Dorset Collegiate
Dorset Collegiate |
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Home of the Huskies |
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Dorset Collegiate is named after the Dorset Eskimos, a race of native people who frequented this area sometime between 2700 and 1000 years ago. The school opened to serve the communities of Brighton, Triton, Pilley's Island and Robert's Arm on September 6, 1977. It was officially opened on November 25 of that year by Premier Frank D. Moores. Beginning September 1998, under the newley restructed system of education in Newfoundland and Labrador, all students in grades 9 - 12 from Miles Cove to Brighton attend Dorset.
Dorset Collegiate is under the
jurisdiction of the Baie Verte, Central, Connaigre School District. In the
1999-2000 school year, Dorset has a school population of 215 students.
| Motto | Dignitatis Custos ~ Keepers of Excellence |
| Colors | Blue, White and Gold |
| Letterhead | The letter head represents a stylized arrowhead similar to that used by the Dorset hunters |
| Flag | The original school designed flag was officially raised on March 8, 1982. |
| Sports Teams | Home of the Huskies |
| Mascot | Nanuk |
Mission Statement: Dorset Collegiate is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of all students for lifelong learning by fostering a positive, mutually-respectful environment and by utilizing all available resources and talents.
Dorset has an active Student Council made up of representatives from each class. Ever since 1981, the Student Council has sponsored a foster child in the third world. Four effective student prefect systems provide vital services to the school: general, canteen, bus, and career resource centre and librarians. An excellent variety of tasty snacks and meals are prepared and served each day in the canteen.
Courses are offered in the following subject areas:
English Language, English Literature, Video-Film Arts, French, Mathematics, Technology Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science-Technology-Society, Environmental Science, Earth Systems, Healthy Living, Geography, Social Studies, Religious Education, Consumer Studies, Global Issues, Nutrition, Adolescence, Physical Education, Enterprise Education, World History, Family Living, Life Skills, Art Technologies and Music.
There are 52 potential graduates this school year.
The following annual events take place: Christmas Program, Dress-Up Contests, Special Assemblies, Graduation Exercises, Awards' Presentations, Sports' Tournaments, School Photographs, Education Week Activities, and Janeway Day/Milk Foundation Promotions.
Since 1978 Dorset students have
participated six times in "Open House Canada." Students have been involved in
"Education Canada," "Forum for Young Canadians," the "Terry Fox
Centre," and "Interchange on Canadian Studies." As well, there has been one
international exchange with England.
| Scholarships and Awards. Several scholarships in
different levels and areas and a large variety of awards are presented annually. Further
details are available in the Student Handbook. The highest and most prestigious honour presented by the school is the Integrity Award. |
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Integrity Award Recipients |
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| 1977-78 Marcie Anthony | 1978-79 Elizabeth Parsons | 1979-80 Astrid Vincent |
| 1980-81 Colleen Rixon | 1981-82 Eddie Vincent | 1982-83 Lin Paddock |
| 1983-84 Valerie Dawe | 1984-85 Lori Tizzard | 1985-86 Carolyn Morey |
| 1986-87 Angela Payne | 1987-88 Andrea Winsor | 1988-89 Paulette Ryan |
| 1989-90 Russell Whelan | 1990-91 Trent Bridger | 1991-92 Lorraine Rideout |
| 1992-93 Lorie Paddock | 1993-94 Connie Strickland | 1994-95 Angela Bridger |
| 1995-96 Krista Oake Janice Winsor |
1996-97 Nikki Rixon | 1997-98 Nikki Vincent |
| 1998-99 Chad Decker | ||
| The ten most popular physical education activities (in random order) are: volleyball, table tennis, floor hockey, cross-country running, cross-country skiing, basketball, canoeing, archery, badminton, and softball. |  |
District 5 School Board Chairperson
District Office Administrators:
Dorset School Council Chairperson
School Administrators
| Principal | Vice-Principal |
| Mr. Eli M. Harris (1977-81) | Mr. Christopher Amos (1977-81) |
| Mr. Christopher Amos (1981-89) | Mr. Dennis Gill (1981-95) |
| Mr. Bruce Clarke (1989-90) | Mr. Mark Warren (1995- ) |
| Mr. Albert Trask (1990-91) | |
| Dr. Cluney Vincent (1991-95) | |
| Mr. Dennis Gill (1995- ) |
Department Heads
| Language Arts: | Mr. Russell Bragg (1977-95) | |
| Math/Science: | Mr. Harry Kraft (1977-78) | Mr. Wilson Fudge (1978-79) |
| Mr. Leon Penney (1979-80) | Mr. Riley Skinner (1980-81) | |
| Mr. Robert Hendricks (1981-93) | Mr. Thomas Roberts (1993-94) | |
| Ms. Paula Jacobs (1994-95) | ||
| Social Studies: | Mr. Dennis Gill (1977-81) | Mr. Edward Dawe (1981-94) |
| Mr. Harold Payne (1994-95) |
Team Leaders 1995-97
Subject Contacts 1999-2000
| Enterprise Education - P. Hoskins | Religious Education - T. Whelan |
| Science - S. Grimes | Physical Education, Healthy Living - M. Warren |
| Personal Development - T. Vincent | Language Arts - D. Vincent |
| Mathematics - T. Roberts | Technology Ed. - R. Hendricks |
| Special Services/Guidance - B. Palmer | Social Studies - D. Hicks |
| Subject Co-ordinators: M. Warren, D. Gill |
School Personnel
Over 60 teachers have taught for one year or more at Dorset. At present there are 16 staff members including the administration. Of these, two (2) are original members: Mr. D. Gill and Mr. P. Hoskins. Other present staff members are: Ms. P. Bonnier, Mr. T. Roberts, Ms. D. Snow, Mr. D. Vincent, Ms. M. Vincent, Mr. T. Vincent, Mr. T. Whelan, Mr. M. Warren, Ms. Carla Hull, Mr. Shawn Grimes, Mr. Robert Hendricks, Mr. Derrick Hicks, Ms. Deborah Hoven, and Ms. Barbara Palmer.
Secretary: Ms. Wavey Winsor
Canteen Operator: Ms. Sue Budgell
Custodial Services: Ms. Cordella Vincent
Code of Conduct
We....
Treat each other with respect.
Pay attention and work to the best of our ability.
Strive for excellence to achieve our goals.
Act responsibly towards school rules and property.
Display a positive attitude and a proud school spirit.