Aurora High School (Ontario)
Appearance
- For other uses, see Aurora High School (disambig)
Aurora High School | |
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File:Aurora high school logo.gif | |
Address | |
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155 Wellington Street West , , L4G 2P4 | |
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School type | High school |
Motto | Nothing But Our Best |
Founded | 1972 |
School board | York Region District School Board |
Superintendent | Dennis Connor |
Area trustee | Susan Plamondon |
School number | 892998 |
Principal | Lucas Cruickshank |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 1473 (2003-2004) |
Language | English and French immersion |
Colour(s) | Red and gold |
Mascot | Golden Eagle |
Affiliation | none |
Website | http://www.aurora.hs.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/ |
Last updated: March 23 2006 |
Aurora High School is one of four high schools in Aurora, Ontario and is one of two under the jurisdiction of the York Region District School Board. It serves students from Grades 9 to 12.
History
The original Aurora High School, with origins to 1888 was renamed Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School in 1962 and continues to operate under that name on Dunning Ave. The school now called Aurora High School was built in 1972.
School Colours and Mascot
The school colours are red and gold, and the mascot is an eagle.
Interesting Facts
Former prime minister Paul Martin visited the school on November 9th 2005 to talk about various topics, including Iraq, Afganistan and politics.