John Polanyi Collegiate Institute
| John Polanyi Collegiate Institute {formerly Bathurst Heights Secondary School} | |
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Motto: Verum Quaere "Seek the Truth" | |
| Address | |
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640 Lawrence Avenue West North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| Information | |
| School board | Toronto District School Board |
| Religious affiliation | Secular |
| School type | High school |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Language | English |
| Team name |
Bathurst Heights Bears John Polanyi Jaguars |
| Colours | Green, White |
| Founded |
1955 as Bathurst Heights SS 2011 as John Polanyi CI |
Bathurst Heights Secondary School was a public high school located in the North York district of Toronto, and serving the area of Lawrence Avenue West and Allen Road (a.k.a. Lawrence Heights). Bathurst Heights closed its doors on June 23, 2001. However, starting from September 2011, a new school called John Polanyi Collegiate Institute was opened which is a semestered school offering a "full range of university, college and apprenticeship programs." Students from the former Sir Sandford Fleming Academy will be transferred to this site as Fleming becomes a Toronto Catholic District School Board's Dante Alighieri Academy Beatrice Campus.
Overview
From 2002-2004, Bathurst Heights was the temporary home of Brebeuf College School.
From 2006 to 2011 it was home to Dante Alighieri Academy Beatrice Campus.
The former school's building is now leased out by the Toronto District School Board to several tenants:
- {formerly hosting the North York Harvest Food Bank}
- Swim camp
- Toronto ESL Learning Centre
Notable alumni
- Paul Godfrey - municipal politician and newspaper publisher
- Denham Brown - basketball player
- Urjo Kareda - late theatre and music critic
- David Shiner - municipal politician
Coordinates: 43°43′03″N 79°26′24″W / 43.717586°N 79.440122°W