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{{Distinguish|Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School}}
{{Distinguish|Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School}}
{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
| name = Georges Vanier Secondary School<br>Woodbine Junior High School
| name = Georges Vanier Secondary School<br>Woodbine Junior High School
| image = Georges Vanier Secondary School.JPG
| image = Georges Vanier Secondary School.JPG
| image_size = 275px
| image_size = 275px
| caption =
| caption =
| logo = Georges Vanier Secondary School logo.png
| logo = Georges Vanier Secondary School logo.png
| logo_size = 135px
| logo_size = 135px
| address = 3000 Don Mills Road
| address = 3000 Don Mills Road
| city = [[Toronto]]
| city = [[Toronto]]
| province = [[Ontario]]
| province = [[Ontario]]
| postcode = [[List of M postal codes of Canada|M2J 3B6]]
| postcode = [[List of M postal codes of Canada|M2J 3B6]]
| country = Canada
| country = Canada
| coordinates = {{coord|43.783480|N|79.351115|W|region:CA-ON_type:edu|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|43.783480|N|79.351115|W|region:CA-ON_type:edu|display=inline,title}}
| schooltype = [[State school|Public]] [[Middle school]]<br>Public [[High school#Canada|High school]]
| schooltype = [[State school|Public]] [[Middle school]]<br>Public [[High school#Canada|High school]]
| motto = Scholarship, Spirit, Social Responsibility! We believe it! We live it!
| motto = Scholarship, Spirit, Social Responsibility! We believe it! We live it!
| religious_affiliation = none
| religious_affiliation = none
| founded = {{Start date|1966}}
| founded = {{Start date|1966}}
| schoolboard = [[Toronto District School Board]]<br>{{small|([[North York Board of Education]])}}
| schoolboard = [[Toronto District School Board]]<br>{{small|([[North York Board of Education]])}}
| superintendent = Audley Salmon
| superintendent = Audley Salmon
| trustee = Ken Lister
| trustee = Ken Lister
| number = 3345 / 1021118<br>3446 / 921360
| number = 3345 / 1021118<br>3446 / 921360
| principal = '''Vanier''': Tamara Grealis <br>'''Woodbine''': Michelle Fraser
| principal = '''Vanier''': Karen Johnson <br>'''Woodbine''': Michelle Fraser
| grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]]
| grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]]
| grades = 9-12
| grades = 9-12
| enrollment = 726
| enrolment = 726
| enrollment_as_of = 2017-18
| enrolment_as_of = 2017-18
| language = [[Canadian English|English]]
| language = [[Canadian English|English]]
| schedule_type = Semestered
| area = [[North York]]
| area = [[North York]]
| colours = Maroon and Gold {{color box|maroon}}{{color box|gold}}<br>Red and Green {{Color box|red|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|green|border=darkgray}}
| colours = Maroon and Gold {{color box|maroon}}{{color box|gold}}<br>Red and Green {{Color box|red|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|green|border=darkgray}}
| team_name = Vanier Vikings
| team_name = Vanier Vikings
| url = {{URL|http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/georgesvanier/}}
| url = {{URL|https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/georgesvanier/}}
}}
}}
'''Georges Vanier Secondary School''' (also named as '''Georges Vanier SS''', '''GVSS''', '''Georges Vanier''' or '''Vanier''') and '''Woodbine Middle School''' (shortly called as '''Woodbine M.S.''', '''WMS''' and '''Woodbine''') are two [[State school#Canada|public]] schools consisting of a [[Middle school|junior high school]] (Grades 6 to 8) and [[Secondary school|high school]] (Grades 9 to 12) located in [[North York]] district of [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]]. Owned and Operated by the [[North York Board of Education]] (which is now merged into the [[Toronto District School Board]]), the school was named after Canada's first French-Canadian [[Governor General of Canada|Governor General]], [[Georges Vanier]].<ref>[http://www.georgesvanier.com/history/], georges vanier ss website, 07:06, 25 August 2011 (UTC)</ref> Attached to the Vanier-Woodbine campus is the ''North-East Year Round Alternative Centre''.
'''Georges Vanier Secondary School''' and '''Woodbine Middle School''' are two [[State school#Canada|public]] schools consisting of a [[Middle school|junior high school]] (Grades 6 to 8) and [[Secondary school|high school]] (Grades 9 to 12) located in [[North York]] district of [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]]. Owned and Operated by the [[North York Board of Education]] (which is now merged into the [[Toronto District School Board]]), the school was named after Canada's first French-Canadian [[Governor General of Canada|Governor General]], [[Georges Vanier]].<ref>[http://www.georgesvanier.com/history/], georges vanier ss website, 07:06, 25 August 2011 (UTC)</ref> Attached to the Vanier-Woodbine campus is the ''North-East Year Round Alternative Centre''.


