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'''Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School''' (also referred as '''Father Henry Carr''', '''Henry Carr''', '''FHC''', '''FHCCSS''', or '''Carr''') is a Catholic [[high school]] administered by the [[Toronto Catholic District School Board]] in [[Etobicoke]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. |
'''Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School''' (also referred as '''Father Henry Carr''', '''Henry Carr''', '''FHC''', '''FHCCSS''', or '''Carr''') is a Catholic [[high school]] administered by the [[Toronto Catholic District School Board]] in [[Etobicoke]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] named after a Basilian father and founder of the [[Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies]], '''Henry Carr [[Congregation of St. Basil|C.S.B.]]''' (January 8, 1880 - November 28, 1963). |
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Henry Carr was a Basilian father who was also known as Father "Hank" Carr. He enhanced Catholic education in Canada by broadening their curriculum at University of Toronto’s [[University of St. Michael’s College]]. He also arranged for St. Michael's to be a federated arts college and the co-founder of the [[Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies]], and an advocate for religious education being included in curricular studies. |
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Born and raised in [[Oshawa, Ontario]] in 1880, one of nine children. He was ordained as a priest on the date September 3, 1905. He taught at St. Michael'S College and acted as a president of the Institute of Medieval Studies until 1936 and served as the principal at St. Thomas More College in [[Saskatchewan]]. He died of [[pneumonia]] on November 28, 1963 in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]. |
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Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School is a composite co-educational school located in the area of Finch and Martin Grove in Rexdale in northwest Etobicoke. The area is a mixed residential/commercial neighbourhood with an industrial park, The area is a residential neighbourhood with a Catholic Elementary School (St. Dorothy), a hospital (Etobicoke General), a community college (Humber College), a park (Masseygrove), a mall (Shopper's World Albion), a public secondary school ([[West Humber Collegiate Institute]]), and two public elementary schools (Elmbanks Junior Middle Academy and Melody Village Junior School) in close proximity. It was established in 1974 by the Basilian Fathers and the Metropolitan Separate School Board (now called the Toronto Catholic District School Board) with the school building completed in 1976 on the original 21 Panorama Court building on Kipling and Albion. |
Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School is a composite co-educational school located in the area of Finch and Martin Grove in Rexdale in northwest Etobicoke. The area is a mixed residential/commercial neighbourhood with an industrial park, The area is a residential neighbourhood with a Catholic Elementary School (St. Dorothy), a hospital (Etobicoke General), a community college (Humber College), a park (Masseygrove), a mall (Shopper's World Albion), a public secondary school ([[West Humber Collegiate Institute]]), and two public elementary schools (Elmbanks Junior Middle Academy and Melody Village Junior School) in close proximity. It was established in 1974 by the Basilian Fathers and the Metropolitan Separate School Board (now called the Toronto Catholic District School Board) with the school building completed in 1976 on the original 21 Panorama Court building on Kipling and Albion. |
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<!--MAKES NO SENSE!!From the start, it was connected to the housing around the school includes high rise condominiums and individual dwellings immediately west of the school, and adjacent to its property are St. Andrew Catholic School and St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church.-->The school facilities consisted of one main two-story building and 16 portables, with a cafetorium and a playing field. |
<!--MAKES NO SENSE!!From the start, it was connected to the housing around the school includes high rise condominiums and individual dwellings immediately west of the school, and adjacent to its property are St. Andrew Catholic School and St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church.-->The school facilities consisted of one main two-story building and 16 portables, with a cafetorium and a playing field. |
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The school is named after Father Henry Carr, C.S.B. (1880–1963), a leader of |
The school is named after Father Henry Carr, C.S.B. (1880–1963), a leader of |
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In 2007, Father Henry Carr has moved to the newly-renovated 1760 Martin Grove Road, the former home of [[Marian Academy (Toronto)|Marian Academy]], a school existed from 1988 until 2002 nearby when the school was used as the temporary campus. The current site was once part of the former [[Humbergrove Secondary School]], which was closed in 1988 and the property was turned over to the Metropolitan Separate School Board.<ref>http://www.tdsb.on.ca/boardroom/bd_agenda/uploads/generalinfo/70216%20vacant%20closed.pdf</ref> The new Carr gave a major face-lift that included a new main entrance, central community atrium, cafeteria, drama studio, and labs, including three automotive bays, new windows, stone work and landscaping.<ref>http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/12715-tcdsb-s-34m-revitalizes-high-schools/</ref> |
