| I.E. Weldon | |
| Address | |
| 24 Weldon Rd Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 4R6, Canada |
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| Information | |
| School board | Trillium Lakelands District School Board |
| Principal | Mark Cossarin |
| Vice principal | Ray Este |
| School type | Public |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Language | English and French Immersion |
| Motto | TCOB Take Care of Business |
| Mascot | Wild Cat |
| Team name | Weldon Wild Cats |
| Colours | Gold, Purple |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Homepage | http://www.tldsb.on.ca/Schools/IEWSS/ |
I.E. Weldon is a public high school in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada, which teaches grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. It is operated by the Trillium Lakelands District School Board. I.E. Weldon is located at 24 Weldon Rd. The school contains 60 rooms for rent, [1] over 200 classrooms, 2 gymnasiums, a fitness center (work out room), a multi-media library resource center, and specialized areas for music, drama, art, cooking, woodworking and shop. It is also home to one of the largest French immersion High School programs in Canada. There are currently approximately 1400 children enrolled. Weldon is also known for its BBQ in early June hosted by its student council.
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The school opened in 1971 with additions completed in 1985, 1995, and 2002. The school was named after a prominent local lawyer, Isaac Earnest Weldon, who left a generous bequest of money to the Victoria County Board of Education, with the stipulation that the interest generated annually would be divided amongst graduating students in the County advancing to post-secondary education. Both Mr. Weldon and the school have come to be highly regarded for a philanthropic spirit.
I. E. Weldon Secondary School is committed to an educational program through the combined efforts of students, parents, staff, and the community.
The school believes that all students can learn in a safe environment that nurtures, challenges, and enables individuals to achieve their full potential. Students will develop skills that allow them to function effectively as responsible citizens in a global and technological society. Moreover, it is our goal to instill in our students a taste for learning and a curiosity about the world that will last a lifetime.
I.E. Weldon Secondary School offers diversified programs focusing on academics, the arts, co-operative education, personal development and technical studies to meet the individual needs of students. The school offers a full French Immersion Program. [2] The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma Programme) is a rigorous Grade 11 and 12 international curriculum involving six subject areas. It provides highly motivated students with the opportunity to develop skills that will lead to increased success at university. The Practical, Academic and Life Skills (PALS) program for developmentally delayed students provides many opportunities to develop physical, social and employability skills. Students in the area of Technical Studies are very active as they work towards a trade through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. The school also offers a Specialist High Skills Major in construction, as well as a dual credit program with Fleming College in Peterborough.
Students and staff at Weldon contribute generously to Plan International Canada, which supports children in developing countries around the world. Weldon currently sponsors 30 children through this program, ranking the school as one of the top contributing schools in Canada. The school routinely raises significant funds through the following events: The Terry Fox Run, United Way campaign, Hoops for Heart, and Big Bike for Heart and Stroke.
Extra-curricular programs provide opportunities for students pursuing a diverse range of interests.
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