Osgoode Township High School is a

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in the Metcalfe community of

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, Canada. The school was founded in 1920 by the Carleton Board of Education in what was then

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. Since 1944, the school has been under the jurisdiction of the

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. In 1954, the school moved into its current location on 8th Line Road. The school's student body is drawn from the communities of Metcalfe, Greely, Osgoode,

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, Vernon,

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, Kenmore,

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and the area surrounding these communities. In addition to the regular English Ontario school curriculum, Osgoode Township High School also offers

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, composite studies, French immersion, and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. Despite its small student population, the school has successful athletic and music programs.

Notable alumni

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(hockey player)

External links

School WebsiteOCDSB Website2006-2007 OCDSB School Profile2005-2006 OCDSB School Profile2004-2005 OCDSB School Profile

References

{{reflist High schools in Ottawa Educational institutions established in 1954 1954 establishments in Ontario

Notable alumni

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