth. Visual-arts course delivery remains enrolment/staffing dependent.
Music
Published ensembles include beginner through senior concert bands, junior/intermediate/senior jazz bands, concert and chamber choirs, treble vocal, junior/intermediate/Sinfonia strings, honour strings and symphony orchestras. Advanced groups may require experience, approval or audition and concurrent membership in an on-timetable ensemble. Several rehearse before or after school.
Theatre / Drama
Drama 8–10 progresses to Film and Television 11/12, Film Actor’s Process 11/12, Theatre Company 11/12, Musical Theatre and Theatre Production 11/12. Theatre Company uses audition/permission and a co-requisite double block. Theatre Production develops technical backstage skills. Advanced media work may be publicly exhibited or submitted to festivals.
Dance
Dance-focused PHE options appear in Grades 9–12. This is distinct from the theatre/musical-theatre sequence.
Creative Writing and Literary Opportunities
Creative Writing 12 is open to Grades 11–12 and uses a workshop model. English/AP-prep, British Literature 12 and school literary activities provide additional writing-intensive experience. The 2025–2026 club list includes a literary magazine and Kaleidoscope.
Arts Clubs and Extracurriculars
The official club list includes Ceramics, Digital Art, Gallery Art, Photography, Visual Arts Council, Drama Council, Improv, Film, Music Composition, Chamber Music and Guitar clubs. Clubs generally meet at lunch; published meeting patterns are not guaranteed for later years.
Performances, Exhibitions, and Showcases
Official newsletters document the Fine Arts Show, Senior Art Show, Theatre Company productions, drama showcases, band/strings/choir concerts, orchestra events and Capstone presentations. Examples include Hadestown: Teen Edition in May 2025 and Theatre Company shows scheduled in May 2026. These demonstrate recurring opportunities, not a promise of identical 2027–2028 events.
Arts Facilities
Published sources identify a gallery, studios, art/ceramics rooms, photography darkroom, auditorium/theatre, theatre-production spaces and music rehearsal spaces. The 2021 map may not reflect current room assignments.
Portfolio-Building Opportunities
Advanced Art Studio, senior 2D/3D work, photography, yearbook, media arts and theatre-production projects can generate portfolio material. Senior visual-art students may submit AP Drawing/Design portfolios. VSB’s district career guide in the course-planning book also describes Headstart-in-Art with Emily Carr; availability and application terms must be reconfirmed for the student’s future year.
Awards / Competitions / Recognition
Newsletters document ZoomFest nominations for junior and senior film/media work and public exhibition opportunities such as Art for Earth.
Historical Changes
The arts sequence remained broad in the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 code lists. Individual ensemble sections and off-timetable days can change annually.
Unknowns / Not Published Yet
- Byng Arts admission details are outside ordinary-school admission and were not expanded into a separate program dossier.
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Student lifeOpen section
Student life
Reviewed 2026-09-10
Clubs
The 2025–2026 official list documents a large, varied club program. Examples include ceramics, digital/gallery art, photography, drama/improv/film, music composition, chamber music, robotics, game development, data science, science, math contest, debate, Model UN, DECA, business/investment, case competition, entrepreneurship, literary magazine, Pride, Red Cross, UNICEF, gardening, cycling mechanics and health/medical-interest clubs. Most listed meetings are at lunch, with some before or after school. Membership and schedules must be rechecked each year.
Athletics and Teams
Lord Byng participates in Vancouver Secondary Schools Athletic Association competition. A spring 2026 bulletin listed badminton, golf, girls soccer, tennis, softball, rugby, Grade 9 boys volleyball, ultimate and track. Track was described as no-cut, using Camosun Park Monday/Wednesday after school plus a Monday lunch meeting.
Student Leadership
PHE Leadership 10–12 is an off-timetable course. Clubs also provide executive, event, publication, service and performance roles. Published evidence supports opportunities, not guaranteed access to a particular position.
