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'''Kincardine & District Secondary School''' ('''KDSS''') is a public high school in the town of [[Kincardine, Ontario|Kincardine]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is one of 11 high schools in the [[Bluewater District School Board]]. [[Fraser Institute]] issued the school a 6.6/10 and ranked it at 294th out of 727 Ontario Secondary Schools, and as 4th best in the Bluewater District School Board after Chesley District High School, Peninsula Shores District School, and West Hill Secondary School.<ref name="Fraser Institute">{{cite web|title= Fraser Institute School Report Cards|url=http://ontario.compareschoolrankings.org/secondary/Kincardine_District_Secondary_School/Kincardine/Report_Card.aspx|publisher=Fraser Institute|accessdate=June 22, 2011}}</ref> The school has 633 full-time students, between grades 9 and 12. Originally built in 1953/54, it has been expanded with 6 additions the last one being finished in 1989. The school colour is green and the motto is "Virtus, Veritas, Victoria" which means "Excellence, Truth, Success".
'''Kincardine & District Secondary School''' ('''KDSS''') is a public high school in the town of [[Kincardine, Ontario|Kincardine]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is one of 11 high schools in the [[Bluewater District School Board]].
[[Fraser Institute]] issued the school a 6.6/10 and ranked it at 294th out of 727 Ontario Secondary Schools, and as 4th best in the Bluewater District School Board after Chesley District High School, Peninsula Shores District School, and West Hill Secondary School.<ref name="Fraser Institute">{{cite web|title= Fraser Institute School Report Cards|url=http://ontario.compareschoolrankings.org/secondary/Kincardine_District_Secondary_School/Kincardine/Report_Card.aspx|publisher=Fraser Institute|accessdate=June 22, 2011}}</ref>
The school has 633 full-time students in grades 9 through 12. Originally built in 1953/54, it has been expanded with 6 additions, the last one being finished in 1989. The school colour is green and its motto is "Virtus, Veritas, Victoria," which means "Excellence, Truth, Success".


== History ==
== History ==
In [[Kincardine]], as in most [[:wikt:pioneer|pioneer]] communities, one of the matters of primary consideration was the question of education. The children were at first educated at home, and then in 1851 a public school was opened. The rented frame building was on the river flats near the lake. The teacher, Mrs. Jane Nairn, had 66 students.
In [[Kincardine]], as in most [[:wikt:pioneer|pioneer]] communities, one of the matters of primary consideration was the question of education. The children were at first educated at home, and then in 1851 a public school was opened. The rented frame building was on the river flats near the lake. The teacher, Mrs. Jane Nairn, had 66 students. The original school, Kincardine District High school, was erected in 1876 at the cost of $8,900. When the school opened 80 students attended at the cost of $8.00 a year for in town students and $10.00 a year for rural students.
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The original school, Kincardine District High school, was erected in 1876 at the cost of $8,900. When the school opened 80 students attended at the cost of $8.00 a year for in town students and $10.00 a year for rural students. With a new addition in 1901 the school was to be used until 1954.Later the school was moved to a small frame building on the east side of Queen Street opposite Harbor Street. Shortly afterwards it was moved to the opposite side of the street. The next location was in a log building which was later the Gentle's property. Then it moved to Russel Street just west of the Anglican Church.<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984">{{cite book|title=Kincardine 1848–1984|year=1982|publisher=Stan Brown Ltd.|location=Owen Sound, Ontario|isbn=0-9690899-1-0|page=370}}</ref> [[File:Kincardine District 1876.jpg|thumb|left|Kincardine High School in 1876]]


