Lively District Secondary School
Grades 7 to 12 - Enrolment 524
School Profile
AdministrationBoard Chair – Tyler Campbell
Trustee - Gord Santala
Director of Education - Norm Blaseg
Superintendent - Sharon Speir
Principal - Leslie Mantle
Vice-Principal - David Wiwchar
Vision
Lively District Secondary School is a grade 7-12 program committed to fostering the intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth of young people. We offer a variety of programs to suit a range of talents and interests. We have in common a respect for individual differences, a desire to promote personal growth with the acceptance of responsibility and a goal to foster excellence.
Mission
Lively District Secondary School believes in the individuality and uniqueness of each student. It recognizes the diversity of backgrounds, interests and needs that this belief implies. The school is committed to developing in each student a sense of personal worth, with emphasis on individual responsibility and accountability. To this end, it is hoped that each student will learn to be a responsible, self-directed citizen in a democratic society.
Principal’s message
Lively District Secondary School offers six diverse programs to meet student interests and abilities. The Secondary programs offer choices for students in planning their destinations.
The Intermediate Program offers a dual track program for approximately 150 grade 7 and 8 students. We bring together rich histories of strong academics from both Jessie Hamilton P.S. and George Vanier P.S. under one Intermediate program that is separate and distinct from the high school. Students continue on a balanced school day that begins 40 minutes later than the high school. Our highly energetic Intermediate staff offer outstanding extra-curricular opportunities in all sports, arts and academic enrichment.
Secondary Programs:
The AP program is a program of enrichment gearing students for advanced standing or placement in affiliated Universities. Successful completion of this four year program will distinguish students for scholarship opportunities and provide opportunities to obtain first year University accreditation.
The Specialist High Skills Major in Mining focuses on students whose pathways include university, college and apprenticeship programs. Part of the curriculum focus will provide co-operative education programs and sector certifications, helping students acquire essential knowledge and skills for direct entry into mining related programs at University and College or mining related Apprenticeships.
The Specialist High Skills Major in Health and Wellness with a Fitness Focus provides opportunities for students to gain sector certifications as personal trainers, in first aid and CPR. Part of the curriculum focus will provide co-operative education programs helping students acquire essential knowledge and skills for direct entry into health related programs at University and College or related Apprenticeships.
The Essentials Work Skills Program is a four year program providing instruction for the student who has difficulties meeting the demands of the regular secondary school program. Programming is offered at the Essentials / Workplace levels. Students receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma upon completion of year four. Students may choose destination opportunities in the Workplace, College helper programs or in an Apprenticeship.
The Transition Program is a four year program which provides instruction for the student who has significant difficulties meeting academic demands of the regular secondary school program. The emphasis of this program is on the transition to the workplace and the enhancement of independent living skills. Students receive a Certificate of Accomplishment upon completion of the four year program.
The school’s curricular and co-curricular programs are designed to be challenging and flexible while providing meaningful instruction and experience to all participants. The school believes that the home and the community are essential for the total education and self-realization of every student. With them, the school shares the responsibility to develop excellence in each individual so far as his / her ability permits.
School Boundaries
Lively District Secondary School is located on Fifth Avenue in Lively and is part of the Town of Walden and surrounding community. Walden is a growing community with many new housing developments and a large industrial park.
The school was opened in 1958. Lively enjoys a rich legacy and is one of the best maintained buildings in the Sudbury Region.
Demographics
Enrolment for 2010-2011 school year is 390 students in the secondary progrma and 134 in the elementary program. Total enrolment is 524 students.
Grade 7 - 59
Grade 8 - 75
Grade 9 - 75
Grade 10 - 86
Grade 11 - 86
Grade 12 - 143
School Council
The School Council is an important advisory group, providing input on school curriculum, discipline, new courses, and technology.
