and Vocational School
School Profile 2024-25
Welcome to Brantford Collegiate Institute
and Vocational School
Brantford Collegiate Institute is a school that “does it all”. BCI students and staff are extremely passionate about the school and this is showcased through school spirit, academic successes, equity and inclusiveness, and talented sports’ teams and clubs!
BCI staff set benchmarks of excellence in all areas of school life. BCI offers innovative programs in addition to a variety of excellent regular program pathways. The Laurier Program, French Immersion, Specialist High Skills Major Programs (SHSM).
Transitioning to secondary school provides individuals with an opportunity to grow, meet new friends, and take part in new experiences. BCI offers an excellent experiential education program with field trips, work experiences and co-operative education programs. Students are encouraged to join a sports team, get involved in student leadership or participate in our many clubs, activities, or one of our arts programs.
BCI is dedicated to supporting student success as well as developing the character attributes that are essential to facing life barriers. Our entire staff is committed to supporting each student in achieving their goals. We are excited to have new students join the BCI school community and experience all the greatness that this school has to offer! Enjoy your time at the school! GO MUSTANGS!!!
Mr. Michael DeGroote
Principal
michael.degroote@granderie.ca
School Motto: “Synonymous With Excellence”
At Brantford Collegiate Institute & V.S., we believe that dignity and respect should govern all behaviour, that all can learn and that each person has worth.
Each person at BCI & VS has the opportunity to grow in a safe and friendly environment, where discipline is not repressive, but rather assumes that all students and staff will react respectfully and with common sense. We individualize, personalize, and humanize curriculum to meet the needs of all students. While academic achievement is the central focus, extra-curricular participation is a key ingredient in the life of this school. We value each individual and encourage all to be creative and to take risks. By setting goals and standards that are attainable, and by learning decision-making skills, we cultivate self-esteem. Achievement, effort, excellence, participation, and citizenship are rewarded at BCI & VS, as students prepare to assume a responsible position in society. Our common goal is growth, growth in knowledge, skills, positive attitudes, self-worth, and self-discipline.
These are not only the ideals of our school, but also those of our community.
Donna-Lee Scott
OFFICE COORDINATOR
Alison Senior
LEARNING RESOURCE
Maureen Alfano
GUIDANCE HEAD
Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
120 Brant Avenue, Brantford, ON N3T 3H3
Phone: (519) 759-3210 (main)
Website: granderie.ca/schools/bci
Grand Erie Administration:
Director Of Education: JoAnna Roberto
Superintendent of Education: Kevin Graham