- North Toronto Collegiate Institute
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North Toronto Collegiate Institute Labor Omnia Vincit
"Hard work conquers all"Address 17 Broadway Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M4P 1T7, CanadaInformation School number 930504 School board TDSB Superintendent Rauda Dickinson Area trustee Josh Matlow Principal Joel Gorenkoff Vice principal Kathleen Pyper
Mary LaszloSchool type High School Grades 9-12 Language English Mascot Norseman Colours Red and Grey Founded 1912 Enrolment 1000+ (Spring 2008[1]) Homepage http://www.ntci.on.ca/ North Toronto Collegiate Institute (NTCI) is a non-semestered public high school of over 1,000 students located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Toronto District School Board.[2]
NTCI is centrally located, steps away from the Eglinton subway station. Its academic reputation and central location attracts a large number of out of district students. In the year 2010-2011, over 700 students were rejected from optional attendance. Many students commute from various areas downtown, midtown (Forest Hill, East York), North York, Scarborough, Pickering, Etobicoke, Mississauga and even from Thornhill and Richmond Hill.
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History
North Toronto High School was founded in 1910 and was originally housed in the North Toronto Town Hall. The original two-storey school building had five rooms, and was completed in 1912 (the same year that the town of North Toronto became part of the City of Toronto). Later, the school was renovated to include a third storey and became the north side of the old building, once the south section was built.[3] Other additions include the 1956 math (east) wing, swimming pool, cafeteria and auditorium, as well as the science wing in 1966-1967.[4] Eventually, boarding was installed due to concerns about falling debris. Prior to the closure of the older building, camera crews from CTV toured the school and documented some of the school's many structural problems.[5]
In September 2010, North Toronto Collegiate Institute moved into to a new building, which cost an estimated 52 million dollars.[6] The new facility includes a roof garden, underground parking lot, and school-wide wifi system. Once demolition of the old building is complete, construction on an artificial turf field will commence.
North Toronto will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in May of 2012.[7]
Extracurriculars
North Toronto Collegiate Institute boasts many school clubs.[8]
Every year, in January, students run a "Charity Week" to raise money for a chosen charity. In addition, proceeds from the student-organized Fashion Show go to the selected charity. In recent years, fund raising has increased dramatically; for example, in the 2008-2009 year, NT raised over $40,000 for Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada. A year previous to that, the charity was The Stephen Lewis Foundation, also raising over $40,000. In the 2009-2010 school year, students raised $40,000 to support the Not For Sale Campaign.[9] In the year 2010-2011, North Toronto has stellarly raised over 45,000 dollars, donating the money to War Child, with over 20,000 from Fashion Show Genesis 2011.
North Toronto has two newspapers, the school sponsored "Graffiti" and the student published "Red and Grey", also known as the "RAG". Graffiti is made up entirely of volunteers, while students studying in the writer's craft class(es)constitute the RAG's staff. Graffiti was featured in the Toronto Star in June, 2010.[10] The Graffiti wins multiple awards from the Toronto Star High School Newspaper contest, winning Best Newspaper, Humour, etc. in recent years.
Sport Teams
Likewise, NTCI also offers a wide range of sport teams[11].
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding
- Basketball
- Curling
- Hockey
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Rugby
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
The North Toronto Norsemen Boys Varsity Hockey Team Won The TDSSA Championship in 2006, for the first time since 1952.
Arts and music
Each music teacher runs at least one of the many extracurricular music ensembles. There are currently more than ten different musical ensembles. Instrumental groups include a Junior Band, a Junior Strings ensemble, a Symphonic Band, a Senior Strings ensemble, a Marching Band, a Stage Band and a Symphony Orchestra. Vocal ensembles include a Choral Ensemble, a Chorus, a Jazz Choir, a Women's Chorus, and a Chamber Choir.Throughout the year, the ensembles participate in various musical events, such as the Kiwanis Music Festival, the Ontario Vocal Festival and the Contemporary Music Showcase. Twice a year, the school puts on major concerts: the Fall Fare in November and Maytime Melodies in Spring. Any student taking a music class is allowed to participate in or try out for any of these musical ensembles, as long as they are part of the musical ensemble associated with their class (e.g. Band students in grade 9 and 10 must be part of the Junior Band if they wish to be part of another ensemble). The only exception to this rule is for the chorus, which is open to all students in the school. The chorus sings O Canada, God Save the Queen, the School Song and the Finale of the show.[12]
North Toronto is also the only high school in the GTA with a performance marching band. The band practices weekly before school from September to November to prepare for its annual appearance in the Toronto and Markham Santa Claus Parades.[12]
The 2009-2010 North Toronto C.I. Music Bowlathon brought in over $10,000 in donations to support NT's Music Programs.
Awards
In the 2010/11 academic year, the North Toronto Junior Girls Basketball Team won the City of Toronto Championship. North Toronto has had some success in city-wide high school sports leagues such as the TDSB Tier 2 Senior Boys' Rugby League, in which the team has won the last two championships after undefeated seasons. The school also gives out yearly awards to recognize the best students in categories such as sports, academics, music, drama, and citizenship. Some notable awards include the Sifton Trophy for Young Men, Kerr Trophy for Young Women, R.R.H. (Bud) Page Valedictory Prize, Governor General's Academic Medal, Sakhawalkar-Bhatt Citizenship Award, John Taylor Award, Senator Keith Davey Award, etc.
In its first year in a Gold LEED Facility, North Toronto C.I. has attained an EcoSchools Gold Certification.
Notable alumni and faculty
- Malin Åkerman, actor, attended NTCI during the mid 1990s.
