Aboriginal
Athletics
Careers & Business
English
Fine Arts
Home Economics
Humanities
International
Mathematics
Languages
Physical Education
Science
Technology Education
Aboriginal Teaching Assistant: Mrs. Lenore Baker
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
Mrs. Baker supports our Aboriginal students in their learning environments.
She also work with teachers and students in the classroom setting.
Athletic Director: Dave Chambers
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
Physical Fitness is valued a great deal at Robert Bateman Secondary. Students are given the opportunity to get involved in various extra-curricular sports in order to have fun and stay in shape! Some of our teams have seen a great deal of success provincially including rugby, basketball, track, & swimming.
What makes an athletic program great? Students like you, so plan to get involved!!
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
Physical Fitness is valued a great deal at Robert Bateman Secondary. Students are given the opportunity to get involved in various extra-curricular sports in order to have fun and stay in shape! Some of our teams have seen a great deal of success provincially including rugby, basketball, track, & swimming.
What makes an athletic program great? Students like you, so plan to get involved!!
Head of the Department: Rick McDonald
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
QUICKLINK: Transitions and Careers Information
Grad Transitions
Parents Click Here
Students Click Here
Career and Business Education
Our Career and Business Education Department offers a variety of Business and Career Development courses.
Please have a look at the newly developed School District #34 Career Programs Page.
Students and parents interested in participating in an academy program at MSA Hospital , Abbotsford Fire Department, Abbotsford Police Department, The Junior Police Academy, or starting a trade apprenticeship while in high school should contact Mr. McDonald at the RBSS Career Centre.
Courses Offered* / Course Planner 07/08
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
Business
•Accounting 12, 11
•Marketing 12, 11
•Management Innovations 12
•Economics 12
•Data Management 12
•Business Computer Applications 11
•Skills Assistant 11
•Computers 10
Career
•Work Experience 12
•Apprenticeship 12, 11
•Portfolio Assessment 12
•Portfolio Development 11
•Community Service 11
•Planning 10
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
QUICKLINK: Transitions and Careers Information
Grad Transitions
Parents Click Here
Students Click Here
Career and Business Education
Our Career and Business Education Department offers a variety of Business and Career Development courses.
Please have a look at the newly developed School District #34 Career Programs Page.
Students and parents interested in participating in an academy program at MSA Hospital , Abbotsford Fire Department, Abbotsford Police Department, The Junior Police Academy, or starting a trade apprenticeship while in high school should contact Mr. McDonald at the RBSS Career Centre.
Courses Offered* / Course Planner 07/08
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
Business
•Accounting 12, 11
•Marketing 12, 11
•Management Innovations 12
•Economics 12
•Data Management 12
•Business Computer Applications 11
•Skills Assistant 11
•Computers 10
Career
•Work Experience 12
•Apprenticeship 12, 11
•Portfolio Assessment 12
•Portfolio Development 11
•Community Service 11
•Planning 10
Head of the Department: Bruce Fisher
Email Mr. Fisher / Ph: 604.864.0220
The English Department at Robert Bateman Secondary is a leader in literacy development in high school-aged students. With a strong commitment to research-based practice and data-based analysis, our English department gives direction to the other departments in the school in how to best improve the literacy of our students.
Courses Offered* / Course Planner 08/09
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
•English 12, 11, 10, 9
•Literature 12
•Writing 12
•English Honours 11, 10, 9
•Communications 12, 11
•Literacy Social Studies 10, 9
•Literacy English 10, 9
Email Mr. Fisher / Ph: 604.864.0220
The English Department at Robert Bateman Secondary is a leader in literacy development in high school-aged students. With a strong commitment to research-based practice and data-based analysis, our English department gives direction to the other departments in the school in how to best improve the literacy of our students.
Courses Offered* / Course Planner 08/09
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
•English 12, 11, 10, 9
•Literature 12
•Writing 12
•English Honours 11, 10, 9
•Communications 12, 11
•Literacy Social Studies 10, 9
•Literacy English 10, 9
Heads of the Department: Sherry Dunn, Joann
Fernandes
Email Ms. Dunn, Email Ms. Fernandes / Ph: 604.864.0220
At Robert Bateman Secondary, students are encouraged to participate in the arts. Artistic expression is an essential part of creating well-rounded students.
