Newtonbrook Secondary School (Gr 09 - 12)
Lynne Koffman
Katherine Armstrong
Jean-Paul Mongrain
Jean-Paul Mongrain
Chris Purdye
Jeannette Duda
Jeannette Duda
155 Hilda Ave, North York, ON
M2M1V6
M2M1V6
416-395-3280
416-395-4459
Quisque Pro Ingenio
To each according to his/her own talent
To each according to his/her own talent
Newtonbrook Secondary School strives to promote the achievement of our students through an engaging and supportive environment which fosters academic excellence, responsibility and mutual respect. We encourage students to develop life skills through diligent study, exploration of personal talents and a commitment to life-long learning in order to become active contributors in a rapidly changing world. Newtonbrook Secondary School has a strong tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. We provide our students with world class learning opportunities through our extensive and varied programs. More information is available on our school website.
Specialized Certificate Program
Newtonbrook offers a Specialized Certificate Program to students entering Grade 9 in one of three specialized areas: Science-Inquiry, Innovation and Industry; Arts-Creative Design and Production; and Athletics and Healthy Living.
The Specialized Certificate Program allows students to tailor their secondary school experiences in order to enter into related post-secondary destinations. Students are required to participate in a cooperative education experience and related extracurricular events, in addition to the knowledge and skills they will develop in these areas of study.
Interesting Features
Inquiry, investigation, problem solving and logic are key components of our science, mathematics and computer programs. Enriched courses are offered in mathematics and science as well as participation in the various university contests. A diverse international language program includes Immersion, Extended and Core French and Spanish. Courses in dance, dramatic arts, music, visual arts, screen production, animation, communication technology and construction technology provide creative opportunities for self-expression. A major musical production provides enrichment opportunities for students in drama, music, art, dance and marketing.
Specialist High Skills Majors/Health & Wellness
The Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) in Health & Wellness -Fitness focuses on expanding quality learning opportunities and supporting success for all students. It is a specialized program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific sector of the health care industry while meeting the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Read more about Specialist High Skills Majors/Health & Wellness
Newtonbrook's Performing and Visual Arts Profile
The Performing Arts Department provides students with a rich foundation and experience in Musical Theatre, Dramatic Arts, Music, and Dance. The Visual Arts department successfully places students in a variety of programs of their choice at the post secondary level. The department has a multi-disciplinary range of courses aimed at providing opportunities for success. Read more about Newtonbrook's Performing and Visual Arts Profile
Newtonbrook's French Programs
The in-depth study of another language encourages critical thinking skills, which we know are more important than ever in the 21st Century. At Newtonbrook, French Immersion and Extended French students have the opportunity to enhance their learning en francais, as well as studying a broad range of subjects and topics in French.
Technological Design
Students will apply the design process in order to meet a variety of technological challenges. Using resources in both the shop and computer lab students will research projects, create designs, build models and/or prototypes, using appropriate tools, techniques, and strategies. Technological careers will be explored leading to secondary and postsecondary choices.
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