Quisque Pro Ingenio
To each according to his/her own talent Newtonbrook Secondary School strives to promote the achievement of our students through an engaging and supportive environment which fosters academic excellence, responsibility and mutual respect. We encourage students to develop life skills through diligent study, exploration of personal talents and a commitment to life-long learning in order to become active contributors in a rapidly changing world. Newtonbrook Secondary School has a strong tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. We provide our students with world class learning opportunities through our extensive and varied programs. More information is available on our school website.
Interesting Features
Inquiry, investigation, problem solving and logic are key components of our science, mathematics and computer programs. Enriched courses are offered in mathematics and science as well as participation in the various university contests. A diverse international language program includes Immersion, Extended and Core French and Spanish. Courses in dance, dramatic arts, music, visual arts, screen production, animation, communication technology and construction technology provide creative opportunities for self-expression. A major musical production provides enrichment opportunities for students in drama, music, art, dance and marketing.
Specialist High Skills Majors/Health & Wellness
The Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) in Health & Wellness -Fitness focuses on expanding quality learning opportunities and supporting success for all students. It is a specialized program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific sector of the health care industry while meeting the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Newtonbrook's Performing and Visual Arts Profile
The Performing Arts Department provides students with a rich foundation and experience in Musical Theatre, Dramatic Arts, Music, and Dance. The Visual Arts department successfully places students in a variety of programs of their choice at the post secondary level. The department has a multi-disciplinary range of courses aimed at providing opportunities for success.
Student Life - Where You Belong
SAC
Newtonbrook’s Student Activity Council is the link that unifies our students in entertaining and creative ways. Whether SAC is hosting a fancy and classy semi-formal or a thematic dance, SAC generates a friendly, inviting aura that brings us all together. School definitely shouldn’t be exclusively to work. Friendship and social interaction are important components to the development of any teenager. The SAC office door is always open and the students do everything in their power to enrich the lives of their peers at Newtonbrook. SAC stays true to its namesake; it provides fun activities for students and effectively creates a meaningful community by doing so.
NAC
The Newtonbrook Athletic Council promotes athletic participation and excellence at Newtonbrook. We plan and operate fundraisers such as the Terry Fox Run for cancer and BBQ's that support athletics. Each year we organize Scarlet and Grey Day, which is dedicated to fostering school spirit.
What Sets Us Apart
We offer a range of programs that get our students involved in the local, national, and global communities in various environmental, community revitalization, and social justice initiatives. We are proud to be a pioneering school in the TDSB by offering the Grade 11 Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity course. Our Business students are exposed to a variety of courses that include Marketing, Entrepreneurial Studies, Accounting and Business Management. Students also actively and successfully participate in DECA competitions provincially and internationally.Mr. Fogel, Curriculum Leader of the English Department, has been leading Newtonbrook trips to Italy, France, Spain, England, the Czech Republic Germany, Greece, Switzerland for 10 years. This opportunity is available to students of all grades. Immersing themselves in other cultures allows the students to feel connected to our Global Village. Ms. Hason has also led exciting trips integrating art and history to many European countries.
