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Our school is located in the southwestern sector of the
City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in the village of Richmond
(see map).
For over a half century South Carleton High School has been
recognized for continued academic and athletic excellence.
The school opened its doors in 1952 to 263 students and 13
teachers. Today, we have a student population of more than
1300, with 84 teaching staff. In the intervening years, thousands
of students and staff have passed through the halls and classrooms
of South Carleton High School.
Though many things about South Carleton HS have been transformed
by time, our commitment to excellence continues to endure
steadfast into the twenty-first century.
South Carleton High School operates under the jurisdiction
of the Ottawa-Carleton District
School Board.
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Our
Mission Statement
South Carleton High School is a caring, community school. Our
team of staff, students, parents and community promote a sharing,
inclusive and welcoming environment. We respect the individual,
honour our traditions, encourage daily excellence, and prepare
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May's Character Education theme
is Fairness
- Treat people equally without self-interest, prejudice, or favouritism. Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
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SCHS
News & Events |
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Musicfest Canada 2012. Both of South Carleton's Concert Bands performed at Musicfest Canada this week. The annual national event brings together more than 10,000 elementary, high school, college and university students from across Canada. Participation is by invitation, after a successful performance at one of the affiliate music festivals. Locally, that is the Capital Region Musicfest held in February.
The Senior Band was awarded a Gold Standard, meaning it achieved excellence in all facets of its performance. The Junior Band was awarded a Silver Standard, meaning it demonstrated an exceedingly high standard of musical performance.
One performer in each ensemble is awarded the MusicFest Honour Award. The recipient of the Honour Award for the Senior Band is Emily Schaefer, and for the Junior Band is Matthew Allan.
Congratulations to all our band members, and to music teachers Mrs. Woods and Mrs. Archibald.
Commencement 2012. South Carleton's 2011-2012 Commencement for all OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) graduates will be held on Thursday June 28, 2012, 7:00 pm at Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School in Barrhaven.
Each graduate will be issued 3 complimentary guest tickets to the ceremony. Invitations and RSVP cards will be mailed this week.
Students will receive their complimentary tickets when the RSVP card is submitted to the Main Office, by June 8. A wait list will be established in hopes that there may be an opportunity for additional tickets, up to a maximum of two per graduate, at the cost of $10 each.
Tickets are required for entrance to the ceremony.
We look forward to celebrating this prestigious event with our graduates, their family and friends.
Sprott Business Competition. On Friday, May 4, six SC business students made their way to Carleton University for the finals of the Sprott Business Competition. It turned out to be a great day as Andrew Burghgraef and Aidan Kelly brought home SC's 4th provincial title in the event, along with the winner's cheque for $2500. Starting off in 10th out of the 12 teams competing, they slowly moved their way up the standings, finally taking the lead with about half an hour to go. Ed Bell and Liam Anderson finished in 5th place, while Sam Rideout and Colin Armstrong-Giroux finished in 7th after having lead the event for a good part of the day. Close to 1000 teams across Ontario competed in the competition, which began in February. Congratulations to all!
Skills Canada Competition. Congratulations to Stephanie Leonard who won the gold medal at the Skills Canada - Ontario Technological Skills Competition in the category of Workplace Safety. Stephanie also won the Award of Excellence, presented to the student with the highest individual score. The Award of Excellence carries a cash prize of $1250.00.
The Ontario Technological Skills Competition is the largest skilled trades competition in Canada, with 1900 competitors in more than 60 skilled trade contest areas. South Carleton also sent competitors in Housebuilding, Precision Machining, and Photography. Congratulations to all who represented South Carleton.
Stephanie will compete in the Skills Canada National Competition in Edmonton on May 14. Only the gold medal winners advance to nationals. Good luck Stephanie!
Grad News from Guidance.
The May edition of the Grad newsletter is available.
Sweetnam Family Bursaries. Click on the links below to find information regarding three separate bursaries from the Sweetnam Family. These bursaries are valued at $500 each. All applications must be handed into Mrs. Annable prior to May 17th @ 2pm.
Summary of the awards
General Award
Engineering Award
Trades Award
A list of awards, bursaries and scholarships for which students may apply through the school is available on the Student Services page, along with the application form. The application deadline for these awards is May 22.
Cafeteria Survey. Chartwell's, the company that runs our school cafeteria, would like students' input. Go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/ontschoolsmay2012 and complete their survey before May 30th. A lucky student will win $25 in "Caf Cash".
| SCHS Tuck Shop.
Students, staff and family may purchase a wide variety of SCHS
clothing from the Tuck Shop on Tuesdays and Thursdays during
lunch. The Tuck Shop is located off the Alcove. Check out the Tuck Shop page for more
information. NEW in the Tuck Shop: SC baseball caps, only $15! |
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Storm Surge. SC's own Glee Club, Storm Sturge, competed at the 2nd Annual Show Choir Canada National Championships on April 13 & 14, 2012 in Toronto. The group gave a wonderful performance but failed to placed in the top six.
Emily Fry won an individual award for Top Female Dancer following her solo performance in Mad World. Check out YouTube to watch the performance.
Before the group left for Toronto, they were interviewed by CBC Radio. The interview was broadcast on Ottawa Morning. Listen to the interview here.
Congratulations to all the members of Storm Surge, and many thanks to teacher supervisors Jennifer Britton and Jamie McIntyre.
Math Homework Help for grade 9 and 10 students.
Grade 9 and 10 math students have access
to free interactive live online tutoring from Ontario certified
math teachers. The tutoring component of Homework
Help is available Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 pm to 9:30
pm. All other components of the site (i.e. the glossary, interactive
tutorials, and best sessions) are available at all times. Students
must create an individual user account by registering online.
Parents, guardians and teachers may also access this site and login
as a guest to view the various tools and virtual tutor chat rooms
that are available.
To learn more, go to http://www.ocdsb.ca/stu/FreeOnlineMathHomeworkHelp/Pages/default.aspx)
Grade 9 and 10 math students may also get extra help in room 51 during lunch on Tuesdays.
Did you know. . . that there is a South
Carleton YouTube channel? As well as examples of student work,
there are videos of Storm Surge performances and the Thriller flash
mob on Hallowe'en. More content will be added when available. Check
it out!
Teen Suicide Information.
The Do It For Daron (D.I.F.D.) Campaign is still working hard to
raise awareness of teen suicide. One resource that is available
is a fact sheet for teenagers,
prepared by the Royal Ottawa Hospital, about suicide prevention.
More information on youth mental health and D.I.F.D. is available
at http://www.youknowwhoiam.com/campaigns/difd/.
School Fees.
The $30 fee helps to subsidize student planners, interscholastic
and intramural sports, student activities, Students' Council and
graduation and awards ceremonies. For families with more than
two children attending SCHS, the total school fee will be $60.00.
Students who pay the fee will receive a student planner containing
important information about school policies and procedures, as well
as discounts on many school events. The school fee may pe paid in
the Main Office.
School Buses. Bus schedules
are available on the Ottawa
Student Transportation Authority website. Students are advised
to be at pick up points 10 minutes ahead of the schedule time. Students
should be aware of the bus driver's name and location of bus for
afternoon pick up at the back of the school. Buses leave the school
at 2:25 pm. If you have any concerns or need to report a change
of address please call 613-224-8800.
Students requiring transportation to more than one
guardian residence must complete an Empty Seat Request form available
in the Main Office.
Students are not allowed to travel to or from school
on another student's bus. The school is not authorized to permit
this travel.
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