Henry Munro Middle School
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| Henry Munro Middle School | |
| Address | |
| 2105 Kender Avenue Gloucester, Ontario, K1J 6J7, Canada |
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| Information | |
| School board | OCDSB |
| School type | Middle school |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Language | English & French Immersion |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Enrollment | ~600 |
| Homepage | http://www.henrymunroms.ocdsb.ca/ |
Henry Munro Middle School is located in Beacon Hill, Ottawa, Canada and is operated by Ottawa Carleton District School Board. The school educates in grades 6-8. Henry Munro offers both late French immersion and early French immersion.
The school's official name is 'Henry Munro Middle School' despite the sign on the front wall of the school reading 'Henry Munro Public School'! The school is named after Henry Munro, a Canadian political figure.
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[edit] Mission Statement
"To develop and provide to each adolescent learner an education of the highest quality in a positive multi-cultural environment, with caring staff members focusing on the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of the students."
[edit] Athletics
Henry Munro won the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) soccer title three times in a row, in the 2005-06, 2006-07, and 2007-08 seasons.[1]
In 2007 the school won five gold medals at the OCDSB intermediate track and field championships including a sweep of the boys 1500 metre events.[2]
The school tied for first place tied in the medal standings at the OCDSB track and field championships in 2008.[3]
[edit] Awards
The school won the Outstanding Intramural Achievement Award from Mohawk College for a notable seven consecutive years between 2000-01 and 2006-07.[4]
Henry Munro won the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance's Diamond Award in 2006-2007 for outstanding achievement in physical education and athletics, for the daily physical education program, sports teams, and intra-murals.[5][6]
[edit] Student awards
In 2005, the school picked up eight awards at the Ottawa Regional Science Fair, including first place in the 'Engineering and Computing Sciences: Junior' category.[7]
[edit] Notable alumni
- Bryan Adams, musician[8]
- Tom Cruise, actor[9]
- Tom Green, actor[10]
- Elizabeth Manley, figure skater[10]
[edit] References
- ^ Sherwin, Fred. "Henry Munro successfully defends Grade 7/8 soccer championship", Orléans Online, 2007-06-16. Retrieved on 2008-06-14.
- ^ "Henry Munro Lions roar at public board intermediate track and field championships", Orléans Online, August 18, 2008
- ^ Sherwin, Fred. "Pair of Lions roar at OCDSB track and field championships", Orléans Online, 2008-06-13. Retrieved on 2008-06-14.
- ^ "Outstanding Intramural Achievement Award Winners", Mohawk College
- ^ Recognition Award Program. Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Retrieved on 2008-06-14.
- ^ Henry Munro Middle School profile. Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Retrieved on 2008-06-14.
- ^ "Divisional Award Winners - 2005", Ottawa Regional Science Fair, April 28, 2008
- ^ Morton, Andrew (2008). Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography. Macmillan, 14. ISBN 0312359861. “On the next street lived Bruce Adams, now better known as rock star Bryan Adams, who also attended Henry Munro Middle School at the time.)”
- ^ Tom Cruise's Canadian stay revealed.
- ^ a b "'Middle school to the stars’ celebrates 40 years", Orleans Star, 2007-04-21. Retrieved on 2008-06-14.
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