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Stratford Central Secondary School

Stratford Central Secondary School was a public high school and middle school in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.

Stratford Central Secondary School
Street view of school
Address
Map
60 St. Andrew Street

Stratford
,
Ontario

Canada
Coordinates43°22′16″N 80°59′14″W / 43.371030°N 80.987185°W / 43.371030; -80.987185
Information
Former nameStratford Collegiate Vocational Institute
School typeSecondary, Middle School
Founded1844; 180 years ago (1844)
StatusPermanently Closed
Closed2019
School boardAvon Maitland District School Board
Grades7-12
LanguageEnglish and French
Colour(s)Red/burgundy, green, and white
MascotGunther the Ram
Team nameCentral Rams
Websitescss.amdsb.ca

The school was originally called Stratford Collegiate Institute.[1]

In 2020, the school was renamed Stratford Intermediate School, and became a school for grades 7 and 8.[2] Secondary students from the former school were moved to Stratford Northwestern Secondary School, which was renamed Stratford District Secondary School.[2]

Extracurricular Activities

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Clubs

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Stratford Central at closing had 18 different clubs, associations, and councils.[3]

Music Ensembles

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Stratford Central had numerous music ensembles, including:[4]

  • Symphonic Band (Grade 10-12)
  • Concert Band (Grade 9)
  • Jazz Band (Grade 11-12)
  • Central singers (School choir)
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Rams Horns (Brass Quintet)
  • Marching Band

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Riedstra, Lutzen H. "Tom Patterson, 1920-2005". Ontario Heritage Trust. Ontario Heritage Trust. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b Montanini, Chris (February 9, 2021). "Stratford's school transformation nearly complete". The Stratford Beacon Herald.
  3. ^ "Stratford Central Clubs". Stratford Central. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  4. ^ "SCSS Ensembles". SCSS Music. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
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