==History==
==History==
Opened in 1966, Georges Vanier was selected by the Canadian Education Association as one of 21 exemplary schools across Canada. The school offers specialized programs such as MSC2,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/georgesvanier/SpecialPrograms/MSC2ca.aspx|title=Georges Vanier Secondary School > Special Programs > MSC2.ca|last=School|first=Georges Vanier Secondary|website=schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-20}}</ref> Stem +, Program 2 Art, "One World Youth Arts Project" program, BSc@Van, and the "Focus on Information Technology (FIT)" program, in addition to offering an Advanced Placement program and a Centennial College Partnership program. The school also provides 3 Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) programs: Advance, ICT, and Aviation & Aerospace.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/georgesvanier/SpecialPrograms/SHSM.aspx|title=Georges Vanier Secondary School > Special Programs > SHSM|last=School|first=Georges Vanier Secondary|website=schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-20}}</ref> These programs give students the opportunity to earn nationally recognized certifications.<ref>[http://www.tdsb.on.ca/schools/index.asp?schno=3446], tdsb page for schools, 07:06, 25 August 2011 (UTC)</ref> A Smoke bomb incident happened at the school on June 7, 2018 during the lunch period, The two perpetrators have still not been caught.
Opened in 1966, Georges Vanier was selected by the Canadian Education Association as one of 21 exemplary schools across Canada. The school offers specialized programs such as MSC2,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/georgesvanier/SpecialPrograms/MSC2ca.aspx|title=Georges Vanier Secondary School > Special Programs > MSC2.ca|last=School|first=Georges Vanier Secondary|website=schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-20}}</ref> Stem +, Program 2 Art, "One World Youth Arts Project" program, BSc@Van, and the "Focus on Information Technology (FIT)" program, in addition to offering an Advanced Placement program and a Centennial College Partnership program. The school also provides 3 Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) programs: Advance, ICT, and Aviation & Aerospace.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/georgesvanier/SpecialPrograms/SHSM.aspx|title=Georges Vanier Secondary School > Special Programs > SHSM|last=School|first=Georges Vanier Secondary|website=schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-20}}</ref> These programs give students the opportunity to earn nationally recognized certifications.<ref>[http://www.tdsb.on.ca/schools/index.asp?schno=3446], tdsb page for schools, 07:06, 25 August 2011 (UTC)</ref>

==Incidents==
On the night of November 3, 2003 a fatal gang brawl left one individual dead after he succumbed to stab wounds. The individual was not a student at the school and later identified as a resident of [[Richmond Hill, Ontario|Richmond Hill]], Ontario who happened to be in the area at the time of the fight.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/its-the-10-per-cent-that-kills-us/article773653/|title='It's the 10 per cent that kills us'|work=Christie Blatchford|publisher=[[The Globe and Mail]]}}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
⚫
*[[David Bendeth]], music producer, writer, mixing engineer and recording artist
*[[Ravi Baichwal]], Chicago-based news anchor for [[ABC News]], former national reporter and anchor for [[CTV News]].
*[[Ian Crichton]], guitarist of the rock band Saga
⚫
*[[Kirk McLean]], the goaltender for the [[Vancouver Canucks]] that lead them to the 1994 [[Stanley Cup]] Finals.
*[[Benny Hinn]], TV evangelist and faith healer
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*[[Mark McKoy]], [[Track & Field]] [[Olympic Games|Olympian]]
*[[Benny Hinn]], TV evangelist and faith healer.
*[[Leighton Hope]], Canadian sprinter and Olympian
*[[Maurice LaMarche]], voice actor
*[[Geddy Lee]], lead singer and bassist of the rock band [[Rush (band)|Rush]]
*[[Geddy Lee]], lead singer and bassist of the rock band [[Rush (band)|Rush]]
*[[Alex Lifeson]], guitarist of the rock band [[Rush (band)|Rush]]
*[[Alex Lifeson]], guitarist of the rock band [[Rush (band)|Rush]]
*[[Howie Mandel]], comedian and ''[[Deal Or No Deal]]'' host (attended for half a year)
*[[Maurice LaMarche]], two-time Emmy-winning voice actor for ''[[Futurama]]'', also Emmy-nominated in 1998 for his voice acting work as "The Brain" in ''[[Pinky and the Brain]]''.
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*[[Mark McKoy]], [[Track & Field]] [[Olympic Games|Olympian]]
*[[Howie Mandel]], comedian and ''[[Deal Or No Deal]]'' host, attended for half a year, and Vanier is the unnamed high school he references as the one to which he called in contractors for an estimate for an unauthorized addition to the east wing. He was expelled for the prank.
⚫
*[[Kirk McLean]], goaltender for the [[Vancouver Canucks]]
*[[Thomas Cully]], Executive Producer for ''[[Devil Seed]]'', Senior Producer ''[[Designing Spaces]]'' Senior Producer ''[[Military Makeover]]'' Senior Producer ''[[The Balancing Act]]'' Senior Producer ''[[Inside the Blueprint]]''
⚫
*[[Alannah Myles]], recording artist and songwriter
*[[Garth Richardson]], [[Grammy Awards|Grammy]]-nominated engineer, [[Juno Awards|Juno]]-nominated and Juno-winning [[music producer]]
*[[Garth Richardson]], [[audio engineer]], [[music producer]]
⚫
*[[Alannah Myles]], recording artist and songwriter best known for the 1989 hit single, [[Black Velvet (song)|"Black Velvet"]]
*[[Carl_Rose_(soccer)|Carl Rose]] Professional soccer player and 1976 Olympian
⚫
*[[David Bendeth]], award-winning music producer, writer, mixing engineer and recording artist
⚫
*[[Gord Stellick]], Media personality and former manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey club
*Norman Findlay, Toronto lawyer and corporate director
*[[Leighton Hope]], Canadian sprinter and Olympian
*[[Brian Saunders (athlete)|Brian Saunders]], Canadian sprinter and Olympian
*[[Brian Saunders (athlete)|Brian Saunders]], Canadian sprinter and Olympian
⚫
*[[Gord Stellick]], media personality and former manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey club
*[[Rob Salem]], long-time entertainment columnist with the [[Toronto Star]]; host on the [[Drive-In Classics]] movie channel
*[[Catherine Swing]], TV personality, actor, producer, director and former Miss Canada 1978
*[[Susan Tighe]], civil engineer


