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| name = Robert F. Hall C.S.S |
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| address = 6500 Old Church Road |
| address = 6500 Old Church Road |
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| city = [[Caledon East, Ontario|Caledon]] |
| city = [[Caledon East, Ontario|Caledon East]] |
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| province = [[Ontario]] |
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| postcode = [[L7C 2Z2]] |
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| established = September 6, 1992 |
| established = September 6, 1992 |
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| schoolboard = [[Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board]] |
| schoolboard = [[Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board]] |
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| principal = Diana Speranza |
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| grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]] |
| grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]] |
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| grades = [[Grade 9|9]]-[[Grade 12|12]] |
| grades = [[Grade 9|9]]-[[Grade 12|12]] |
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| enrolment = 1,120 (as of 2021)<ref>{{cite web |title=Ontario Ministry of Education |url=https://www.app.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/sift/schoolProfileSec.asp?SCH_NUMBER=753211&x=31&y=16#demo |website=Ontario Ministry of Education |access-date=15 March 2023}}</ref> |
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| enrollment = 1,938 (As of October 31, 2009)<ref>[http://www.dpcdsb.org/NR/rdonlyres/52699881-CF9F-42FD-83F3-4A4060E9EA8D/54429/Oct_31_2009_Enrolments1.pdf]{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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| colours = Green, Gold (yellow) |
| colours = Green, Gold (yellow) |
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| mascot = The Wolfpack |
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| website = {{URL|http://www.dpcdsb.org/RFHAL}} |
| website = {{URL|http://www.dpcdsb.org/RFHAL}} |
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'''Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School''' (frequently referred to as '''Hall''' or abbreviated as '''RFH''') is a [[Catholic school]] located in [[Caledon East, Ontario|Caledon]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. The school was named after Robert Francis (Bobby Soxer) Hall (1925–1989), the first lay person after whom a [[Catholic]] secondary school has been named in the [[Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board]]. The school's [[patron saint]] is [[Francis of Assisi|St. Francis of Assisi]]. |
'''Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School''' (frequently referred to as '''Hall''' or abbreviated as '''RFH''') is a [[Catholic school]] located in [[Caledon East, Ontario|Caledon East]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. The school was named after Robert Francis (Bobby Soxer) Hall (1925–1989), the first lay person after whom a [[Catholic]] secondary school has been named in the [[Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board]]. The school's [[patron saint]] is [[Francis of Assisi|St. Francis of Assisi]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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As of 1999, the school shared its library with the Town of Caledon.<ref>Calleja, Frank. "[https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/427960401.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+30 |
As of 1999, the school shared its library with the Town of Caledon.<ref>Calleja, Frank. "[https://archive.today/20130111090035/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/427960401.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+30,+1999&author=Frank+Calleja&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Peel+Catholic+board+told+to+reduce+costs+;+Administrative+spending+violates+guidelines&pqatl=google Peel Catholic board told to reduce costs ; Administrative spending violates guidelines]." ''[[Toronto Star]]''. September 30, 1999. News 1. Retrieved on June 8, 2012.</ref> |
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The actor [[David Reale]], best known for his roles as Benjamin in ''[[Suits (U.S. TV series)|Suits]]'', attended the school. |
The actor [[David Reale]], best known for his roles as Benjamin in ''[[Suits (U.S. TV series)|Suits]]'', attended the school. |
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==Feeder schools== |
==Feeder schools== |
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* St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School |
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*BALLSACK school |
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* St. Benedict Catholic Elementary School |
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* St. Cornelius Catholic Elementary School |
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* St. Evan Catholic Elementary School |
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* St. Peter Catholic Elementary School |
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* St. Rita Catholic Elementary School (only those students residing north of Mayfield Road) |
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<ref>{{cite web |title=ROBERT F. HALL CATHOLIC SS |url=https://www3.dpcdsb.org/Board%20External%20Content/Boundary%20Maps/RFHALBoundaryMap.pdf |website=Boundary Map |publisher=Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board |access-date=16 March 2023}}</ref> |
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==Enrolment== |
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As of October |
As of October 2021, Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School has a total enrolment of 1,120 students. It is open to residents in Caledon, [[Orangeville, Ontario|Orangeville]], [[Shelburne, Ontario|Shelburne]], and other small towns in the area. The school is also open to students of the extended french program from Bolton |
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==Academics== |
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Robert F. Hall requires students to go through four or five years of schooling. During these four or five years, a student must accumulate 30 [[Credit (education)|credits]] to graduate. A credit may be gained by completing a course successfully with a passing mark of 50% or higher. |
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==Extracurricular activities== |
==Extracurricular activities== |
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==Helping out the Community with Hall== |
