Dartmouth High School

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Dartmouth High School
Home of the Spartans
Address
95 Victoria Road
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3A 1V2, Canada
Information
School number HRSB ID 518
School board Halifax Regional School Board
Principal Phil Legere
Vice principal Jennifer Murray, Pat Savage
School type High school
Grades 10-12
Language English, French immersion
Mascot Spartan
Team name Spartans
Colours Gold and Black
Founded 1959, additions 1961, 1967
Enrollment 1102[1] (September 2006)
Homepage http://www.dhs.ednet.ns.ca/

Dartmouth High School is a public secondary school located in the Brightwood neighbourhood in the north end of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Encompassing grades 10 through 12, Dartmouth High School has always had a wide variety of courses, ethnic groups, and options for students. Dartmouth High overlooks the Halifax Harbour, which can be seen from about one sixth of the rooms in the building.

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[edit] Staff

During the 2005-2006 school year, Dartmouth High School has had a teaching staff of roughly 60. Due to changes in the teacher pension plan in Nova Scotia, 19 have retired in 2006.

The school's principal, Phil Legere, was honoured with the SAA "Distinguished Principal's Award" in 2005.

[edit] The Arts

In 2001, 2003 and 2006, the school's concert band went to Cuba to help promote music and perform in the country. The concert band usually goes on lengthy and distant trips each year. In 2008 the band will visit several European countries including Austria and the Czech Republic.

The drama department stages a large scale production each year in conjunction with the school's band.

[edit] Stage Productions

2008: Sweeney Todd
2007: West Side Story
2006: Othello
2005: Ducktales and Bobbysocks
2004: The Flies
2003: Hotel Paradiso
2002: The Importance of Being Earnest
1997: Hollywood Hotel
1996: Cats
1995: The Baltimore Waltz

[edit] Athletics

[edit] Rivalry

Dartmouth High School maintains a sports rivalry with Prince Andrew High School. A spartan's favorite meat is panther meat, don't forget it.

[edit] Notable Alumni

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Olaf Kolzig (1989-present)