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J.M. Olds Collegiate

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J.M. Olds Collegiate
Address
97 Main Street
Twillingate, NL, A0G 4M0
Canada
Contact
Tel (709) 884-5931
Information
School Board NLESD
Principal Scott Burton
Vice Principal
School type Public
Grades 7 - 12
Language English
Enrollment 111

J.M. Olds Collegiate is a high school located in Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It currently has an enrollment of 111 students and 10 teachers. It operates under the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, formerly the Nova Central School District.[1][2]

History

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The school is named after Dr. John McKee Olds (March 27, 1906 - September 6, 1985) Dr. Olds practiced medicine in the town of Twillingate for over 49 years. The school was originally named Central High and was renamed to J.M. Olds Collegiate on March 22, 1980 in his honour. [3]

Academics

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J.M. Olds Collegiate follows the standard Newfoundland and Labrador curriculum, offering general, academic, and advanced courses. The standard courses include English, Mathematics, Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, French, Physical Education, Social Studies, Career, Art and Music classes as well as electives such as Newfoundland Studies, Nutrition, Skilled Trades, Philosophy, Clothing, and Textiles.

Extracurriculars

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The school has junior and senior volleyball, basketball, softball, soccer, ice hockey, badminton, ball hockey and frisbee teams. The schools official mascot is a tiger. The school also has a Drama Club, and Art Club.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Home Page for J.M. Olds Collegiate". Archived from the original on 2006-04-05. Retrieved 2008-05-28.
  2. ^ "Nova Central School District - J.M. Olds Collegiate". Archived from the original on 2008-03-12. Retrieved 2008-05-28.
  3. ^ J.M. Olds Collegiate. "Newspaper Article". Retrieved 2008-05-28.
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