Henry Munro Middle School
| Henry Munro Middle School | |
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| 2105 Kender Avenue Gloucester, Ontario, K1J 6J7, Canada |
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| Information | |
| School board | OCDSB |
| School type | Middle school |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Language | English & French Immersion |
| Mascot | Lion(el) |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Enrolment | ~600 |
| Homepage | http://www.henrymunroms.ocdsb.ca/ |
Henry Munro Middle School is located in Beacon Hill, Ottawa, Canada and is operated by Ottawa Carleton District School Board. The school educates in grades 6-8. Henry Munro offers both late French immersion(Late French immersion is ending in 2012) and early French immersion.
The school's official name is 'Henry Munro Middle School' after Henry Munro, a Canadian political figure.
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[edit] Mission statement
"To develop and provide to each adolescent learner an education of the highest quality in a positive multi-cultural environment, with caring staff members focusing on the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of the students." Mbfcd
[edit] Athletics
Henry Munro won the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) soccer title four times in a row, in the 2005-06, 2006-07, and 2007-08 and 2008-2009 seasons.[1]
In 2007, the school won five gold medals at the OCDSB intermediate track and field championships including a sweep of the boys 1500 metre events.[2]
The school tied for first place tied in the medal standings at the OCDSB track and field championships in 2008.[3]
[edit] Awards
The school won the Outstanding Intramural Achievement Award from Mohawk College for a notable seven consecutive years between 2000-01 and 2006-07.[4]
Henry Munro won the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance's Diamond Award in 2006-2007 for outstanding achievement in physical education and athletics, for the daily physical education program, sports sanwal teams, and intramurals.[5][6]
[edit] Student awards
In 2005, the school picked up eight awards at the Ottawa Regional Science Fair, including first place in the 'Engineering and Computing Sciences: Junior' category.[7]
[edit] Notable alumni
- Abraham Donzo, soccer player
- Tom Cruise, actor -- attended Grade 6 when his father Thomas Cruise Mapother III was a consultant to the Canadian Armed Forces
- Corey Cowick, Former Ottawa 67's ice hockey player and 2009 draft pick of the Ottawa Senators. He now splits time in between the Elimra Jackels and the Binghamton Senators
- Tom Green, comedian -- Famous Canadian Comedian.
[edit] References
- ^ Sherwin, Fred (2007-06-16). "Henry Munro successfully defends Grade 7/8 soccer championship". Orléans Online. http://www.orleansonline.ca/pages/S2007061601.htm. Retrieved 2008-06-14.[dead link]
- ^ "Henry Munro Lions roar at public board intermediate track and field championships", Orléans Online, August 18, 2008
- ^ Sherwin, Fred (2008-06-13). "Pair of Lions roar at OCDSB track and field championships". Orléans Online. http://www.orleansonline.ca/pages/S2008061201.htm. Retrieved 2008-06-14.
- ^ "Outstanding Intramural Achievement Award Winners", Mohawk College
- ^ "Recognition Award Program". Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. http://www.cahperd.ca/eng/rap/winners.cfm. Retrieved 2008-06-14.
- ^ "Henry Munro Middle School profile". Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. http://www.ocdsb.edu.on.ca/PDF%20files/profiles/2007_2008/HENM.pdf. Retrieved 2008-06-14.
- ^ "Divisional Award Winners - 2005", Ottawa Regional Science Fair, April 28, 2008
[edit] External links
Coordinates: 45°27′28″N 75°35′48″W / 45.457890°N 75.596688°W
