Dorset Collegiate
| Dorset Collegiate | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
|
Pilley's Island Newfoundland and Labrador Canada | |
| Information | |
| School type | none, High school |
| Established | 1977 |
| Sister school | GBS Academy |
| School district | Nova Central |
| Principal | Mark Warren |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Colour(s) | Blue, Gold, and White |
| Athletics |
Badminton Ball hockey Softball Volleyball |
| Mascot | Husky |
| Team name | Dorset Huskies |
| Rival | Springdale Wildcats |
| Alumni |
Jonah Winsor Courtney Woodford |
Dorset Collegiate (officially called Dorset Collegiate High School) is a school in Pilley's Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.[1] The principal is Mark Warren and the vice principal is Chris Roberts.
The school is in Division B of the 3A Provincial Slo-Pitch Tournament[2] and Division A of the 3A Boys Volleyball Provincials.[3] The school also participates in the annual Under 14/16/19 Atlantic Team Qualifier badminton tournament[4] and the 3A Ball Hockey Tournament.[5] In 1978, Dorset Collegiate participated in a student exchange program with Riverdale High School in Montreal, Quebec.[6] In 2008, Dorset Collegiate hosted the annual review of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets.[7] In 2009, Courtney Woodford, a Dorset Collegiate student, won the Miss Talent title at the Miss Teen Newfoundland & Labrador Pageant.[8] The school's 2009 graduation ceremonies were cancelled due to the death of Jonah Winsor, the captain of the school's hockey team.[9] Winsor died in a single-vehicle accident near the school.[10] He was driving a Kawasaki motorcycle at the time.[11]
References
- ↑ Sarah Burton (November 19, 2009). "Kellie Loder and Anyday rock it out for a good cause". The Nor'wester. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ↑ "School sports kicks into high gear". The Western Star. October 18, 2007. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ↑ "Provincial boys volleyball tournaments to be held this weekend". The Telegram. December 13, 2007. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ↑ "Stephenville badminton players among provinces best". The Western Star. January 22, 2009. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ↑ Matthew Molloy (April 3, 2012). "Soaring to four". The Gander Beacon. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ↑ "Riverdale High School has big welcome plans for exchange students". The South Shore News: 13. April 6, 1978.
- ↑ William Clarke (June 4, 2008). "Ready aye ready!". The Nor'wester. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ↑ Pam Snow (March 26, 2009). "Miss Talent Miss Teen Newfoundland and Labrador Pageant". The Nor'wester. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ↑ Carolyn Ray (May 22, 2009). "RCMP identify teen killed in Triton-area motorcycle crash". CBC News. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ↑ "Triton residents mourn teen killed in motorcycle accident". CBC News. May 21, 2009. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ↑ "Green Bay South residents struggling with loss; 'Captain' Jonah going to be missed". The Western Star. May 23, 2009. Retrieved December 31, 2012.