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|address = 3675 Thomas Street
|address = 3675 Thomas Street
|city = [[Mississauga]]
|city = [[Mississauga]]
|province = [[Ontario]]
|province = [[Ontario]]
|postcode = [[Postal codes in Canada|L5M 7E6]]
|postcode = [[Postal codes in Canada|L5M 7E6]]
|country = Canada
|country = Canada
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|schooltype = [[High school#Canada|High school]]
|schooltype = [[High school#Canada|High school]]
|fundingtype = State
|fundingtype = State
|founded = 2006
|founded = 2006
|schoolboard = [[Peel District School Board]]
|schoolboard = [[Peel District School Board]]
|trustee = Brad MacDonald<br>Allison Van Wagner
|trustee = Brad MacDonald<br />Allison Van Wagner
|principal = Rajwant Gill
|principal = Dan Drmanic
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|grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]]
|vice-principals = Amit Mehrotra, Joti Jando
|grades = 9-12
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|grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]]
|grades = 9-12
|enrolment = 1700
|enrollment = 1700
|language = English
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|colours = Red, white, black, and grey {{color box|red}}{{color box|white}}{{color box|black}}{{color box|grey}}
|language = [[Canadian English|English]]
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|mascot = Lenny the Lynx
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|colours = Red, white, black, and grey {{color box|red}}{{color box|white}}{{color box|black}}{{color box|grey}}
|mascot = Lenny the Lynx
|team_name = Stephen Lewis Lynx
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'''Stephen Lewis Secondary School''' is a [[high school]] located in the [[Churchill Meadows]] neighbourhood of the city of [[Mississauga]] in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] and is a part of the [[Peel District School Board]]. It is one of 2 schools bearing this name. It opened in September 2006. Its feeder schools are Ruth Thompson Middle School and Erin Centre Middle School.
'''Stephen Lewis Secondary School''' is a [[high school]] located in the [[Churchill Meadows]] neighbourhood of the city of [[Mississauga]] in [[Ontario]], Canada and is a part of the [[Peel District School Board]]. It is one of two schools bearing this name. It opened in September 2006. Its feeder schools are Ruth Thompson Middle School and Erin Centre Middle School.

The top three school wide councils are the Student Activity Council (SAC), Athletics Council, and Integrated Arts Council (IAC). Other influential clubs include Green Revolution, DECA and MIST. Over 1600 students attend this school. This school was previously attended by [[K-pop|K-Pop]] star member, Jacob Bae of [[The Boyz (South Korean band)|The Boyz]]
== Community involvement ==
== Community involvement ==


Every year, the graduating class hosts a dinner and raises money for the organization Helping Hands for Honduras. In December, the staff and students contribute to Share the Joy, a program that assists Peel families in need of food and other necessities during the holiday season.
Every year, the graduating class hosts a dinner and raises money for the organisation Helping Hands for Honduras. In December, the staff and students contribute to Share the Joy, a program that assists Peel families during the holiday season.


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On May 16, 2012, students hosted the second annual [[Relay for Life]] event. Over 300 students, staff and community members participated in this all-night fundraiser. The school raised $30,000, which was donated to the [[Canadian Cancer Society]].
Each year in the spring the school hosts charity week. The week culminates in a car wash and carnival hosted by the school. Throughout the last 8 years, the staff and students have raised over $100 000 for charitable organizations such as Right to Play, Mad for Maddie, and Princess Margaret Foundation.

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On May 16, 2012, students hosted the second annual [[Relay for Life]] event. Over 300 students, staff and community members participated in this all-night fundraiser in an effort to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones and fight back by finding a cure. The school raised $30,000, which was donated directly to the [[Canadian Cancer Society]].


== Extracurricular activities ==
== Extracurricular activities ==


Stephen Lewis Secondary School offers a variety of extracurricular activities for students. The athletic teams are heavily supported by the student body and have high spectator turnout during home games. These athletic teams are represented by the school's mascot, known as the Lewis Lynx and teams are referred to as a lynx pack. The Sports include: [[Basketball]], [[Soccer]], [[rugby football|Rugby]], [[Tennis]], Swimming, Cross Country, [[Cricket]], Flag Football, [[Lacrosse]], [[Baseball]], [[Volleyball]], [[Track & Field]], and [[Wrestling]]. A multitude of clubs are also offered, including: [[Amnesty International]], [[DECA (Organization)|DECA]], Animé Club, Arts Productions, Yearbook committee, Chess Club, a Dance Club, [[Green Revolution]], Design and Build Club, Poets @ Lewis (poetry club), Sears Drama Festival, reading clubs, music clubs, game clubs, and [http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/stephenlewis/studentlife/clubs/Pages/default.aspx more].
The athletic teams have high spectator turnout during home games. These athletic teams are represented by the school's mascot, known as the Lewis Lynx and teams are referred to as a lynx pack. Sports include: [[Basketball]], [[Soccer]], [[rugby football|Rugby]], [[Tennis]], Swimming, Cross Country, [[Cricket]], Flag Football, [[Lacrosse]], [[Baseball]], [[Volleyball]], [[Track & Field]], and [[Wrestling]].
Clubs include [[Amnesty International]], [[DECA (Organization)|DECA]], Animé Club, Hack Club, Model UN, Arts Productions, Yearbook committee, Chess Club, a Dance Club, [[Green Revolution]], Design and Build Club, Poets @ Lewis (poetry club), Sears Drama Festival, reading clubs, music clubs and game clubs.<ref>{{Cite web | title=Clubs and More | url=http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/stephenlewis/studentlife/clubs/Pages/default.aspx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120408005546/http://schools.peelschools.org:80/sec/stephenlewis/studentlife/clubs/Pages/default.aspx | access-date=2024-12-16 | archive-date=2012-04-08}}</ref>


