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Langstaff Secondary School (LSS) is a public high school in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada which teaches grades 9 through 12. LSS is located at 106 Garden Avenue across the street from Morgan Boyle Park and near Charles Howitt Public School. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Motto: En la rose, je fleuris (French for Like the rose, I flourish) Map showing Richmond Hills location in York Region Country Canada Province Ontario Region York Region Incorporated 1873 Government - Mayor Dave Barrow - Governing Body Richmond Hill Town Council - MPs Bryon Wilfert (Richmond Hill) Population (2006)[1] - City... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area [1] Ranked... A Canadian postal code is a string of six characters that forms part of a postal address in Canada. ... The York Region District School Board is a school board in the public school system of Ontario, Canada, in York Regional Municipality. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Education in Canada is provided, funded and overseen by federal, provincial, and local governments. ... Canadian English (CaE) is a variety of English used in Canada. ... French immersion is a form of bilingual education in Canada in which a child who has not spoken French as his or her first language studies in French. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Motto: En la rose, je fleuris (French for Like the rose, I flourish) Map showing Richmond Hills location in York Region Country Canada Province Ontario Region York Region Incorporated 1873 Government - Mayor Dave Barrow - Governing Body Richmond Hill Town Council - MPs Bryon Wilfert (Richmond Hill) Population (2006)[1] - City... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area [1] Ranked... Charles Howitt Public School is located in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada on Pearson Ave. ...

In 2003, the school underwent a major renovation/addition. This doubled the size of the school, adding many new facilities for the growing student population. The school currently has 3 floors.

Facilities/layout

The school has two gymnasiams, one located on the first floor, and the other located on the second floor. The larger gymnasium doubles as an auditorium. The school's original library was converted into a multi-purpose room used for special-education services, and various classes. There are two portables at the back of the school used for the growing number of classes. The school is split up into multiple halls, based on the subject. The science, technology, history and art halls are all located on the second floor, while music is located on the third. The English, geography, and math halls are located on the first floor. The cafeteria is also located there. The school is wheelchair accessible, with ramps and a working elevator.

In May through July 2006 the school underwent a major roofing cleaning and change. This allowed the school to update almost all its air conditioning, plumbing, and other major building systems.

Student Council

The Langstaff S.S. Student Council is also incredibly active within the school, consisting of twenty-three members. Positions on the council include: Co-Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, Ambassador, Athletic Directors, Spirit Directors, Social Directors, Communication Directors, Environmental Minister, Tech Representative, Gr 9-12 Representatives. The Student Council organizes most events in the school, including: Prom, Dances, Semi-Formal, Assemblies, Caf Games, Registration, the Santa Claus Parade Float, Battle of the Bands, Spirit Days, Intramurals, Movie Nights, Earthfest, and many other events.

Departments

Alternative Education, Business, Computer Science and Engineering, Co-operative Education, Dramatic Arts, English, Family Studies, French, Geography, History, Library, Mathematics, Moderns, Music, Physical Education, Science, Tech Studies, Visual Arts.

Athletics

Langstaff has many sport teams and clubs, including some that are not generally played in many schools. Some athletes from Langstaff such as Gillian Ferrari have gone on to national and international sport teams and clubs. Gillian Ferrari (born June 23, 1980 in Thornhill, Ontario) is a womens ice hockey player. ...

Alpine Skiing, Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey (Girls Team), Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Rugby, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Ultimate, Volleyball,

In 2006, the varsity boys baseball team captured the York Regional Championships. Langstaff has had a strong showing in tennis, the girls doubles team finishing top 8th in Ontario.

Special programs

LSS offers an integrative and diverse French Immersion program, allowing students to explore many areas of the French language, French Literature and Cinema, as well as pursuing other academic courses in Geography, Information Technology, and most recently, Spanish.

In addition, Langstaff's Music Department offers students the opportunity to pursue a wide variety of courses, including Beginner and Intermediate Instrumental, Vocal and Guitar. Over the years, the music department has delivered wonderful concerts and performances, featuring a variety of soloists, bands and ensembles. Moreover, Langstaff's musicians have participated in various charitable causes and performed at York Central Hospital, as well as other charity functions.

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