David Suzuki Secondary School

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David Suzuki Secondary School
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David Suzuki Secondary School
45 Daviselm Drive

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Canada
Coordinates 43°40′04″N79°47′08″W / 43.6678°N 79.7855°W / 43.6678; -79.7855
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School type High school
MottoBe the change
Founded2011
School board Peel District School Board
SuperintendentJeff deFreitas
Area trusteeDavid Green
PrincipalSharron Kuhl
Grades 9-12
Enrolment1563 (May 2022) [1]
Language English
CampusSuburban
Area, Brampton
Colour(s)Dark blue, and Green
  
MascotGrizzly Bear
Team nameGrizzlies
Website dsssonline.com

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.

Contents

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]
Middle Schools [11]

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