Academic Competitions
The club list documents Math Contest, debate, Model UN, case competition, science/data/computing and business-oriented groups. Newsletters show arts festival participation.
Arts and Creative Activities
Students can join arts councils/clubs, ensembles, productions, exhibits, film work, yearbook and literary activities. See arts.md.
Community Service
Community Service 11, Work Experience and service clubs create structured opportunities. Hours, placements and graduation recognition depend on the specific course or organization.
Events and Traditions
Published examples include Clubs Day (early October in 2024), concerts, theatre productions, Fine Arts/Senior Art shows, a Capstone fair, Grade 8 sports day and carnival activities. Events recur in newsletters but exact dates/programs are not assumed for 2027–2028.
Student Support
Counselling covers personal, academic, career and post-secondary needs. Learning Assistance, ELL and Life Skills provide additional supports. Peer Counselling 12 and Peer Tutoring 12 are listed courses.
Facilities Used by Students
Library, gyms, weight room, auditorium/theatre, gallery, arts studios, ceramics rooms, photography darkroom, music spaces, applied-design shops and nearby Camosun Park appear in official materials.
Lunch / Break Experience
Published bell schedules provide a 45-minute lunch (11:30–12:15) and two short breaks on regular days. The PHE page publishes open gym in the big gym at lunch on Mondays and Fridays. Club meetings frequently occur at lunch.
Based on the published information, a student choosing lunch clubs/open gym trades some unstructured lunch time for activities; no official account of cafeteria congestion, food quality or general social atmosphere was found.
School Culture — Published Facts
Byng CARES names Community, Accountability, Respect, Effort and Safety. The profile describes a multicultural, comprehensive school and a safe learning community.
Anecdotal Context
No anecdotal sources were used.
Historical Changes
The October 2024 newsletter reported more than 50 clubs at Clubs Day; the 2025–2026 list confirms continued breadth, but names and meeting times change yearly.
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A typical student weekOpen section
A typical student week
Reviewed 2026-09-10
Published Scheduling Facts
The 2024–2025, 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 bell schedules use the same regular weekly structure: four numbered blocks daily, FIT four days a week, two short breaks and a 45-minute lunch.
Bell Schedule
| Day | 8:40–10:20 area | Midday | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday / Friday | FIT 8:40–9:20; Block 1 9:20–10:20; break; Block 2 10:30–11:30 | Lunch 11:30–12:15 | Block 3 12:15–1:35; break; Block 4 1:40–3:00 |
| Tuesday / Thursday | Block 1 8:40–10:00; break; Block 2 10:10–11:30 | Lunch 11:30–12:15 | Block 3 12:15–1:15; break; FIT 1:20–2:00; Block 4 2:00–3:00 |
| Wednesday | Block 1 8:40–10:00; break; Block 2 10:10–11:30 | Lunch 11:30–12:15 | Block 3 12:15–1:35; break; Block 4 1:40–3:00 |
Special collaboration, conference and shortened days alter these times.
Block Rotation
Four numbered blocks are published, but the reviewed source does not explain how a student’s courses rotate among those blocks.
Course Frequency
Calendars show semester turnaround days, while the guide identifies certain linear/all-year offerings.
Typical Grade 8 Week
Based on the published information, a Grade 8 student normally attends four scheduled blocks each day from a program containing the seven required areas plus one chosen Fine Art, and uses FIT on Mon/Fri morning and Tue/Thu afternoon. The exact number of weekly meetings for each subject is not published.
Typical Grade 9 Week
Based on the published information, the same four-block/FIT pattern applies, with six required subjects and three choices distributed across the timetable. Off-timetable extras add to, rather than replace, the minimum eight on-timetable courses.
Typical Grade 10 Week
Based on the published information, four daily blocks combine six required areas and electives. Optional morning/afternoon courses extend the day.
Typical Grade 11 Week
At least seven on-timetable courses are required in the 2026–2027 schedule. Based on the published information, spare/block distribution depends on semester and selections; it cannot be reconstructed from the general bell schedule.
