Woodroffe High School (Ottawa)
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Woodroffe High School is a secondary school situated in the west end of Ottawa
, Ontario
. Woodroffe High School an extensive variety of 20 school clubs, organizations and inter-school and intramural athletics are offered. Woodroffe High School is a secondary school with high academic standards, a large athletic program, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. The staff is qualified and dedicated to the students in the classroom. They enjoy working with adolescents and go out of their way to guide them throughout their academic careers. Woodroffe High School offers a variety of courses designed to prepare students for University or College. A number of innovative programs are being developed to better serve the students' interests. These include the development of a number of multi-disciplinary courses, an arts certificate, and an international studies certificate.
An extensive variety of school clubs, organizations and inter-school and intramural athletics are offered under the direction and supervision of teacher and community volunteers.
The school is under the jurisdiction of the Ottawa Carleton District School Board.
, near the Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre and Lincoln Fields Station. A section of bike path
connects the school to the Ottawa River Pathway running parallel to the Parkway. In turn, this path is interconnect with the network of bike paths stretching throughout the Ottawa Region that make up part of the greater Ontario Trails Council Trails network.
Woodroffe has a strong athletics program, winning many championships over the years in sports such as basketball, volleyball, rugby, soccer, wrestling, and hockey.
Ottawa
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, Ontario
Ontario
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. Woodroffe High School an extensive variety of 20 school clubs, organizations and inter-school and intramural athletics are offered. Woodroffe High School is a secondary school with high academic standards, a large athletic program, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. The staff is qualified and dedicated to the students in the classroom. They enjoy working with adolescents and go out of their way to guide them throughout their academic careers. Woodroffe High School offers a variety of courses designed to prepare students for University or College. A number of innovative programs are being developed to better serve the students' interests. These include the development of a number of multi-disciplinary courses, an arts certificate, and an international studies certificate.
An extensive variety of school clubs, organizations and inter-school and intramural athletics are offered under the direction and supervision of teacher and community volunteers.
The school is under the jurisdiction of the Ottawa Carleton District School Board.
Location
Woodroffe High School is located at the western end of the Ottawa River ParkwayOttawa River Parkway
The Ottawa River Parkway is a four-lane scenic parkway along the Ottawa River in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It runs from Carling Avenue near Connaught Avenue, to Booth Street at the Canadian War Museum. It is maintained by the National Capital Commission. The speed limit is , enforced by the Royal...
, near the Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre and Lincoln Fields Station. A section of bike path
Segregated cycle facilities
Segregated cycle facilities are marked lanes, tracks, shoulders and paths designated for use by cyclists from which motorised traffic is generally excluded...
connects the school to the Ottawa River Pathway running parallel to the Parkway. In turn, this path is interconnect with the network of bike paths stretching throughout the Ottawa Region that make up part of the greater Ontario Trails Council Trails network.
Programs
Woodroffe is noted for its French Immersion and Arts programs, included in which are drama and dance programs. These programs are frequently showcased in Woodroffe's Dance Showcases, and annual musicals.Woodroffe has a strong athletics program, winning many championships over the years in sports such as basketball, volleyball, rugby, soccer, wrestling, and hockey.
School Features
- Campus featuring two regulation sized gymnasiums, tennis courts, soft track, and two playing fields
- Science labs
- Gymnasium rebuilt in 1995
- French immersion and Spanish programs
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Outdoor Pursuits
- Computer Science and Technology programs
- Active extra-curricular program
- Athletic programs
- Partnerships with Pinecrest-Queensway Health and Community Services, Wal-Mart and Algonquin College
- Extensive Cooperative Education Program
- Innovative Arts Certificate Program
- Extensive ESL & ELD programs
- Growing number of International Students coming to WHS
- Excellent Leadership Course and camp