In 2007, Father Henry Carr has moved to the newly-renovated 1760 Martin Grove Road, the former home of [[Marian Academy (Toronto)|Marian Academy]], a school existed from 1988 until 2002 nearby when the school was used as the temporary campus. The current site was once part of the former [[Humbergrove Secondary School]], which was closed in 1988 and the property was turned over to the Metropolitan Separate School Board.<ref>http://www.tdsb.on.ca/boardroom/bd_agenda/uploads/generalinfo/70216%20vacant%20closed.pdf</ref> The new Carr gave a major face-lift that included a new main entrance, central community atrium, cafeteria, drama studio, and labs, including three automotive bays, new windows, stone work and landscaping.<ref>http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/12715-tcdsb-s-34m-revitalizes-high-schools/</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:30, 1 September 2013
| Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School (Humbergrove Campus, formerly Marian Academy) | |
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1760 Martin Grove Road , , M9V 3S4 | |
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| School type | Bill 30 Catholic High school |
| Motto | Domine ut videam (Lord that I might see) |
| Founded | 1974 |
| School board | Toronto Catholic District School Board |
| Superintendent | Loretta Notten Area 1 |
| Area trustee | Peter Jakocvic Ward 1 |
| School number | 521 / 707589 |
| Principal | Ugo Rossi |
| Faculty | 62 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 950 (2012-13) |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Royal Blue and Grey |
| Mascot | Crusader |
| Team name | Carr Crusaders |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic (Basilian Fathers) |
| Parish | St. Andrew |
| Specialist High Skills Major | Transportation Arts & Culture Community, Justice Safety and Emergency Services (Awaiting approval from the Board) |
| Program Focus | Broad-based Technology Advanced Placement Legal Education Advanced Plan (LEAP) |
| Website | Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School |
Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School (also referred as Father Henry Carr, Henry Carr, FHC, FHCCSS, or Carr) is a Catholic high school administered by the Toronto Catholic District School Board in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada named after a Basilian father and founder of the Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies, Henry Carr C.S.B. (January 8, 1880 - November 28, 1963).
History
Background
Henry Carr was a Basilian father who was also known as Father "Hank" Carr. He enhanced Catholic education in Canada by broadening their curriculum at University of Toronto’s University of St. Michael’s College. He also arranged for St. Michael's to be a federated arts college and the co-founder of the Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies, and an advocate for religious education being included in curricular studies.
Born and raised in Oshawa, Ontario in 1880, one of nine children. He was ordained as a priest on the date September 3, 1905. He taught at St. Michael'S College and acted as a president of the Institute of Medieval Studies until 1936 and served as the principal at St. Thomas More College in Saskatchewan. He died of pneumonia on November 28, 1963 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
History and Tradition
Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School is a composite co-educational school located in the area of Finch and Martin Grove in Rexdale in northwest Etobicoke. The area is a mixed residential/commercial neighbourhood with an industrial park, The area is a residential neighbourhood with a Catholic Elementary School (St. Dorothy), a hospital (Etobicoke General), a community college (Humber College), a park (Masseygrove), a mall (Shopper's World Albion), a public secondary school (West Humber Collegiate Institute), and two public elementary schools (Elmbanks Junior Middle Academy and Melody Village Junior School) in close proximity. It was established in 1974 by the Basilian Fathers and the Metropolitan Separate School Board (now called the Toronto Catholic District School Board) with the school building completed in 1976 on the original 21 Panorama Court building on Kipling and Albion.
The school facilities consisted of one main two-story building and 16 portables, with a cafetorium and a playing field.
The school is named after Father Henry Carr, C.S.B. (1880–1963), a leader of
In 2007, Father Henry Carr has moved to the newly-renovated 1760 Martin Grove Road, the former home of Marian Academy, a school existed from 1988 until 2002 nearby when the school was used as the temporary campus. The current site was once part of the former Humbergrove Secondary School, which was closed in 1988 and the property was turned over to the Metropolitan Separate School Board.[1] The new Carr gave a major face-lift that included a new main entrance, central community atrium, cafeteria, drama studio, and labs, including three automotive bays, new windows, stone work and landscaping.[2]
Overview
FHC has Field of Dreams, a football and track field with artificial turf field complete with full lighting . It offers an Advanced Placement (AP) program. It is the regional centre for the AP and Pre-AP program for the TCDSB. It offers sports such as basketball, hockey, football, softball, cricket, track and field, volleyball, badminton, cross-country, and swimming.
The school extra-curricular activities include dramatic productions, art exhibits, drum-line and musical performances.
Other programs are
- Mandatory after-school tutoring
- ESL courses and supports
- Vibrant Leadership groups
- Chaplaincy team
- Community outreach
- Hospital for Sick Children Reading Program
- Linkage with colleges and universities for mentorship
- Cooperative Education and Apprenticeship [OYAP]
- Library resource centre
- A special education model
- Co-host of the OYAP Carpentry Accelerated Program
Notable alumni
The school's sport coach, Peter Miller was a graduate of Cornell University, and the father of Leah Miller (The hostess of So You Think You Can Dance Canada).
