Elliot Lake Secondary School
| Elliot Lake Secondary School | |
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303 Mississauga Avenue , , Canada | |
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| School type | Public, high school |
| Motto | Labor Omnia Vincit (Work Conquers All) |
| Founded | 1957 |
| School board | Algoma District School Board |
| Area trustee | Gladys Wiggins[1] |
| School number | 908010 |
| Principal | Rick Juuti |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 483 (2009) |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Red, White |
| Team name | Atoms |
| Website | www |
Elliot Lake Secondary School (ELSS) is a high school[2] in Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada. The school began in 1956 with 23 students and quickly grew to 1193 students by 1990. The following year, the school only saw an enrollment of 899 students and the institution's population would continue to drop thereafter. As of September 2009[update], the enrolment was 483.[3]
The school's athletic teams are known as the "Atoms" in reference to the uranium mines that were the town's principal employer. At its height, Elliot Lake was considered the uranium capital of the world.
The school was built in four phases during 1957, 1959, 1964 and 1968. The building consists of 27 classrooms, five science labs, three technology shops, one manufacturing shop, one double gymnasium with a folding wall, one library, one family studies room, one music room, a drama room and a cafeteria, with a total floor space of 9,507 square metres (102,332 sq ft).
In the 2010 Fraser Institute Ontario secondary school report cards, Elliot Lake Secondary School ranked 225 of 727 schools in Ontario.[4]
Students who participate in the school's widely acclaimed travel and tourism class have the opportunity to travel overseas for experiences in places such as Greece, Italy, and Scandinavia.
As per tradition, each Friday the school holds a draw in which one staff member and one classroom is selected for a weekly prize.
The school newspaper is The Spirit.
The teachers receive the "Oil Can" once a week.
Programs
Co-op, French Immersion, Lead, Music Program, Family Studies, Woodworking, Manufacturing, Communications, Transportation, Drama, Visual Arts, Leadership, Peer Tutoring, OYAP, Work Placements, Construction
Extracurricular activities
Sports teams, Students for Students, Newspaper, Bands (Jr. & Sr.), Student Council, Awards, Reach for the Top, URCAPEL Yearbook (now the Element), Art Club, Read Around the World Club, Athletic Association, Drama Club, Small Stage Live, Outdoors Club, Breakfast Club, Mathletes, Battle of the Bands, Fitness Club, Intramurals, Improv Team, Environmental Club
April 15, 2011 lockdown
On Friday, April 15, 2011, Elliot Lake Secondary School was placed on a 3 hour long Code Red lockdown over a threatened school shooting. The suspect was detained later that afternoon and no students or teachers were harmed in this ordeal.
Art teacher and improper photographs of female students
In 1997, Greg Shafley resigned as an art teacher for the Elliot Lake Secondary School after it was revealed he had taken photographs of female students. He admitted to misconduct involving 17 students.[5]
Student enrollment
| Year | 1956 | 1957 | 1958 | 1959 | 1960 | 1961 | 1962 | 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 25 | 176 | 360 | 460 | 426 | 423 | 498 | 542 | 511 | 483 | 495 | 585 |
| Year | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 588 | 779 | 824 | 837 | 879 | 887 | 882 | 892 | 985 | 814 | 970 | 970 |
| Year | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 985 | 930 | 1038 | 1053 | 1077 | 1074 | 1074 | 1079 | 1078 | 1044 | 1193 | 899 |
| Year | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 889 | 883 | 818 | 754 | 754 | 690 | 686 | 658 | 633 | 591 | 574 | 573 |
Projected enrollment
| Year | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 569 | 517 | 515 | 504 | 488 |
(Source: Algoma District School Board)
Accomplishments
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Reach For The Top
- 2009 Regional Champions
- 2008 Regional Champions
- 2007 Regional Champions
- 2006 Regional Champions
- 2011 Regional Champions
- 2012 Regional Champions
Midget boys' basketball
- 2003 Midget boys' "A" basketball champions
- 1999 Midget boys' "AA" basketball champions
- 1986 Midget boys' basketball champions
- 1985 Midget boys' basketball champions
Junior boys' basketball
- 2012 Junior boys' basketball "A" champions
- 2006 Junior boys' basketball "A" champions
- 2004 Junior boys' basketball "A" champions
- 2001 Junior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1995 Junior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1990 Junior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1988 Junior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1987 Junior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1986 Junior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1985 Junior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1982 Junior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1981 Junior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1979 Junior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1978 Junior boys' basketball "AA" champions
Senior boys' basketball
- 2013 Senior boys' basketball "A" champions, * 2013 NOSSA "A" champions, * 2013 OFSAA "A" Participant
- 2005 Senior boys' basketball "A" champions
- 1995 Senior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1994 Senior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1989 Senior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1986 Senior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1985 Senior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1984 Senior boys' basketball "AA" champions
- 1983 Senior boys' basketball "AA" champions
Junior girls' basketball
- 2005 Junior girls' basketball "A" champions
Senior girls' basketball
- 2009 Senior girls' basketball "A" champions, * 2009 NOSSA "A" champions, * 2009 OFSAA "A" Bronze medalists
- 2008 Senior girls' basketball "A" champions, * 2008 NOSSA "A" champions, * 2008 OFSAA "A" Participant
- 2007 Senior girls' basketball "A" champions
- 2006 Senior girls' basketball "A" champions
- 1996 Senior girls' basketball "AA" champions
- 1995 Senior girls' basketball "AA" champions
- 1990 Senior girls' basketball "AA" champions
Curling
- 1985 Boys' curling champions
- 2013 Girls' curling champions
Soccer
- 1986 Boys' soccer champions
Junior boys' volleyball
- 1999 Junior boys' "AA" champions
Junior girls' volleyball
- 1975 Junior girls' "AAA" champions
Individual accomplishments
- 1975 Girls' single tennis champion - D. Baczyk
- 1975 Boys' golf champion - B. Kuzmich
Elliot Lake Secondary School Wind Ensemble
- 2007 Northern Ontario Music Festival - Silver Award
- 1999 Northern Ontario Band Festival - Gold Award
- 2013 Sudbury Music Festival - Gold Award
Famous alumni
- Jeremy Stevenson, hockey player
- Alan Thicke, actor
See also
References
- ^ "Trustees". Algoma District School Board. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
- ^ "Elliot Lake Secondary School (908010)". Secondary school profile. Ontario Ministry of Education. 2011-01-04. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
- ^ "Elliot Lake SS (908010)". School profile. Education Quality and Accountability Office. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
- ^ "Report Card for Elliot Lake Secondary School". Ontario secondary school report cards. Fraser Institute. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
- ^ Toronto Star The art of abuse: A teacher said his photos were art. It took a long time for anyone to admit they're far more sinister; Kerry Gillespie; June 2, 2001, (cached at zoominfo.com)