We are community of diverse learners committed to inspiring independent, compassionate, global citizens. Our collaborative cultures will provide opportunities that encourage critical thinking and nurture lifelong learning. In April 2007, White Oaks Secondary School was approved for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Programme start date was September 2007.
SHSM Programs
Specialist High Skills Major Programs allow students to focus on a sector or area that interests them for their final 2 years of secondary school. These programs target all students, as programming may lead to university, college, apprenticeships and the workforce. White Oaks offers Specialist High Skills Major program in:
GREEN INDUSTRIES: URBAN PLANNING, HORTICULTURE & LANDSCAPING
The Green Industries: Urban Planning, Horticulture & Landscaping Specialist High Skills Major Program provides students with the opportunity to investigate the entire Green Industries sector and develop skills that are in demand for the fields' employers, educators and concerned public. Potential careers that can be pursued following this schooling include: Landscape Architect, Urban Planner, Small Business Operator (ie. Design/Build Landscaping Company Owner), Arborist, Irrigation Specialist, Herbicide/Fungicide/Pesticide applicator or Golf Course Groundskeeper and many more.
HEALTH SCIENCES & WELLNESS PROMOTION
The Health Sciences & Wellness Promotion Specialist High Skills Major Program provides students with the opportunity to learn and work across the full range of the Health & Wellness sector. This learning can prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities including, but not limited to, The Health Sciences (Nurse, Medical Doctor, Chiropractor, Physiotherapist), Athletic Coach, Sports Management, Personal Support Worker or Fitness Trainer.
MOTIVE POWER: ENGINEERING, DESIGN & MAINTENANCE
The Motive Power: Engineering, Design & Maintenance Specialist High Skills Major Program provides students with the opportunity to learn and work across the full range of the Motive Power Sector. This learning can prepare you for potential careers as: a Small Business Owner (Garage or Repair Shop), an Automotive Mechanic, an Automotive Design Engineer, a Service Department Manager, an Automotive Salesperson, a Truck and Coach Mechanic and a Marine and Small Engines Mechanic.
NUTRITION, FOOD SERVICE & TOURISM
The Nutrition, Food Service & Tourism Specialist High Skills Major Program provides students with the opportunity to learn and work across the full range of the Culinary Arts & Tourism Sector. This learning can prepare you for potential careers as: a Small Business Owner (Restaurateur), a Nutritionist, a Sommelier, a Hotel Manager, a Chef, a Line Cook and a Server.
PERFORMANCE & MEDIA ARTS: DRAMA, MUSIC & VISUAL ARTS
The Performance & Media Arts: Drama, Music, & Visual Art Specialist High Skills Major Program provides students with the opportunity to learn and work across the full range of the Arts sector, with a particular focus on Music. This learning can prepare you for potential careers: as a Musician (Vocal, Traditional Instrumental, Guitar), a Production/Stage Manager, an Artist, an Actor, or an Audio/Visual Technician .