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With a new addition in 1901 the school was to be used until 1954. Later the school was moved to a small frame building on the east side of Queen Street opposite Harbor Street. Shortly afterwards it was moved to the opposite side of the street. The next location was in a log building which was later the Gentle's property. Then it moved to Russel Street just west of the Anglican Church.<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984">{{cite book|title=Kincardine 1848–1984|year=1982|publisher=Stan Brown Ltd.|location=Owen Sound, Ontario|isbn=0-9690899-1-0|page=370}}</ref> [[File:Kincardine District 1876.jpg|thumb|left|Kincardine High School in 1876]]
The first building built purposely for a school was a frame one, erected on Victoria Street to the rear of the present W.E. Thompson school in 1876. This is the original school, Kincardine District High school, at the cost of $8,900. When the school opened 80 students attended at the cost of $8.00 a year for in town students and $10.00 a year for rural students. With a new addition in 1901 the school was to be used until 1954.This school went by the name of Kincardine High School.<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984"/>


In 1951 Kincardine High School became Kincardine District High School when a bus system was implementing to bring students in from neighbouring communities.<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984"/>
In 1951 Kincardine High School became Kincardine District High School when a bus system was implementing to bring students in from neighbouring communities.<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984"/>
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In 1953 construction started on a new one-storey building to include home economics, industrial arts, a cafeteria and a much better gymnasium facility. The new building opened in 1954 with an enrollment of 244 students and a staff of 10. This new school was 2421.9 m².<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984"/>
In 1953 construction started on a new one-storey building to include home economics, industrial arts, a cafeteria and a much better gymnasium facility. The new building opened in 1954 with an enrollment of 244 students and a staff of 10. This new school was 2421.9 m².<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984"/>


Only 5 years after the opening of the opening of the new school in 1954 two classrooms were added at the north end of the building. By September 1973 seven portable classrooms and a portable library resource area were added to the school. An addition in 1973–74 doubled the size.<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984"/>
Only five years after the opening of the opening of the new school in 1954, two classrooms were added at the north end of the building. By September 1973 seven portable classrooms and a portable library resource area were added to the school. An addition in 1973–74 doubled the size.<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984"/>


After the renovation in 1974 the School was given the new name of Kincardine & District Secondary School.<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984"/>
After the renovation in 1974 the school was given the new name of Kincardine & District Secondary School.<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984"/>


In 1980 the athelics teams received a new symbol and name. The Kincardine Redmen of the past would now be called the Kincardine "Knights".<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984"/>
In 1980 the athletics teams received a new symbol and name. The Kincardine Redmen of the past would now be called the Kincardine Knights.<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984"/>


In 1983 the closing of Ripley Secondary School had boosted KDSS's numbers up to 799 which was a new high for the school.<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984"/>
In 1983 the closing of Ripley Secondary School boosted KDSS's numbers up to 799, which was a new high for the school.<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984"/>


In 1989 KDSS added another addition to the building. The school hasn't had any new addition since 1989. The current school is 7473.4 m² on a site of 5.22ha².<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984"/>
In 1989 KDSS added another addition to the building. The school hasn't had any new additions since 1989. The current school is 7473.4 m² on a site of 5.22ha².<ref name="Kincardine 1848-1984"/>


== Ranking ==
== Ranking ==
The [[Fraser Institute]] issued the school a 6.6/10 and ranked it at 294th out of 727 Ontario Secondary Schools, and as 4th best in the [[Bluewater District School Board]] after Chesley District High School, Peninsula Shores District School, and West Hill Secondary School.<ref name="Fraser Institute"/>
The [[Fraser Institute]] issued the school a 6.6/10 and ranked it at 294th out of 727 Ontario Secondary Schools, and as 4th best in the [[Bluewater District School Board]] after Chesley District High School, Peninsula Shores District School, and West Hill Secondary School.<ref name="Fraser Institute"/> The Fraser Institute is a Canadian think tank. It has been described as politically conservative and right-libertarian. Its stated mission is "to measure, study, and communicate the impact of competitive markets and government intervention on the welfare of individuals."

The Fraser Institute is a Canadian think tank. It has been described as politically conservative and right-libertarian. Its stated mission is "to measure, study, and communicate the impact of competitive markets and government intervention on the welfare of individuals."


