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Aurora High School (Ontario)

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Aurora High School
File:Aurora high school logo.gif
Address
Map
155 Wellington Street West

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Information
School typeHigh school
MottoNothing But Our Best
Founded1972
School boardYork Region District School Board
SuperintendentDennis Connor
Area trusteeSusan Plamondon
School number892998
PrincipalLucas Cruickshank
Grades9-12
Enrollment1473 (2003-2004)
LanguageEnglish and French immersion
Colour(s)Red and gold
MascotGolden Eagle
Affiliationnone
Websitehttp://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.

See also