Lockerby Composite School

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Lockerby Composite School
1391 Ramsey View Court

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Canada
Coordinates 46°27′55″N81°00′20″W / 46.4654°N 81.0056°W / 46.4654; -81.0056
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School typeSecondary
Founded1958
School board Rainbow District School Board
PrincipalRyan Lafraniere
Grades 9 - 12
Enrollment516 (2023 – 2024)
LanguageEnglish, French Immersion
Colour(s)Green, white and gold
   
Team nameVikings
Website lockerby.rainbowschools.ca

Lockerby Composite School is a high school located in the Lockerby neighbourhood of Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, a short distance from Science North and James Jerome (Lily Creek) Sports Complex. Lockerby Composite School was built by the Nickel District Collegiate Institute Board and opened during the 1958 – 1959 school year. It offers courses for students in English and French Immersion.

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Lockerby Composite School provides courses in science, mathematics, technology, languages, arts, athletics, and social studies. The school also has a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that includes sports, clubs, and leadership opportunities. Since 1995, Lockerby Composite School’s annual "Kids Caring for Kids Cancer Cancer Drive" campaign for pediatric cancer research has raised over 1 million dollars. [1]

Science Technology Education Program (STEP)

Since the time of its inception in 1991, Lockerby's "Science Technology Education Program" (STEP) has offered programming for English and French Immersion students. [2]

STEP students entering Grades 9 and 10 study Science, Technological Design, Mathematics, and Social Science courses for the entire school year, which allows for participation in STEP Integration Days each week. Students work collaboratively on STEP Integration Days to broaden their technological and scientific investigation skills and engage in the engineering design process. STEP Integration Days also provide experiential learning, field trips, and mentorships opportunities through community partnerships. In Grades 11 and 12, STEP students choose to study a science and technology specialization based on their courses of interest: health sciences, engineering, computer science, or sustainable development. [3]

Athletics and Student Life

Lockerby Composite School offers students a range of co-curricular opportunities including, sports, clubs/councils, leadership opportunities, and social events: [4]

Athletic Teams
* Alpine Skiing* Football* Softball
* Badminton* Golf* Swimming
* Baseball* Gymnastics* Tennis
* Basketball* Hockey* Track & Field
* Cross-Country Running* Nordic Skiing* Ultimate Frisbee
* Curling* Snowboarding* Volleyball
* Flag Football  * Soccer* Intramural Sports


Clubs, Councils, Committees, and Opportunities
* Student Council* Lockerby Outreach Club* Skills Ontario Competitions
* Athletic Association* Headstrong Club* Science Contests and Science Fair
* Environmental Council* Reach For The Top* Computing Competitions
* Music Council* Guitar Club* Mathematics Contests
* Gender and Sexuality Association* Dungeons and Dragons Club* Mock-Trial Competitions
* Cancer Drive Committee* Breakfast Club* Business Club
* Robotics Club* Woodworking Club* French Contests
* Junior Concert Band* Automotive Club* Young Writers Club
* Senior Concert Band* Chess Club* Book Club
* Choir* Astronomy Club* Cheerleading

Notable Alumni

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References

  1. Sudbury.com, Staff. "Lockerby Composite School fundraiser surpasses $1 million". Sudbury.com. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  2. Rainbow District School Board. "Specialized Programs". Rainbow District School Board. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  3. Sudbury Star. "Lockerby Composite School unveils STEP refresh at open house on Jan. 18". SudburyStar.com. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  4. Lockerby Composite School. "Clubs and Organizations". Lockerby Composite School. Retrieved 30 June 2024.