Prince of Wales Collegiate
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Prince of Wales Collegiate is a public high school
located in St. John's
, Newfoundland and Labrador
, Canada
. It serves part of St. John’s as well as the rural community of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's
.
The school was built in 1959. At that time it was called United Collegiate and along with Prince of Wales College on LeMarchant Road was governed by The United Church School Board. In 1962, Prince of Wales College closed as a high school and this school was renamed Prince of Wales Collegiate. A major extension to the original building was completed in 1993.
Prince of Wales offers a number of Advanced Placement courses and concurrent studies affiliated with Memorial University
. They offer local courses in French Immersion, Spanish, Russian, and Italian that come with the opportunity for international travel, and strong programs in arts, theatre and music. A wide variety of extracurricular activities are available, including a wide variety of 'boy’s and girl’s' athletic teams and special interest clubs.
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....
located in St. John's
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
, Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
, Canada
Canada
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. It serves part of St. John’s as well as the rural community of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Portugal Cove – St. Philip's is a rural seashore community located on the eastern Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s was amalgamated in 1992, and is home to an estimated 6,000 people. Just 10 – 15 minutes from the...
.
The school was built in 1959. At that time it was called United Collegiate and along with Prince of Wales College on LeMarchant Road was governed by The United Church School Board. In 1962, Prince of Wales College closed as a high school and this school was renamed Prince of Wales Collegiate. A major extension to the original building was completed in 1993.
Prince of Wales offers a number of Advanced Placement courses and concurrent studies affiliated with Memorial University
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland, is a comprehensive university located primarily in St...
. They offer local courses in French Immersion, Spanish, Russian, and Italian that come with the opportunity for international travel, and strong programs in arts, theatre and music. A wide variety of extracurricular activities are available, including a wide variety of 'boy’s and girl’s' athletic teams and special interest clubs.