Iona Catholic Secondary School
| Iona Catholic Secondary School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
2170 South Sheridan Way , L5J 2M4 Canada | |
| Information | |
| School type | Catholic School, High School |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
| Founded | 1993 |
| School board | Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board |
| Superintendent | Silvana Gos |
| Area trustee | Sharon Hobin, Mario Pascucci |
| Principal | Carl Cini |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrolment | About 750 |
| Language | English, programs include French, Spanish |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Area | Clarkson |
| Colour(s) | White, teal and orange |
| Team name | Iona Dolphins |
| Website | www |
Iona Catholic Secondary School is a high school in Mississauga, Ontario. It is one of three regional art schools in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board enrolling students from the Clarkson and Lorne Park neighborhoods.[1]
Arts program
[edit]In 2007 Iona began the Regional Arts Program for grade nine students, allowing them to take Drama, Dance, Art or Music as their major. Students submit portfolios, get interviewed and perform to be considered for entry. Iona hosts Arts Night in the Living Arts Centre.[2][3]
SHSM programs
[edit]The school currently offers three Specialist High Skill Majors, including Art, Justice, and Business (Marketing). Students enter the program in grade 11 and take a number of mandatory courses and certifications, resulting in a special designation on their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.[4]
Sports
[edit]In 2011, the boys' baseball team won the ROPSSAA (Region of Peel) title, the first baseball title won by the school.[5]
In 2012, the girls' soccer team won the OFSSA (Ontario) title in Hamilton, the first soccer title won by the school.[6]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Matt Stajan — former NHL player[7]
- Jack Hughes — current NHL player[8]
- Quinn Hughes — current NHL player[9]
- Katie Vincent — Olympic canoeing medalist[10]
Elementary feeder schools
[edit]- St. Christopher's Elementary School
- St. Helen Elementary School
- St. Luke's Elementary School
- St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School
- St. Louis Elementary School
As well as others in the area.[11]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Regional Secondary Programs" (PDF).
- ^ "Symposium Workbook" (PDF). Mississauga.ca.
- ^ "Parent pushes for arts school". InsideHalton.com.
- ^ Guidance courses dpcdsb.org
- ^ "CHAMPIONS – ROPSSAA". Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "Soccer - Girls' Past Champions - Google Drive". docs.google.com.
- ^ "Student Success Stories". Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. Archived from the original on 2017-08-10.
- ^ "SportsXpress Mississauga Spring 2017 by SportsXpress - Issuu". issuu.com. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ "Iona Yearbook 2015, Grade 9" (PDF). archive.org. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
- ^ "Iona Catholic Secondary School Track & Field and Cross Country - Mississauga, Ontario - Videos - Junior Girls Finish Angle 2 - OFSAA Cross Country Championships 2011". www.runnerspace.com.
- ^ "Iona Boundary Map" (PDF).
