Nepean High School (Ottawa)

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Nepean High School
Address
574 Broadview Ave
Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 3V8, Canada
Information
School board Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Principal R. Bibaud
Vice principal Peter Wilson
Susan Nancekivell
School type High School
Grades 9-12
Language English, French Immersion
Campus Suburban
Mascot A Knight
Team name Knights
Colours Purple & Gold
Homepage http://www.nepeanhighschool.com/
Nepean High School's front entrance
Nepean High School's front entrance

Nepean High School is a high school in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is located in Westboro, at 574 Broadview Avenue. There are 1180 students enrolled for 2006-2007. Rene Bibaud is the current principal (since Sept. 2007). The two vice principals are Peter Wilson and Susan Nancekivell.

The school began as a continuation program at Broadview Public School. Those students who wanted some years of secondary education, but were unable to travel to Ottawa Collegiate Institute could take a few courses on the top floor of Broadview. In 1919 the provincial government made school attendance mandatory until age 16, creating a rapid increase in enrolment. Carleton County thus decided to build a new high school, and Nepean High School, in Nepean Township was founded in 1922. Originally it served a large territory west of Ottawa. In 1950 Westboro was annexed by the city of Ottawa, and the high school became part of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.

NHS is known for its strong academic success with roughly 94% of students graduating to higher education (53% being Ontario Scholars). It offers many enriched and advanced placement courses for those looking to get ahead. Nepean is also well known for its excellent athletics program with over 10 sports teams that are regular top contenders in the National Capital Secondary Schools Athletic Association.

This year, 2007-2008, the school's co-prez are: A.Bird, M. Daoud, A. Ogilvie, N. Van Oosten.


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