Heritage Woods Secondary School
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Heritage Woods Secondary School is a coeducational high school
located in Port Moody, British Columbia
. In 2007, Heritage Woods celebrated their first graduating class. As well, it and was rated as one of top 50 schools in BC for 2007, 2008 and 2010 by the Fraser Institute.
-like functions. The main corridor of the building, dubbed the 'Grand Hall', also transmits a wireless internet signal for student use during the day. Wireless internet signals are also transmitted to every room in the building. However because of the concrete composition of the school and placement of wireless access-points, it is wireless signal strength around the school varies. As well as a wireless network, the school also has approximately forty laptops available for student use; however, a student may bring his or her own laptop as well. The increased usage of laptops in a number of courses provides added potential for student learning.
certification.
It has a sustainable design with numerous features including:
compact and thermal-efficient building plan and envelope, building orientation on an east-west axis optimizing daylight and minimizing solar gain, effective daylight control shading
devices and light shelves.
Daylight capture and control refers to the variety of means used to bring in the kind of daylight that is desirable and block the daylight that is not. This is achieved with use of the large windows, overhangs and shading devices light shelves sloped ceilings and the selective use of skylight.
The school can also provide its own power during a power outage via a generator located under the artificial turf.
was filmed on location at Heritage Woods. The filmmakers decided to use the Heritage Woods team name, the Kodiaks, in the film for its sports teams. In the movie, the school's name is Forest Hills High School. The use of the school by the filmmakers resulted in many benefits, namely, some devices such as cameras were donated to the school after filming.
The school has also been used in the television shows Supernatural
, Stargate Atlantis
, Eureka
and Defying Gravity
. Furthermore, the school can be seen in a Dell
and Coca Cola commercial, while the artificial turf and grass fields were featured in a CTV
commercial.
Most recently, Heritage Woods can be seen in the TV movie Best Player
starring Jennette McCurdy
.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in Port Moody, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. In 2007, Heritage Woods celebrated their first graduating class. As well, it and was rated as one of top 50 schools in BC for 2007, 2008 and 2010 by the Fraser Institute.
Technology
There are six computer labs for students to work in --two dedicated to general use, one for film and animation, one for photography, one for computer information, and one for technology education-- as well as another twenty terminals in the library. Most teachers in the school are supplied with tablet computers which, in turn, are connected to a projector, permanently mounted on the ceiling of every classroom; the projectors are used for teaching lessons, watching movies, making presentations, and other Overhead ProjectorOverhead projector
An overhead projector is a variant of slide projector that is used to display images to an audience.-Mechanism:An overhead projector typically consists of a large box containing a very bright lamp and a fan to cool it. On top of the box is a large fresnel lens that collimates the light...
-like functions. The main corridor of the building, dubbed the 'Grand Hall', also transmits a wireless internet signal for student use during the day. Wireless internet signals are also transmitted to every room in the building. However because of the concrete composition of the school and placement of wireless access-points, it is wireless signal strength around the school varies. As well as a wireless network, the school also has approximately forty laptops available for student use; however, a student may bring his or her own laptop as well. The increased usage of laptops in a number of courses provides added potential for student learning.
Architecture and design
The school, which was completed in 2004, was featured in the Fall 2005 issue of Architecture BC, a publication of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. Designed by Killick Metz Bowen Rose Architects Planners Inc., Heritage Woods was the first school in Canada to achieve a Silver LEEDLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design consists of a suite of rating systems for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings, homes and neighborhoods....
certification.
It has a sustainable design with numerous features including:
compact and thermal-efficient building plan and envelope, building orientation on an east-west axis optimizing daylight and minimizing solar gain, effective daylight control shading
devices and light shelves.
Daylight capture and control refers to the variety of means used to bring in the kind of daylight that is desirable and block the daylight that is not. This is achieved with use of the large windows, overhangs and shading devices light shelves sloped ceilings and the selective use of skylight.
The school can also provide its own power during a power outage via a generator located under the artificial turf.
Use of the school in media
The 2006 teen comedy movie, John Tucker Must DieJohn Tucker Must Die
John Tucker Must Die is a 2006 American high school comedy romance film, directed by Betty Thomas.The film is about a trio of girls who plot to break the heart of manipulative basketball star John Tucker after they learn he has been secretly dating all three and pledging each is "the one"...
was filmed on location at Heritage Woods. The filmmakers decided to use the Heritage Woods team name, the Kodiaks, in the film for its sports teams. In the movie, the school's name is Forest Hills High School. The use of the school by the filmmakers resulted in many benefits, namely, some devices such as cameras were donated to the school after filming.
The school has also been used in the television shows Supernatural
Supernatural (TV series)
Supernatural is an American supernatural and horror television series created by Eric Kripke, which debuted on September 13, 2005 on The WB, and is now part of The CW's lineup. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the brothers as they...
, Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis is a Canadian-American adventure and military science fiction television series and part of MGM's Stargate franchise. The show was created by Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper as a spin-off series of Stargate SG-1, which was created by Wright and Jonathan Glassner and was itself...
, Eureka
Eureka (TV series)
Eureka is an American science fiction television series that premiered on Syfy on July 18, 2006. Since then four seasons have aired, and a fifth is currently being filmed. The second half of season 4 began on SyFy on July 11, 2011 and ended on September 19, 2011...
and Defying Gravity
Defying Gravity (TV series)
Defying Gravity is a multi-nationally produced space travel television science fiction drama series, first aired on August 2, 2009 on ABC and CTV and canceled in the autumn of 2009...
. Furthermore, the school can be seen in a Dell
Dell
Dell, Inc. is an American multinational information technology corporation based in 1 Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, United States, that develops, sells and supports computers and related products and services. Bearing the name of its founder, Michael Dell, the company is one of the largest...
and Coca Cola commercial, while the artificial turf and grass fields were featured in a CTV
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
commercial.
Most recently, Heritage Woods can be seen in the TV movie Best Player
Best Player
Best Player is a 2011 Television film that was released on March 12, 2011 starring Jerry Trainor as Quincy "Q" Johnson and Jennette McCurdy as Christina "Prodigy" Saunders, two stars from the hit Nickelodeon show iCarly. Filming started on October 24, 2009 in Vancouver, Canada and wrapped up...
starring Jennette McCurdy
Jennette McCurdy
Jennette Michelle Faye McCurdy is an American film and television actress and country pop singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as Sam Puckett on the Nickelodeon sitcom iCarly...
.