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
[[File:Kdss map.jpg|thumb|A Map of KDSS]]
[[File:Kdss map.jpg|thumb|A map of KDSS]]
*19 Classrooms
*19 classrooms
*5 Science Rooms
*5 science rooms
*1 Music Room
*1 music room
*2 Art Rooms
*2 art rooms
*1 Library
*1 library
*2 Gymnasiums
*2 gymnasiums
*2 Technology Rooms
*2 technology rooms
*1 Resource Room
*1 resource room
*2 special education rooms
*2 Special Education
*1 Family Studies Room
*1 family studies room
*1 Cafeteria
*1 cafeteria


== Feeder schools ==
== Feeder schools ==
Four main schools feed into KDSS: Huron Heights Public School, Kincardine Township Tiverton Public School, St. Anthony's Catholic School and Ripley Huron Community School (in [[Ripley, Ontario]]).<ref>{{cite web|last=Adams|first=AJ|title=BWDSB|url=http://www.bwdsb.on.ca|work=BWDSB|publisher=BWDSB|accessdate=May 31, 2011}}</ref>
Four main schools feed into KDSS: Huron Heights Public School, Kincardine Township Tiverton Public School, St. Anthony's Catholic School and Ripley Huron Community School (in [[Ripley, Ontario]]).<ref>{{cite web|last=Adams|first=AJ|title=BWDSB|url=http://www.bwdsb.on.ca|work=BWDSB|publisher=BWDSB|accessdate=May 31, 2011}}</ref>


== 2011 Staff ==
== 2011 staff ==
KDSS has 45 teachers, 8 Educational Assistants, and 4 office staff. As well, KDSS has a staff of 5 working in the cafeteria and of course 5 custodians to keep the school clean.<ref name=KDSS>{{cite web|title=KDSS|url=http://www.kdss.bwdsb.on.ca|work=KDSS|publisher=KDSS|accessdate=May 29, 2011}}</ref>
KDSS has 45 teachers, eight Educational Assistants, and four office staff. A staff of five work in the cafeteria and five custodians keep the school clean.<ref name=KDSS>{{cite web|title=KDSS|url=http://www.kdss.bwdsb.on.ca|work=KDSS|publisher=KDSS|accessdate=May 29, 2011}}</ref>


== Athletics and clubs ==
== Athletics and clubs ==
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KDSS has many clubs, which all meet once a week at lunch. These include:
=== Activities and clubs ===
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*[[Student Council]] - plan all school activities and events
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KDSS has many clubs which all meet once a week at lunch. Those clubs include:
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*[[Free The Children]] - sponsored a village in Sierra Leone; built a school and two wells; are now creating alternative income
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*[[Student Council]] - Plan all school activities and events.
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*Dumbledore's Army ([[Harry Potter]] fan club) - have the four Houses of Hogwarts and play Qudditch every Friday
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*[[Free The Children]] - Sponsor a village in Sierra Leone. Built a school, 2 wells and now creating alternative income.
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*[[PETA]] - promote animal rights and anti-animal abuse
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*Dumbledore's Army ([[Harry Potter]] Fan Club) - Have the four Houses of Hogwarts and even play Qudditch every Friday.
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*[[OSAID]] - Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving; promote safe and responsible driving
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*[[PETA]] - Promote animal rights and anti-animal abuse
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*[[Doctor Who]] Fan Club - watch ''Doctor Who'' at lunch every Monday and Friday
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*[[OSAID]] - Ontario Student Against Impaired Driving. Promote safe and responsible driving.
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*Christian Fellowship - talk about what it means to be a Christian in today's world
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*[[Doctor Who]] Fan Club - Watch Doctor Who at lunch every Monday & Friday.
*Green Space Team - promote being eco-friendly in the school community
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*Christian Fellowship - Talk about what it means to be a Christian in today's world.
*Green Space Team - Promote being Eco-Friendly in the school community.
*[[Prom]] Committee - plan Prom for the current school year
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*Glee Club/Choir - sing at school events and functions
*[[Prom]] Committee - Plan Prom for that current school Year
*Drama Club - acting
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*Glee Club/Choir - Singing at School events and functions
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*Badminton Club - students meet after school and play badminton; considered an intramural sport
*Drama Club - New Club at KDSS. Student joined together to act!
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*[[Link Crew]] - helping the Grade 9s transition from elementary school to high school
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*Badminton Club - Students meet after school and play badminton. (Considered an Intramural Sport)
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*Math Club - write the Ontario Math Contest test, learn math outside of the classroom
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*[[Link Crew]] - Helping the Grade 9's transition from elementary school to high school.
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*Math Club - Write the Ontario Math Contest test, learn math outside of the classroom


