Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School

Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School is a public high school located in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.

History

The school is named after Harold M. Brathwaite, a former Director of Education of the Peel District School Board, who retired in 2003, which is also when the school opened. The school strives to assist its students in developing their competencies academically, technically and professionally. The school promotes unity in a diverse society. Harold M. Brathwaite proves a multitude of opportunities for students to grow and reach their goals. It has had a number of successful alumni. The school will continue to support its motto of "Dream, Believe, Succeed", as it is a driving factor for many students.

Highlights

• Site of OISE/University of Toronto student teacher education programme
• SHSM - Specialist High Skills Major Program in both Business and Law: This program caters to students who wish to pursue a career in the specified fields of business and law. To achieve the designation, students must follow through with a comprehensive itinerary of courses, which also requires them to serve one term in a co-op position.
• IB Program- a rigorous pre-university program leading to assessments in six subject areas. IB offers a challenging curriculum, taught by accredited IB teachers. The program is noted for its depth and its international perspective. The IB Diploma provides a coherent and demanding educational experience across the full curriculum and requires IB students to engage in community service, individual research, and an inquiry into the nature of knowledge.

Clubs and extracurriculars

Students are encouraged to get involved in the many clubs and teams available at Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School. Extra-curricular activities include archery, basketball, cricket, rugby, ball hockey, cross country, volleyball, soccer, football, badminton, track and field, table tennis, the arts (music, drama, dance, visual arts), Environmental Club, Outdoor Club, Peace By Peace, yearbook, Zonta Club, Robotics (FRC), and DECA.

Notable alumni

• Anthony Bennett - basketball player
• Babur Jahid - Social Entrepreneur

See also

• List of high schools in Ontario

External links

• Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School website
• Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School at Peel District School Board
• Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School at the Ontario Ministry of Education
• Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School

Schools part of Peel District School Board in Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga, Ontario
Secondary schools	Applewood Heights Bramalea Brampton Centennial Cawthra Park Central Peel Chinguacousy Clarkson David Suzuki Erindale Fletcher's Meadow Glenforest Gordon Graydon Harold M. Brathwaite Heart Lake Humberview John Fraser Lincoln M. Alexander Lorne Park Louise Arbour Mayfield Meadowvale Mississauga North Park Judith Nyman Port Credit Rick Hansen Sandalwood Heights Stephen Lewis Streetsville Thomas L. Kennedy Turner Fenton West Credit Woodlands
Middle or junior high schools	Allan A. Martin Senior Public School Darcel Avenue Senior Public School Dolphin Senior Public School Edenwood Middle School Hazel McCallion Senior Public School Sir William Gage Middle School Lisgar Middle School Tomken Road Middle School W. G. Davis Senior Public School Homelands Senior Public School
Primary or elementary schools	Dunrankin Drive Public School Helen Wilson Public School Hillcrest Public School Russell Langmaid Public School Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School Whitehorn Public School Oakridge Public School