Runnymede Collegiate Institute
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Runnymede Collegiate Institute is a high school
located on Jane Street in Toronto
, Ontario
, Canada
. The school first opened in 1927 and is operated by the Toronto District School Board
. The school principal is Paul Edwards.
The school has been certified as a bronze eco-school for its environmental endeavors.
The school's yearbook is known as the Magna Carta
. This stems from the name of the document signed by King John at Runnymede, England
, in 1215.
The school was built on land, which had belonged to John Scarlett
. His is estate was called “Runnymede” after the field of Runnymede
, where King John of England
signed the Magna Carta
. The school’s colours, red and white, derive partly from Scarlett’s name, and also from the fact that the school opened in the year of Canada’s Diamond Jubilee. Owing to their red school jackets, Runnymede students came to be known as Redmen in the 1930s. Over time an indian head logo was adopted to go with the name. The Redmen name and logo were retired in 1994.
During World War II a Royal Canadian Navy frigate was named the H.M.C.S. Runnymede
after Runnymede C.I..
The program run in grades 9, 10 and 11 when students take specialized math, science and computer courses. Teacher in these three subjects work closely together and some topics are integrated across the three subjects. Various enrichment activities including field trips and extra science labs also form part of the program.
as team number 1310. Each year roughly 50 students are involved in various sub teams which build, wire and program a robot as well as secure sponsorship, track finances and promote the club. Adult mentors, including parents, alumni, volunteers from the community and teachers also form part of the team. Throughout the year students work with professional engineers and engineering students.
Team 1310 has met with good success at regional tournaments since its creation. In 2010 it was regional finalist at both the Waterloo and Greater Toronto Regional. It has also won awards for team spirit and engineering design.
The team's is supported finanically by sponsorship by several corporations including The Thales Group as well as by the Toronto District School Board and numerous individuals.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located on Jane Street in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The school first opened in 1927 and is operated by the Toronto District School Board
Toronto District School Board
Toronto District School Board, also known by the acronym TDSB, is the English-language public school board for Toronto, Ontario, Canada...
. The school principal is Paul Edwards.
The school has been certified as a bronze eco-school for its environmental endeavors.
The school's yearbook is known as the Magna Carta
Magna Carta
Magna Carta is an English charter, originally issued in the year 1215 and reissued later in the 13th century in modified versions, which included the most direct challenges to the monarch's authority to date. The charter first passed into law in 1225...
. This stems from the name of the document signed by King John at Runnymede, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, in 1215.
History
Runnymede Collegiate institute was completed and officially opened on November 11, 1927 although classes had begun on September 6 for 250 students and a staff of 10 teachers led by Principal Bruce W. Clark. The original building was designed by Charles Wellington Smith and consisted of eight class rooms, three science labs, an auditorium, a library, a gymnasium, a cafeteria and a locker area on three floors. Significant additions to the building were completed in 1928, 1958 and 1966. The building now includes over 30 classrooms, a swimming pool, two gyms, computers labs, a drama studio and a large cafeteria.The school was built on land, which had belonged to John Scarlett
John Scarlett (Toronto)
John Scarlett was an merchant-miller who played a significant role in the development of the part of the historic York Township that later became the Junction neighbourhood of Toronto.- Early Life :...
. His is estate was called “Runnymede” after the field of Runnymede
Runnymede
Runnymede is a water-meadow alongside the River Thames in the English county of Berkshire, and just over west of central London. It is notable for its association with the sealing of Magna Carta, and as a consequence is the site of a collection of memorials...
, where King John of England
John of England
John , also known as John Lackland , was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death...
signed the Magna Carta
Magna Carta
Magna Carta is an English charter, originally issued in the year 1215 and reissued later in the 13th century in modified versions, which included the most direct challenges to the monarch's authority to date. The charter first passed into law in 1225...
. The school’s colours, red and white, derive partly from Scarlett’s name, and also from the fact that the school opened in the year of Canada’s Diamond Jubilee. Owing to their red school jackets, Runnymede students came to be known as Redmen in the 1930s. Over time an indian head logo was adopted to go with the name. The Redmen name and logo were retired in 1994.
During World War II a Royal Canadian Navy frigate was named the H.M.C.S. Runnymede
River class frigate
The River class frigate was a class of 151 frigates launched between 1941 and 1944 for use as anti-submarine convoy escorts in the North Atlantic....
after Runnymede C.I..
Masters of Math, Science, and Technology Program
The Masters of Math, Science, and Technology program is a specialized program in the city of Toronto designed for students who excel in the areas of math, science, and computer sciences (specifically programming). It admits approximately 25 grade 9 students per year. Admission to the program is based on grade 7 and 8 report cards and on a written test including a short essay.The program run in grades 9, 10 and 11 when students take specialized math, science and computer courses. Teacher in these three subjects work closely together and some topics are integrated across the three subjects. Various enrichment activities including field trips and extra science labs also form part of the program.
Runnymede Robotics
One of the largest extra curricular clubs in the school is Runnymede Robotic. Since 2004 the club has been part of the FIRST Robotics CompetitionFIRST Robotics Competition
The FIRST Robotics Competition is an international high school robotics competition organized by FIRST. Each year, teams of high school students compete to build robots weighing up to , not including battery and bumpers, that can complete a task, which changes every year...
as team number 1310. Each year roughly 50 students are involved in various sub teams which build, wire and program a robot as well as secure sponsorship, track finances and promote the club. Adult mentors, including parents, alumni, volunteers from the community and teachers also form part of the team. Throughout the year students work with professional engineers and engineering students.
Team 1310 has met with good success at regional tournaments since its creation. In 2010 it was regional finalist at both the Waterloo and Greater Toronto Regional. It has also won awards for team spirit and engineering design.
The team's is supported finanically by sponsorship by several corporations including The Thales Group as well as by the Toronto District School Board and numerous individuals.
Notable alumni
- Frederick George TophamFrederick George TophamFrederick George Topham, VC was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.-Details:...
- recipient of the Victoria CrossVictoria CrossThe Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories....
in World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... - Dwight DrummondDwight DrummondDwight Drummond is a Canadian television journalist, currently working for CBC Television in Toronto, Ontario.-Career:Drummond moved to Canada in 1976 and was raised in Toronto's Jane and Finch neighbourhood...
- news anchor on CBC Toronto - Shamin Mohamed Jr. - President, LetsStopAIDS
- P. K. SubbanP. K. SubbanPernell Karl "P. K." Subban is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League . Subban was drafted by the Canadiens in the second round, 43rd overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft...
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