David Suzuki Secondary School is an

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located in

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, Canada. The school is named after Canadian environmental activist

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In association with the

Credit Valley Conservation Authority Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is one of 36 conservation authorities in Ontario, Canada, responsible for protecting, restoring, and managing natural resources at the watershed level. CVC operates within the Credit River watershed and smaller ...

, 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. The school draws most of its students from the area 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 French immersion is a form of bilingual education in which students who do not speak French as a first language will receive instruction in French. In most French-immersion schools, students will learn to speak French and learn most subjects s ...

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

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account, @DavidSuzukiSS, and an

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account aimed at fostering community and digital citizenship, @FacesofSuzuki.

Feeder schools

; Elementary Schools * James Potter Public School (K-5) * Northwood Public School (K-5) * Glendale Public School (K-5) * Homestead Public School (K-5) * Westervelts Corners Public School (K-5) * Springbrook Public School (K-8) * McClure Public School (K-8) ; Middle Schools * Beatty-Fleming Senior Public School (6-8) * Royal Orchard Middle School (6-8) * McCrimmon Middle School (6-8)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Suzuki, David Secondary School Peel District School Board High schools in Brampton Educational institutions established in 2011 2011 establishments in Ontario