The school was founded in 1912 as Kelvin Technical High School. The name was later changed to Kelvin High School,[4] because of the increasingly academic focus of the school and the shift in the term "technical" in an educational sense. The school is named after the mathematical physicist and engineer William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin.
Kelvin Technical High School c. 1912
A metal plate that appeared on the original Kelvin Technical High School.
Many Kelvin High School students fought in World War II. More than fifty were killed in battle. This inspired the 2005 documentary, The Boys of Kelvin High: Canadians in Bomber Command, which was produced by Clifford Chadderton, a distinguished Canadian Forcesinfantrycommander and Kelvin High School alumnus.
The original 1912 school building was replaced by the current one in 1964. The French Immersion Program was introduced to the school in 1978[5] and the International Baccalaureate Program was introduced in 1981.[6] In the 1991-92 school year, the Kelvin High School Charter of Rights and Responsibilities, which contains the rights of those who attend Kelvin, was ratified by the students.[7]
During the mid-1990s, Kelvin underwent some changes in its academic structure. Originally, the school taught only grades 10-12. Grade 9 was added at the beginning of the 1995-96 school year, which significantly increased the student population. As per Department of Education guidelines, special education students were also integrated in that year.[4] In the 1996-97 school year, Kelvin High School introduced semesters into its schedule.
An addition, which includes two art rooms, two classrooms, and a computer lab, was constructed in 2002-03.[8] Other minor construction projects were also completed in that year. A second gym for the school is listed as the Winnipeg School Division's top priority.[9] The goal of constructing a second gym has been partially achieved with the creation of the 'Active Living Centre.'
Academics
In addition to a standard high school curriculum, Kelvin High School offers a French Immersion Program for grades 9-12,[10] as well as the IB Program for grades 10-12.[11] Kelvin offers a variety of courses which include Mathematics (Pre-Calculus, Applied, Essentials, and Introductory Calculus), English, Health, Social Studies, Geography, History, Chemistry, Physics, Art, Band, Choir, Drama, Digital Animation Studio, Graphics, Foods and Nutrition, Clothing and Design, Woodworking, and Computer Science.[12]
Athletics
Many students at Kelvin participate in or support the athletic teams. The sports that are offered are Cross Country, Football, Rowing, Ultimate, Volleyball, Waterpolo, Hockey, Wrestling, Cheerleading, Basketball, Indoor Track, Darts, Curling, Table Tennis, Badminton, Golf, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, and Team Handball.[13] The school has an athletic banquet near the end of every school year to give out awards for achievement in athletics.
The school mascot is the Clipper Ship. Students are colloquially known as 'Clippers'.
The Kelvin Causes Committee has raised hundreds of dollars for War Affected Children in Uganda. S.E.E.D.S. (Students for Ethical Environmental Development and Sustainability) launched a school-wide composting program and has plans to develop a green roof, wind generator and solar panels to reduce Kelvin's carbon footprint. As well as Kelvin's annual Holiday Breakfast, hosting an inner city elementary school each year for a day filled with games, presents, yummy food while spending time with Kelvin High school students.
In addition, the school has a student group called HASTA (Hopeful Aware Students Taking Action), which organizes events and raises money and awareness for different global issues.
Notable alumni
List of notable alumni of Kelvin High School:[14][15]
Gail Asper, business and community leader, human rights advocate
^"Kelvin High School Departments" 2012-07-22 at the Wayback Machine, July 20, 2012.
^"Athletics & Physical Education" 2012-05-07 at the Wayback Machine, July 20, 2012.
^"Historic Sites of Manitoba: Kelvin Technical High School (55 Harrow Street, Winnipeg)".
^"Kelvin High School celebrates 100 years | CBC News".
^Allen, Gren (October 14, 1941). "Calling the Signals". Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Manitoba. p. 15.
