Markville Secondary School (commonly known as MSS or Markville) is a public high school located in the community of Unionville within the city of Markham, Ontario, Canada. It is one of 32 high schools administered by the York Region District School Board.
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History
Markville S.S. is located in an area that was developed by the Melchior Quantz family of Germany in the city of Markham who came to North America with William Berczy. The terrain map of 1860 shows five houses fronting on present day McCowan Road, all inhabited by members of the family, the senior member of which was George B. Quantz and his wife, Jane Bradburn. The original name given to the school was Quantztown Secondary School as well as Melchior Quantz High School around 1990, but this was later changed to Markville Secondary School, named after the shopping mall nearby, Markville Shopping Centre.
Markville S.S. was officially opened in 1990. In 1996, an addition to the third floor provided a new math and computer wing.
A child-care centre, Markville Child Care Centre, is operated by Family Day Care Services.
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Academics
Communications technology
The CT department of Markville S.S., led by Mr. Wineberg, has won numerous awards for creating public service announcements regarding topics like drinking and driving. One of these awards was a 25 cent coin that was launched at the school.
History
As of 2009, teachers Adrienne Chong, Rob Cotey and Mark Melnyk have received the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence. They teach Canadian and World History, World Politics and World Religions in grades 10 to 12. The team gives students a voice while equipping them with the knowledge to become responsible and active citizens both in the school community and the world.
Music
Each year, the music students of Markville compete in several music festivals. These include the OBA (Ontario Band Association), Kiwanis Music Festival, and Music Alive. In addition, two concerts are held at the Markham Theatre. "Festive Sounds" is held in winter, and "Markville Pops" is in spring.
Markville offers many music courses for grades 9 through 12.
Peer tutoring
Markville's students volunteer to tutor others in subjects such as French and math. Through this program, peer tutors receive volunteer hours which are required in order to graduate from high school, while helping others succeed.
Clubs and organizations (2016-2017)
Feeder schools
- Central Park Public School
- James Robinson Public School
- Ramer Wood Public School
- Unionville Public School
- Unionville Meadows Public School.
Grade 8 Gifted students who reside west of McCowan Road attend Markville Secondary School.
Notable alumni
- Jason Chan, Hong Kong Canto-pop singer
- Janet Chow, Miss Hong Kong First-Runner Up, 2006 and Hong Kong television actress
- Julie Hastings, curler
See also
- List of high schools in Ontario
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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