=== Christmas Knights ===
=== Christmas Knights ===
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=== Athletics ===
=== Athletics ===


KDSS has numerous athletics teams
KDSS has numerous athletics teams, which all go by the name of the KDSS Knights.{{citation needed|date=February 2012}}
All of the sports teams at KDSS go by the name of the KDSS Knights.{{citation needed|date=February 2012}}
Those sports include:
Those sports include:
*Gymnastics (Co-ed, Varasity)
*Gymnastics (co-ed, varsity)
*Basketball (Jr. Girls, Sr. Girls, Jr. Boys, Sr. Boys)
*Basketball (junior and senior girls, junior and senior boys)
*Volleyball (Jr. Girls, Sr. Girls, Jr. Boys, Sr. Boys)
*Volleyball (junior and senior girls, junior and senior boys)
*Tennis (Co-Ed)
*Tennis (co-ed)
*Soccer (Jr. Girls, Sr. Girls, Jr. Boys, Sr. Boys)
*Soccer (junior and senior girls, junior and senior boys)
*Badminton (Co-Ed)
*Badminton (co-ed)
*Rugby (Jr. Girls, Sr. Girls, Jr. Boys, Sr. Boys)
*Rugby (junior and senior girls, junior and senior boys)
*Swim Team (Co-Ed)
*Swim team (co-ed)
*Cross Country (Co-Ed)
*Cross country (co-ed)
*Curling (Co-Ed)
*Curling (co-ed)
*Hockey (Jr. Girls, Sr. Girls, Jr. Boys, Sr. Boys)
*Hockey (junior and senior girls, junior and senior boys)
*Golf (Boys & Girls)
*Golf (boys and girls)
*Nordic Skiing (Co-Ed)
*Nordic skiing (co-ed)
*Track & Field (Co-Ed)
*Track & field (co-ed)
*Swimming (Co-Ed)
*Swimming (co-ed)


KDSS sports teams have been very successful every year. Including the KDSS Boys Hockey team who won BAA and [[Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association|CWOSSA]] and [[OFSAA]] meaning KDSS has the best high school team in the Ontario.<ref name=cwossa>{{cite web|last=Adams|first=AJ|title=cwossa|url=http://www.cwossa.ca|work=cwossa|publisher=cwossa}}</ref>
KDSS sports teams have been very successful every year. The boys' hockey team won BAA and [[Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association|CWOSSA]] and [[OFSAA]], meaning KDSS has the best high school team in Ontario.<ref name=cwossa>{{cite web|last=Adams|first=AJ|title=cwossa|url=http://www.cwossa.ca|work=cwossa|publisher=cwossa}}</ref>


Every year KDSS heads to Europe. The trip changes every other year. The first year it is the "Europe Trip" where any student can go to Europe and experience the culture of many countries. The second year is the "Art History Trip" where only students of the Grade 12 Art History class can attend. Students look more at the artistic side of Europe.
Every year KDSS heads to Europe. The trip changes every other year. The first year it is the Europe Trip, where any student can go to Europe and experience the culture of many countries. The second year is the Art History Trip, which only students of the Grade 12 Art History class can attend. Students look more at the artistic side of Europe.


