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, grades = 9-12 , enrollment = 850 , language = English, Extended French , area = Sydenham, Ontario , colours = Red and Gold {{Color box, red, border=darkgray{{Color box, gold, border=darkgray , mascot = Golden Eagle , team_name = Golden Eagles , url = {{URL, http://sydenhamhs.limestone.on.ca/ Sydenham High School is located about 20 minutes north of
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in the village of Sydenham, Ontario adjacent to Loughborough Public School. It is part of the
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History

Sydenham High School was first established in 1872 and proposed to serve the whole county. During the early years, it was called the ''Sydenham and Frontenac County Grammar School'' and managed by a County Board of Trustees. Each year the number of attending students increased until students from outside the county were required to pay
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so that the school could afford to hire a fourth teacher. In 1927 the school hired its first bus from a private owner to service the
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area. By 1947, it was clear the school building needed an expansion to accommodate its growing population, and by 1952 additions cost an estimated $17,000. Sydenham High School continues to be a well-established rural institution that today services almost 1000 students. Following its motto "Spirit, Heritage, Success', the school continues to pride itself on its community and history.


Notable alumni

*Jacob Dearbon, CFL player (
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*Neil Puffer, CFL player (
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* Mike Smith, NHL player (
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See also

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Education in Ontario Education in Ontario comprises public and private primary schools, secondary schools and post-secondary institutions. Publicly funded elementary and secondary schools are administered by the Ontario Ministry of Education, while colleges and u ...
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List of secondary schools in Ontario The following is a list of secondary schools in Ontario. Secondary education policy in the Canadian province of Ontario is governed by the Ministry of Education. Secondary education in Ontario includes Grades 9 to 12. The following list includes ...


External links


School Website

Athletics Website
High schools in Ontario 1872 establishments in Ontario Educational institutions established in 1872