Langstaff Secondary School
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| Langstaff Secondary School | |
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| Address | |
| 106 Garden Avenue Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 6M1, Canada |
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| School number | 921661 |
| School board | York Region District School Board |
| Religious affiliation | Secular |
| School type | High school |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Language | English, French Immersion |
| Mascot | Bear |
| Colours | Blue and Yellow |
| Enrollment | over 1500 (2007) |
| Homepage | www.langstaff.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca |
Langstaff Secondary School (LSS) is a public high school in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada which teaches grades 9 through 12. LSS is located at 106 Garden Avenue across the street from Morgan Boyle Park and near Charles Howitt Public School.
In 2003, the school underwent a major renovation/addition. This doubled the size of the school, adding many new facilities for the growing student population. The school currently has 3 floors.
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[edit] Facilities/layout
The school has two gymnasiums, one located on the first floor, and the other located on the second floor. The larger gymnasium doubles as an auditorium. The school's original library was converted into a multi-purpose room used for special-education services, and various classes. There are two portables at the back of the school used for the growing number of classes. The school is split up into multiple halls, based on the subject. The science, technology, history and art halls are all located on the second floor, while music is located on the third. The English, geography, and math halls are located on the first floor. The cafeteria is also located there. The school is wheelchair accessible, with ramps and a working elevator. The rumours of a pool located under the cafeteria are largely part of Langstaff heritage, but are sadly untrue. An inside source witnesed the famous 'blue door under the stairs' wide open, behind it nothing but a few paint cans and a board with a rusty nail in it.
In May through July 2006 the school underwent a major roofing cleaning and change. This allowed the school to update almost all its air conditioning, plumbing, and other major building systems.
During July 2007, the school added tinted windows and in some hallways, latched windows. Also, the soccer field is currently being rescaped and is unavailable for Physical Education classes.
[edit] Clubs and Organizations
Students at Langstaff are very active in their school and the community, which is quite evident in the number of clubs and organizations that exist within the school.
Some of these include:
Anime Ambassadors
Announcement Team
Art Club
Astronomy
Band
Big Bear, Little Bear
Book Club/White pines
Breakdance
BRIDGE (ESL social club)
Cancer Society
Chess
Debate Union
DECA
Drama
Fashion Show
Free The Children
G.S.A. (Gay-Straight Alliance)
Habitat for Humanity
History
Improv Team
Jazz Band
LAFF (Film making)
LEAF (Langstaff Environmental Activist Front)
Mock Trial Team
Movie Club
Philosophy Club
Prefects
Prom Committee
R.A.C.E.(Racial Acceptance Cultural Equality)
Reach for the Top
Red Cross
Science Olympics Team
Sick Kids Hospital Foundation
SOS Darfur
Stephen Lewis Foundation (which includes Art for Aids)
Student Council
S.A.A. (Student Athletic Association)
Tech Crew
Video Games Club
Weight Training
Yearbook
[edit] Student Council
The Langstaff S.S. Student Council is a group of elected and one non-elected member, the tech representative. Positions on the council include: president, treasurer, secretary, ambassador, athletic directors, spirit directors, social directors, communications directors, environmental minister, tech representative, and grade representatives. The Student Council is responsible for almost all events including Prom, dances, semi-formal, assemblies, caf games, registration, the Santa Claus parade float, Battle of the Bands, spirit days, intramurals, and Earthfest.
[edit] Departments
The departments at Langstaff Secondary School include:
Alternative Education, Business, Computer Science and Engineering, Co-operative Education, Dramatic Arts, English, Family Studies, French, Geography, History, Library, Mathematics, Moderns, Music, Physical Education, Science, Tech Studies, Visual Arts.
[edit] Athletics
Langstaff has many sport teams and clubs, including some that are not generally played in many schools. Some athletes from Langstaff such as Gillian Ferrari and Jon D'Aversa have gone on to national and international sport teams and clubs.
The teams and clubs at Langstaff include:
Alpine Skiing, Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey , Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Rugby, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
In 2006, the varsity boys baseball team captured the York Regional Championships. Langstaff has had a strong showing in tennis, the girls doubles team finishing top 8th in Ontario.
In the winter of 2007, Langstaff put together a varsity men's hockey team. This is a very exciting time for the sports department at LSS as the team has been long awaited amongst the student body.
[edit] Special programs
LSS offers an integrative and diverse French Immersion program, allowing students to explore many areas of the French language, French Literature and Cinema, as well as pursuing other academic courses in Geography, Information Technology, and most recently, Spanish.
In addition, Langstaff's Music Department offers students the opportunity to pursue a wide variety of courses, including Beginner and Intermediate Instrumental, Vocal and Guitar. Over the years, the music department has delivered wonderful concerts and performances, featuring a variety of soloists, bands and ensembles. Moreover, Langstaff's musicians have participated in various charitable causes and performed at York Central Hospital, as well as other charity functions.