All of KDSS's athletics are played through the [[Bluewater District School Board#Athletics of the BWDSB|Bluewater Athletic Association]].
All of KDSS's athletics are played through the [[Bluewater District School Board#Athletics of the BWDSB|Bluewater Athletic Association]].


=== Music ===
=== Music ===
The Knights of Jazz was a jazz ensemble based at the school. In 1999, the group received a Bronze award in the Instrumental Jazz Division at [[MusicFest Canada]].<ref>{{Cite web | title=1999 Festival Results | work=MusicFest Canada: The Nationals | url=http://www.musicfest.ca/results_1999_e.shtml | accessdate=September 14, 2012}}</ref>
The Knights of Jazz was a jazz ensemble based at the school. In 1999, the group received a Bronze award in the Instrumental Jazz Division at [[MusicFest Canada]].<ref>{{Cite web | title=1999 Festival Results | work=MusicFest Canada: The Nationals | url=http://www.musicfest.ca/results_1999_e.shtml | accessdate=September 14, 2012}}</ref>


== School goals and philosophy ==
== School goals and philosophy ==
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*Encourage lifelong learning
*Encourage lifelong learning


<!-- (Commenting this out because it's of dubious importance, outdated, and the entire section is just a redirect off-site. I don't think it's appropriate for this article; reinstate it if I'm wrong. )
== 2011/2012 Courses ==
== 2011/2012 courses ==
The 2011/2012 courses can be found
The 2011/2012 courses can be found
[http://www.kdss.bwdsb.on.ca/guidance/Downloads/Course%20Codes%20&%20Titles%20for%202011%202012.pdf here]<ref>[http://www.kdss.bwdsb.on.ca/guidance/Downloads/Course%20Codes%20&%20Titles%20for%202011%202012.pdf Kincardine & District Secondary School Course Codes and Titles]</ref>
[http://www.kdss.bwdsb.on.ca/guidance/Downloads/Course%20Codes%20&%20Titles%20for%202011%202012.pdf here].<ref>[http://www.kdss.bwdsb.on.ca/guidance/Downloads/Course%20Codes%20&%20Titles%20for%202011%202012.pdf Kincardine & District Secondary School Course Codes and Titles]</ref> -->
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== 2011 symposium ==

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On Thursday June 9 and 10 2011 KDSS held a [[symposium]] instead of regular classes, titled Today's Kids; Tomorrow's Village<ref>[http://www.kdss.bwdsb.on.ca/symposium/ Today's Kids; Tomorrow's Village]</ref> The symposium presenedt students in grades 9–12 with a variety of workshops and speakers to increase their awareness of issues related to making healthy life choices now, and positive life choices when they are parents or aunts, uncles, or neighbours themselves.
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== 2011 Symposium ==
On Thursday June 9 and 10 2011 KDSS held a [[symposium]] instead of regular classes. The name of the [[Academic conference|symposium]] is [http://www.kdss.bwdsb.on.ca/symposium/ Today's Kids; Tomorrow's Village].
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The symposium is to present students from grades 9–12 with a variety of workshops and speakers to increase their awareness of issues related to making healthy life choices now, and positive life choices when they are parents or aunts or uncles or neighbours themselves.


Keynote Speakers included:
Keynote speakers included:
*Lt. Col. [[Dave Grossman (author)|Dave Grossman]], author who has specialized in the study of the psychology of killing, which has been termed 'killology'.<ref>{{cite web|title=Killology|url=http://www.killology.com|work=www.killology.com|publisher=Dave Grossman|accessdate=June 10, 2011}}</ref>
*Lt. Col. [[Dave Grossman (author)|Dave Grossman]], author who has specialized in the study of the psychology of killing, which has been termed 'killology'<ref>{{cite web|title=Killology|url=http://www.killology.com|work=www.killology.com|publisher=Dave Grossman|accessdate=June 10, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Justin Trudeau]], Canadian politician and the Member of Parliament
*[[Justin Trudeau]], Canadian politician and Member of Parliament
*Dr. [[Jackson Katz]], America's leading anti-sexist activists, and experts on violence, media and masculinity
*Dr. [[Jackson Katz]], America's leading anti-sexist activist, and expert on violence, media and masculinity
*A.R., real life victim of cyber and sexual assault.
*A.R., victim of cyber and sexual assault