External links
The Boys of Kelvin High Memorial Video
Kelvin Clippers Football
Kelvin Hockey
Kelvin Women's Hockey Team - WWHSHL
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Kelvin High School news newspapers books scholar JSTOR April 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message Kelvin High School is a public high school in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada The school is located in the neighbourhood of River Heights Kelvin teaches grades 9 to 12 and is part of the South District of the Winnipeg School Division 3 Ecole Secondaire Kelvin High SchoolAddress155 Kingsway AvenueWinnipeg Manitoba R3M 0G3CanadaCoordinates49 52 23 N 97 10 3 W 49 87306 N 97 16750 W 49 87306 97 16750 Coordinates 49 52 23 N 97 10 3 W 49 87306 N 97 16750 W 49 87306 97 16750InformationSchool typePublic High SchoolMotto Courage Truth Right Founded1912School districtWinnipeg School DivisionSuperintendentRobert Chartrand 1 PrincipalTim CoxGrades9 12Enrollment1300 2 2020 LanguageEnglish and French immersionAreaSouth Central Winnipeg River Heights Fort Rouge Crescentwood Colour s Cherry and Grey MascotThe Clipper ShipTeam nameKelvin ClippersWebsitewww wbr winnipegsd wbr ca wbr schools wbr Kelvin wbr Pages wbr default wbr aspx Contents 1 History 2 Academics 3 Athletics 4 Causes 5 Notable alumni 6 References 7 External linksHistory EditThe school was founded in 1912 as Kelvin Technical High School The name was later changed to Kelvin High School 4 because of the increasingly academic focus of the school and the shift in the term technical in an educational sense The school is named after the mathematical physicist and engineer William Thomson 1st Baron Kelvin Kelvin Technical High School c 1912 A metal plate that appeared on the original Kelvin Technical High School Many Kelvin High School students fought in World War II More than fifty were killed in battle This inspired the 2005 documentary The Boys of Kelvin High Canadians in Bomber Command which was produced by Clifford Chadderton a distinguished Canadian Forces infantry commander and Kelvin High School alumnus The original 1912 school building was replaced by the current one in 1964 The French Immersion Program was introduced to the school in 1978 5 and the International Baccalaureate Program was introduced in 1981 6 In the 1991 92 school year the Kelvin High School Charter of Rights and Responsibilities which contains the rights of those who attend Kelvin was ratified by the students 7 During the mid 1990s Kelvin underwent some changes in its academic structure Originally the school taught only grades 10 12 Grade 9 was added at the beginning of the 1995 96 school year which significantly increased the student population As per Department of Education guidelines special education students were also integrated in that year 4 In the 1996 97 school year Kelvin High School introduced semesters into its schedule An addition which includes two art rooms two classrooms and a computer lab was constructed in 2002 03 8 Other minor construction projects were also completed in that year A second gym for the school is listed as the Winnipeg School Division s top priority 9 The goal of constructing a second gym has been partially achieved with the creation of the Active Living Centre Academics EditIn addition to a standard high school curriculum Kelvin High School offers a French Immersion Program for grades 9 12 10 as well as the IB Program for grades 10 12 11 Kelvin offers a variety of courses which include Mathematics Pre Calculus Applied Essentials and Introductory Calculus English Health Social Studies Geography History Chemistry Physics Art Band Choir Drama Digital Animation Studio Graphics Foods and Nutrition Clothing and Design Woodworking and Computer Science 12 Athletics EditMany students at Kelvin participate in or support the athletic teams The sports that are offered are Cross Country Football Rowing Ultimate Volleyball Waterpolo Hockey Wrestling Cheerleading Basketball Indoor Track Darts Curling Table Tennis Badminton Golf Outdoor Track Rugby Soccer and Team Handball 13 The school has an athletic banquet near the end of every school year to give out awards for achievement in athletics The school mascot is the Clipper Ship