- Christie Blatchford, graduated 1970, Globe and Mail columnist.[13]
- Dinah Christie, singer, comedienne, and Canadian television personality. Performed stage revues with Tom Kneebone.
- David Cronenberg, filmmaker, graduated with an average of 80% or higher (Ontario Scholar Status).[14]
- Jim Cuddy, member of Blue Rodeo, also member of the NTCI football team.[15]
- Keith Davey, member, Order of Canada, former Canadian Football League (CFL) commissioner, and former Canadian Senator.
- Tom Europe, CFL player (also attended Northern Secondary School).[15]
- Josh Finlayson, graduated 1982, member of the Skydiggers.[13]
- Megan Follows, graduated 1986, actress best known for her title role in Anne of Green Gables.[13]
- Camilla Gibb, attended 1982-1986, winner, 2000 City of Toronto Book Award.[13]
- Alice Glass, lead singer of Crystal Castles, left in 2003
- Karl Jaffary, former municipal politician.
- Rebecca Jenkins, actress and singer.
- Greg Keelor, member of Blue Rodeo, also member of NTCI football.[15]
- Henry Lau, Celebrity, attended North Toronto in grade 9. Member of boy band Super Junior M.
- Daniel Levy, MTV Canada television personality.
- Eric Lindros, former NHL player, attended NTCI for grade nine, then went on to attend another Toronto high school.
Doug Lewis, graduated 1957, held several cabinet posts in the Mulrooney government.
- Andy Maize, member of the Skydiggers.[15]
- Kenneth Money, graduated 1948, scientist and athlete.
- Nash the Slash, musician.[16]
- Roger Neilson, graduated 1951, coach, National Hockey League (NHL).[15]
- Eric Pacey, National Lacrosse League Player, former Toronto Rock player, attended North Toronto for 4 years during the 90's
- Saša Petricic, graduated 1982, reporter, CBC News.[13]
- Keanu Reeves, actor, attended NTCI for grade nine, then went on to attend a number of other Toronto high schools, including De La Salle.[17]
- Dave Sapunjis, graduated 1986, CFL player (Calgary), Grey Cup Most Valuable Player 1991, 1992, 1995.
- Brit Selby (faculty), former NHL player and Calder Memorial Trophy winner for the league's top rookie as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1965-1966, taught history classes at the school.
- Keith Spicer, graduated 1952, first Official Languages Commissioner appointed in Canada, former Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission chairman, former editor of the Ottawa Citizen.[18]
- Amanda Tapping, actress and producer, class of 1984.
- Bill Watters, staff 1966-1970, assistant President of the Toronto Maple Leafs and owner of the Toronto Rock.[19]
- Milosh, electronic musician.
- Michael Roth, Songwriter, Music Producer, Music Executive
- [ Tommy Europe ]], fitness trainer and host of Slice's The Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp TV show. Played ice hockey goalie for NT varsity boys team. Former professional CFL defensive back,and now a highly sought-after personal trainer and stunt performer.
References
- ^ "North Toronto's TDSB Facts and Figures page"
- ^ "North Toronto's TDSB Page"
- ^ http://ntci.on.ca/d/rebuild-1
- ^ http://ntci.on.ca/d/rebuild-1
- ^ http://ntci.on.ca/d/rebuild-1
- ^ http://www.parentcentral.ca/parent/education/backtoschool/article/857055--new-north-toronto-collegiate-opens-sharing-space-with-condo-towers
- ^ http://nt100th.ntci.on.ca/?q=node/2
- ^ "North Toronto CI : Sports & Clubs"
- ^ "NTCI : News : Charity Week raised $40,000"
- ^ "Toronto Star Intern Journalists"
- ^ "NTCI's School Sport Team Profile"
- ^ a b "NTCI : Department : Music"
- ^ a b c d e "North Toronto Collegiate Institute Foundation New Spring 2001". North Toronto Foundation. http://www.ntci.on.ca/alumni/FN-sp2001.pdf. Retrieved 2006-08-18.
- ^ Allinson, Ashley. "David Cronenberg". Senses of Cinema. http://archive.sensesofcinema.com/contents/directors/02/cronenberg.html. Retrieved 2006-08-08.
- ^ a b c d e "North Toronto Collegiate Institute Foundation New Spring 2002". North Toronto Foundation. http://www.ntci.on.ca/alumni/FN-sp2002.pdf. Retrieved 2006-08-18.
- ^ Gordon, Cameron. "Unknown". The Village Post. Archived from the original on 2009-10-25. http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://us.geocities.com/gordoncc134/postcitynashtheslash.html&date=2009-10-25+04:35:40. Retrieved 2006-08-18.
- ^ Weisblott, Marc (1997-07-10). "Keanu's speed:Tracing the steps of our Toronto homeboy". Eye Weekly. http://www.eye.net/eye/issue/issue_07.10.97/music/cover.php. Retrieved 2006-08-08.
- ^ "North Toronto Collegiate Institute Foundation New Spring 2005". North Toronto Foundation. http://ntci.on.ca/alumni/FN-sp2005_072ppi.pdf. Retrieved 2006-08-18.
- ^ "North Toronto Collegiate Institute Foundation New Spring 2003". North Toronto Foundation. http://www.ntci.on.ca/alumni/FN-sp2003.pdf. Retrieved 2006-09-07.
External links
- NTCI school website
- Delta Tech NTCI Robotics
- North Toronto Norsemen Football website
- TDSB Toronto District School Board
- Location of the school, with photos and links to web sites related to the area
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