==Helping out the Community with Hall== |
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Every year link crew and supervisors organize an introduction to give the freshmen students a taste of being a student at Hall. For the past few years Link Crew, supervisors and of course the grade 9s have had their retreat at Teen Ranch where students get to participate in fun activities such as horse back riding. Students end off the night with a bonfire where link leaders and the first years get to tell ghost stories and show case their talents. |
Every year link crew and supervisors organize an introduction to give the freshmen students a taste of being a student at Hall. For the past few years Link Crew, supervisors and of course the grade 9s have had their retreat at Teen Ranch where students get to participate in fun activities such as horse back riding. Students end off the night with a bonfire where link leaders and the first years get to tell ghost stories and show case their talents. |
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Student Council has been organizing the Terry Fox run at Hall for a long time. One day during the last week of school in September where students walk the local trail to honor the accomplishments and efforts made by Terry. In 2013 students donated a total of $4704 to the Terry Fox Foundation.{{citation needed|date=February 2019}} |
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Relay for Life was an overnight event that has inspired hundreds of people to fight back against cancer. In the years that Relay has ran at the school students have raised approximately $195,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.{{citation needed|date=February 2019}} It was a night where everyone comes together to raise awareness and honour loved ones who have passed away. Relay for Life was cancelled due to several abuses that occurred during the 2017 school year, and the school is currently searching for alternatives.{{citation needed|date=February 2019}} |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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{{Portal|Canada|Schools|Catholicism}} |
{{Portal|Canada|Schools|Catholicism}} |
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* [[Education in Ontario]] |
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*[[List of secondary schools in Ontario]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Robert F. Hall C.S.S | |
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6500 Old Church Road , , | |
| Coordinates | 43°52′48″N 79°51′18″W / 43.8800°N 79.8550°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Catholic |
| Established | September 6, 1992 |
| School board | Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board |
| Principal | Diana Speranza |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrolment | 1,120 (as of 2021)[1] |
| Colour(s) | Green, Gold (yellow) |
| Mascot | The Wolfpack |
| Newspaper | The Howler |
| Website | www |
Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School (frequently referred to as Hall or abbreviated as RFH) is a Catholic school located in Caledon East, Ontario, Canada. The school was named after Robert Francis (Bobby Soxer) Hall (1925–1989), the first lay person after whom a Catholic secondary school has been named in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. The school's patron saint is St. Francis of Assisi.
History
[edit]As of 1999, the school shared its library with the Town of Caledon.[2]
The actor David Reale, best known for his roles as Benjamin in Suits, attended the school.
Feeder schools
[edit]- St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School
- St. Benedict Catholic Elementary School
- St. Cornelius Catholic Elementary School
- St. Evan Catholic Elementary School
- St. Peter Catholic Elementary School
- St. Rita Catholic Elementary School (only those students residing north of Mayfield Road)
Enrolment
[edit]As of October 2021, Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School has a total enrolment of 1,120 students. It is open to residents in Caledon, Orangeville, Shelburne, and other small towns in the area. The school is also open to students of the extended french program from Bolton
Extracurricular activities
[edit]There are multiple student groups, school clubs and sports teams that are currently active at Robert F. Hall. The school implemented the Link Crew program, which gives freshmen a chance to meet with senior students for some peer guidance.
Robert F. Hall has a well formed student council consisting of an average of 10 students per grade and three teacher supervisors. Executive positions include, Secretary, Treasurer, Communications Officer, President, Vice president, and or co-presidents. Student Council meets after school weekly to discuss current issues in the school and organize fun themed, or seasonal events for students. Presidents are chosen through vote every May during their spirit week.
Athletic Council is similar to student council however fund raises through buy-ins where student purchase tickets to view their fellow students play and compete against other schools in sports tournaments. Buy-ins often occur for football games over any other sport. Athletic Council also holds inter mural sports for students that occur after school where students make teams of 10 and compete against other teams in soccer. The badminton tournament is a school favorite where a student teams up with a teacher of the school and compete against another team in order to win.
AV Crew is a group of students that set up and run the technical equipment for all school events such as assemblies, presentations and awards.
Eco Crew is a club that welcomes members anytime of the year and were successful in getting the school recognized regionally for eco efforts in 2013.
Helping out the Community with Hall
[edit]Every year link crew and supervisors organize an introduction to give the freshmen students a taste of being a student at Hall. For the past few years Link Crew, supervisors and of course the grade 9s have had their retreat at Teen Ranch where students get to participate in fun activities such as horse back riding. Students end off the night with a bonfire where link leaders and the first years get to tell ghost stories and show case their talents.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Ontario Ministry of Education". Ontario Ministry of Education. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ Calleja, Frank. "Peel Catholic board told to reduce costs ; Administrative spending violates guidelines." Toronto Star. September 30, 1999. News 1. Retrieved on June 8, 2012.
- ^ "ROBERT F. HALL CATHOLIC SS" (PDF). Boundary Map. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. Retrieved 16 March 2023.