35139 Laburnum Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 8N3 Voice: 604-504-7007 Fax: 604-504-7983 Web Address: www.clayburnmiddle.com Principal: Mr. Dexter Horton  Vice-Principal: Mr.Abby Chan

School Profile

School Name:	Clayburn Middle School
School Motto:	Exceed Expectations
School Plan:	(download 2010-11 pdf here) 3.36mb
Number of Students:	680
Number of Teachers:	34
Grades Taught:	6 - 8
Facilities:	Tech Education (full woodworking shop) Home Economics Room (convection ovens, cook tops, fridges, microwaves, sewing machines) Visual Arts room (open studio, video cameras, digital cameras) Multi-Purpose Room Canteen (hot and healthy food) Library (full computer lab) Computer Lab Music/Band Room 4 Student Services Rooms Resource Room Gymnasium 8 Outdoor Basketball Courts 2 Outdoor Hockey Courts shared all-weather Track
Special Programs:	In School Band and Jazz Band Choir Full Service Special Education Explorations-Home Arts, Technology Education, Visual Arts, Music
Points of Pride:	Physical Education for every student "No Cut" Athletics Healthy choices menu in the canteen and in the vending machine Inclusion of all Special Needs Students student leadership explorations courses taught by trained professionals student services team gives exceptional help to all students high parent involvement in all school activities
Clubs:	Computer, Intramurals, Choir, Jazz Band, Sewing, Homework, Woodworking, Leadership, Office Assistants, Gym Helpers, Library Assistants, Canteen Helpers,  Yearbook, Environmental
Sports:	Swimming, Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field Soccer, Golf, Rugby, Wrestling and Skipping
Testimonials:	Joanne Norris - Parent and Noon Hour Supervisor TEN TOP REASONS THAT CLAYBURN MIDDLE IS A FANTASTIC PLACE TO BE!!!!! 1.  Fabulous new opportunities for kids like choir, swim team, wrestling team, etc. 2.  Wonderful teachers with individual talents and experience. 3.  Experienced and professional secretaries who are very welcoming. 4.  Everywhere you look, everything is brand new! 5.  Pizza Pretzels (need I say more?) 6.  Enthusiastic coaches encouraging kids to do their best. 7.  Firm yet fair administrators who put kids first 100% of the time. 8.  A new and rapidly growing library that is an exciting place to be. 9.  That wonderful teacher who gets out every lunch hour and plays soccer with an enormous number of kids and make it work 10.  700 energetic, bright and eager kids under one roof. I could list a whole bunch more but those are the best reasons!!