100 Donald Sim Avenue, Markham L6B 0R4
Phone: (905) 910-0009, (647) 749-4329
Fax: (289) 554-1930
Email: bill.hogarth.ss@yrdsb.ca
Bell Times: 8:55 AM – 3:35 PM
Introduction
Bill Hogarth Secondary School was officially opened in November 2017 in the city of Markham. Since its inception, the school has shown continuous dedication towards creating a supportive and inclusive environment with abundant learning opportunities to foster both student achievement and well-being. It centers its teaching and learning framework on the cultivation of key traits such as effective communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. The school also features many programs including successful athletics with championship-winning sports teams, vibrant arts initiatives, dynamic school clubs, active student committees, and a variety of engaging extracurricular activities.
Highlights
Bill Hogarth boasts various facilities to enrich students’ learning experience such as a four-section gymnasium, a dance studio, a fitness room, and a 400-meter track surrounding a spacious playing field. Other notable facilities include The Learning Commons, an advanced learning area for students to develop research skills, explore robotics, and create videos. Students also gain access to chromebooks, laptops, virtual reality kits, and iPads. The school also actively integrates technology into the learning process, fostering an interactive educational environment that prepares students for the demands of the modern digital landscape. The physical education space includes a modern
Academics
Bill Hogarth Secondary School features a variety of education programs to cater to students’ academic interests such as the French Immersion program as well as the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program which is offered in Business, Health and Wellness, Information and Communication Technology, and Transportation. It also offers the Dual Credit program which allows students to take college or apprenticeship courses that count towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma and a postsecondary certificate, diploma, degree or a Certificate of Apprenticeship.
Clubs and Extracurricular Activities
Bill Hogarth Secondary School is home to a wide array of exciting clubs such as:
- Announcement Team
- Best Buddies
- Community Garden Club
- DECA
- Equity Council
- Fitness Club (Weight Room)
- Games Club
- Jazz Band
- Math Club
- Muslim Students’ Association
- Robotics
- Slam Poetry
- Yearbook
Sports and Athletics
Students can join in a wide variety of sports teams such as:
- Basketball
- Rugby
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Golf, Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Curling
- Table Tennis
- Ice Hockey
- Baseball
- Flag Football
- Slo-Pitch
- Track & Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
References
ApplyBoard. (n.d.). York Region District School Board (YRDSB) – Bill Hogarth Secondary School [Review of York Region District School Board (YRDSB) – Bill Hogarth Secondary School]. ApplyBoard.
Bill Hogarth Secondary School. (2023, October 14). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Hogarth_Secondary_School
Pages – Bill Hogarth Secondary School. (n.d.). Www.yrdsb.ca. Retrieved December 4, 2023, from http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/billhogarth.ss/Pages/default.aspx
