Our School

The name, Maxwell Heights, was reclaimed from a previous set of schools once featured in the area. As a way to restore heritage in the community, the Durham District School Board has named its newest Oshawa high school, Maxwell Heights Secondary School. The school offers a fresh and inviting educational experience to all of its students. The school is equipped with state of the art technology and innovative resources that supports student success and education for all. Maxwell Heights Secondary School opened in September 2009.

Technological Education

Technological innovation influences all areas of life, from the daily lives of individuals to the work of business and government, to interactions on a global scale. It helps meet basic human needs and provides tools for improving people’s lives and exploring new frontiers. The policy outlined in this document is designed to ensure that technological education in Ontario enables students to meet the challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century.

Arts

Experiences in the arts – dance, drama, media arts, music, and the visual arts – play a valuable role in the education of all students. Through participation in the arts, students can develop their creativity, learn about their own identity, and develop self-awareness, self-confidence, and a sense of well-being. Since artistic activities involve intense engagement, students experience a sense of wonder and joy when learning through the arts, which can motivate them to participate more fully in cultural life and in other educational opportunities

Cooperative Education

​Cooperative Education is a structured method of combined classroom based education with practical work experience. Why Co-op?

• Build your resume
• Explore new careers that interest you
• Begin an apprenticeship
• Develop employability skills