St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, Cobourg
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St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is a
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located in the town of
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. It provides classes for approximately 900 students from the surrounding Northumberland County area. the school is located the along Birchwood Trail in Cobourg, about east of
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History

The school has been part of the Cobourg community for over 40 years. St. Mary Catholic Secondary School was founded in 1984 and moved to its current site in September 1998. The school’s current site was later expanded in 2005 with a new wing of twelve classrooms


Athletic and academic excellence

St Mary has a long history of athletic victories. Sports teams at St. Mary have won
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titles in rowing, badminton, swimming, rugby, and javelin. It is also well known for its programming in arts and music. Students from St Mary School are often recipients of important academic and athletic awards.


Feeder schools

St Mary has a long line of feeder schools *St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School, Cobourg *St. Michael Catholic Elementary School, Cobourg *Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School, Cobourg *St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School, Port Hope *St. Mary Catholic Elementary School, Campbellford *St. Mary Catholic Elementary School, Grafton


French immersion

St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is the Secondary
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Centre for all of Northumberland County.


Notable alumni

* Josh Richards, musician, influencer, actor and internet personality


See also

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St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
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