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Moncton High School was established in 1935, upon the initiative of Fred Edgett, a local grocery wholesale manager, and was constructed by Ambrose Wheeler, a local construction genius of his day.<ref> [http://22864.vws.magma.ca/index.php?&article_id=8701 Reuben Cohen, Letter to the Editor, Moncton Times & Transcript, Saturday, March 31, 2012.]</ref>During [[World War II]], MHS played an important role in teaching aero engine mechanics to future aviation engineers involved in the war effort.<ref>[http://monctonhigh.ca/mhsgrad/BCATP/mhsatwar.htm Craig Babstock, “School contributed to war effort” Moncton Times & Transcript, Monday, November 12, 2001.]</ref> |
Moncton High School was established in 1935, upon the initiative of Fred Edgett, a local grocery wholesale manager, and was constructed by Ambrose Wheeler, a local construction genius of his day.<ref> [http://22864.vws.magma.ca/index.php?&article_id=8701 Reuben Cohen, Letter to the Editor, Moncton Times & Transcript, Saturday, March 31, 2012.]</ref>During [[World War II]], MHS played an important role in teaching aero engine mechanics to future aviation engineers involved in the war effort.<ref>[http://monctonhigh.ca/mhsgrad/BCATP/mhsatwar.htm Craig Babstock, “School contributed to war effort” Moncton Times & Transcript, Monday, November 12, 2001.]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In March 2010, School District 2 commissioned CS&P Architects, a leading Toronto architectural firm specializing in the renovation of historic schools, for a community consultation on the future of MHS and to make a recommendation to the District Education Council (DEC). All stakeholders were involved in the year-long consultation: students, faculty, staff, as well as the local community. Report author Maureen O'Shaughnessy stated that the consultation “is built on the goals of the [[New Brunswick Department of Education|Department of Education]] and the DEC to create a 21st Century learning environment which puts learners first.”<ref>[http://www.district2.nbed.nb.ca/documents/news/mhs-consultation-report.pdf CS&P Architects, "Community Consultation for the Future of Moncton High School", Nov. 2010 (O'Shaughnessy Report).]</ref> The report weighed community feedback, student needs, financial impact of renovation and new construction of school building as well as long-term operations and maintenance. “An open dialogue with the community, allowed the community to assist in the development of options, fostering consensus and ownership of the recommended plan.”<ref>[http://www.district2.nbed.nb.ca/documents/news/mhs-consultation-report.pdf O'Shaughnessy Report, p.3.]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | A report states: "the re-building or replacement of an existing school in an existing community must include the community in the planning and development of the project."<ref> [http://www.district2.nbed.nb.ca/documents/news/mhs-consultation-report.pdf O'Shaughnessy Report, p.32.]</ref> On November 16, 2010, the DEC unanimously voted to adopt the O'Shaughnessy Report.<ref> [http://www.district2.nbed.nb.ca/documents/dec/decm_20101116.pdf District Education Council, School District 2, Meeting of November 16, 2010.] </ref> In addition the Moncton City Councillors, including the mayor voiced their preference for its recommendations. The O'Shaughnessy Report was also endorsed by Moncton High PSSC, the Moncton Heritage Preservation Board, [[Downtown Moncton Inc]], the [[Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce]], and members of Moncton City Council.<ref> [http://www.gmcc.nb.ca/Portals/0/pdf/LettersAndOpinions/Letter_MonctonHeritagePreservationReviewBoard.pdf Nancy Whipp, CEO of the GMCC, Letter of Support for MHS, April 1 2011.]</ref> |
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==Replacement school to open in Royal Oaks== |
==Replacement school to open in Royal Oaks== |
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The government has stated that the new school is not "Moncton High School", but a "new Moncton high school", which will have to be named, by the DEC, once built.<ref>[http://www.gnb.ca/0000/MonctonHigh/FAQ-e.asp "A new high school for Moncton", Frequently Asked Questions.] Government of New Brunswick, Department of Education</ref> <ref>[http://www.canlii.org/en/nb/laws/stat/snb-1997-c-e-1.12/latest/snb-1997-c-e-1.12.html Province of New Brunswick, Education Act, SNB 1997, c E-1.12, ss. 2(1) and 3.1 (''Education Act'').]</ref> <ref>[http://www.gnb.ca/0000/pol/e/409A.pdf Province of New Brunswick, Department of Education, Multi-year School Infrastructure Planning, Policy 409, see for example s. 6.6.1.]</ref> <ref>[http://www.gnb.ca/0000/pol/e/409A.pdf Multi-year School Infrastructure Planning, Policy 409, see for example s. 6.5.]Province of New Brunswick, Department of Education</ref> |
