St. Francis Catholic Secondary School

Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School is one of three Niagara Catholic District School Board secondary schools located in St. Catharines, Ontario. It is part of the Niagara Catholic District School Board.[1]

Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School
School Logo
Address
541 Lake Street

St. Catharines
,
Ontario
,
L2N 4H7

Canada
Coordinates43.19371°N 79.25328°W / 43.19371; -79.25328
Information
School typeCatholic secondary school
Motto"Make me an instrument of your peace"
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Founded1995
School boardNiagara Catholic District School Board
PrincipalJim Whittard
Grades9 to 12
Enrollment~600
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)Purple, White and Black    
MascotPhoenix
NicknamePhoenix
Websitewww.stfrancisphoenix.com

History

Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School was founded in 1995. The school building was originally built as P.K. Kerwin School, and later, Holy Cross Secondary School.

P.K. Kerwin School was built on donated land located at 541 Lake Street. It was named in honour of Kerwin in 1967. Initially, it only served students in grades seven and eight. After one year of operation, the school's enrollment greatly increased, and grades nine and ten were later added. In 1984, grade eleven classes were offered under the name of Denis Morris Catholic High School, Kerwin Campus.[2]

In September 1985, the school was renamed as Holy Cross Secondary School. Grade twelve classes were also offered, while grades seven and eight were eliminated. However, in 1993, due to overpopulation, Holy Cross relocated to the nearby former Grantham High School building on Linwell Road.[2]

The former Holy Cross building later became Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School, due to additional increase in student enrollment.[2]

Facilities

Saint Francis' School facilities include: a Chapel, a Cafeteria, a Gymnasium with adjoining weight training and spectator facilities, a Library Information Centre, a Communications Lab with an attached Drama Studio, computer and technology labs, and an outdoor field.[3]

Notable alumni

See also

References
  1. "Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School, St. Catharines". District School Board of Niagara. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  2. "Ask Alicia – P.K. Kerwin Senior Elementary School". stcatharinesmuseumblog.com. September 9, 2016. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  3. "St. Francis High School". quartekgroup.com. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  4. "St. Catharines News - Latest Daily Breaking News Stories - StCatharinesStandard.ca". StCatharinesStandard.ca. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  5. "Abu Kigab - 2017-18 Basketball - M Roster - GoDucks.com - The University of Oregon Official Athletics Web Site". www.goducks.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  6. Potrecz, Bill (14 October 2014). "Sabres coach enjoyed his time in the Garden City". Fort Erie Times. Retrieved 25 June 2018 – via Niagara This Week.
  7. Duff, Bob (4 April 2015). "Wings centre Riley Sheahan big into basketball". Windsor Star. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
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