Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute
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Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute (K.C.V.I.) is a secondary school in Kingston
, Ontario
, Canada
. Founded in 1792 by Reverend John Stuart based upon a grant for secondary education in the colony of Upper Canada, it moved to its present location in 1892. It is considered the oldest public secondary school in Ontario. Girls were first admitted as students in January, 1877 and the school has remained co-educational since. The oldest remaining wing of the school is the 1915 wing, which now houses science laboratories. The original wing was destroyed by fire and has since been replaced
K.C.V.I was Kingston's only secondary school until the opening of Queen Elizabeth Collegiate and Vocational Institute
(Q.E.C.V.I.) in 1955 and Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute
(L.C.V.I.) in 1963.
, then Governor General of Canada
, in 1992. It celebrated K.C.V.I.'s 200th anniversary.
The Latin motto, maxima debetur pueris reverentia, can be roughly translated to "Youth are entitled to the greatest respect". Another more literal translation would be "The greatest respect is owed to boys". The differences in translation seem to be due to an attempt to make the motto more politically correct.
(The Cave), a radio broadcasting focus program, which broadcasts at 91.9 FM in downtown Kingston. The KCVI Yearbook Committee creates a pictorial account of each year in a year book called "The Times".
2010/2011 Achievements thus far
Toronto/Nor-East Regionals
1st Place Medalists - MCDM (Marketing Communications Team Decision Making) - Momin Baig and Jeremy Loshak
1st Place Medalists - BMDM (Buying and Merchandising Management Team Decision Making) - Derek Leung and Sam Cen
1st Place Medalists - BLMDM (Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making) - Alex Cappon and Kosta Nikolopoulos
3rd Place Medalists - HMDM (Hospitality and Tourism Team Decision Making) - Beth Farnell and Bret Flynn
3rd Place Medalist - MMS (Marketing Management) - Kalindi Patel
3rd Place Medalist - PHT (Principles of Hospitality and Tourism) - Larischa DeWet
In addition, other KC DECA students who earned top 10 case role play medals were Sarah Cadman and Ashley Cain of Sports and Entertainment Team Event (STDM) and Hannah McIsaac and Katie Peruniak of the Hospitality Services Team Event (HTDM). Also, individuals Stefan Jefic of Restaurant and Food Service Marketing (RFSM), Evan Vekios of Automotive Services Marketing (ASM), Nish Kapuria of Automotive Services Marketing (ASM), Yeon Soo Kim of Sports and Entertainment Marketing (SEM), Basmah Rahman of Principles of Marketing (PMK) and Alice Wang of Principles of Marketing and Administration (PBM).
The KC DECA students who earned top 10 written test medals were Nazifa Chowdhury of Principles of Marketing (PMK), Amelia Chand of Apparel and Accessories (AAM), Chantal Imbeault of Apparel and Accessories (AAM), Malak Elbatarny of Restaurant and Food Services Management (RFSM), Richard Millson of Business Law and Ethics (BLTDM) and Abduhadi Ahmed of Hotel and Lodging Management (HLM).
Notable Spirit Days in the past include:
Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario is a Canadian city located in Eastern Ontario where the St. Lawrence River flows out of Lake Ontario. Originally a First Nations settlement called "Katarowki," , growing European exploration in the 17th Century made it an important trading post...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Founded in 1792 by Reverend John Stuart based upon a grant for secondary education in the colony of Upper Canada, it moved to its present location in 1892. It is considered the oldest public secondary school in Ontario. Girls were first admitted as students in January, 1877 and the school has remained co-educational since. The oldest remaining wing of the school is the 1915 wing, which now houses science laboratories. The original wing was destroyed by fire and has since been replaced
K.C.V.I was Kingston's only secondary school until the opening of Queen Elizabeth Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Queen Elizabeth Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Queen Elizabeth Collegiate and Vocational Institute , or "QE", is a High School in north Kingston, Ontario, Canada.-History:QECVI opened in 1955 and since that time has instituted a number of programs focusing on specific career paths. Thriving on the enrichment of the Focus Programs due in part...
(Q.E.C.V.I.) in 1955 and Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute is a secondary school located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. It is commonly referred to as simply "LC"...
(L.C.V.I.) in 1963.
Athletics
The team colours are blue and white. The team name for all sports is "Blues" and the mascot is a blue bear. The school competes in various sports including, but not limited to: rowing, cross-country, track and field, football, rugby, hockey, basketball, volleyball, soccer, mountain biking, curling, tennis, badminton, baseball, golf, swimming, and skiing, along with various other sports.Coat of arms
A new coat of arms was formally conferred on K.C.V.I. by Ramon A. HnatyshynRay Hnatyshyn
Ramon John Hnatyshyn , commonly known as Ray Hnatyshyn, was a Canadian politician and statesman who served as Governor General of Canada, the 24th since Canadian Confederation....