The government has stated that the new school is not "Moncton High School", but a "new Moncton high school", which will have to be named, by the DEC, once built.<ref>[http://www.gnb.ca/0000/MonctonHigh/FAQ-e.asp "A new high school for Moncton", Frequently Asked Questions.] Government of New Brunswick, Department of Education</ref> <ref>[http://www.canlii.org/en/nb/laws/stat/snb-1997-c-e-1.12/latest/snb-1997-c-e-1.12.html Province of New Brunswick, Education Act, SNB 1997, c E-1.12, ss. 2(1) and 3.1 (''Education Act'').]</ref> <ref>[http://www.gnb.ca/0000/pol/e/409A.pdf Province of New Brunswick, Department of Education, Multi-year School Infrastructure Planning, Policy 409, see for example s. 6.6.1.]</ref> <ref>[http://www.gnb.ca/0000/pol/e/409A.pdf Multi-year School Infrastructure Planning, Policy 409, see for example s. 6.5.]Province of New Brunswick, Department of Education</ref> |
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According to the ''Education Act'', jurisdiction over the determination of the location of school is split between the DEC, which determines the "general location" while the Minister of Education is to determine the "site" on which schools are to be built.<ref>[http://www.canlii.org/en/nb/laws/stat/snb-1997-c-e-1.12/latest/snb-1997-c-e-1.12.html Province of New Brunswick, Education Act, SNB 1997, c E-1.12, ss. 45(3) and 45(4)(a).]</ref> In March 2012, School District 2 Superintendant Harry Doyle protested the Province's decision to move the school and stated that the DEC was given no role in determining its location.<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2012/03/21/nb-moncton-high-doyle-706.html CBC News, "Moncton High School move 'decision taken', Williams says", March 21 2012.]</ref> |
According to the ''Education Act'', jurisdiction over the determination of the location of school is split between the DEC, which determines the "general location" while the Minister of Education is to determine the "site" on which schools are to be built.<ref>[http://www.canlii.org/en/nb/laws/stat/snb-1997-c-e-1.12/latest/snb-1997-c-e-1.12.html Province of New Brunswick, Education Act, SNB 1997, c E-1.12, ss. 45(3) and 45(4)(a).]</ref> In March 2012, School District 2 Superintendant Harry Doyle protested the Province's decision to move the school and stated that the DEC was given no role in determining its location.<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2012/03/21/nb-moncton-high-doyle-706.html CBC News, "Moncton High School move 'decision taken', Williams says", March 21 2012.]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In March 2010, School District 2 commissioned CS&P Architects, a leading Toronto architectural firm specializing in the renovation of historic schools, for a community consultation on the future of MHS and to make a recommendation to the District Education Council (DEC). All stakeholders were involved in the year-long consultation: students, faculty, staff, as well as the local community. Report author Maureen O'Shaughnessy stated that the consultation “is built on the goals of the [[New Brunswick Department of Education|Department of Education]] and the DEC to create a 21st Century learning environment which puts learners first.”<ref>[http://www.district2.nbed.nb.ca/documents/news/mhs-consultation-report.pdf CS&P Architects, "Community Consultation for the Future of Moncton High School", Nov. 2010 (O'Shaughnessy Report).]</ref> The report weighed community feedback, student needs, financial impact of renovation and new construction of school building as well as long-term operations and maintenance. “An open dialogue with the community, allowed the community to assist in the development of options, fostering consensus and ownership of the recommended plan.”<ref>[http://www.district2.nbed.nb.ca/documents/news/mhs-consultation-report.pdf O'Shaughnessy Report, p.3.]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | A report states: "the re-building or replacement of an existing school in an existing community must include the community in the planning and development of the project."<ref> [http://www.district2.nbed.nb.ca/documents/news/mhs-consultation-report.pdf O'Shaughnessy Report, p.32.]