== Social networking ==
== Social networking ==


To keep up with rapid growth of popularity of social networking KDSS has created several accounts. KDSS has a [[Twitter]] account: [https://twitter.com/KDSS_KNIGHTS KDSS_Knights], a [[YouTube]] Channel: [http://www.youtube.com/user/KDSSKnights KDSSknights] and a [[Facebook]] page ([http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kincardine-District-Secondary-School/237635226266927 Kincardine District Secondary School]).
To keep up with rapid growth of popularity of social networking, KDSS has created several accounts. KDSS has a [[Twitter]] account,<ref>[https://twitter.com/KDSS_KNIGHTS Twitter: KDSS_Knights]</ref> a [[YouTube]] channel,<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/user/KDSSKnights Youtube: KDSSknights]</ref> and a [[Facebook]] page.<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kincardine-District-Secondary-School/237635226266927 Facebook: Kincardine District Secondary School]</ref>


== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
* Kevin Pollack - [[NHL]] referee
*[[NHL]] goaltender [[Pat Riggin]]
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* [[Graham Ragsdale]] - decorated Canadian Forces sniper Master Corporal
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*[[NHL]] goaltender [[Jordan Willis (ice hockey)|Jordan Willis]]
* [[Pat Riggin]] - NHL goaltender
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*Decorated Canadian Forces sniper Master Corporal [[Graham Ragsdale]]
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* [[Jordan Willis (ice hockey)|Jordan Willis]] - NHL goaltender
*NHL referee Kevin Pollack


==See also==
==See also==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{official website|http://www.knh.bwdsb.on.ca/}}
*{{official website|http://www.knh.bwdsb.on.ca/}}
*[http://kdssftc.org/ KDSS Free the Children Website]
*[http://kdssftc.org/ KDSS Free the Children website]
*[http://kdssosaid.webs.com/ KDSS Ontario Students Against Drunk Driving website]
*[http://kdssosaid.webs.com/ KDSS Ontario Students Against Drunk Driving website]
*[http://www.team781.com/ KDSS - FIRST Robotics Team, Team 781, The Kinetic Knights]
*[http://www.team781.com/ KDSS - FIRST Robotics Team, Team 781, the Kinetic Knights]


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Kincardine & District Secondary School
File:Kdssknight2.png
Address
Map
885 River Lane

Kincardine
,
Ontario
,
N2Z 2B9

Canada
Coordinates44°10′37″N 81°37′39″W / 44.17689°N 81.62749°W / 44.17689; -81.62749
Information
School typeHigh school
MottoVirtus, Veritas, Victoria
(Excellence, Truth, Success)
Founded1954
School boardBluewater District School Board
PrincipalMark Ozorio
Grades9–12
Enrollment600–650 (September 2011)
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)Green   & white  
MascotKnights

Kincardine & District Secondary School (KDSS) is a public high school in the town of Kincardine, Ontario, Canada. It is one of 11 high schools in the Bluewater District School Board.

Fraser Institute issued the school a 6.6/10 and ranked it at 294th out of 727 Ontario Secondary Schools, and as 4th best in the Bluewater District School Board after Chesley District High School, Peninsula Shores District School, and West Hill Secondary School.[1]

The school has 633 full-time students in grades 9 through 12. Originally built in 1953/54, it has been expanded with 6 additions, the last one being finished in 1989. The school colour is green and its motto is "Virtus, Veritas, Victoria," which means "Excellence, Truth, Success".

