St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School (Lindsay)
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| St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School | |
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| Address | |
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260 Angeline St. South , , | |
| Coordinates | 44°20′05″N 78°44′32″W / 44.33481°N 78.74227°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Publicly funded Catholic Secondary School |
| Motto | Educating for Life |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Founded | 2000 |
| School board | Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board |
| Superintendent | Timothy Moloney |
| Principal | Jonathan Di Ianni |
| Grades | 9 - 12, including Victory lap (academia) |
| Enrollment | 300 (approx.) (September 2016) |
| Language | English, French Immersion |
| Colour(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Tommy the Titan |
| Team name | Titans |
| Website | stacss.ca |
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School is a Catholic secondary school located in the southern part of Lindsay, Ontario. It is currently the only Catholic secondary school in the City of Kawartha Lakes. The school was opened in 2000, and celebrated its 10th anniversary on March 29, 2011.[1]
There are approximately 300 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12, making it the smallest of three High Schools located in Lindsay. Students are required to wear a uniform purchased from R.J. McCarthy in navy blue, white, gold, and khaki pieces specific to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School. The school offers classes for the workplace, college and university-bound student, as well as a Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) in Health/Wellness[2] and their brand new Agriculture Specialist High Skills Major program, introduced in 2019.[3] A French immersion program was introduced in 2016. Advanced Placement courses are also offered. K courses are also offered at the school for students who are not achieving credits but are working towards building basic life skills, social skills and skills to prepare them for entry-level jobs in the workplace.
Extracurricular activities[edit]
St. Thomas Aquinas has various extracurricular activities ranging in arts, intellectual, spiritual, and leadership associated activities. They include the following:
- Yearbook
- Choir
- Jazz/Concert Band
- Drama Club
- Outdoor Club
- Art Club
- Student Administrative Council
- Link Club
- House Council (Atlas won in 2023)
- Strategy Club
- Social Justice Club
- Green Team
- Spirit Team
- Math Club
- Winter Runners Club
- Tech Crew
Sports[edit]
St. Thomas Aquinas offers a variety of male and female sports and has shown great success in Track & Field making it to OFSAA on many occasions. The strongest athletic program is likely ping-pong which has gained the Titans international attention in recent years. Other sports include:
- Cross Country Running
- Basketball
- Volleyball / Beach Volleyball
- Hockey
- Baseball
- Track and Field
- Swimming
- Field Hockey
- Rugby 7s/15s
- Soccer
- Badminton
- Intramurals
St. Thomas Aquinas SHSM partnerships[edit]
St. Thomas Aquinas has professional and community partnerships for SHSM students:[4][5][6]
Health and wellness (STAT)[edit]
- Trent University
- Durham College
- Fleming College
- Ross Memorial Hospital
- Caressant Care
- Frost Manor
- Community Care
- Ontario Early Years
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)[edit]
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program consists of a unique combination of Community College Trades Training and a Secondary School Cooperative Education Program. Students are registered as apprentices with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) and attend the college one to three days per week. By the end of the semester, they can earn their Basic - Level One Trade Qualifications in that program. The student remains an OYAP Apprentice until the end of the semester. Fees associated with the registration and College textbooks are covered by the OYAP Board Budget. These programs are considered “Dual Credit Programs” since the students receive both Secondary School and College credits during the semester. St. Thomas Aquinas' OYAP program is partnered with Durham College, Fleming College, and Loyalist College.[7]
Feeder schools[edit]
- Pope John Paul II Catholic Elementary School, Lindsay
- St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School, Lindsay
- St. Luke Catholic Elementary School, Downeyville
- St. Mary Catholic Elementary School, Lindsay
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Flaherty, Dave (April 1, 2011). "High School Marks 10 Years". The Lindsay Post. Archived from the original on March 13, 2014.
- ^ "St. Thomas Aquinas C.S.S." www.stacss.ca. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
- ^ "Agriculture - About". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
- ^ "Get Inspired: Specialist High Skills Major Program in Arts and Culture" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 March 2016.
- ^ "Get Healthy: Specialist High Skills Major Program in Health and Wellness" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 March 2016.
- ^ "Get Involved: Specialist High Skills Major Program in Non-Profit Sector" (PDF).
- ^ St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School Course Calendar 2011-2012 (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-03.