</ref> On November 16, 2010, the DEC unanimously voted to adopt the O'Shaughnessy Report.<ref> [http://www.district2.nbed.nb.ca/documents/dec/decm_20101116.pdf District Education Council, School District 2, Meeting of November 16, 2010.] </ref> In addition the Moncton City Councillors, including the mayor voiced their preference for its recommendations. The O'Shaughnessy Report was also endorsed by Moncton High PSSC, the Moncton Heritage Preservation Board, [[Downtown Moncton Inc]], the [[Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce]], and members of Moncton City Council.<ref> [http://www.gmcc.nb.ca/Portals/0/pdf/LettersAndOpinions/Letter_MonctonHeritagePreservationReviewBoard.pdf Nancy Whipp, CEO of the GMCC, Letter of Support for MHS, April 1 2011.]</ref> |
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207 Church Street , , E1C 5A3 | |
| Information | |
| School type | High School |
| Motto | Latoires Fines Petimus (Seek Wider Horizons) |
| Founded | 1935 |
| School board | District 2 |
| Superintendent | Karen Branscombe |
| Principal | Trent Munn |
| Staff | 90 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1200 |
| Language | English, French Immersion |
| Area | Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick |
| Colour(s) | Purple and White |
| Mascot | Purple Knight |
| Team name | Purple Knights |
| Yearbook | The Tower |
| Website | http://www.monctonhigh.ca |
Moncton High School (MHS) is the oldest high school and current heritage property in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Serving 1,300 students from the Moncton area and located in Moncton's inner urban core, MHS is housed in what the Heritage Canada Foundation calls an “outstanding example of Normandy Gothic Revival-style architecture”.[1]
History
Moncton High School was established in 1935, upon the initiative of Fred Edgett, a local grocery wholesale manager, and was constructed by Ambrose Wheeler, a local construction genius of his day.[2]During World War II, MHS played an important role in teaching aero engine mechanics to future aviation engineers involved in the war effort.[3]
O'Shaughnessy Report
In March 2010, School District 2 commissioned CS&P Architects, a leading Toronto architectural firm specializing in the renovation of historic schools, for a community consultation on the future of MHS and to make a recommendation to the District Education Council (DEC). All stakeholders were involved in the year-long consultation: students, faculty, staff, as well as the local community. Report author Maureen O'Shaughnessy stated that the consultation “is built on the goals of the Department of Education and the DEC to create a 21st Century learning environment which puts learners first.”[4] The report weighed community feedback, student needs, financial impact of renovation and new construction of school building as well as long-term operations and maintenance. “An open dialogue with the community, allowed the community to assist in the development of options, fostering consensus and ownership of the recommended plan.”[5]
The majority of MHS students live within a 6 km radius of the school. Taking into account the location of students attending feeder schools, “there is no geographic location within the MHS boundary that is more central to a majority of students”.[6]
A report states: "the re-building or replacement of an existing school in an existing community must include the community in the planning and development of the project."[7] On November 16, 2010, the DEC unanimously voted to adopt the O'Shaughnessy Report.[8] In addition the Moncton City Councillors, including the mayor voiced their preference for its recommendations. The O'Shaughnessy Report was also endorsed by Moncton High PSSC, the Moncton Heritage Preservation Board, Downtown Moncton Inc, the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce, and members of Moncton City Council.[9]
Replacement school to open in Royal Oaks
The government has stated that the new school is not "Moncton High School", but a "new Moncton high school", which will have to be named, by the DEC, once built.[10] [11] [12] [13]
Minister of Education Jody Carr announced on February 16 2011 that a new school would be built in a new location.[14]On July 5, 2011, Education Minister Jody Carr announced that a new Moncton High School would be built on the Royal Oaks site.[15] According to the Department of Education, Royal Oaks was the best of all 20 scouted locations because of anticipated population change, existing community amenities, community school use, catchment area, accessibility of the site, available utilities, community amenities and transportation strategies.[16]