Students are colloquially known as Clippers The sports teams have rivalries with Sisler High School Grant Park Oak Park and St Paul s Causes EditThe Kelvin Causes Committee has raised hundreds of dollars for War Affected Children in Uganda S E E D S Students for Ethical Environmental Development and Sustainability launched a school wide composting program and has plans to develop a green roof wind generator and solar panels to reduce Kelvin s carbon footprint As well as Kelvin s annual Holiday Breakfast hosting an inner city elementary school each year for a day filled with games presents yummy food while spending time with Kelvin High school students In addition the school has a student group called HASTA Hopeful Aware Students Taking Action which organizes events and raises money and awareness for different global issues Notable alumni EditList of notable alumni of Kelvin High School 14 15 Gail Asper business and community leader human rights advocate Izzy Asper lawyer business leader founder of CanWest Global 1950 G Michael Bancroft chemist synchrotron scientist 1957 Clifford Chadderton CEO of The War Amps Scott Coe professional football player 1998 Richard Condie animator filmmaker musician 1961 Andrew Coyne journalist editor of Maclean s 1978 Jimmy Dunn sports executive and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee 16 Ken Finkleman writer director actor filmmaker 1964 Charles Goodeve scientist and pioneer in operations research 1919 Ben Hatskin founder of the Winnipeg Jets David Hewson professional football player Jay Ingram CM science journalist author broadcaster Michaele Jordana artist 1965 Mike Keane former NHL Hockey Player 1985 Grant Ledyard former NHL Hockey Player 1979 Kevin McCarthy former NHL Hockey Player 1975 Marshall McLuhan author philosopher scholar media theorist 1928 Maggie Morris CBC radio and television personality 1943 Don Oramasionwu professional football player for the Edmonton Eskimos 2004 Gordon Orlikow b 1960 decathlon heptathlon and hurdles competitor Athletics Canada Chairman Canadian Olympic Committee member Korn Ferry International partner Fred Penner Children s Entertainer 1965 Julie Penner violinist music producer for CBC Radio s The Vinyl Cafe Cliff Pennington NHL Hockey Player 1956 Douglas Rain actor 1946 Dufferin Roblin Premier of Manitoba from 1958 to 1967 John K Samson musician 1991 Arthur Schafer ethicist at the University of Manitoba Gerald Schwartz business leader Founder and CEO of Onex Corporation Glen Scrivener former professional football player 1985 Eddie Steele professional football Shirley Tilghman president of Princeton University Ray Turnbull curling broadcaster 1957 Anna May Waters nurse Mel Wilson record setting CFL Grey Cup champion Neil Young musician KHS Dart ChampionReferences Edit Schools South dead link Winnipeg School Division South schools Kelvin High School dead link a b About Kelvin Archived 2012 05 07 at the Wayback Machine July 20 2012 FRENCH IMMERSION DIPLOMA Ecole secondaire Kelvin High School Archived from the original on June 13 2012 Retrieved July 21 2012 International Baccalaureate July 20 2012 Kelvin High School Charter Archived 2012 05 07 at the Wayback Machine July 20 2012 Ecole Secondaire Kelvin High School Archived from the original on January 15 2013 Retrieved October 12 2012 Martin Nick October 9 2012 Oct 2012 Province ponders regional schools Winnipeg Free Press French Immersion Diploma Archived 2012 06 13 at the Wayback Machine July 20 2012 International Baccalaureate July 20 2012 Kelvin High School Departments Archived 2012 07 22 at the Wayback Machine July 20 2012 Athletics amp Physical Education Archived 2012 05 07 at the Wayback Machine July 20 2012 Historic Sites of Manitoba Kelvin Technical High School 55 Harrow Street Winnipeg Kelvin High School celebrates 100 years CBC News Allen Gren October 14 1941 Calling the Signals Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Manitoba p 15 External links EditKelvin High School Homepage The Boys of Kelvin High Memorial Video Kelvin Clippers Football Kelvin Hockey Kelvin Women s Hockey Team WWHSHL Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kelvin High School amp oldid 1131752999, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
