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PUBLIC COED FOUR SPORTS PRODUCED SEASONS BY EDUCATIUS Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute - Upper Canada District School Board Vankleek Hill, Ontario LOCATION: SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: • Population: 1,700 • SHSM in Health and Wellness • Located One Hour East of Ottawa • Dual enrollment for college credit • Technical career courses ELIGIBILITY: • Students in Grades 9-12 must take ACADEMICS AND FACTS: schools online English assessment, which • Grades At School: 7-12 will be sent to the student by the school • Total Students in School: 400 SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS*: • Minimum IELTS: 6.5 (Grade 12) • International Students: 2% • School Uniform: NO Foreign Languages: French Arts: Band, Culinary, Drama, Film, Music, Visual Arts (more available online) SCHOOL PROFILE AND ACADEMICS Specialty Programs: Dual Enrollment, Located in the quaint town of Vankleek Hill in eastern Ontario, Vankleek Hill Collegiate Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), Institute has a reputation for providing strong academics, sports, and a variety of extra- Technical Career Courses curricular pursuits. It offers international students language support with an ESL pro- SHSM: Health and Wellness gram and features a specialist high skills major program in health and wellness. Students Technical Career Courses: Culinary, can also participate in unique programs such as dual enrollment courses for simultane- Manufacturing and Construction, Travel ous high school and college credit as well as technical career courses such as travel and and Tourism tourism or manufacturing and construction. Athletics: FACILITIES Boys: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Campus facilities include modern, high-tech classrooms equipped with Smartboards, Country, Curling, Football, Hockey, science labs with professional software, a multimedia center, and music, drama, and art Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Track and Field, studios. Students also have access to a gymnasium, a fitness center, a running track, a Volleyball, Wrestling weight room, and multiple sports fields. Students in the manufacturing and construction Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Cross technical career program have access to a professional workshop with state of the art Country, Curling, Hockey, Lacrosse, tools and materials. Rugby, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling to change. are subject by the school offered and sports options *All courses SPORTS AND ARTS Extracurricular Activities: Book Club, Students at Vankleek can participate in individual and team sports such as track and Leadership Council, Recycling, Social field, soccer, volleyball, badminton, football, and basketball. There are also cross coun- Justice try, hockey, rugby, curling, wrestling, and lacrosse teams. The boys curling team is es- ESL Available: YES (Level D) pecially strong, having won the regional championships and gone on to compete in the provincial tournament two years in a row in 2017 and 2018.

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SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR: HEALTH AND WELLNESS Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSMs) are designed for students who ARTS plan to enroll in college, begin Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute understands how important art instruction is for enhanc- apprenticeship training, or enter the ing the students’ whole educational experience. The school offers a wide array of art pro- workforce. SHSMs allow students to grams like drama, music, and concert band, as well as classes in film and video arts. Aspir- explore their career opportunities ing chefs can participate in the technical career education program's culinary arts track. and help them make informed AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS decisions about the next step after The boys curling team at Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute has won the regional cham- high school. pionships and gone on to play in the provincial championship tournament two years in At Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute, a row in 2017 and 2018, one of only 8 in the entire province of Ontario to compete. In students in grades 11 and 12 can spring 2018, 19 students in the Upper Canada District School Board qualified for the Skills enroll in the Health and Wellness Ontario Competition: an event that allows students to demonstrate their technical abili- SHSM. This path prepares students ties learned through specialized high-skills major programs. UCDSB was also named one to further their education or career of 2017's most energy-efficient school districts in the province of Ontario. in fields such as nursing, medical, exercise science, long-term care, and COMMUNITY INFORMATION more. They may also earn valuable Located in eastern Ontario, Vankleek Hill is situated about an hour’s drive from both industry certifications, such as CPR downtown Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa, Ontario. The village is famous for Victorian-era and first aid. buildings and homes lining the streets. The intimate community is home to local hockey and soccer teams. Unique to Vankleek Hill is its impressive community garden, which has Students may gain technical career two acres of organically-grown produce harvested by residents. The tight-knit community experience in class, at skills training has lots of events that take place at the town’s arena and fair grounds, plus it has a nine- centers, and by shadowing actual hole golf course with a driving range. Students also have plenty of parks, pubs, restau- employees on the job. They may also rants, and even a museum to enjoy. engage in volunteer opportunities, career fairs, and one-on-one mentorship.

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