Take a look at our various offerings and feel free to contact our Department Heads if you have any questions. Please scroll down for Art Sections and Art News.
Drama
Music
Photography
Visual Art
Art News
Click Here
Email Ms. Dunn, Email Ms. Fernandes / Ph: 604.864.0220
At Robert Bateman Secondary, students are encouraged to participate in the arts. Artistic expression is an essential part of creating well-rounded students.
Take a look at our various offerings and feel free to contact our Department Heads if you have any questions. Please scroll down for Art Sections and Art News.
Drama
Music
Photography
Visual Art
Art News
Click Here
Home Economics Teacher: Erin Barclay
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
Cooking, sewing, and learning about family life are subjects we value at Bateman. Have a look at our course offerings. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Barclay.
Home Economics / Course Planner 08/09
•Food Studies 12, 11, 9
•Textile Studies 12, 11
•Textiles 10, 9
•Family Studies 12, 11
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
Cooking, sewing, and learning about family life are subjects we value at Bateman. Have a look at our course offerings. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Barclay.
Home Economics / Course Planner 08/09
•Food Studies 12, 11, 9
•Textile Studies 12, 11
•Textiles 10, 9
•Family Studies 12, 11
Head of the Department: Les Neufeld
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
Courses Offered*
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
•Geography 12
•History 12
•Law 12
•Comparative Civilizations 12
•Psychology 12, 11
•Social Studies 11, 10, 9
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
Courses Offered*
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
•Geography 12
•History 12
•Law 12
•Comparative Civilizations 12
•Psychology 12, 11
•Social Studies 11, 10, 9
International Coordinator: Deb Henderson
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
Robert
Bateman Secondary is proud to welcome you to
the safest and most peaceful country in the
world; the most beautiful province in Canada;
and to the prettiest city in British Columbia
nestled in the Fraser Valley. You will be
proud to call Abbotsford your home, and to be
a part of our community and family. We live in
a land of tolerance and respect and look
forward to getting to know who you are and to
helping you become who you wish to be.
International Events
Throughout the year, students are given the opportunity to travel around parts of southern British Columbia on various educational and entertaining tours. Some of our previous destinations have included: Stanley Park, China Town, Cultus Lake, and Gastown.
Weekly Culture Club
In addition, there is a weekly "Culture Club" that meets in the school's Multi Purpose Room (MPR) on Thursdays at lunch. The Culture Club includes both International Students and Canadian students. Activities include various student-led presentations on various countries, fun seasonal activities, and other opportunites for our International students to mingle with Canadian, English-speaking youth.
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
Robert
Bateman Secondary is proud to welcome you to
the safest and most peaceful country in the
world; the most beautiful province in Canada;
and to the prettiest city in British Columbia
nestled in the Fraser Valley. You will be
proud to call Abbotsford your home, and to be
a part of our community and family. We live in
a land of tolerance and respect and look
forward to getting to know who you are and to
helping you become who you wish to be.
International Events
Throughout the year, students are given the opportunity to travel around parts of southern British Columbia on various educational and entertaining tours. Some of our previous destinations have included: Stanley Park, China Town, Cultus Lake, and Gastown.
Weekly Culture Club
In addition, there is a weekly "Culture Club" that meets in the school's Multi Purpose Room (MPR) on Thursdays at lunch. The Culture Club includes both International Students and Canadian students. Activities include various student-led presentations on various countries, fun seasonal activities, and other opportunites for our International students to mingle with Canadian, English-speaking youth.
Heads of the Department: Deirdre Dudzik, Jeff
Ritchie
Email Mrs. Dudzik, Email Mr. Ritchie / Ph: 604.864.0220
Our Math Department has seen great success at the provincial level and in various mathematics competitions.
Courses Offered*
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
•Calculus 12
•Math Principles 12, 11, 10, 9
•Math Principles Honours 10, 9
•Math Applications 11, 10
•Math Essentials 11, 10
•Numeracy Math 9
Email Mrs. Dudzik, Email Mr. Ritchie / Ph: 604.864.0220
Our Math Department has seen great success at the provincial level and in various mathematics competitions.
Courses Offered*
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
•Calculus 12
•Math Principles 12, 11, 10, 9
•Math Principles Honours 10, 9
•Math Applications 11, 10
•Math Essentials 11, 10
•Numeracy Math 9
Head of the Department: Rod Faulkner
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
The Languages Department at Bateman is full of options! Please contact Mr. Rod Faulkner with your inquiries.
