| Our School |
 Currently in our 136th year, our present compliment of approximately 1800 staff and students believe in a high degree of commitment to both school and community. We value an educational environment where students can learn and achieve both academic and co-curricular excellence.GDHS has a wide variety of programs and courses available to its students. These programs prepare students for university, colleges, apprenticeships and school-to-work transition programs. GDHS is an International Baccalaureate World School. It is also home to the Ontario Youth Apprentice Program for the following: Hairstyling and Esthetics; and Transportation. GDHS also has the following High Skills Major Programs: Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism; The Environment (EARTH); Transportation; and Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services (HELP). GDHS has an excellent Employability Skills Certificate Program / Community Certificate Program. And finally, GDHS has a French Immersion Program, a Program for the Gifted, a Business Certificate and a transition program for grade 8 students called LEAP. We have a demonstrated record of achieving excellence in the field of academics, technology, athletics and the arts. We are the “Home of the Rebels” and take pride in all we do! |