Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School is a public high school located in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
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| Address | |
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415 Great Lakes Drive , , Canada | |
| Coordinates | 43°44′22″N 79°46′14″W / 43.73954°N 79.77066°W |
| Information | |
| School type | High school |
| Motto | Dream, Believe, Succeed |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Public-secondary |
| Founded | 2003 |
| School board | Peel District School Board |
| Superintendent | Neerja Punjabi |
| Area trustee | Balbir Sohi |
| School number | 943916 |
| Principal | Lola Gayle[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrolment | 1,744 (September 2021) |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Purple, silver and black |
| Mascot | Blizzard The Bear |
| Team name | Blizzards |
| Website | haroldmbrathwaite |
History edit
The school is named after Harold M. Brathwaite (d.2020), a former Director of Education of the Peel District School Board,[2] 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. The school is commonly referred to by its abbreviated name, HB. The sports teams are known as the Brathwaite Blizzard.
Highlights edit
- Site of OISE/University of Toronto student teacher education programme
- SHSM - Specialist High Skills Major Program in both Business and Law
- IB Diploma Program
Notable alumni edit
- Anthony Bennett - basketball player
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Contact". Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ Rushowy, Kristin. "Harold Brathwaite, trail-blazing Black Ontario educator, dead at 79". The Toronto Star. Retrieved 12 September 2022.