Aurora High School (Ontario)
High school in Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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Aurora High School is one of five high schools in Aurora, Ontario, and is one of two under the jurisdiction of the York Region District School Board.[citation needed] It serves students from Grades 9 to 12.[citation needed] Aurora High School has a strong French immersion program, and used to serve as the feeder school for many local French immersion public schools, however as of the 2019–2020 school year, the only French immersion elementary school is Lester B. Pearson PS in Aurora.[citation needed] This includes Aurora, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Oak Ridges, and King City[2]
| Aurora High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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155 Wellington Street West , , Canada 43°59′49″N 79°28′47″W | |
| Information | |
| School type | High school |
| Motto | Fly High |
Religious affiliation | Secular |
| Founded | 1972 |
School board | York Region District School Board |
| Superintendent | Neil Gunathunge |
Area trustee | Peter Adams-Luchowski |
School number | 892998 |
Principal | Debbie Linkewich |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrolment | 1445[1] (October 2018) |
| Language | English and French immersion |
| Colours | Red and gold |
| Mascot | The Eagle |
| Website | www |
| Last updated: June 2015 | |
According to the 2025 Fraser Institute, Aurora ranks 46th in Ontario and is ranked 8.4/10.[3]
History
The original Aurora High School was built in 1888 on Wells Street.[citation needed] This building was rebuilt in 1923.[citation needed] Parts of this school building are incorporated into the Wells Street Lofts residential complex.[citation needed] The high school student population eventually outgrew the Wells Street building and a new high school was built on Dunning Avenue.[citation needed] This high school, which opened in 1961 and is still in operation in 2018, is called the Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School.[citation needed] From 1961 to 1972 Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School was the only high school in Aurora, Ontario.[citation needed] In 1972, the new Aurora High School opened at 155 Wellington Street West.[citation needed] It can accommodate a student population of approximately 1500 students.[citation needed] As of the 2017/2018 school year Aurora High School has required 4 portable classrooms to accommodate the influx of new students.[4]
Robotics
In 2012, the Robotics club won second place in the 2012 Robofest World championship in the Senior Exhibition division.[5]
Music department
The school has a strong arts program, though most of the focus is on its music program.[6][failed verification] The music department has several ensembles.[7][failed verification] These include:
- Student-led A Cappella[citation needed]
- Grade Nine Concert Band[citation needed]
- Grade Nine Jazz Band[citation needed]
- Grade Ten Symphonic Band[citation needed]
- Grade Ten Jazz Band[citation needed]
- Grade Eleven Wind Ensemble[citation needed]
- Grade Twelve Wind Symphony[citation needed]
- Senior Winds[citation needed]
- Senior Jazz Band[citation needed]
- Sound and Stage Crew[citation needed]
In addition to these ensembles, the music department also has a Music Council,[8] in which students and teachers plan for music-related events that the department has to offer, such as:
- Halloween Social
- Santa Under the Stars Parade
- Winter Concerts
- Movie/Game Night
- Tie-Dye Night
- Coffee House
- Spring Concerts
- Music Banquet
Along with competitions, the music department travels with their students around the world to places like Washington, Cleveland, New York City, Rome, Florence, Venice, Salzburg, and Vienna every year.[6]