History

In Kincardine, as in most pioneer communities, one of the matters of primary consideration was the question of education. The children were at first educated at home, and then in 1851 a public school was opened. The rented frame building was on the river flats near the lake. The teacher, Mrs. Jane Nairn, had 66 students. The original school, Kincardine District High school, was erected in 1876 at the cost of $8,900. When the school opened 80 students attended at the cost of $8.00 a year for in town students and $10.00 a year for rural students.

With a new addition in 1901 the school was to be used until 1954. Later the school was moved to a small frame building on the east side of Queen Street opposite Harbor Street. Shortly afterwards it was moved to the opposite side of the street. The next location was in a log building which was later the Gentle's property. Then it moved to Russel Street just west of the Anglican Church.[2]

Kincardine High School in 1876

In 1951 Kincardine High School became Kincardine District High School when a bus system was implementing to bring students in from neighbouring communities.[2]

In 1953 construction started on a new one-storey building to include home economics, industrial arts, a cafeteria and a much better gymnasium facility. The new building opened in 1954 with an enrollment of 244 students and a staff of 10. This new school was 2421.9 m².[2]

Only five years after the opening of the opening of the new school in 1954, two classrooms were added at the north end of the building. By September 1973 seven portable classrooms and a portable library resource area were added to the school. An addition in 1973–74 doubled the size.[2]

After the renovation in 1974 the school was given the new name of Kincardine & District Secondary School.[2]

In 1980 the athletics teams received a new symbol and name. The Kincardine Redmen of the past would now be called the Kincardine Knights.[2]

In 1983 the closing of Ripley Secondary School boosted KDSS's numbers up to 799, which was a new high for the school.[2]

In 1989 KDSS added another addition to the building. The school hasn't had any new additions since 1989. The current school is 7473.4 m² on a site of 5.22ha².[2]

Ranking

The Fraser Institute issued the school a 6.6/10 and ranked it at 294th out of 727 Ontario Secondary Schools, and as 4th best in the Bluewater District School Board after Chesley District High School, Peninsula Shores District School, and West Hill Secondary School.[1] The Fraser Institute is a Canadian think tank. It has been described as politically conservative and right-libertarian. Its stated mission is "to measure, study, and communicate the impact of competitive markets and government intervention on the welfare of individuals."

Specifications

File:Kdss map.jpg
A map of KDSS
  • 19 classrooms
  • 5 science rooms
  • 1 music room
  • 2 art rooms
  • 1 library
  • 2 gymnasiums
  • 2 technology rooms
  • 1 resource room
  • 2 special education rooms
  • 1 family studies room
  • 1 cafeteria

Feeder schools

Four main schools feed into KDSS: Huron Heights Public School, Kincardine Township Tiverton Public School, St. Anthony's Catholic School and Ripley Huron Community School (in Ripley, Ontario).[3]

2011 staff

KDSS has 45 teachers, eight Educational Assistants, and four office staff. A staff of five work in the cafeteria and five custodians keep the school clean.[4]

Athletics and clubs

KDSS has many clubs, which all meet once a week at lunch. These include:

  • Student Council - plan all school activities and events
  • Free The Children - sponsored a village in Sierra Leone; built a school and two wells; are now creating alternative income
  • Dumbledore's Army (Harry Potter fan club) - have the four Houses of Hogwarts and play Qudditch every Friday
  • PETA - promote animal rights and anti-animal abuse
  • OSAID - Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving; promote safe and responsible driving
  • Doctor Who Fan Club - watch Doctor Who at lunch every Monday and Friday
  • Christian Fellowship - talk about what it means to be a Christian in today's world
  • Green Space Team - promote being eco-friendly in the school community
  • Prom Committee - plan Prom for the current school year
  • Glee Club/Choir - sing at school events and functions
  • Drama Club - acting
  • Badminton Club - students meet after school and play badminton; considered an intramural sport
  • Link Crew - helping the Grade 9s transition from elementary school to high school
  • Math Club - write the Ontario Math Contest test, learn math outside of the classroom

Christmas Knights

Since 1997 KDSS students have gone door to door around the Kincardine community collecting non-perishable food items and new toys for the Kincardine Christmas Hamper program.

