School type High school Founded 2011 Area trustee David Green Phone +1 905-457-7941 | Motto Be the change Superintendent Adrian Graham Principal Leslie Grant Mascot Grizzly Bear | |
School board Peel District School Board Similar Peel District School B, Turner Fenton Secondar, Central Peel Secondar, Saint Edmund Campion, St Francis Xavier Secondar Profiles | ||
Welcome to david suzuki secondary school
David Suzuki Secondary School is an institution located in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The school is named after Canadian environmental activist David Suzuki 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. The school is also distinguished by the high level of computer technology available in school and utilized in classes.
Contents
- Welcome to david suzuki secondary school
- Curriculum
- Extracurricular Programs
- Campus
- Social Media
- Feeder Schools
- References
The school is bounded by Queen Street West, Hurontario Street, Bovaird Drive West, and Mississauga Road.
Curriculum
In addition to following the Ontario curriculum, David Suzuki SS also offers a Sports Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program (grade 11-12), French Immersion programs (grade 10-12), and a variety of environmental programming. 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. 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. 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.