Introduction
| W. J. Mouat Secondary School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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32355 Mouat Dr , , Canada | |
| 49°03′33″N 122°19′43″W / 49.0593°N 122.3285°W / 49.0593; -122.3285 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Motto | Success For All |
School board | School District 34 Abbotsford |
School number | 3434041 |
Principal | Baljeet Gill |
| Staff | 80+ |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Enrollment | 1505 (2026) |
| Language | English and French |
| Area | Abbotsford, BC |
| Colours | Red, Gold and White |
| Mascot | The Hawk |
| Team name | Hawks |
| Website | wjmouat |
| Last updated: June 13, 2026 | |
W.J. Mouat Secondary is a public secondary school located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. The school was recognized in the August 23, 2004 edition of MacLean's magazine as one of the "Ten Most Innovative Schools in Canada."[1]
W. J. Mouat has around 1,500 students between grades 9 and 12 and is the largest school in Abbotsford.[2]
Since its opening in 1973, the school has expanded to a faculty of over 80 teaching staff. [3]
History
Origin of name
The school was originally intended to be named North Clearbrook Secondary. However, the school board decided to name it after William John "Bill" Mouat, who served as the District Superintendent of Schools in Abbotsford from 1960 until his retirement in 1974. According to school records, the naming was kept a secret from Mouat while he was on vacation during the school's construction, ensuring the honour was a surprise upon his return.[1]
Athletics
Recent football titles:
- 2000 Varsity 'AAA' Finalists[4]
- 2001 JV 'AAA' Champions[4]
- 2002 Varsity 'AAA' Champions[4]
- 2005 Varsity 'AAA' Champions[4]
- 2006 JV 'AAA' Finalists[4]
- 2008 JV 'AAA' Champions[4]
- 2008 Varsity 'AAA' Finalists[4]
- 2009 Varsity 'AAA' Finalists[4]
Recent Basketball titles:
Recent Rugby titles:
Notable alumni
- Mauro Ranallo (1987), Sports Commentator, Bellator MMA[9]
- Kelly Lochbaum (1992), professional football player, CFL[10]
- Evangeline Lilly (1997), actress, author[11]
- Jonathan Bacon (1999), Convicted Gangster of the Red Scorpions[12]
- Ryan Craig (2000), professional hockey player, NHL[13]
- Ian Casselman (2001), drummer for the Canadian rock band Marianas Trench[14]
- Matthew Chapdelaine (2006), professional football player, CFL[15]
- Sophie Schmidt (2006), professional soccer player, NWSL, represents Canada internationally[16]
- Boseko Lokombo (2009), professional football player, CFL[17]
- Sunny Dhinsa (2011), professional wrestler known as Akam of the Authors of Pain[18]
- Drew Ray Tanner (2011), actor[19]
- Dion Pellerin (2016), professional football player, CFL[20]
- Nishan Randhawa (2015), freestyle wrestler, represents Canada internationally[21]
- Nelson Lokombo (2017), professional football player, CFL[22]
References
- "School Name History | W.J.Mouat Secondary". wjmouat.abbyschools.ca. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- "B.C. Education System Performance - W J Mouat Secondary: Contextual Information". studentsuccess.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- "School Staff | W.J.Mouat Secondary". wjmouat.abbyschools.ca. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- "Wayback Machine". www.bchighschoolfootball.com. Archived from the original on 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
{{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help) - "'TOGETHER FROM DAY ONE': W.J. MOUAT HAWKS REMEMBER THEIR PIECE OF HISTORY". 2021.
- reports, Staff (2013-03-11). "Basketball provincials: Mouat junior girls win gold, MEI Grade 8 boys take silver". Abbotsford News. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- "Mouat wins rugby gold, Bateman earns silver at provincials". 2 June 2018.
- Lypka, Ben (2018-05-29). "Mouat Hawks senior girls win rugby provincials". Abbotsford News. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- "Abbotsford's Mauro Ranallo calling Netflix's Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight". Coast Mountain News. 12 November 2024.
- "Kelly Lochbaum – Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame".
- "Ant-Man star Evangeline Lilly is saying goodbye to Hollywood — for now". vancouversun.
- "Slain alleged gang boss Bacon described as 'nice,' 'mild-mannered'". The Globe and Mail. 17 August 2011.
- "Alumni | W.J.Mouat Secondary". wjmouat.abbyschools.ca.
- "Subscribe". The Abbotsford News.
- "Matt Chapdelaine Pro Football Stats, Position, College, Transactions". www.profootballarchives.com.
- "Alumni | W.J.Mouat Secondary". wjmouat.abbyschools.ca.
- "Boseko Lokombo Outside Linebacker Recruiting Profile - ESPN". ESPN.com.
- "Sunny Dhinsa - 2012-13 - Wrestling - M". Simon Fraser University Athletics.
- "B.C. actor Drew Ray Tanner front and centre in movie based on hit Wattled web novels". vancouversun.
- "Dion Pellerin Pro Football Stats, Position, College, Transactions". www.profootballarchives.com.
- "Alumni | W.J.Mouat Secondary". wjmouat.abbyschools.ca.
- "Nelson Lokombo - Football". Huskie Athletics.