Athletics

KDSS has numerous athletics teams, which all go by the name of the KDSS Knights.[citation needed] Those sports include:

  • Gymnastics (co-ed, varsity)
  • Basketball (junior and senior girls, junior and senior boys)
  • Volleyball (junior and senior girls, junior and senior boys)
  • Tennis (co-ed)
  • Soccer (junior and senior girls, junior and senior boys)
  • Badminton (co-ed)
  • Rugby (junior and senior girls, junior and senior boys)
  • Swim team (co-ed)
  • Cross country (co-ed)
  • Curling (co-ed)
  • Hockey (junior and senior girls, junior and senior boys)
  • Golf (boys and girls)
  • Nordic skiing (co-ed)
  • Track & field (co-ed)
  • Swimming (co-ed)

KDSS sports teams have been very successful every year. The boys' hockey team won BAA and CWOSSA and OFSAA, meaning KDSS has the best high school team in Ontario.[5]

Every year KDSS heads to Europe. The trip changes every other year. The first year it is the Europe Trip, where any student can go to Europe and experience the culture of many countries. The second year is the Art History Trip, which only students of the Grade 12 Art History class can attend. Students look more at the artistic side of Europe.

All of KDSS's athletics are played through the Bluewater Athletic Association.

Music

The Knights of Jazz was a jazz ensemble based at the school. In 1999, the group received a Bronze award in the Instrumental Jazz Division at MusicFest Canada.[6]

School goals and philosophy

The Kincardine and District Secondary School community will:

  • Serve the unique academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of all students
  • Commit itself to maintaining an orderly, trusting, and inclusive school by promoting diversity and equity whenever possible
  • Develop the whole person by providing support, encouragement, and opportunity
  • Create an environment where all parties can approach learning and other school activities with confidence, motivation, and success
  • Respect each other and the community at large at all times
  • Encourage lifelong learning

2011 symposium

On Thursday June 9 and 10 2011 KDSS held a symposium instead of regular classes, titled Today's Kids; Tomorrow's Village[7] The symposium presenedt students in grades 9–12 with a variety of workshops and speakers to increase their awareness of issues related to making healthy life choices now, and positive life choices when they are parents or aunts, uncles, or neighbours themselves.

Keynote speakers included:

  • Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, author who has specialized in the study of the psychology of killing, which has been termed 'killology'[8]
  • Justin Trudeau, Canadian politician and Member of Parliament
  • Dr. Jackson Katz, America's leading anti-sexist activist, and expert on violence, media and masculinity
  • A.R., victim of cyber and sexual assault

Social networking

To keep up with rapid growth of popularity of social networking, KDSS has created several accounts. KDSS has a Twitter account,[9] a YouTube channel,[10] and a Facebook page.[11]

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Fraser Institute School Report Cards". Fraser Institute. Retrieved June 22, 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Kincardine 1848–1984. Owen Sound, Ontario: Stan Brown Ltd. 1982. p. 370. ISBN 0-9690899-1-0.
  3. ^ Adams, AJ. "BWDSB". BWDSB. BWDSB. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
  4. ^ "KDSS". KDSS. KDSS. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
  5. ^ Adams, AJ. "cwossa". cwossa. cwossa.
  6. ^ "1999 Festival Results". MusicFest Canada: The Nationals. Retrieved September 14, 2012.
  7. ^ Today's Kids; Tomorrow's Village
  8. ^ "Killology". www.killology.com. Dave Grossman. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
  9. ^ Twitter: KDSS_Knights
  10. ^ Youtube: KDSSknights
  11. ^ Facebook: Kincardine District Secondary School

External links

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