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^[2] 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.^[2] The school is also distinguished by the high level of computer technology available in school and utilized in classes.

David Suzuki Secondary School
Address
45 Daviselm Drive Brampton , Ontario , L6X 0Z3 Canada
Coordinates	43°40′04″N 79°47′08″W / 43.6678°N 79.7855°W / 43.6678; -79.7855
Information
School type	High school
Motto	Be the change
Founded	2011
School board	Peel District School Board
Superintendent	Jeff deFreitas
Area trustee	David Green
Principal	Sharron Kuhl
Grades	9-12
Enrolment	1563 (May 2022)^[1]
Language	English
Campus	Suburban
Area	, Brampton
Colour(s)	Dark blue, and Green
Mascot	Grizzly Bear
Team name	Grizzlies
Website	dsssonline.com

The school draws most of its students from the area bounded by Queen Street West, Hurontario Street, Bovaird Drive West, and Mississauga Road.^[3]

Curriculum

In addition to following the Ontario curriculum, David Suzuki SS also offers a Sports Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program (grade 11–12),^[4] French Immersion programs (grade 10–12),^[5] and a variety of environmental programming.^[6] 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.^[7] A portion of the proceeds earned go to David Suzuki SS for fundraising purposes.^{[citation needed]}

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.^[8] 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. Another account you can follow them on is , led by the class president. ^[9][10]

Feeder schools

Elementary Schools^[11]

• James Potter Public School (K-5)
• Northwood Public School (K-5)
• Glendale Public School (K-5)
• Homestead Public School (K-5)
• Springbrook Public School (K-8)
• McClure Public School (K-8)

Middle Schools^[11]

• Beatty-Fleming Senior Public School (6-8)
• Royal Orchard Middle School (6-8)
• McCrimmon Middle School (6-8)

See also

•  Canada portal
•  Schools portal

• List of high schools in Ontario

References

1. "David Suzuki Secondary School - About Us". www.peelschools.org.
2. "David Suzuki Visits School". Brampton Guardian. 19 November 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
3. (PDF). Peel District School Board. June 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
4. High Skills Major Peel District School Board Retrieved April 3, 2015^{[permanent dead link]}
5. [1] Peel District School Board Retrieved March 2, 2015
6. "Peel Board First to Name Secondary School for David Suzuki". BNTV News. 20 October 2010. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
7. . David Suzuki Foundation. 30 January 2012. Archived from the original on 3 May 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
8. . Percon Construction. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
9. "David Suzuki SS". Twitter. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
10. "Faces of Suzuki Secondary". Instagram. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
11. (PDF). Schools by Family. Peel District School Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.

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