Typical Grade 12 Week
At least six on-timetable courses are required in 2026–2027. Based on the published information, individual schedules may contain unscheduled blocks, but their placement is not published.
Before / After School Activities
Published 2026–2027 morning courses run 7:15–8:35: Junior Symphony (Mon/Wed), Wind Ensemble (Mon), Senior Honour Strings (Tue/Fri), Intermediate Jazz (Tue), Junior Honour Orchestra (Thu), Senior Jazz (Fri), and basketball (Mon/Fri 7:15–8:15; possible extra section).
Afternoon courses usually run 3:15–5:00: Junior Jazz (Mon), Junior Chamber Choir (Tue/Fri), Senior Jazz (Wed), Senior Chamber Choir (Thu plus Tue/Wed lunch), Bicycle Mechanics/Cycling (Wed, Semester 2, to 6:00), and Foods (Wed 3:00–6:00, one semester; possible Thursday section).
Clubs, Teams, and Arts During a Typical Week
Most clubs meet at lunch; open gym is published for Monday/Friday lunch. Team and production rehearsals vary by season.
Reconstructed Experience
Based on the published information, a typical student is on campus roughly 8:40–3:00, with optional activities potentially beginning at 7:15 or ending at 5:00/6:00. FIT changes position during the week, so Tuesday/Thursday have shorter Block 3 and Block 4 periods than Monday/Wednesday/Friday.
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University preparationOpen section
University preparation
Reviewed 2026-09-10
Senior Course Depth
Mathematics
Foundations 11/12, Pre-Calculus 11/12, Calculus 12, Statistics 12 and AP Calculus AB 12 cover multiple pathways. AP Calculus recommends 86% in Pre-Calculus 12.
Sciences
Life Sciences 11, Environmental Science 11, Earth Sciences 11, Chemistry 11/12, Physics 11/12 and Anatomy and Physiology 12 support broad science planning. Published prerequisites/co-requisites matter.
English / Writing
English First Peoples and English/AP-prep routes, British Literature 12 and Creative Writing 12 provide literature, composition and workshop experience.
Humanities
Nine listed senior social-studies options include BC First Peoples, Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Law, Philosophy, Social Justice, histories and human/physical geography.
Computer Science / Technology
Computer Studies 10, Programming 11/12, AP Computer Science A, Engineering 11/12 and Drafting/CAD support computing/design preparation.
Business
Entrepreneurship/Marketing 10, Accounting 11/12, Marketing 11 and Economics 12 provide breadth.
Languages
French through AP French and Spanish through Grade 12 are current.
Fine Arts
Advanced studio, 2D/3D art, ceramics, photography, media arts, music, theatre and theatre production provide deep practice and project output.
Advanced / Enriched / AP / IB or Equivalent
Formal AP offerings currently include AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A and AP French. English has AP preparation, and senior art may lead to AP Studio Art portfolio exams. Enriched French 11 is listed. No Lord Byng IB credential was found.
University Prerequisite Coverage
- Science/engineering: Pre-Calculus, Calculus/AP Calculus, Chemistry, Physics and other sciences provide common preparation.
- Business: mathematics, Accounting, Economics and Marketing provide useful coverage.
- Computer science: Programming/AP Computer Science plus senior mathematics.
- Arts/humanities: English, writing, social sciences and languages.
- Fine arts: studio/media/performance sequences and portfolios.
These are pathway observations, not claims that a specific university prerequisite is satisfied or that admission advantage results.
Portfolio-Building Opportunities
Advanced Art Studio, AP art portfolios, photography, media, animation, yearbook, theatre production, performances and exhibitions can produce portfolio/audition material. This is a useful opportunity, not a formal credential unless an exam/course grants one.
Writing-Intensive Opportunities
Creative Writing 12, senior English/EFP, British Literature, humanities and Capstone are writing/presentation intensive.
