Simcoe Composite School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Simcoe Composite School |
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40 Wilson Avenue
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Canada
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| Coordinates | 42°50′28″N 80°18′14″W / 42.841147°N 80.303949°W |
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| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | Non sibi sed patriae and The key to SuCceSs is SCS (Not to them but fatherland) |
| Established | 1893 |
| School board | Grand Erie District School Board (formerly Norfolk Board of Education) |
| Principal | Jennifer Ippolito |
| Grades | 9–12 (formerly 9-13) |
| Enrollment | 890 (2012-2013) |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Blue and white |
| Mascot | Sabre |
| Team name | Sabres |
Simcoe Composite School (SCS) is a high school located in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. It's a public school that has been teaching students since 1893.
More than 800 students attend this school. They come from the surrounding rural areas. SCS offers many different subjects to help students learn and grow.
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What Students Learn at SCS
Students at Simcoe Composite School can choose from a wide range of courses. These subjects help them prepare for their future.
Core Subjects and Arts
Students learn important subjects like English and Mathematics. They can also study French. For those who love creativity, there are classes in Art and Music.
Technology and Life Skills
SCS offers courses in Computer Sciences. Students can also learn about Business. Practical skills are taught in Cosmetology and Tech classes. These help students gain real-world experience.
History, Civics, and Drama
Students explore the past in World History. They learn about how society works in Civics class. For those who enjoy performing, there is also Drama class.
Famous People Who Attended SCS
Many talented individuals have walked the halls of Simcoe Composite School. Some have gone on to achieve great things in sports and music.
Olympic Athletes from SCS
Megan Timpf is one notable former student. She represented Canada in softball at the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008.
Rob Blake also attended SCS. He became a famous ice hockey player. Rob was the captain of the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL. He also won an Olympic Gold Medal for men's ice hockey.
Musicians and Academics
The late saxophonist Margo Davidson was a founding member of The Parachute Club. This band became very popular in the 1980s. Rick Danko, the bassist for the famous group The Band, also went to SCS.
Dr. Robert Gardner moved from Glasgow, Scotland, to attend this school. He graduated from Simcoe Composite School in 1956.
See also
- List of high schools in Ontario
