Laura Secord Secondary School, also known simply as Laura Secord, is a public secondary school in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. It is located near the corner of Niagara and Carlton Streets. Laura Secord is a part of the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN). The school was founded in 1966.

History

Laura Secord Secondary School is named after Laura Secord, a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. In 2016, the school celebrated its fiftieth anniversary.[2]

Performing Arts

The earliest known photos of the rock band Rush were taken at the school in 1974.[3]

The school has had its own productions of musicals. Students performed Oklahoma! in 2014,[4] The Addams Family in 2018,[5] and 9 to 5 in 2024.[6]

Athletics

The Laura Secord Patriots compete in the Niagara Region High School Athletics Association (NRHSAA) region, one of four zones in the Southern Ontario Secondary Schools Association (SOSSA).[7][8] As of 2023, a synthetic grass field was planned for the school.[9]

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ^ "Laura Secord Secondary School (921750)". Ontario Ministry of Education. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Laura Secord Secondary School marks 50 years this weekend". Niagara This Week. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  3. ^ Anderson, Jason. "Living on a Lighted Stage". The Walrus. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  4. ^ Rosts, Scott. "Secord staging a classic". Niagara This Week. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  5. ^ Cheevers, Melinda. "Laura Secord brings creepy, kooky family to the stage". Niagara This Week. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  6. ^ Hopkins, Lucy. "Arts: Whole school plays a role in annual Laura Secord musical". Niagara Now. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  7. ^ "NRHSAA – Niagara Region High School Athletic Association". 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
  8. ^ "SOSSA Schools". www.sossa.on.ca. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
  9. ^ "DSBN approves budget of 584 million for upcoming fiscal year". CTKB News. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  10. ^ Smith, Caleb (9 September 2017). "NXT in St. Catharines all about the hometown boy Dillinger". Slam Wrestling.


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