Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate InstituteADDRESS: 145 Guildwood Pky, Scarborough, ON

M1E 1P5PHONE NUMBER: (416) 396-6820EMAIL ADDRESS: SirWilfridLaurier@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://www.sirwilfridlaurierci.caGRADE RANGE: 9 to 12

FeaturesThe staff of Sir WilfridLaurier C.I. are proud ofthe improvement in ourschool OSSLT scores.Over the last year ourliteracy team hasworked across all areasof curriculaimplementing focussedstrategies to support ourstudents. Lauriersuccessfully implementsthe InternationalBaccalaureate DiplomaProgramme with over330 students whoconsistently performabove the world averagein IB subjectareas including English,French, Economics,Biology andMathematics. Ourstudents benefit fromhighly trained IBteachers who also teachclasses in the regularprogramme.

Hoc Tempus Est Tibi (This Time For You)

Come to Laurier and enter a school where fairness,understanding, and mutual respect are practised every day.  Ourbeautiful natural setting provides a basis to integrateenvironmental awareness into our geography, science, art andphysical education courses.  Our well-rounded programs offer youmany opportunities for apprenticeship and workplaceexperiences.  At Laurier we are committed to the development of "character education".  Our goal is to establish behaviours andattitudes that are beneficial to the development of principled andcontributing members of the community.  The administrators,teachers, and support staff are dedicated to helping studentsmake the most of their high school learning experience.

Co-curricular EngagementLaurier's broad co-curricular programoffers students many opportunities forinvolvement in teams, clubs, andperformances. Student leadershipgroups such as the StudentAdministrative Council (SAC),Character Education, YouthEmbracing Sexualities (YES), UnitedCultures Club (UCC), Laurier United,Green Team, Yearbook Club, MindOver Matter, Model United Nations and our award winningCharacter Education Team play an important role in ensuring aninclusive atmosphere is maintained at the school and assist inorganizing special events.

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Pathways to Success at LaurierLaurier embraces the TDSB Student Success initiative founded onthe principles that all pathways - apprenticeship, college, universityand workplace - are equally valued and supported. We offermany Co-operative Education programs, Specialist High SkillsMajors in Hospitality & Tourism, Horticulture & Landscaping, andthe Martin Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program.

Fantastic School FacilitiesAt Laurier, we have excellent facilities, a great neighbourhood andbeautiful outdoor grounds.  We offer many subjects, includingcommunication technology courses using state-of-the-artequipment.  Our well-equipped gyms and pool with spectator galleryare among the largest in the TDSB. We also feature a 900seat auditorium for student and community performances.

The Arts at LaurierLaurier offers a wide variety of arts programs allowing you toexpress yourself through photography, painting, potteryand Indigenous art forms and culture (NAC1O). Whether you playan instrument or love to sing, we have a course for you. Our dancecourses explore African, modern, jazz and hip hop dance. On stageor behind the scenes, drama classes have a spot for you!

Science Stands OutScience education at Laurier stands out! You study in anenvironment where leading edge technology is integrated into all ofthe science courses. Three of our science labs are equipped with acomputer at each lab station. We ignite excitement in learningscience while delivering an academically intense program. 

Additional Features● Student Ambassadors● Championship Sports Teams● Character Education Camp● Me to We and Volunteer Now

● Laurier FIRST Robotics Club● Girls' Space● The Laureate Student Newspaper● Peer Mediation

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=4166&schoolId=1236

Student Life - Where You Belong

The development of leadership potential is a high priority atLaurier.  As a young leader of tomorrow, you strengthen yourskills through a concentrated focus on student leadershipand character education.  In addition to a wide variety ofstudent-run clubs, we offer leadership classes.  These helpyou develop your understanding of personal and socialresponsibility and citizenship.  Join one of ourleadership groups, such as Student Administrative Council,DECA, Character Education and Volunteer Now.  We have clubs for the environment, earth and space,yearbook, and clubs such as our African-Canadian StudentAssociation and The Muslim Students' Association.  We area very diverse school - our celebrations include Eid, Diwali,Kwanzaa and Christmas, to name a few.  Our annualInternational Luncheon is a highlight for both staff andstudents.  We offer many sports: basketball, football, hockey, rugby,cricket, cross-country running, indoor and outdoor soccer,volleyball, golf, curling, swimming, field hockey, tennis,badminton and intramural lunch activities.  Whatever youmay be interested in, Laurier has something for you! 

What Sets Us Apart

Parents and students comment on our wide range ofStudent Leadership Opportunities. We value ourinvolvement in and beyond the Guildwood community.Laurier is the signature volunteer school for the TorontoMarathon.Our students work with the Second Harvest, CanadianBlood Services, Canfar, The Hospital for Sick Children andother charitable causes. We now offer an introductoryOjibwe language course. All of these efforts strengthenLaurier's partnership with the community.Our InternationalBaccalaureate program, challenges students that aremotivated and committed to learning to become globalcitizens. IB diploma candidates are also required tocomplete 150 Creativity, Action and Service hours. Our staffundergo special training to be qualified to teach thisprogram. IB exams are set and marked externally. OurCharacter Education program provides all students anopportunity to lead by example. Every fall our Grade 12Character Leaders, along with staff, lead 100 Grades 9-12students in character building activities during a 3 daycamping excursion to Algonquin Park.

Parent and Community Engagement

Laurier is proud of its strong parental involvement in the SchoolAdvisory Council. The school website, the newsletter,Parent/Teacher interviews,  Grade 8 Parent Information night  andour ESL Parents Information night offer opportunities for regularcommunication with the parents and the community.  In partnershipwith the Canadian Afghan Student Success Initiative (CASSI),Laurier has hosted several parent and student information sessionswith a focus on ensuring positive communication between schooland home.Laurier students and staff take pride in reaching out to thecommunity.  Our involvement with Guildwood News & Views allowsus to share school events with the community.  Volunteer Now andMe to We students volunteer at various community events and takeon leadership roles in both the school and the community to effectlasting, global and local, social change.      

Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They arecommunity-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety ofopportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices. Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential. Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financialstability.

Contact Information

SCHOOL NAME: Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate InstituteADDRESS: 145 Guildwood Pky, Scarborough, ON

M1E 1P5TELEPHONE: (416) 396-6820EMAIL: SirWilfridLaurier@tdsb.on.ca