Leo Hayes High School
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Leo Hayes High School is a public high school
in Fredericton, New Brunswick
, Canada
, serving students between grades 9 and 12 on the city's north side. The school's motto is Dreams are the Seedlings of Reality.
, which was at the time the largest school in the Commonwealth of Nations
. The first graduating class was in 2002.
Sports teams are called the "Lions", and their school mascot is a lion named "Leo". The school is named after Leo Hayes, who was once the marshal of the Fredericton Police
force. He sold the land to the province to build a school on in 1968; however, the school was not built until 1998.
Leo Hayes High School is the newest of the 51 high schools in New Brunswick. It is located on property located on the north side of the city of Fredericton and overlooks the Saint John River (New Brunswick). The construction of the school commenced on August 1, 1998. Leo Hayes High opened its doors to students on September 7, 1999, with a student enrollment of 962, a teaching staff of 50 and teaching support staff of 11. There are now approximately 1800 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12.
Leo Hayes High School is the second school built in New Brunswick under a public-private government partnership. The builder and owner of the school is Diamond Construction Ltd. of Fredericton; the architects were High Design of Fredericton. In the summer of 2009, a new wing of economic temporary classrooms was added to accommodate the growing number of enrolled students; the school was originally intended to be able to hold a maximum of 1500 students and there are now almost 1800 students enrolled each year. The overcrowding of the school is a controversial issue, due to the fact that the school has gone over its intended capacity less than a decade after it was originally built.
The school's motto is the Latin phrase Somnia sunt circuli veritatis which means "Dreams are the seedlings to reality." This motto was chosen by the students voting for the best fitting motto the first year the school was opened.
First Nations
imagery, as represented by a stylistic dream catcher, is found in the large window, which is over the main entrance of the school and in the school lobby. This linkage reflects the connections to the First Nation Community of St. Mary's
, which is located adjoining the school grounds.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Fredericton, New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, 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...
, serving students between grades 9 and 12 on the city's north side. The school's motto is Dreams are the Seedlings of Reality.
History
The school opened in 1999 as a result of complaints about overcrowding at the south side Fredericton High SchoolFredericton High School
Fredericton High School is a high school in the city of Fredericton in New Brunswick, Canada. It is the oldest English high school in Canada, founded in 1800.-History:...
, which was at the time the largest school in the Commonwealth of Nations
Commonwealth of Nations
The Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and formerly known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organisation of fifty-four independent member states...
. The first graduating class was in 2002.
Sports teams are called the "Lions", and their school mascot is a lion named "Leo". The school is named after Leo Hayes, who was once the marshal of the Fredericton Police
Fredericton Police
Fredericton Police is the police force for the City of Fredericton, New Brunswick. A rather crooked force at that.-History:Fredericton Police was created on June 27, 1851. One Police Officer was hired to patrol wards. Their first unofficial Chief of Police was Sgt. Paul Phillips...
force. He sold the land to the province to build a school on in 1968; however, the school was not built until 1998.
Leo Hayes High School is the newest of the 51 high schools in New Brunswick. It is located on property located on the north side of the city of Fredericton and overlooks the Saint John River (New Brunswick). The construction of the school commenced on August 1, 1998. Leo Hayes High opened its doors to students on September 7, 1999, with a student enrollment of 962, a teaching staff of 50 and teaching support staff of 11. There are now approximately 1800 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12.
Leo Hayes High School is the second school built in New Brunswick under a public-private government partnership. The builder and owner of the school is Diamond Construction Ltd. of Fredericton; the architects were High Design of Fredericton. In the summer of 2009, a new wing of economic temporary classrooms was added to accommodate the growing number of enrolled students; the school was originally intended to be able to hold a maximum of 1500 students and there are now almost 1800 students enrolled each year. The overcrowding of the school is a controversial issue, due to the fact that the school has gone over its intended capacity less than a decade after it was originally built.
Design
The facility is wheel chair accessible and boasts 53 classrooms - 12 with movable walls, 3 broad based technology labs, and 3 gymnasia's. There is also an exercise room and weight room; physics, chemistry, biology and general science labs; 4 art rooms, 2 music rooms, and a bi-level library/media centre and cafeteria. The school also has a football field and track, as well as two practice fields.The school's motto is the Latin phrase Somnia sunt circuli veritatis which means "Dreams are the seedlings to reality." This motto was chosen by the students voting for the best fitting motto the first year the school was opened.
First Nations
First Nations
First Nations is a term that collectively refers to various Aboriginal peoples in Canada who are neither Inuit nor Métis. There are currently over 630 recognised First Nations governments or bands spread across Canada, roughly half of which are in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. The...
imagery, as represented by a stylistic dream catcher, is found in the large window, which is over the main entrance of the school and in the school lobby. This linkage reflects the connections to the First Nation Community of St. Mary's
St. Mary's First Nation
St. Mary's Band or St. Mary's First Nation is one of six Wolastoqiyik or Maliseet Nations on the Saint John River in Canada.The St. Mary's Band lands comprise two reserves . The Saint Mary's reserve, established in 1867, lies on the northeast bank of the Saint John River, opposite downtown...
, which is located adjoining the school grounds.