Chaminade College School

Chaminade College School
Address
490 Queen's Drive Toronto, Ontario, M6L 1M8, Canada
Information
School board	Toronto Catholic District School Board
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic
Principal	Carmine Settino
Funding type	Catholic Secondary School
Grades	9-12
Language	English
Area	North York, Ontario
Motto	Fortes in fide ("Strong In Faith")
Team name	Gryphons
Colours	Green and Gold
Founded	1964
Enrolment	750-850
Homepage	http://www.tcdsb.org/schools/chaminade.asp

Chaminade College School is an all-boys Catholic secondary school in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Founded in 1964 by the Archdiocese of Toronto, it opened its doors in September, 1965. Initially under the control of the Society of Mary, the school was named for the Society's founder, Father William Joseph Chaminade.

In 1967, Chaminade began a partnership with the Toronto Catholic District School Board. In this partnership, the Board conducted the first two years of secondary school, and the Archdiocese conducted the remaining years. In September 1972, the Irish Christian Brothers took over administration of the school, until their departure in June, 1988. The school is currently fully operated by the Toronto Catholic Board.

The school's motto is "Fortes in fide", and the school rally, "C! C! S!", became famous in 1992 by then-Vice Principal Mr. Ron O'Toole's irregular and varying chanting syncopation at school functions and gatherings to garner enthusiasm.

Two of the most famous graduates was Lukas Rossi (winner/ lead singer of Rockstar Supernova),^[1] who graduated in 1995 and Martin Broda (winner/ singer and bassit of Disband's Abandon All Ships) who graduated in 2007. Chaminade was also the high school attended by the prime suspect/witness in the infamous boxing day shooting of Jane Creba, Richard Steele.

The school won a Green Toronto award in 2007 for its pioneering efforts in establishing the Adopt a Stream project that became a city-wide model for waterway cleanup.^[2] In 2008 students circulated a petition which resulted in the Province of Ontario outlawing smoking in automobiles when children are passengers.^[3]

Notable Programmes

Art Programme

The school possesses an art studio with its own darkroom, where students learn the processing of black and white film.

Math Science Technology Programme (MST)

The MST program, official known as MST @ CHAM is an interdisciplinary approach to education for students who excel in Math, Science, and Technology. The students participate in mandatory classes which enrich education by using an interdisciplinary approach to education. Students are expected to maintain a certain level of proficiency in the various studies. All MST students are place in the same classes.

Concert Band

The Chaminade Concert Band is led by the lone music teacher at Chaminade College School, Alex Voros. In 2008 Voros was named Canada's MusiCounts Teacher of the Year by the music education charity of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.^[4] In 2003, the Chaminade Concert Band produced their own CD entitled The Big Picture, which hit shelves just in time for the holiday season.

Model UN

Chaminade host an annual Model United Nations, called "Chamun", which brings together students from high schools all over Ontario.^[5]

Alumni

Chaminade College School is proud of its alumni, some notable alumni include: Lukas Rossi, Olu Famutimi, Jason Woolley, Mark Giordano, Gino Cavallini, Paul Cavallini, Miguel Cañizalez, and Michael Vernace,Andrew Monardo and Martin Broda, Joeyrootz, Oscar Manzanares, and Jonny Medina.

School Newspaper

The school newspaper is the Gryphon Gazette.

References

1. ^ Bill Brioux, "Canadians battle on 'Rock Star'", CANOE, July 18, 2006.
2. ^ John Goddard, "A Toronto river runs through them: Garbage patrol is only part of school's care and cleaning of Humber tributary", Toronto Star, May 2, 2007.
3. ^ Lisa Queen (June 24, 2008). "North York students championed new no-smoking bill". Inside Toronto. http://www.insidetoronto.com/article/59270. 
4. ^ "Hip celebrates Toronto teacher", Canadian Press in Toronto Star, November 28, 2008.
5. ^ Bill Taylor (March 28, 2002). "Teen delegates debate world's hot topics ; Model U.N. gives 200 a voice in global politics". Toronto Star. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/421708101.html?dids=421708101:421708101&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+28%2C+2002&author=Bill+Taylor+Staff+Reporter&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Teen+delegates+debate+world's+hot+topics+%3B+Model+U.N.+gives+200+a+voice+in+global+politics. 

External links

• Official TCDSB website for Chaminade College School
• School-designed website
• Atlantic Band Festival Website

Coordinates: 43°42′36″N 79°29′46″W / 43.71°N 79.496°W / 43.71; -79.496