We have been certified as a Gold Ontario Eco-School for 2012 and 2013
History
Our school motto is Post Proelium Praemium (After the struggle, the reward.).
Our school mascot is the Thornhill Tiger.
Facilities
Thornhill S.S. was officially opened in 1956. Additions were placed on the original school in 1961 (Link), 1964 (Library) and 1998 (Science Wing).
| Art Lab |
D.D. Room |
| Student Council Office |
Cafeteria and Servery |
| Auto Lab |
Weight Room |
| Construction Lab |
Classrooms |
| Communication Technological Lab |
Family Studies Lab |
| Design & Technological Lab |
Drama Stage |
| Gymnasiums |
Food Lab |
| Guidance Offices |
Outdoor Fields |
| Music rooms |
Staff Dining Room |
| Resource Center |
Outdoor Track |
| Student Parking Facilities |
Staff Room |
| Science Lab |
Yearbook Office |
| Darkroom |
Washroom and Shower Facilities |
Computers:
Number of: 254
Labs: 5 (including one portable lab)
As with each school in the York Region District School Board, Thornhill S.S. supports student learning through the curriculum standards set out by the Ontario Ministry of Education and many other co-curricular activities.
In addition, our school offers the following programs:
- Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL)
- Healthy Active Mornings (HAM)
- an Alternative Education Program
- a Credit Recovery Program
- an English as a Second Language Program
- a Music Program
- Special Education Programs
- a Gifted Program
- a D.D. Program
- a PEAK (Pathways to Education and Academic Knowledge) Program at Thornhill Square
- a High Performance Athlete Program
- Drop Everything and Read (DEAR)
- Student Exchanges
- a Mentorship Program
- Peer Mediation
- Student Success Team
Students may choose to participate in a vareity of co-curricular activities such as the below. For an up-to-date and complete list, please click on the "Student" menu tab.
Clubs | Animal Advocacy |
Debating |
Jewish Students Union |
| Anime |
DECA |
Korean Student Association |
| Announcement Team |
Drama |
Math |
| Athletic Council (TAC) |
Eco Team |
Mentors |
| Cancer Awareness |
ESL Homework |
Outdoors |
| Chess |
Eye of the Tiger (student newspaper) |
Peer Helpers |
| Chinese Student Association |
Free the Children |
Prefects |
| Christian Fellowship |
Gay/Straight Alliance |
Sound and Light Crew |
| Circle of Friends |
History Advisory Board |
Student Nutrition Advisory |
Music | Junior Brass Ensemble. |
Senior Jazz Band |
Concert Choir |
| Senior Brass Ensemble |
Symphonic Band |
Flute Ensemble |
| Jazz Choir |
Wind Ensemble |
Wind Ensemble |
| Junior Jazz Band |
Guitar Ensemble |
Music Council |
Sports Teams The York Region Athletics Association coordinates sports activities. Visit their website at
www.yraa.com for a full listing.
Safe and Supportive Schools/Character Education/Equity Education
Every student has the right to learn in a safe and supportive environment. The York Region District School Board has a Safe Schools Policy and a defined procedure to implement the policy. Both the policy and procedure support the view that student discipline involves a continuum of support including prevention, intervention and appropriate consequences.
In addition, Thornhill S.S. supports the development of character education in the York Region District School Board. The following is an overview of the school’s Character Education initiatives:
- Peer Mediation
- Prefects and Mentors
- Peer Tutors
- Community Outreach/Clubs
- Guest speakers
- Fundraising for a variety of Charities
- Announcements
- Social Awareness & Activism
Our CommunityThornhill S.S. is proud of its community involvement. In addition to a number of private sector partnerships, the following community agencies serve our school and its community.
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- Big Brothers/Big Sisters
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- Cancer Foundations
- CAYRE
- Children’s Aid Society
- Early Intervention Services
- Jewish Family & Child Services
- Kid’s Help Phone
- Kinark Child & Family Services
- Lion’s Club
- Markham-Stouffville Family Life Centre
- Markham Fire Department
- Ontario Early Years
- Parents Against Drugs (PAD)
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Pathways – Outreach Workers
Roots of Empathy
Settlement and Partnership in York Region – SEPYR
Thornhill Community Centre
Thornhill Community Centre Public Library
Women’s Support Network of York Region
York Central Hospital
York Centre for Children, Youth and Families
York Links
York Region Abuse Program
York Region Health Services
York Region Police
Youth Employment Services |
Recognizing Student Success
Thornhill S.S. is proud of all of its students. We make every effort to recognize student achievement, including:
- Announcements – Daily and Special Announcements
- Annual Learning Plans
- Character Assemblies
- Commencement
- Community Involvement Records
- EQAO Results
- Honour Roll Recognition
- Juniour Awards Assembly
- Newsletters
- Plaqued Certificates of Student Recognition Displayed in Hallways
- Report Cards – Interim, Mid-term, and Final
- Scholarships
- Science Olympics
- Subject Certificates for Excellence in Achievement and Effort
Student Leadership
Student leadership is the foundation of all school initiatives that benefit our student population and community.
The student council, Board of Student Senators (BOSS) is an elected group that represents the views of the student body. They lead all school events including fundraising for the Yellow Brick House, Emergency Relief, Care & Share Drive to help the less fortunate during the holidays. Students demonstrate their leadership as members of, one of our councils or club leaders. These councils provide specific special events for students.