| Earl Haig Secondary School | |
| Address | |
| 100 Princess Ave Toronto, Ontario, M2N 3R7, Canada |
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| Information | |
| School number | 906450 |
| School board | Toronto District School Board |
| Superintendent | Sue Pfeffer |
| Area trustee | Mari Rutka |
| Principal | Beverley Ohashi |
| Vice principal | Allison MacLachlan Tamara Grealis-Ellam Boyd Bugden |
| Administrator | Linda MacMullin |
| Chief custodian | Russ O'Connor |
| School type | Public High school |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Language | English |
| Area | Toronto |
| Motto | Carpe Diem Seize the day |
| Mascot | Carp |
| Colours | Blue and White |
| Founded | 1929 |
| Enrollment | 2,200 |
| Homepage | http://earlhaig.ca |
Earl Haig Secondary School serves a diverse population of about 2,200 students in Willowdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is recognized for its academic focus, enthusiasm for learning, lively school spirit, and commitment to the arts. Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Postal codes by province and territoryA Canadian postal code Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Toronto District School Board, also known as TDSB, is the English -language public school board for Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The term public school has two distinct (and virtually opposite meanings depending on the location of usage in the United States, Australia and High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution Education in Canada is provided funded and overseen by federal, provincial, and Local governments Education is within provincial jurisdiction and the curriculum Canadian English ( CanE, en-CA) is the variety of English used in Canada. Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Blue is a Colour, the Perception of which is evoked by White is a Color, the perception which is evoked by Light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive Cone cells in the Human eye Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Canada 2008 Willowdalejpg|thumb|250px|Driving down Yonge Street toward Churchill Avenue in Willowdale in 2008]] Willowdale is an established community in the former City of North Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The school's large size and staff ensures a very wide variety of curricular and extracurricular opportunities for the students. All students have opportunities to develop leadership skills through outstanding athletic, academic, and arts co-curricular activities.
The school motto is "Carpe Diem", which is Latin for "Seize the day". Carpe diem is a phrase from a Latin poem by Horace (See section below Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome.
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Schools (Grade 9 - Grade 12)
Earl Haig Secondary School is the largest high school in Toronto and one of the largest public high schools in Canada. As a result, it is home to a diverse range of student-run clubs and groups. The school is also well known for the Claude Watson Arts Program, a selective program for artistically talented students. Claude Watson School for the Arts is both an intermediate school and an arts school located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is divided into the following five areas of art: Dance, Drama, Music, Screen Arts (film production, writing, and acting) and Visual Arts. Dance (from French danser, perhaps from Frankish) is an Art form that generally refers to movement of the body usually rhythmic Drama is the specific mode of Fiction represented in Performance. Music is an Art form in which the medium is Sound organized in Time. The visual arts are art forms that focus on the creation of works which are primarily Visual in nature such as Painting, Photography
Collegiate and Claude Watson Arts Program
Earl Haig Secondary School has two related but distinct programs. The Collegiate Program offers high-quality academic programming for students living in the Earl Haig Community. Students choose from a variety of academic, arts and technical courses. All able students are encouraged to take advantages of the enrichment program and to participate in various co-curricular activities and leadership opportunities.
The Claude Watson Arts Program offers a gifted art education for students with a demonstrated talent in Dance, Drama, Music, Screen Arts and Visual Arts. The newest art program in Claude Watson is Screen Arts and has been very successful and producing many productions for students. The students divide their day between regular academic classes and the Arts. Arts program students access a full range of artistic and creative opportunities from skilled arts specialists while receiving academic instruction at the highest level. Collegiate students enjoy equal access to the specialized Arts facilities and programs. The combination produces a unique range of education opportunities for all students.
Extracurricular activities
Earl Haig earned the Maclean's Magazine, August 2004, Canada's Best Schools designation for best school in Canada for its clubs, teams and extracurricular activities. Maclean's is a Canadian weekly News magazine, reporting on Canadian issues such as politics pop culture and current events As of 2008, there are currently 81 clubs/councils. [1]
Academic achievements
The majority of Earl Haig's students are admitted into top-tier universities in Canada such as University of Guelph, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, Queen's University, McGill University, and University of British Columbia, as well as other post-secondary schools located in Toronto. The University of Guelph, also known as U of G, is a medium-sized University located in Guelph, Ontario, established in 1964 This article is about the University of Toronto's St George Campus The University of Waterloo (also referred to as UW and Waterloo) is a comprehensive Public university in the city of Waterloo, Ontario Queen's University, generally referred to simply as Queen's, is a coeducational non-sectarian Public university located in Kingston, Ontario The University of British Columbia ( UBC) is a Canadian public research University with campuses near Vancouver and in Kelowna A few exceptional students every year are admitted into elite universities outside Canada, such as Harvard University, London School of Economics, Princeton University, Yale University and MIT. The London School of Economics and Political Science, more commonly referred to as The London School of Economics or LSE, is a specialist college of the Princeton University is a private Coeducational research university located in Princeton, New Jersey.