== Villages ==
== Villages ==


All students and staff are assigned to one of the four villages upon registration. The Stephen Lewis Villages are named after four globally renowned Canadian heroes of social justice: [[June Callwood]], [[Craig Kielburger]], [[Agnes Macphail]] and [[David Suzuki]]. The grouping of students into teams allows all students to feel connected and encourages friendly competition and spirit between the Villages.{{citation needed|date=June 2013}}
All students and staff are assigned to one of the four villages upon registration. The Stephen Lewis Villages are named after four Canadian heroes of social justice: [[June Callwood]], [[Craig Kielburger]], [[Agnes Macphail]] and [[David Suzuki]].


== Campus ==
== Campus ==


Stephen Lewis Secondary School has a modern architectural design from the interior and exterior. The building has three floors in the frontal area, and it is connected to Applewood School; a school for students aged 14 to 21 with developmental disabilities. The campus has above average building facilities{{citation needed|date=June 2013}} including a broadcast studio, a darkroom for photography, a large cafetorium (cafeteria/auditorium hybrid), a large 3-section gym making it one of the largest gyms in Peel, dance and photo studios, equipped science labs and an auto workshop. The building features state-of-the-art glass ceilings{{citation needed|date=June 2013}} and walls in the atrium and cafeteria for efficient energy use. All classrooms are equipped with projectors, administrative computers, and printers. The facility has a number of computer labs and Mac labs. The gym features a rock-climbing wall in the north gym, and can be separated into three smaller gyms with the help of a retractable wall and curtain. Outside the building is a multi-purpose field and a track that is shared by the community.
Stephen Lewis Secondary School has a modern architectural design from the interior and exterior. The building has three floors, and is connected to Applewood School, a school for students aged 14 to 21 with developmental disabilities. Campus facilities include a broadcast studio, a darkroom for photography, a large cafetorium (cafeteria/auditorium hybrid), a three-section gym, dance and photography studios, science labs and an auto workshop. Outside the building is a multi-purpose field and a track that is shared by the community.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of high schools in Ontario]]
* [[Education in Ontario]]
*[[List of secondary schools in Ontario]]
*[[Churchill Meadows]]
*[[Churchill Meadows]]

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==

Latest revision as of 23:04, 15 December 2024

Stephen Lewis Secondary School
Address
Map
3675 Thomas Street

Mississauga
,
Ontario
,
L5M 7E6

Canada
Coordinates43°33′25″N 79°44′42″W / 43.557°N 79.745°W / 43.557; -79.745
Information
School typeState High school
Founded2006
School boardPeel District School Board
Area trusteeBrad MacDonald
Allison Van Wagner
PrincipalDan Drmanic
Grades9-12
Enrolment1700
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)Red, white, black, and grey     
MascotLenny the Lynx
Team nameStephen Lewis Lynx
Websitestephenlewis.peelschools.org

Stephen Lewis Secondary School is a high school located in the Churchill Meadows neighbourhood of the city of Mississauga in Ontario, Canada and is a part of the Peel District School Board. It is one of two schools bearing this name. It opened in September 2006. Its feeder schools are Ruth Thompson Middle School and Erin Centre Middle School.

Community involvement

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Every year, the graduating class hosts a dinner and raises money for the organisation Helping Hands for Honduras. In December, the staff and students contribute to Share the Joy, a program that assists Peel families during the holiday season.

On May 16, 2012, students hosted the second annual Relay for Life event. Over 300 students, staff and community members participated in this all-night fundraiser. The school raised $30,000, which was donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Extracurricular activities

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The athletic teams have high spectator turnout during home games. These athletic teams are represented by the school's mascot, known as the Lewis Lynx and teams are referred to as a lynx pack. Sports include: Basketball, Soccer, Rugby, Tennis, Swimming, Cross Country, Cricket, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Baseball, Volleyball, Track & Field, and Wrestling.

Clubs include Amnesty International, DECA, Animé Club, Hack Club, Model UN, Arts Productions, Yearbook committee, Chess Club, a Dance Club, Green Revolution, Design and Build Club, Poets @ Lewis (poetry club), Sears Drama Festival, reading clubs, music clubs and game clubs.[1]

Villages

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All students and staff are assigned to one of the four villages upon registration. The Stephen Lewis Villages are named after four Canadian heroes of social justice: June Callwood, Craig Kielburger, Agnes Macphail and David Suzuki.

Campus

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Stephen Lewis Secondary School has a modern architectural design from the interior and exterior. The building has three floors, and is connected to Applewood School, a school for students aged 14 to 21 with developmental disabilities. Campus facilities include a broadcast studio, a darkroom for photography, a large cafetorium (cafeteria/auditorium hybrid), a three-section gym, dance and photography studios, science labs and an auto workshop. Outside the building is a multi-purpose field and a track that is shared by the community.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Clubs and More". Archived from the original on 2012-04-08. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
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