Queen Elizabeth High School (Edmonton)
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| Motto | "Virili Parte" - to the utmost of our abilities. |
|---|---|
| Established | 1960's |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Students | 800-1200 per year |
| Grades | 10–12 |
| Location | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| District | Edmonton Public Schools |
| Colours | Purple and Gold |
| Mascot | The Knight, The Dragon |
| Website | Queen Elizabeth High School |
Queen Elizabeth High School, located in north Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is a senior high school in the Edmonton Public School System.
According to information provided on the school web site, "the primary focus of Queen Elizabeth High School is to provide "high" quality education, which will allow each individual student the maximum opportunity for "growth". Supporting this focus is our commitment to the sciences, mathematics, and advanced technologies where we take multimedia and technology supported routes to further enrich studies in these fields - and prepare students for the "real" world job market."[1]
The school's Rennaisance students, have arranged school 'Rallies' for the students. These rallies, which happen at least once a year, are to reward student and staff achievement, During the year end rallies, a performance of student "talent" is displayed in the school competition known as 'Queen Elizabeth Idol' or 'QEI'.
In 2000, a group of students at the school campaigned to raise awareness about Palestinian deaths in the Middle East. The students wore traditional shawls to class to pay their respects.[2]
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[edit] Academic programs
The school has advanced placement classes and classes in English as a second language. These classes are extrememly difficult, and there are very few people who actually make it into these classes. name=slcata>[5]Web page titled "School’s living classroom is a treasure" at the Alberta Teachers' Association Web site, accessed October 29, 2007</ref>
The school has an aviation program instructing students interested in getting a private pilot license. The program covers a curriculum provided by Transport. Canada.[3]
[edit] Athletics
The school athletic teams are called the 'Queen Elizabeth Knights', and the school colours are purple and gold. Athletic programs at the school include: Badminton, Ball Hockey, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross-Country, Football, Rugby, Soccer, Table Tennis, Team Handball, Volleyball, Weight Training, and Wrestling. Sadly the football team has never won a game in the regular season since their new start in the 2006-2007 season.
[edit] Individual Support Program
The Individual Support Program, for students with severe to profound developmental delays, occupies a classroom and a small, enclosed courtyard which features a rock waterfall, wooden bridge, limestone pathway, and shrubbery, along with a pagoda with spruce log seats and teaching stone. The courtyard, created in 2005, is used as a "Living Classroom" as well as for high school activities and community events. About 20 students are in the program, ranging in age from 14 to 20. [4]
Judges for the 2006/07 School–Community Public Relations Awards selected "The Living Classroom," for the School Award of Excellence.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Queen Elizabeth High School
- ^ [1]"Students conduct campaign in support of Palestinians", article dated October 13, 2000 at the CBC News Web site, accessed October 29, 2007
- ^ [2]Web page titled "Queen Elizabeth Private Pilot Groundschool" at the Canadian Flight Institute Web site, accessed October 29, 2007
- ^ [3]Web page titled "School’s living classroom is a treasure" at the Alberta Teachers' Association Web site, accessed October 29, 2007
- ^ [4]Macdonald, Koni, ""Living Classroom" receives ATA’s School–Community award", article at the Alberta Teachers' Association Web site, accessed October 29, 2007
