Holy Trinity Catholic High School, Edmonton

Infobox Education in Canada
name= Holy Trinity Catholic High School


streetaddress= 7007 28 Ave NW
city= Edmonton
province= Alberta
postalcode= T6K 4A5
areacode= 780
phone= 462-5777
fax= 462-5820
email=
url= [http://www.holytrinity.ecsd.net/ Official site]
schoolnumber=
schoolboard= Edmonton Catholic School District
superintendent= Joan Carr
trustee= Kara Pelech
affiliation= Roman Catholic
principal= Cathy Nissen
viceprincipal=
administrator=
IB Coordinator= Agent Smith
schooltype= Secondary School
grades= 10-12
language= English and second language classes in French and Spanish
area= Mill Woods
mascot=
teamname= Trinity Trojans
colours= Gold, Black
founded= 1984
enrollment= 800

Holy Trinity Catholic High School is a high school located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in the southern neighborhood of Mill Woods.

Extracurricular Activities

Concert Band, Student Council, Grad Council, Yearbook, School Play, Pom team, Golf, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Curling, Swim Team, Handball, Soccer, Cross country running, Track and Field, Trips such as Encounters Canada.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

In 2004, Holy Trinity was authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer both the IB Diploma Programme and the final year of the Middle Years Programme. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program was founded in Geneva, Switzerland and has 2218 schools in 125 countries. In Canada there are 255 IB World Schools. This world renowned organization has come to be associated with academic excellence. The IB Diploma program is a two year program, beginning in grade 11, and is designed to prepare students interested in post-secondary education with the skills and knowledge reflected in university programs. The IB program also promotes international understanding, emphasizes education of the whole person and focuses on the development of critical thinking skills necessary for success in the global community.

Histoy

Currently the school is shaped like a half circle. Originally it was supposed to be a full circle with a courtyard in the middle but due to money and labor issues is was later decided to only be built as an half circle. Within the courtyard of the school stands a 15ft statue of Jesus.

In recent year, the Holy Trinity trojans have developed outstanding althletic programs which have seen much success.

ee also

*Edmonton Catholic School District
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References

1. http://www.holytrinity.ecsd.net/
2. http://www.ecsd.net/