, then Governor General of Canada
Governor General of Canada
The Governor General of Canada is the federal viceregal representative of the Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II...
, in 1992. It celebrated K.C.V.I.'s 200th anniversary.
The Latin motto, maxima debetur pueris reverentia, can be roughly translated to "Youth are entitled to the greatest respect". Another more literal translation would be "The greatest respect is owed to boys". The differences in translation seem to be due to an attempt to make the motto more politically correct.
IB Diploma programme
KCVI is one of 83 schools in Canada which runs the International Baccalaureate program. The IB diploma program is offered at KCVI during the last two years of secondary school. However there is also the Pre-IB program to prepare the Gr. 9 and 10 students for the rigorous pace of the IB curriculum. Also, if students do not want to enroll in the complete IB diploma program, they may apply for IB certificates in the course of their choosing.KCVI clubs
KCVI has many different activities going on through out the school year, such as: the Students' Association - student government, DECA - Student Marketing Club, the student run Leadership Conference,the Improv teams, Model UN, Respect Committee, Outdoors Club, Environment Club, South African Partnership and Youth in Action, Drama Club, Robotics Club and the Debating Club. There is also an Athletics Association in charge of many sport-related school events. Newly formed in the 2006/07 year is the Arts Council, a compliment to the Athletic Association. As well, KCVI hosts CKVICKVI-FM
CKVI-FM is a Canadian community radio station, owned and operated by Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute in Kingston, Ontario. The station broadcasts at 91.9 on the FM dial, and uses the on-air brand "The Cave". CKVI was the first high school radio station to be granted a broadcasting...
(The Cave), a radio broadcasting focus program, which broadcasts at 91.9 FM in downtown Kingston. The KCVI Yearbook Committee creates a pictorial account of each year in a year book called "The Times".
KCVI DECA
KCVI's DECA chapter has been one of the more respected and successful chapter in Ontario, with members competing and winning medals at regional, provincial and international competitions, winning over 100 medals and 10 plaques over the past 5 years. Since its establishment in 2005, KCVI's DECA chapter has seen 300% growth, and has registered 71 members for its 2009-2010 season, making it one of the biggest clubs at KCVI. Not only does KCVI DECA chapter strive to be the best in the school environment, the chapter has also seen active participation within the community of Kingston, having active partnerships with influential businesses such as the Kingston Heart and Stroke Foundation, Kingston Community Credit Union, and JKL Microsystems. For more information on KCVI DECA's progression and achievements, visit us at www.kcdeca.ca2010/2011 Achievements thus far
Toronto/Nor-East Regionals
1st Place Medalists - MCDM (Marketing Communications Team Decision Making) - Momin Baig and Jeremy Loshak
1st Place Medalists - BMDM (Buying and Merchandising Management Team Decision Making) - Derek Leung and Sam Cen
1st Place Medalists - BLMDM (Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making) - Alex Cappon and Kosta Nikolopoulos
3rd Place Medalists - HMDM (Hospitality and Tourism Team Decision Making) - Beth Farnell and Bret Flynn
3rd Place Medalist - MMS (Marketing Management) - Kalindi Patel
3rd Place Medalist - PHT (Principles of Hospitality and Tourism) - Larischa DeWet
In addition, other KC DECA students who earned top 10 case role play medals were Sarah Cadman and Ashley Cain of Sports and Entertainment Team Event (STDM) and Hannah McIsaac and Katie Peruniak of the Hospitality Services Team Event (HTDM). Also, individuals Stefan Jefic of Restaurant and Food Service Marketing (RFSM), Evan Vekios of Automotive Services Marketing (ASM), Nish Kapuria of Automotive Services Marketing (ASM), Yeon Soo Kim of Sports and Entertainment Marketing (SEM), Basmah Rahman of Principles of Marketing (PMK) and Alice Wang of Principles of Marketing and Administration (PBM).
The KC DECA students who earned top 10 written test medals were Nazifa Chowdhury of Principles of Marketing (PMK), Amelia Chand of Apparel and Accessories (AAM), Chantal Imbeault of Apparel and Accessories (AAM), Malak Elbatarny of Restaurant and Food Services Management (RFSM), Richard Millson of Business Law and Ethics (BLTDM) and Abduhadi Ahmed of Hotel and Lodging Management (HLM).