Provincial Assessment
In 2004-2005,
- 16% of Earl Haig students scored level 4 (equivalent to 80% or above) in EQAO Math Assessment (only 6% of all students in Ontario achieved this standard).
- 83% of Earl Haig students scored level 3 or above (equivalent to 70-79%) in EQAO Math Assessment (only 68% of Ontario students achieved it)
- 90% of Earl Haig students passed the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, which is one of the requirements for achieving the high school diploma, compared at 76% of students from the Toronto District School Board.
School Gallery
Photos of the school.
 One of the 3rd floor's main corridor |
 3rd floor |
 2nd floor corridor (Hall of Graduates) |
 3rd floor main staircase |
 Looking up at the 2nd & 3rd floor Athletic Circles |
 3rd floor bridge looking down towards the main entrance |
 3rd floor looking down at the Athletic Circle |
 Cafeteria |
 The Wavy Hall or "Fishbowl" |
 3rd floor looking towards the main entrance |
 2nd floor windows looking out towards the parking lot and front entrance |
 Wavy Hall (2nd Floor) |
International Olympiads
Between 1990-1999, seven Earl Haig students represented Canada to participate in the International Olympiads in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, the fourth highest in Ontario.
Enrollment Control
Because of its high academic standards, broad range of extracurricular activities, and already large student population, special restrictions have been placed to control enrollment.
- Students in grades 9 to 12 who move into newly constructed residential units within this area, occupied after December 13, 2000, will be designated to schools other than Earl Haig. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Students in grade 9 will be designated to Woodbine JHS and students in grades 10 to 12 will be designated to Georges Vanier Secondary School. Georges Vanier Secondary School is a Public High school located in Toronto, Ontario.
- Students who move into existing residential units within this area and wish to apply for admission to grade 9 can register at Earl Haig on the condition that they do so before February 28. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Students who apply for admission to grade 9 after February 28 will be designated to Woodbine JHS. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule These students will be placed on a waiting list for admission to the school if space becomes available.
- Students who move into existing residential units within this area and wish to apply for admission to grades 10 to 12 will be designated to Georges Vanier SS. The February 28 registration deadline does not apply to students in grades 10 to 12 — regardless of the date that they move into the area, all students in grades 10 to 12 will be designated to Georges Vanier SS. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule These students will be placed on a waiting list for admission to Earl Haig SS if space becomes available.
History
The school is named after Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig, who was the commander of the British Expeditionary force during the majority of the First World War. Field Marshal Douglas Haig 1st Earl Haig, KT, GCB, OM, GCVO, World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All The school was established in 1928.
The original school building's construction started in November 1929. The building officially opened in 1930 as Earl Haig Collegiate Institute. Construction of the building continued through the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
In 1961, the school changed its name from Earl Haig Collegiate Institute to Earl Haig Secondary School.
In 1996, the original building was demolished in sections to make way for a newly constructed building. This new building was designed around the original auditorium, Cringan Hall. Carruthers Shaw and Partners Limited, the same company that designed Queen's University and Upper Canada College, designed the new building and Bondfield Construction were contracted to build the school. The new building was officially opened in September 1997. This building is 310,000 sq ft and cost CAD$30,800,000.
The school administration of Earl Haig installed security cameras in early 2007. In its 79 year history, this was the first time they were installed. Because of the long history of the academic culture at Earl Haig, a small minority of students considered Earl Haig standards too high. The purpose of installing these cameras were to stop the few from stealing tests and exams from departments. There are 26 cameras throughout the school, only in hallways in entrances.
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School song
- Earl Haig! Alma Mater!
- We raise your banners far and wide
- Earl Haig! Every son and daughter
- Sings your praise and hails your
- Name with pride
- Carpe Diem! We're going to seize the day today
- Carpe Diem! We're aiming high! High! High!
- Earl Haig! School of happy memories
- Blue and White we'll proudly fly
- Carpe! Carpe! Carpe! Diem! Diem! Diem!
Demographics
Earl Haig's student population is extremely diverse, and has a good mix of many cultures. Like other Toronto schools, it is a minority-majority school.
Notable alumni
- Aaron Abrams
- David Alpay
- Stefan Brogren
- Neve Campbell
- Deborah Cox
- Jake Epstein
- Paul Gross
- Ephraim Ellis
- Danielle Hampton [2]
- Jon Papernick
- Sarah Polley
- Scott Speedman
- Melanie Leishman
- Daniel Nestor
- Andy Chambers [3]
- Herb Carnegie
- David Crombie
- Elli Chemel
External links
- Earl Haig SS Website
- Student Activity Council Site
- Carpanatomy Site
- ZOOM Film Festival
- Earl Haig Alumni Database
- Excel Ability information
- Earl Haig's Claude Watson Arts Program page
- Website for graduates of Earl Haig 1968-1970
- Website for graduates of Earl Haig 1970-1975
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