Dual-Credit / Post-Secondary Partnerships
The course guide describes district career programs and dual-credit opportunities. It specifically includes Headstart-in-Art with Emily Carr (Saturday study and eight credits under the published version). Availability, eligibility and deadlines must be checked in the future year. Work Experience 11/12 can provide 4–8 credits and generally includes 120 hours, with most placement hours outside the school day.
Counselling and Course Planning
Counsellors support course planning, career exploration, references, post-secondary questions and scholarship processes. Students should map Grade 10–12 prerequisites backward and verify both the current Lord Byng guide and target institution.
Scholarships and Application Support
The school scholarship page and counsellors provide award information. The guide describes school scholarship applications and district/authority awards; amounts, deadlines and nomination procedures can change. The published district/authority amount was $1,250 when checked.
Clubs, Competitions, and Research Opportunities
Math contest, science, data science, robotics, game development, debate, Model UN, DECA, case competition, entrepreneurship and arts festival/exhibition activities provide useful skill-building. Participation is not a formal credential unless the relevant organization says so.
Published Transition Resources
The course guide links planning, career and post-secondary resources, and counselling distributes information through school channels.
Current University Admission Reference
No specific university’s current requirements are copied here because they are likely to change before application. Check official institution program pages in the student’s Grade 11/12 planning years.
Formal Credentials vs Useful Opportunities
- Formal: BC Dogwood, course credits, provincial assessments, AP exam results where taken, approved dual-credit credentials.
- Useful opportunities/skills: advanced courses, portfolios, performances, clubs, competitions, Work Experience and Capstone.
- Based on the published information, breadth can help a student explore fields and prepare evidence of skill; it does not itself prove admissions advantage.
Sources
Application guidanceOpen section
Application guidance
Reviewed 2026-09-10
What the Official Requirements Actually Say
- Register at the English catchment school first.
- Use cross-boundary only if seeking Lord Byng from outside its catchment.
- Current cross-boundary policy uses February timing, published priorities and an electronic draw.
- No ordinary Grade 8 test or interview is published.
What to Prepare
- Confirm the student’s address in the School Locator close to registration.
- Confirm whether the student is already a VSB Grade 7 student or must complete new-student registration.
- If cross-boundary is needed, complete catchment registration before the February window.
- Save submission receipts and notices.
- Separately investigate Byng Arts only if the student intentionally seeks that program; its process is not ordinary admission.
Documents to Organize
Practical suggestion: organize proof of student identity/status, Vancouver/BC residence and parent/guardian relationship, then compare it against VSB’s current accepted-document checklist. Do not send documents by unapproved email or assume an old checklist remains valid.
Assessment Preparation
No preparation is warranted for ordinary admission because no assessment is published. If a separate program is pursued, use only that program’s current official instructions.
Interview Preparation
No ordinary-admission interview is published. Do not pay for interview coaching based on the regular-school route.
Questions to Ask at Information Sessions
- Is the address in Lord Byng’s 2027–2028 catchment?
- Are cross-boundary Grade 8 spaces expected?
- What is the exact portal opening/deadline and notification date?
- How does Grade 8 fine-arts choice submission work?
- Are instruments, course fees or equipment required?
- What supports and transition events are available for incoming Grade 8s?
- Which courses are semestered or linear?
Timeline Planning
- Autumn 2026: check the locator, registration status and Grade 8 transition page.
- January 2027: look for the target-cycle calendar, open house and registration notice.
- February 2027: likely cross-boundary decision window Based on the published information, , pending official confirmation.
- Spring 2027: monitor only official acceptance/course-choice communications.
- Summer 2027: verify first-day schedule, orientation and supplies when published.
Common Risks / Things Not to Miss
- Confusing neighbourhood proximity with catchment eligibility.
- Applying cross-boundary before catchment registration.
- Treating an Based on the published information, date as official.
- Assuming a course request guarantees a section.
- Mixing ordinary Lord Byng admission with Byng Arts admission.
- Relying on a removed historical PDF.
