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1401 Clark Ave. West[1] , , Canada | |
| Coordinates | 43°47′53″N 79°28′7″W / 43.79806°N 79.46861°W |
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| Former names | Vaughan Secondary School (1989–2021) |
| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | Ficta Fiunt Res Gestae (Turning Dreams into Action) |
| Founded | 1989 |
| School board | York Region District School Board |
| Principal | Kandeephan Ganeshalingam |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Language | English |
| Area | Thornhill, Ontario |
| Colour(s) | Navy Blue and White |
| Mascot | The Vaughan Voyageur |
| Team name | Voyaguers |
| Website | www |
| Last updated: March 2021 | |
Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School, formerly Vaughan Secondary School is a public secondary school in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. It opened in 1989 by the York Region Board of Education and is currently overseen by the York Region District School Board.
History
With district reorganization in 2006, a number of regions previously associated with Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School were reassigned to Stephen Lewis Secondary School (Block 10). Students entering Grade 9 and 10 in 2006 residing in Block 10 were transferred from Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School to Stephen Lewis Secondary School. This reorganization reduced Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School's student body from about 2,000 students to about 1,100 students.[2]
In September 2020, the York Region District School Board voted to have the name Vaughan removed from its name for historical links to slavery. The school had been named after the city in which it is located, which was named after Benjamin Vaughan, a British Parliamentarian who owned Jamaican slaves and was once an opponent of abolitionism.[3][4] As a result, the school was temporarily named "Secondary School".[5]
In March 2021, the school was officially renamed to Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School after Somali-Canadian media executive Hodan Nalayeh.[6]
Academics
French Immersion
Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School is one of six schools in the York District to offer a French immersion curriculum.[7] Upon successful completion of the requisite French Immersion courses, students are eligible to receive a French Immersion Certificate.[citation needed]
Advanced Placement
Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School offers the Advanced Placement Program to its students. The school offers AP courses in Science (Chemistry, Biology and Physics), English, History and Math (Advanced functions, Calculus and Vectors). Like other AP programs, students who complete the Grade 12 AP courses are eligible to write the AP exam.[citation needed]
Extracurricular activities
Radio Station
Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School is home to 90.7 RAV-FM, one of four licensed high school radio stations in Ontario and part of Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School's broadcasting course.[8]
Building
Architecturally, Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School has a modern exterior and interior design. The school consists of a three-storey building and portables. The building's first floor consists of the main lobby, principal stage, and cafeteria.[citation needed] The second floor houses the library and the radio station.[8]
Notable alumni
- Ben Silverman, professional golfer
- Andrew Wiggins, drafted 1st overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker, drafted 17th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans
See also
References
- ^ a b Vaughan S.S. School Information Page
- ^ "Stephen Lewis Secondary School boundaries (PDF)" (PDF). York Region District School Board. 2002. Retrieved 2006-05-04.
- ^ Westoll, Nick (16 September 2020). "YRDSB renaming Vaughan Secondary School amid namesake's history of slavery". Global News. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ Javed, Noor (16 September 2020). "Slave owner's name gets dropped from Vaughan Secondary School". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Secondary School". York Region District School Board. October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ Bowden, Olivia (2 March 2021). "A Vaughan high school will be renamed Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School after months of controversy". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "ONTARIO SCHOOLS OFFERING FRENCH IMMERSION AND EXTENDED FRENCH PROGRAMS 2016-2017" (PDF). on.cpf.ca. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ^ a b Joseph, Simone (December 10, 2013). "High school students riding air waves". York Region. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
