Runnymede Collegiate Institute is proud of its culturally diverse community where rights, respect and responsibility are valued and where learning and teaching in a safe environment are top priorities. Runnymede Collegiate Institute located in 569 Jane St, York, ON M6S 4A3, Canada.
Runnymede Collegiate Institute (known as Runnymede CI, RCI, or Runnymede) first opened in 1927 and is operated by the Toronto District School Board. Prior to 1998, the school was part of the Board of Education for the City of York.
History:
The school was built on land, which had belonged to John Scarlett. His is estate was called “Runnymede” after the field of Runnymede, where King John of England signed the Magna Carta. The school's colours, red and white, derive partly from Scarlett's name, and also from the fact that the school opened in the year of Canada's Diamond Jubilee. Runnymede Collegiate Institute celebrated its 90th anniversary on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Principal: Paul Edwards
Mission:
Academic excellence and enthusiastic student involvement have been traditional at Runnymede for over 90 years. With a student population of around 600, Runnymede is an ideal size for each student to be recognized on individual merits and as an active participant in Runnymede Collegiate Institute community. This feeling of “belonging” is strengthened by involvement in the full range of school activities available to interested students.
Special Alumni
Charlotte Sullivan, actress James Milton Ham, scientist and 10th President of the University of Toronto Claude Bissell, Canada's youngest university president Katie Telford, Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Annamie Paul, Leader, Green Party of Canada Dick Aldridge, Linebacker, Toronto Argonauts & Hamilton Tigercats Ted Woloshyn, CFRB Radio Host Howard Moscoe, city councillor Gayle Christie, former York mayor Frederick George Topham - recipient of the Victoria Cross in World War II Dwight Drummond - news anchor on CBC Toronto P. K. Subban - Defenceman, Nashville Predators Jim Peplinski - Captain of the Calgary Flames during their 1988-89 Stanley Cup Victory
Clubs:
QSA Club Right to Play Soccer (junior and senior) Volleyball (Junior and senior girls, co-ed) Cross Country Dance Club Badminton Club Baseball (boys and girls) Basketball (varsity, junior and senior) Black Students Association club Cheerleading Me to We Club Mental Health and Wellness Club Power Yoga Environmental Club FIRST Robotics Competition (Robotics) Team 1310 Hockey (co-ed) International Club Swim Team Tech Crew Track and Field Leadership Math Club Yearbook Club The Robotics Team is the biggest club in Runnymede with over 60 students every year
Goals of Runnymede Collegiate
To prepare students for a post secondary education, employment and enjoyment of life. To develop fundamental life skills, knowledge and attitudes so that students will become productive and responsible citizens in Runnymede Collegiate Institute multicultural environment. To provide a rich and varied educational program that meets the needs of its students. To create an atmosphere of encouragement, caring, respect and courtesy that will lead to the development of self worth and co operation among students, teachers and parents. To assist students to achieve their potential in cultural, emotional, intellectual, moral, physical and social development so that they may become self-directed problem-solvers. To maintain traditionally high standards of achievement and expectations.
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