David Suzuki Secondary School

David Suzuki Secondary School
Address
45 Daviselm Drive
Brampton, Ontario, L6X 0Z3
Canada
Coordinates 43°40′04″N 79°47′08″W / 43.6678°N 79.7855°W / 43.6678; -79.7855Coordinates: 43°40′04″N 79°47′08″W / 43.6678°N 79.7855°W / 43.6678; -79.7855
Information
School type High school
Motto Be the change
Founded 2011
School board Peel District School Board
Superintendent Jeff deFreitas
Area trustee David Green
Principal Kerry Everitt
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 1850[1]
Language English
Campus Suburban
Area Springbrook, Brampton
Colour(s) Dark blue, and Green
         
Mascot Grizzly Bear
Team name Suzuki Grizzly
Website dsssonline.com

David Suzuki Secondary School is an institution located in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The school is named after Canadian environmental activist David Suzuki[2] In association with the Credit Valley Conservation Authority, the school offers the Ontario curriculum in a program that is rich in environmental studies and models sustainable practices.[2] The school is also distinguished by the high level of computer technology available in school and utilized in classes.

The school is bounded by Queen Street West, Hurontario Street, Bovaird Drive West, and Mississauga Road.[3]

Curriculum

In addition to following the Ontario curriculum, David Suzuki SS also offers a Sports Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program (grade 11-12),[4] French Immersion programs (grade 10-12),[5] and a variety of environmental programming.[6] Such programs include partnership with the Credit Valley Conservation Authority and environmental education week.

Extracurricular Programs

Students run a Think Recycle program, which recycles old and unused electronic goods.[7] A portion of the proceeds earned go to David Suzuki SS for fundraising purposes.

Campus

David Suzuki SS has an AstroTurf field and track facility. It also borders on Teramoto park where students can access baseball and cricket facilities. David Suzuki SS was built by Percon Construction.[8] Building began on 1 May 2010 and was completed on 1 September 2011, estimated at a value of $27,910,000.

Social Media

David Suzuki SS maintains an active Twitter account, @DavidSuzukiSS, and an Instagram account aimed at fostering community and digital citizenship, @FacesofSuzuki.[9][10]

Feeder Schools

Elementary Schools[11]
  • James Potter Public School
  • Northwood Public School
  • Glendale Public School
  • Homestead Public School
  • Westervelts Corners Public School
  • SpringBroke Public School
  • Bibi Gang Public School
Middle Schools[11]
  • Beatty-Fleming Senior Public School
  • Royal Orchard Middle School
  • Mccrimmon Middle School

See also

References

  1. ↑ Peel District School Board Retrieved March 2, 2015
  2. 1 2 "David Suzuki Visits School". Brampton Guardian. 19 November 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
  3. ↑ "Secondary School Families" (PDF). Peel District School Board. June 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  4. ↑ High Skills Major Peel District School Board Retrieved April 3, 2015
  5. ↑ Peel District School Board Retrieved March 2, 2015
  6. ↑ "Peel Board First to Name Secondary School for David Suzuki". BNTV News. 20 October 2010. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  7. ↑ "Recycle for a good cause". David Suzuki Foundation. 30 January 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  8. ↑ "David Suzuki Secondary School (a.k.a Credit Valley Secondary School)". Percon Construction. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  9. ↑ "David Suzuki SS". Twitter. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Faces of Suzuki Secondary". Instagram. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  11. 1 2 "David Suzuki Family" (PDF). Schools by Family. Peel District School Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
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