KCVI Improv Team
KCVI has a long and decorated history of competing in the Canadian Improv Games and is well known nationally for its success and great performances. Since the Kingston Regional Tournament was re-established in the 1996-97 school year, KCVI has won 10 regional gold medals (including 7 back-to-back regional titles from 1997–2003), 2 regional silver medals and 1 regional bronze medal.The Kingston Model United Nations
KCVI has hosted a Model United Nations for several years, held every spring. Recently the Model UN has started to expand outside the school. (http://www.modelun.ca)Student government
Many school events and spirirt days at KCVI are often organised and implemented by the SA (Students' Association), the KCVI student government.Street Smart
Street Smart is a Community Education Centre of the Limestone District School Board where students can earn their high school diploma in a more relaxed environment. They provide on-site secondary education for students aged primarily 16-20 who require an alternative setting for earning high school credits. They are staffed with certified Secondary School Teachers.Notable students
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, author - Don Cherry, hockey commentator
- David UsherDavid UsherDavid Usher is a British-born Canadian singer-songwriter. Formerly the frontman for the alternative rock band Moist, he embarked on a solo career beginning in the late 1990s.-Biography:...
, musician - Peter MillikenPeter MillikenPeter Andrew Stewart Milliken, UE is a Canadian lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 until his retirement in 2011 and served as Speaker of the House for 10 years beginning in 2001. Milliken represented the Ontario riding of Kingston and the Islands as a...
, Speaker of the Canadian House of CommonsSpeaker of the Canadian House of CommonsThe Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada is the presiding officer of the lower house of the Parliament of Canada and is elected at the beginning of each new parliament by fellow Members of Parliament... - Dr. Paul HebertPaul D.N. HebertPaul D. N. Hebert, FRSC is a Canadian biologist. He holds a Canada Research Chair in Molecular Biodiversity , and is a tenured full professor at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, as well as being a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and the director of the Biodiversity...
, biologist, developed the DNA barcodingDNA barcodingDNA barcoding is a taxonomic method that uses a short genetic marker in an organism's DNA to identify it as belonging to a particular species. It differs from molecular phylogeny in that the main goal is not to determine classification but to identify an unknown sample in terms of a known...
method of taxonomy - Simon WhitfieldSimon WhitfieldSimon St. Quentin Whitfield is an Olympic triathlon champion from Canada.-Biography:Whitfield was born in Kingston, Ontario. As a young boy he played soccer but at age 11 began triathlon, honing his early competitive skills in the Canadian Kids of Steel program. By age 15 he was pursuing...
, Olympic triathlete (Gold Medalist) - Chilina Kennedy, actress
- Hugh DillonHugh DillonHugh Dillon is a Canadian musician and actor.-Music career:Dillon was the lead singer for the Kingston hard rock band The Headstones from 1987 until 2003...
, musician and actor - Helen CooperHelen Cooper (Canadian politician)Helen Cooper is a Canadian politician and administrator. She served as mayor of Kingston, Ontario from 1988 to 1993, and was chair of the Ontario Municipal Board from 1993 to 1996.-Early life and education:...
, federal and municipal politician, mayor of Kingston 1988-1993 - J. Adam BrownJ. Adam BrownJames Adam Brown is a Canadian actor.J. Adam is a recent graduate of Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario. He is the director of the acclaimed short film Spoliation, a cerebral film exploring the meaning of life [in production], and the concept of legacy and immortality.Perhaps J...
, actor - Members of The Tragically HipThe Tragically HipThe Tragically Hip, often referred to simply as The Hip, is a Canadian rock band from Kingston, Ontario, consisting of Gordon Downie , Paul Langlois , Rob Baker , Gord Sinclair and Johnny Fay . Since their formation in 1983 they have released 12 studio albums, two live albums, and 46 singles...
- Alex Trousdale, Internationally Known Football Star (soccer)
- Geoff Haskell, Happens to know Alex Trousdale
Grade Points Competition
Students of KCVI participate in a Grade Points competition, in which different themes days (called "Spirit Days") are decided by the Students' Association and the grade with the most students participating in that theme are awarded grade points. The grade with the most grade points at the end of the year is awarded a prize. Prizes in the past include various KCVI memorabilia.Notable Spirit Days in the past include:
- Grade Colour Days - Each class is given a specific colour, and keeps that colour until their class graduates. On Grade Colour Days, the class must wear their assigned Grade Colour
- Basshunter Dayz - Students have to go around the school finding hidden pictures of the Swedish DJ BasshunterBasshunterJonas Erik Altberg , better known by his stage name Basshunter, is a Swedish singer-songwriter, record producer and DJ. He is best known for his number one hits "Boten Anna", "Dota", "Now You're Gone" and "All I Ever Wanted". Basshunter has so far released a total of six albums, two of which have...
- Gunther Appreciation Day - Students dress up as the world-famous singer GuntherGuntherGunther is the German name of a semi-legendary king of Burgundy of the early 5th century...
. Grades get points based on various categories - K-Carnival - Live bands, carnival games, BBQ, inflatable games and obstacle courses for the whole school. Every year in late May.