Rompsen applied to Moncton City Council on January 16, 2012, to have the serviceable boundary extended so as to include the newly purchased Crown land but also to change the zoning of the site from "Rural Residential" to "Integrated Development".[17]
Moncton City Councillors opposed the move.[18]. Moncton's City Manager announced earlier on December 22, 2011 that rather than fight the move, the City intended to work toward an agreement with Royal Oaks subdivision and the Province.[19] In addition, withdrawing the rezoning application did not affect the move because the s. 96 of the Community Planning Act exempts the Province from zoning bylaws and regulations: the rezoning application was only presented as a as a token gesture by Rompsen.[20] As a result, the newly proposed school would go ahead with or without City approval. [20] Accepting this interpretation of the Community Planning Act, Moncton City Council accepted on June 25, 2012 the Province's $12.8 million offer to cover part of the infrastructure costs for the new high school.[21] The total infrastructure costs for the City would amount to $30 million because of the need to construct new roads, sewers and water lines to service the new location.[22] As a result of the decision, two prominent philanthropists withdrew scholarships for the school.[23]
DEC approval of new school
The Province states that DEC approved the new high school.[24] [25]The 7 member DEC Committee comprising 2 government officials, studied the matter for DEC approval and described its mandate as being to approve “school specifications”.[26]
According to the Education Act, jurisdiction over the determination of the location of school is split between the DEC, which determines the "general location" while the Minister of Education is to determine the "site" on which schools are to be built.[27] In March 2012, School District 2 Superintendant Harry Doyle protested the Province's decision to move the school and stated that the DEC was given no role in determining its location.[28]
References
- ^ Heritage Canada Foundation, "Moncton High School – Use it or Lose it".
- ^ Reuben Cohen, Letter to the Editor, Moncton Times & Transcript, Saturday, March 31, 2012.
- ^ Craig Babstock, “School contributed to war effort” Moncton Times & Transcript, Monday, November 12, 2001.
- ^ CS&P Architects, "Community Consultation for the Future of Moncton High School", Nov. 2010 (O'Shaughnessy Report).
- ^ O'Shaughnessy Report, p.3.
- ^ O'Shaughnessy Report, at p.22
- ^ O'Shaughnessy Report, p.32.
- ^ District Education Council, School District 2, Meeting of November 16, 2010.
- ^ Nancy Whipp, CEO of the GMCC, Letter of Support for MHS, April 1 2011.
- ^ "A new high school for Moncton", Frequently Asked Questions. Government of New Brunswick, Department of Education
- ^ Province of New Brunswick, Education Act, SNB 1997, c E-1.12, ss. 2(1) and 3.1 (Education Act).
- ^ Province of New Brunswick, Department of Education, Multi-year School Infrastructure Planning, Policy 409, see for example s. 6.6.1.
- ^ Multi-year School Infrastructure Planning, Policy 409, see for example s. 6.5.Province of New Brunswick, Department of Education
- ^ New School to replace Moncton High, February 16, 2011.Government of New Brunswick, Department of Education
- ^ New Moncton High School Location Announced, July 5th 2011.Government of New Brunswick
- ^ A new high school for Moncton, 2013 Government of New Brunswick, Department of Education
- ^ Moncton City Council Minutes, January 16 2012.
- ^ CBC News, "Council backs opponents to Moncton High move", March 2012.
- ^ Office of the City Manager, An Open Letter to the Citizens of Moncton on the new high school planned for Royal Oaks, December 22, 2011.
- ^ a b Province of New Brunswick, Community Planning Act, RSNB 1973, c C-12, s. 96.
- ^ City of Moncton, Council Minutes, June 25 2012.
- ^ CBC News, “Moncton council accepts high school deal” June 26 2012.
- ^ CBC News, "Moncton High School Scholarships in Jeopardy", April 12 2012.
- ^ Government of New Brunswick, “Planning approved for new Moncton High School”, May 18, 2011.
- ^ District Education Council, School District 2, Minutes of April 19 2011.
- ^ District Education Council, School District 2, Minutes of November 18 2011.
- ^ Province of New Brunswick, Education Act, SNB 1997, c E-1.12, ss. 45(3) and 45(4)(a).
- ^ CBC News, "Moncton High School move 'decision taken', Williams says", March 21 2012.