As one of Vancouver’s most prestigious century-old high schools, Lord Byng Secondary School has always stood out in the arts, excelling in areas like visual arts, media arts, band, and drama. In this year’s highly competitive first-round admissions, two of GAAC’s Grade 7 students successfully earned spots in the coveted Byng Arts program! Behind these offers are GAAC’s years of educational experience, professional faculty, and strategic curriculum planning.
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Good News
Hard work doesn’t always guarantee success—but without it, success is impossible.
In this year's fiercely competitive first-round admissions for the Byng Arts program, two of GAAC’s Grade 7 students secured three of the limited offers available! These results are a testament to GAAC’s strength in providing expert instruction, personalized course planning, and deep experience in arts education.
Over the years, GAAC has continuously supported and witnessed students successfully enter Byng Arts, the elite arts mini-school at Lord Byng Secondary. As more students apply each year but available seats remain limited, competition grows increasingly intense. Where there is success, there are also setbacks—but students should not be discouraged.
For students, success isn't just about technical training and polished artwork—what’s equally important is composure and confidence during the audition process. While we celebrate the success of students V and S, we are equally proud of every applicant who demonstrated courage and growth throughout the journey. We encourage all our students to keep pushing forward with determination.
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Portfolio Highlights
These three students began their artistic journey at GAAC from a young age. From early childhood creativity to mastering foundational skills and now engaging in advanced creative competition classes, we have witnessed their growth firsthand. Their progress reaffirms the truth: artistic excellence takes time—you can’t rush it. Patience, persistence, and steady improvement lead to real achievement.
As Byng Arts' motto says:
"You can’t get smART without ART!"
Success and wisdom are inseparable from the arts.
We wish every student the strength to grow into the person they aspire to be!