Come to Laurier and enter a school where fairness, understanding, and mutual respect are practiced every day. Our beautiful natural setting provides a basis to integrate environmental awareness into our geography, science, art and physical education courses. Our well-rounded programs offer you many opportunities for apprenticeship and workplace experiences. At Laurier we are committed to the development of "character education". Our goal is to establish behaviours and attitudes that are beneficial to the development of principled and contributing members of the community. The administrators, teachers, and support staff are dedicated to helping students make the most of their high school learning experience. 

Co-curricular Engagement

Laurier's broad co-curricular program offers students many opportunities for involvement in teams, clubs, and performances. Student leadership groups such as the Student Administrative Council (SAC), Character Education, Youth Embracing Sexualities (YES), United Cultures Club (UCC), Laurier United, Green Team, Yearbook Club, Mind Over Matter, Model United Nations and our award winning Character Education Team play an important role in ensuring an inclusive atmosphere is maintained at the school and assist in organizing special events.

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The staff of Sir Wilfrid Laurier C.I. are proud of the improvement in our school OSSLT scores. Over the last year our literacy team has worked across all areas of curricula implementing focused strategies to support our students. Laurier successfully implements the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with over 330 students who consistently perform above the world average in IB subject areas including English, French, Economics, Biology and Mathematics. Our students benefit from highly trained IB teachers who also teach classes in the regular programme. 

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Pathways to Success at Laurier

Laurier embraces the TDSB Student Success initiative founded on the principles that all pathways - apprenticeship, college, university and workplace - are equally valued and supported. We offer many Co-operative Education programs, Specialist High Skills Majors in Hospitality & Tourism, Horticulture & Landscaping, and the Martin Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program.

Fantastic School Facilities

At Laurier, we have excellent facilities, a great neighbourhood and beautiful outdoor grounds. We offer many subjects, including communication technology courses using state-of-the-art equipment. Our well-equipped gyms and pool with spectator gallery are among the largest in the TDSB. We also feature a 900 seat auditorium for student and community performances. 

The Arts at Laurier

Laurier offers a wide variety of arts programs allowing you to express yourself through photography, painting, pottery and Indigenous art forms and culture (NAC1O). Whether you play an instrument or love to sing, we have a course for you. Our dance courses explore African, modern, jazz and hip hop dance. On stage or behind the scenes, drama classes have a spot for you! 

Science Stands Out

Science education at Laurier stands out! You study in an environment where leading edge technology is integrated into all of the science courses. Three of our science labs are equipped with a computer at each lab station. We ignite excitement in learning science while delivering an academically intense program. 

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• Student Ambassadors
• Championship Sports Teams
• Character Education Camp
• Me to We and Volunteer Now
• Laurier FIRST Robotics Club
• Girls' Space
• The Laureate Student Newspaper
• Peer Mediation

Student Life - Where You Belong

The development of leadership potential is a high priority at Laurier. As a young leader of tomorrow, you strengthen your skills through a concentrated focus on student leadership and character education. In addition to a wide variety of student-run clubs, we offer leadership classes. These help you develop your understanding of personal and social responsibility and citizenship. Join one of our leadership groups, such as Student Administrative Council, DECA, Character Education and Volunteer Now. We have clubs for the environment, earth and space, yearbook, and clubs such as our African-Canadian Student Association and The Muslim Students' Association. We are a very diverse school - our celebrations include Eid, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Christmas, to name a few. Our annual International Luncheon is a highlight for both staff and students. We offer many sports: basketball, football, hockey, rugby, cricket, cross-country running, indoor and outdoor soccer, volleyball, golf, curling, swimming, field hockey, tennis, badminton and intramural lunch activities. Whatever you may be interested in, Laurier has something for you! 

What Sets Us Apart

Parents and students comment on our wide range of Student Leadership Opportunities. We value our involvement in and beyond the Guildwood community. Laurier is the signature volunteer school for the Toronto Marathon. Our students work with the Second Harvest, Canadian Blood Services, Canfar, The Hospital for Sick Children and other charitable causes. We now offer an introductory Ojibwe language course. All of these efforts strengthen Laurier's partnership with the community.Our International Baccalaureate program, challenges students that are motivated and committed to learning to become global citizens. IB diploma candidates are also required to complete 150 Creativity, Action and Service hours. Our staff undergo special training to be qualified to teach this program. IB exams are set and marked externally. Our Character Education program provides all students an opportunity to lead by example. Every fall our Grade 12 Character Leaders, along with staff, lead 100 Grades 9-12 students in character building activities during a 3 day camping excursion to Algonquin Park.

Parent and Community Engagement

Laurier is proud of its strong parental involvement in the School Advisory Council. The school website, the newsletter, Parent/Teacher interviews, Grade 8 Parent Information night and our ESL Parents Information night offer opportunities for regular communication with the parents and the community. In partnership with the Canadian Afghan Student Success Initiative (CASSI), Laurier has hosted several parent and student information sessions with a focus on ensuring positive communication between school and home. Laurier students and staff take pride in reaching out to the community. Our involvement with Guildwood News & Views allows us to share school events with the community. Volunteer Now and Me to We students volunteer at various community events and take on leadership roles in both the school and the community to effect lasting, global and local, social change.