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 17:58, 9 March 2024

Not to be confused with Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School.
Georges Vanier Secondary School
Woodbine Junior High School
Address
Map
3000 Don Mills Road

Toronto
,
Ontario
,
M2J 3B6

Canada
Coordinates43°47′01″N 79°21′04″W / 43.783480°N 79.351115°W / 43.783480; -79.351115
Information
School typePublic Middle school
Public High school
MottoScholarship, Spirit, Social Responsibility! We believe it! We live it!
Religious affiliation(s)none
Founded1966 (1966)
School boardToronto District School Board
(North York Board of Education)
SuperintendentAudley Salmon
Area trusteeKen Lister
School number3345 / 1021118
3446 / 921360
PrincipalVanier: Karen Johnson
Woodbine: Michelle Fraser
Grades9-12
Enrolment726 (2017-18)
LanguageEnglish
Schedule typeSemestered
AreaNorth York
Colour(s)Maroon and Gold   
Red and Green   
Team nameVanier Vikings
Websiteschoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/georgesvanier/

Georges Vanier Secondary School and Woodbine Middle School are two public schools consisting of a junior high school (Grades 6 to 8) and high school (Grades 9 to 12) located in North York district of Toronto, Ontario. Owned and Operated by the North York Board of Education (which is now merged into the Toronto District School Board), the school was named after Canada's first French-Canadian Governor General, Georges Vanier.[1] Attached to the Vanier-Woodbine campus is the North-East Year Round Alternative Centre.

History

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Opened in 1966, Georges Vanier was selected by the Canadian Education Association as one of 21 exemplary schools across Canada. The school offers specialized programs such as MSC2,[2] Stem +, Program 2 Art, "One World Youth Arts Project" program, BSc@Van, and the "Focus on Information Technology (FIT)" program, in addition to offering an Advanced Placement program and a Centennial College Partnership program. The school also provides 3 Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) programs: Advance, ICT, and Aviation & Aerospace.[3] These programs give students the opportunity to earn nationally recognized certifications.[4]

Incidents

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On the night of November 3, 2003 a fatal gang brawl left one individual dead after he succumbed to stab wounds. The individual was not a student at the school and later identified as a resident of Richmond Hill, Ontario who happened to be in the area at the time of the fight.[5]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ [1], georges vanier ss website, 07:06, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
  2. ^ School, Georges Vanier Secondary. "Georges Vanier Secondary School > Special Programs > MSC2.ca". schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca. Retrieved 2017-07-20.
  3. ^ School, Georges Vanier Secondary. "Georges Vanier Secondary School > Special Programs > SHSM". schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca. Retrieved 2017-07-20.
  4. ^ [2], tdsb page for schools, 07:06, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
  5. ^ "'It's the 10 per cent that kills us'". Christie Blatchford. The Globe and Mail.
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