A three storey wood frame building was constructed[3] in White Rock[4] with 14 classrooms, a library, an Industrial Education shop, and a 50 by 80 feet gym with a large stage at the south end; it opened in November 29, 1940 as Semiahmoo.

The building was expanded in the late-1950s and 1960s to alleviate overcrowding; the opening of White Rock Junior High and Douglas College providing additional relief.

Students apply to the program in the Grade 10 year by sending in the completed application package which can be found on the school website.

The current head of the department is Dagan Lowe along with two other directors Jeff Williams (s. 2019) and Annie Lu (s. 2023).

In addition, the senior grades perform various one-act plays, Shakespearean works, and improvisation sessions throughout the year.