Brock High School (Ontario)
| Brock High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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C1590, Regional Road 12 Cannington, Ontario, L0E 1E0 Canada | |
| Coordinates | 44°20′36″N 79°04′00″W / 44.34333°N 79.06667°WCoordinates: 44°20′36″N 79°04′00″W / 44.34333°N 79.06667°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Motto |
Altiora Peto (I Seek Higher Things) |
| Founded | 1953 |
| School board | Durham District School Board |
| School number | 896446[1] |
| Principal | Lucy Black |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 650 (September 2008[2]) |
| Language | English |
| Area | Brock |
| Colour(s) | Red, Yellow |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Website |
www |
Brock High School is a public high school located in Cannington, Ontario. It is the north most high school in the Durham District School Board and serves families in Brock Township. The school has students in grades 9 through 12 and offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities.
History
The school was based on designs by Shore & Moffat Architects, and was constructed in 1952. Classes began in 1953. The school has experienced four major architectural expansions to cater to the growing needs of the rural communities it serves.
Region and Location
Brock High School serves families from the towns of Cannington, Beaverton, Sunderland, and the rural families of Brock Township. It is the northmost high school in the Durham District School Board.
The school is located on the south side of the 12th concession of Brock Township approximately 1.5 kilometres west of the town of Cannington.
Motto and Mission Statement
The official school motto is "Altiora Peto", meaning "I Seek Higher Things".
The mission statement is the acronym DAWGS (a play on the school mascot, the bulldog). It stands for "Dedicated Achievers With Goals and Strategies".
People
Brock High School has approximately 50 full-time and part-time teaching staff. Four office staff, three kitchen staff and six custodians are also employed by the school.[3]
- Principal: Lucy Black
- Vice-Principal: Tracey Running
See also
References
- ↑ "Brock High School". Secondary School Profile. Ontario Ministry of Education. 2010-02-18. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
- ↑ "Brock HS (896446)". Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). Retrieved 2010-07-19.
- ↑ Brock High School Website