106 Garden Ave., Richmond Hill L4C 6M1
Phone: (905) 889-6266, (647) 795-7677
Fax: (905) 889-6676
Email: langstaff.ss@yrdsb.ca
Bell Times: 8:25 AM – 2:30 PM
Introduction
Langstaff Secondary School, located in Richmond Hill, was officially opened in 1964 and is named after Dr. James Langstaff, former reeve of Richmond Hill in 1880. The school aspires to be a community of learners characterized by respect, trust, and courage. Celebrating diversity, its mission is to develop a strong community and promote student learning. Langstaff Secondary School also focuses on creating a positive and inclusive environment that promotes both academic success and personal growth.
The school had undergone a major renovation in 2003, resulting in the expansion and addition of facilities to enhance the student experience. The current three-story building consists of two gymnasiums, with the larger one serving as an auditorium. The original library was transformed into a versatile room used for special education services and various classes. Notably, the school is wheelchair accessible, equipped with ramps and a functional elevator. In 2006, from May to July, the school underwent a major roofing cleaning and change, with updates to air conditioning, plumbing, and other essential building systems.
Highlights
Langstaff takes pride in its athletic accomplishments and the achievements of its notable alumni. In 2006, the varsity boys baseball team achieved a significant milestone by winning the York Regional Championships. The school has demonstrated prowess in tennis, with the girls doubles team securing an impressive top 8th position in Ontario. Additionally, Langstaff introduced a varsity men’s hockey team in the winter of 2007, generating much excitement within the sports department and the student body.
Notable former alumni who have gone on to national and international sport teams include Gillian Ferrari, a hockey player who played for the Brampton Thunders in the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL), and Jonathan D’Aversa, a hockey player for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Langstaff Secondary School also has a strong music department that has presented wonderful concerts and performances over the years, showcasing a diverse range of soloists, bands, and ensembles. Langstaff’s talented musicians have also actively engaged in charitable endeavors, contributing their musical talents to events at York Central Hospital and other philanthropic functions.
Academics
Langstaff Secondary School offers a variety of special education programs such as the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Programs in Business, Health & Wellness, Information & Communications Technology, and Justice, Community Safety, & Emergency Services.
In addition to French Immersion, it also offers the Advanced Placement (AP) Program through which students can take AP courses in Science (Chemistry, Biology and Physics), English, French and Math (Advanced functions, Calculus and Vectors).
Additional programs include the Dual Credit (DC) program as well as the high performance athlete (HPA) program, a cooperative education program for students who are competing at the provincial, national and/or international level as well as the
Clubs and Extracurricular Activities
Students are encouraged to get involved in a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs to enrich their high school experience. These include:
- Anime Ambassadors
- Announcement Team
- Art Club
- Astronomy
- Band
- Big Bear, Little Bear
- Book Club/White pines
- Breakdance
- BRIDGE (ESL social club)
- Cancer Society
- Chess
- Debate Union
- DECA
- Drama
- Fashion Show
- Free The Children
- G.I.L.L.
- G.S.A. (Gay-Straight Alliance)
- Habitat for Humanity
- History
- Improv Team
- Jazz Band
- LAFF (Film making)
- LEAF (Langstaff Environmental Activist Front)
- Mock Trial Team
- Multicultural
- Movie Club
- Niko (Christian Club)
- Philosophy Club
- Prefects
- Prom Committee
- R.A.C.E.(Racial Acceptance Cultural Equality)
- Reach for the Top
- Red Cross
- Science Olympics Team
- Sick Kids Hospital Foundation
- SOS Darfur
- Stephen Lewis Foundation (which includes Art for Aids)
Sports and Athletics
The athletic teams and clubs at Langstaff include:
- Alpine Skiing
- Archery
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country Running
- Field Hockey, Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Nordic Skiing
- Rugby
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
References
Gillian Ferrari. (2023, September 9). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gillian_Ferrari
James Langstaff (politician). (2023, January 29). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Langstaff_(politician)
Langstaff Secondary School. (n.d.). Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias. Retrieved November 27, 2023, from https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/2434933
Langstaff Secondary School. (2023, October 10). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langstaff_Secondary_School
Pages – School Information. (n.d.). Www.yrdsb.ca. Retrieved November 27, 2023, from http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/langstaff.ss/info/Pages/default.aspx?SchoolID=311
Pages – SHSM. (n.d.). Www.yrdsb.ca. Retrieved November 27, 2023, from http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/langstaff.ss/DeptPrograms/shsm/Pages/default.aspx