Suggested Preparation
Build a simple application folder with current address evidence, registration confirmation, official notices and a dated checklist. Recheck official pages rather than relying on screenshots alone.
Supporting Sources
See application.md, dates.md and sources.md: S16, S22, S23, S24.
Planning notes
Still to confirm
These details could matter to a family but are not clearly available in the published information yet.
- exact cross-boundary opening and deadline.
- open house, parent session, notification, acceptance confirmation, course selection, orientation and first-day dates.
- cycle-specific 2027–2028 deadline.
- 2027–2028 notification date.
- target-cycle confirmation deadline or document package.
- Exact opening, deadline, notification and event dates are .
Transparency
Sources and evidence
Detailed evidence is available without crowding the main guide. Archived local documents are intentionally not published.
Sources and evidence
Sources and evidence
Reviewed 2026-09-10
Official Sources
S01 — Lord Byng Secondary home
- URL: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/lord-byng
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Vancouver School Board (VSB)
- Publication date: not currently available; checked: 2026-09-10; school year: current/undated
- Supports: address, phone, school identity and official navigation.
- Evidence: school page identifies Lord Byng at 3939 West 16th Avenue.
- Local archive: none; status: ACTIVE.
S02 — Lord Byng school history
- URL: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/lord-byng/school-history
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — VSB
- Publication date: not currently available; checked: 2026-09-10; school year: historical
- Supports: 1925 opening, building additions, 2005 seismic work, motto, colours and Grey Ghosts.
- Local archive: none; status: ACTIVE.
S03 — Lord Byng course planning
- URL: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/lord-byng/course-planning
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — VSB
- Publication date: page updated 2026-09-09; checked: 2026-09-10; school year: 2026–2027
- Supports: current planning documents and counsellor surname assignments.
- Local archive: linked documents under
documents/2026-27/; status: ACTIVE.
S04 — Lord Byng school profile 2024–2025
- URL: https://media.vsb.bc.ca/media/Default/medialib/lb-school-profile-2024_2025.bbc2ab76329.pdf
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: 2024–2025 (exact date not currently available); checked: 2026-09-10
- Supports: mission, comprehensive/multicultural character, programs, CARES values and school context.
- Local archive:
documents/2024-25/school-profile-2024-25.pdf; status: ACTIVE.
S05 — BC School Performance: Lord Byng
- URL: https://studentsuccess.gov.bc.ca/school/03939008
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — BC Ministry of Education and Child Care
- Publication date: dynamic; checked: 2026-09-10; school years: multiple
- Supports: school ID 03939008 and provincial school/context indicators.
- Local archive: none; status: ACTIVE.
S06 — BC Schools Student Enrolment and FTE by Grade
- URL: https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/bc-schools-student-enrolment-and-fte-by-grade
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Government of British Columbia
- Publication date: dataset current through 2025–2026; checked: 2026-09-10
- Supports: grade totals, overall enrolment and published Indigenous/ELL/diverse-abilities categories.
- Evidence file: https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/2c53729a-2453-4633-92f3-6876a45f8bc4/resource/e2debe69-0d03-492f-b2dc-656fbe01cd38/download/student_enrolment_and_fte_2020-21_to_2025_26.csv
- Local archive: none; status: ACTIVE.
S07 — School map
- URL: https://media.vsb.bc.ca/docs/f4e1ab48-e59e-4b60-afc5-ae00bfefb94c_School%20Map.pdf
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: updated 2021; checked: 2026-09-10; school year: undated
- Supports: campus orientation and named facilities/rooms; does not establish current room assignments.
- Local archive:
documents/undated/school-map-updated-2021.pdf; status: ACTIVE.
S08 — Course Planning Guide 2026–2027
- URL: https://media.vsb.bc.ca/media/Default/medialib/byng-course-planning-guide-2026-2027-january-13.91bd9586452.pdf
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: 2026-01-13 indicated by filename; checked: 2026-09-10
- Supports: grade programs, descriptions, prerequisites, graduation, AP, support and career/dual-credit information.