Courses Offered*
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
•French 12, 11, 10, 9
•German 11, 10, 9
•Japanese 12, 11, 10, 9
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
The Languages Department at Bateman is full of options! Please contact Mr. Rod Faulkner with your inquiries.
Courses Offered*
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
•French 12, 11, 10, 9
•German 11, 10, 9
•Japanese 12, 11, 10, 9
Head of the Department: Jeff Dods
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
Bateman Secondary is equipped with all the necessary facilities to facilitate the physical development of our students including an Olympic-standard track & field, two indoor gyms, and a full workout facility.
Courses Offered*
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
•Personal Fitness 12
•PE 12, 11
•Outdoor Education 11
•Strength & Conditioning 11
•Superfit 11
•Leadership 11
•PE Male 10, 9
•PE Female 10, 9
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
Bateman Secondary is equipped with all the necessary facilities to facilitate the physical development of our students including an Olympic-standard track & field, two indoor gyms, and a full workout facility.
Courses Offered*
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
•Personal Fitness 12
•PE 12, 11
•Outdoor Education 11
•Strength & Conditioning 11
•Superfit 11
•Leadership 11
•PE Male 10, 9
•PE Female 10, 9
Heads of the Department: Doug Earl, Irene Moody
Email Mr. Earl, Email Mrs. Moody / Ph: 604.864.0220
The Science Department at Bateman Secondary is committed to providing advanced students with extraordinary opportunities to further their learning, as demonstrated by the annual trip to Bamfield, BC, while being an innovative leader when it comes to helping struggling students find mastery in the junior sciences. Extra classes are offered to those students who 'need the help the most', by giving them a chance to repeat a failed unit in a smaller classroom setting (higher teacher-to-student ratio of 1:6).
Courses Offered*
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
•Biology 12, 11
•Chemistry 12, 11
•Physics 12, 11
•Earth Science 11
•Earth Science Adapted 11
•Lab Tech Assistant 11
•Science 10, 9
Email Mr. Earl, Email Mrs. Moody / Ph: 604.864.0220
The Science Department at Bateman Secondary is committed to providing advanced students with extraordinary opportunities to further their learning, as demonstrated by the annual trip to Bamfield, BC, while being an innovative leader when it comes to helping struggling students find mastery in the junior sciences. Extra classes are offered to those students who 'need the help the most', by giving them a chance to repeat a failed unit in a smaller classroom setting (higher teacher-to-student ratio of 1:6).
Courses Offered*
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
•Biology 12, 11
•Chemistry 12, 11
•Physics 12, 11
•Earth Science 11
•Earth Science Adapted 11
•Lab Tech Assistant 11
•Science 10, 9
Head of the Department: Kevin Lloyd
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
Bateman offers students a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge software and industry-standard equipment in Technology Education.
Courses Offered*
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
Automotive with Mr. Kevin Lloyd
•Auto Engine & Drive 12
•Auto Body Repair 12
•Auto Technology 12, 11
•Mechanics 10, 9
Drafting with Mr. John Pinto
•Drafting & Design 12, 11
Technology with Mr. Ken Fox & Mr. Byron Kask
•Design Communications 12, 11, 10
•Electronics 12, 11
•Technology 10, 9
Woodwork with Mr. John Pinto
•Carpentry Furniture 12
•Carpentry Cabinets 12
•Carpentry & Joinery 12, 11
•Woodwork 10, 9
Email / Ph: 604.864.0220
Bateman offers students a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge software and industry-standard equipment in Technology Education.
Courses Offered*
*All courses will be offered subject to enrollment
Automotive with Mr. Kevin Lloyd
•Auto Engine & Drive 12
•Auto Body Repair 12
•Auto Technology 12, 11
•Mechanics 10, 9
Drafting with Mr. John Pinto
•Drafting & Design 12, 11
Technology with Mr. Ken Fox & Mr. Byron Kask
•Design Communications 12, 11, 10
•Electronics 12, 11
•Technology 10, 9
Woodwork with Mr. John Pinto
•Carpentry Furniture 12
•Carpentry Cabinets 12
•Carpentry & Joinery 12, 11
•Woodwork 10, 9