Principal's Message
St Augustine CHS is “The Home of Christ Centred-Scholars, e-Learning Experts, Artists and Champions” – and one of Ontario’s premier High Schools. Our Markham, Ontario school is made up of over 1100 students and 100 staff working together to build a community of life long learners. We are committed to improving student achievement, personalizing their learning experience and providing opportunities for students to maximize their individual potential.
We are “Scholars” because we are committed to academic excellence. Our students continue to perform well above the average in Provincial evaluations. Our commitment to excellence provides a full range of programs to meet the educational needs of all of our students. This range includes: Academics, Laptop Program, Technology Studies, Exceptional Needs, Arts and Physical Education.
The school is fully networked with students and staff having access to the latest in computer technology to enhance their research and studies. Our Library has vast electronic resources and our Guidance Department assists students in exploring careers and guides students to achieve their maximum potential.
We are “e-Learning Experts” because of our focus on technology. All of our grade nine students are required to enrol in the Information Technology course, which provides them with a base of technological expertise. To further enhance their skills, students can enrol in our Laptop Learning Program which “enhances, extends and applies” the curriculum they learn while making them more computer savvy.
This program enhances their abilities on the use of computers and gives them the technological edge they need to compete in post-secondary programs, the world of work and beyond.
We are “Artists” because of our commitment to the Arts program at St. Augustine. Through our Drama, Music, Photography and Visual Arts courses, students are able to express themselves in a fashion differently than in a traditional classroom. With art/photography showings at galleries, plays, productions and creating professional music CD’s, students receive insight into the world of artistry which enhances other areas of the curriculum.
We are “Champions” because we offer a full range of co-curricular activities for all students to completely “round out” their high school years. This year, we are engaged in over 67 activities, clubs and teams. All of our 29 sports teams achieved some level of success and some of these went on to win championships locally and region wide.
We offer diverse activities ranging from traditional ones such as Student Council to an Anime Club and Harry Potter Club. Students are able to enrol in clubs that interest them in order to enhance their high school life.
We hope you enjoy reading and learning more about our wonderful school and its programs!
Mr. Bernie Smith Principal
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