- Local archive:
documents/2026-27/course-planning-guide-2026-27.pdf; status: ACTIVE, with stale 2025–2026 wording noted in C02.
S09 — Course Codes 2026–2027
- URL: https://media.vsb.bc.ca/media/Default/medialib/2026-2027-course-codes-updated-feb-9-2026.5e870e87262.pdf
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: updated 2026-02-09; checked: 2026-09-10
- Supports: operational course list by grade and subject.
- Local archive:
documents/2026-27/course-codes-2026-27.pdf; status: ACTIVE.
S10 — Off-timetable course schedule 2026–2027
- URL: https://media.vsb.bc.ca/media/Default/medialib/off-timetable-course-schedule-1.3258de87035.pdf
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: 2026–2027 (exact date not currently available); checked: 2026-09-10
- Supports: minimum on-timetable loads and before/after-school ensembles, basketball, Foods and cycling schedules.
- Local archive:
documents/2026-27/off-timetable-course-schedule-2026-27.pdf; status: ACTIVE.
S11 — Advanced Placement
- URL: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/lord-byng/ap-advanced-placement
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: not currently available; checked: 2026-09-10; school year: current
- Supports: AP subjects and Studio Art exam/portfolio statement.
- Local archive: none; status: ACTIVE.
S12 — Learning Assistance / Life Skills
- URL: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/lord-byng/learning-assistance-lifeskills
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: not currently available; checked: 2026-09-10; school year: current
- Supports: learning support, Life Skills focus, age range and School Completion Certificate.
- Local archive: none; status: ACTIVE.
S13 — Counselling
- URL: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/lord-byng/counselling
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: page updated 2026-01-08; checked: 2026-09-10
- Supports: counselling roles and an older counsellor roster.
- Local archive: none; status: CHANGED — current roster is on S03.
S14 — BC graduation requirements
- URL: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/graduation
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Government of British Columbia
- Publication date: dynamic; checked: 2026-09-10; school year: current
- Supports: provincial Dogwood framework and assessments; future requirements must be rechecked.
- Local archive: none; status: ACTIVE.
S15 — Course Codes 2025–2026
- URL: https://media.vsb.ca/media/Default/medialib/2025-2026-course-codes.2e32a279046.pdf
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: 2025–2026 (exact date not currently available); checked: 2026-09-10
- Supports: historical course availability, including Japanese and forecast Earth Sciences 11.
- Local archive:
documents/2025-26/course-codes-2025-26.pdf; status: ACTIVE.
S16 — School Locator / catchment lookup
- URL: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/page/4915/school-locator
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — VSB
- Publication date: not currently available; checked: 2026-09-10; school year: current
- Supports: address-based catchment verification; no permanent 2027–2028 eligibility conclusion.
- Local archive: none; status: ACTIVE.
S17 — Bell schedule page and annual PDFs
- URL: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/lord-byng/bell-schedule
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: annual; checked: 2026-09-10; school years: 2024–2025 to 2026–2027
- Supports: four daily blocks, FIT placement, breaks and lunch.
- Local archives:
documents/2024-25/bell-schedule-2024-25.pdf,documents/2025-26/bell-schedule-2025-26.pdf,documents/2026-27/bell-schedule-2026-27.pdf; status: ACTIVE.
S18 — Annual school calendars
- URL: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/lord-byng/calendar
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: annual; checked: 2026-09-10; school years: 2025–2026 and 2026–2027
- Supports: first day, semester turnarounds, collaboration days and parent conferences.
- Local archives:
documents/2025-26/calendar-2025-26.pdf,documents/2026-27/calendar-2026-27.pdf; status: ACTIVE, with 2026–2027 PDF typo noted in C01.
S19 — Club list 2025–2026
- URL: https://media.vsb.bc.ca/media/Default/medialib/lord-byng-club-list-2025-2026.c46aa085287.pdf
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: 2025–2026; checked: 2026-09-10
- Supports: club names, sponsors, rooms and typical meeting times.
