David Suzuki Secondary School

David Suzuki Secondary School
Address
45 Daviselm Drive
Brampton, Ontario, L6X 0Z3, Canada
Information
School board Peel District School Board
Superintendent Ted Byers
Area trustee David Green
Principal Leslie Grant
Vice principal Cathy Fox
Altheia Grant
Steven Keenleyside
Robert Lompart
School type High school
Grades 9-12
Language English, French immersion (grade 10-12)
Area Springbrook, Brampton
Campus Suburban
Motto Be the change
Mascot Grizzly Bear
Team name Suzuki Grizzly
Colours Light blue, dark blue, green, black and white
                        
Founded 2011
Enrollment 1850[1]
Homepage Official website

David Suzuki Secondary School is a institution located in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The school is named after Canadian environmental activist David Suzuki[2] In association with the Credit Valley Conservation Authority, the school offers the Ontario curriculum in a program that is rich in environmental studies and models sustainable practices.[2] The school is also distinguished by the high level of computer technology available in school and utilized in classes.

The school is bounded by Queen Street West, Hurontario Street, Bovaird Drive West, and Mississauga Road.[3]

Mission

"Our mission as a school community is to create a safe learning environment where all students learn to respect each other, their community and the planet. We do this by providing diverse learning opportunities that involve students, staff, parents and the community so that students can become productive lifelong learners." [4]

Curriculum

In addition to following the Ontario curriculum, David Suzuki SS also offers a Sports Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program (grade 11-12), [5] French Immersion programs (grade 10-12), [6] and a variety of environmental programming.[7] Such programs include partnership with the Credit Valley Conservation Authority and environmental education week.

Extracurricular Programs

Students run a Think Recycle program, which recycles old and unused electronic goods.[8] A portion of the proceeds earned go to David Suzuki SS for fundraising purposes.

Campus

David Suzuki SS has an AstroTurf field and track facility. It also borders on Teramoto park where students can access baseball and cricket facilities. David Suzuki SS was built by Percon Construction.[9] Building began on 1 May 2010 and was completed on 1 September 2011, estimated at a value of $27,910,000.

Social Media

David Suzuki SS maintains an active Twitter account, @DavidSuzukiSS, and an Instagram account aimed at fostering community and digital citizenship, @FacesofSuzuki.[10][11]

Feeder Schools

Elementary Schools[12]
Middle Schools[12]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Peel District School Board Retrieved March 2, 2015
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "David Suzuki Visits School". Brampton Guardian. 19 November 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
  3. ↑ "Secondary School Families". Peel District School Board. June 2010. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  4. ↑ http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/davidsuzuki/aboutus/ourmission/Pages/default.aspx
  5. ↑ High Skills Major Peel District School Board Retrieved April 3, 2015
  6. ↑ Peel District School Board Retrieved March 2, 2015
  7. ↑ "Peel Board First to Name Secondary School for David Suzuki". BNTV News. 20 October 2010. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  8. ↑ "Recycle for a good cause". David Suzuki Foundation. 30 January 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  9. ↑ "David Suzuki Secondary School (a.k.a Credit Valley Secondary School)". Percon Construction. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  10. ↑ https://twitter.com/davidsuzukiss
  11. ↑ https://instagram.com/facesofsuzuki
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "David Suzuki Family". Schools by Family. Peel District School Board. Retrieved 22 April 2012.

Coordinates: 43°40′04″N 79°47′08″W / 43.6678°N 79.7855°W