- Local archive:
documents/2025-26/club-list-2025-26.pdf; status: ACTIVE.
S20 — Athletics and Physical Education
- URLs: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/lord-byng/athletics ; https://www.vsb.bc.ca/lord-byng/physical-education
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: not currently available; checked: 2026-09-10; school year: current
- Supports: VSSAA participation, facilities, open gym, leadership and PHE activities.
- Local archive: none; status: ACTIVE.
S21 — Weekly Bulletin / newsletters index
- URL: https://vsb.bc.ca/lord-byng/weekly-bulletin
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: rolling; checked: 2026-09-10; school years: 2024–2025 to 2025–2026
- Supports: performances, shows, Capstone fair, clubs, athletics and school events.
- Local archive: none; status: ACTIVE.
S22 — VSB K–12 registration
- URL: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/student-registration-kindergarten-to-grade-12
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — VSB
- Publication date: dynamic; checked: 2026-09-10; school year: current
- Supports: catchment-first registration, online process and residency/status/guardianship documentation categories.
- Local archive: none; status: ACTIVE.
S23 — VSB cross-boundary application
- URL: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/cross-boundary-application
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — VSB
- Publication date: policy page updated 2026-05-12; checked: 2026-09-10
- Supports: February window rule, eligibility, priority order and electronic draw.
- Local archive: none; status: ACTIVE.
S24 — Preparing for Grade 8
- URL: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/lord-byng/preparing-for-grade-8-what-to-know-during-the-grade-7-year
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: not currently available; checked: 2026-09-10; school year: current
- Supports: Grade 7-to-8 transition context.
- Local archive: none; status: ACTIVE.
S25 — Scholarships
- URL: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/lord-byng/scholarships
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: not currently available; checked: 2026-09-10; school year: current
- Supports: school scholarship/award support and provincial/district award information.
- Local archive: none; status: ACTIVE.
S26 — Byng Arts Mini School
- URL: https://www.vsb.bc.ca/lord-byng/byng-arts-mini-school-program.69106
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: not currently available; checked: 2026-09-10; school year: current
- Supports: existence and separate nature of the school-based arts program only.
- Local archive: none; status: ACTIVE.
Secondary Sources
None used.
Anecdotal Sources
None used.
Archived / Removed Sources
R01 — Course Planning Guide 2024–2025
- Former URL: https://media.vsb.bc.ca/media/Default/medialib/2024-2025-byng-course-planning-guide.9995d570767.pdf
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: revised 2024-02-05 (search-index metadata); checked: 2026-09-10
- Supports: existence of historical guide only; content was not relied upon.
- Local archive: none; status: REMOVED (HTTP 404).
R02 — Course Planning Guide 2025–2026
- Former URL: https://media.vsb.bc.ca/media/Default/medialib/byng-course-planning-guide-2025-2026-dec-20.6ce26677988.pdf
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: exact date not currently available; checked: 2026-09-10
- Supports: existence of historical guide only; content was not relied upon.
- Local archive: none; status: REMOVED (HTTP 404).
R03 — Lord Byng calendar overview 2024–2025
- Former URL: https://media.vsb.bc.ca/media/Default/medialib/2024-2025-lord-byng-calendar-overview.c53a3a72863.pdf
- Source type / publisher: OFFICIAL — Lord Byng/VSB
- Publication date: 2024–2025; checked: 2026-09-10
- Local archive: none; status: REMOVED (HTTP 404). Search snippets were not used as authoritative date evidence.
Documents Preserved Locally
Twelve official PDFs are preserved without deleting older editions:
- 2024–2025: bell schedule; school profile.
- 2025–2026: bell schedule; calendar; club list; course codes.
- 2026–2027: bell schedule; calendar; course codes; course-planning guide; off-timetable schedule.
- Undated: school map (updated 2021).
- 2027–2028: no official documents found — not currently available.