Central Technical School

Central Technical School is a Canadian composite high school in Toronto, Ontario. The school is run by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB); before 1998, it was run by the Toronto Board of Education (TBE).[1]

Central Technical School
Address
Map
725 Bathurst Street

Toronto
,
ON
,
Canada
Coordinates43°39′48″N 79°24′30″W / 43.663218°N 79.408450°W / 43.663218; -79.408450
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School typePublic high school
MottoTo strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield
Founded1915
School boardToronto District School Board
SuperintendentMike Gallagher
Area trusteeChris Moise
School number1285
PrincipalAnne Chirakal
Grades9–12
Enrolment984 (2020)
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)Blue and white   
MascotBlue Dragon
Team nameBlues
Websitecentraltechnicalschool.ca

Central Tech is located in the Harbord Village neighborhood of downtown Toronto. The campus address is 725 Bathurst Street. The school has three buildings. The main building is southernmost;[2] it includes the school office and numerous classrooms.

Central Tech offers a wide range of programs, including all the core academic courses, as well as concentrations and specializations in visual arts and technical studies. The school also offers enriched levels and special education, including a resource room for students with learning disabilities. As well, the school offers support to students in the transition from high school to university, college, apprenticeship or employment.

Central Tech is also one of the TDSB's night-school locations. Two nights per week, the school offers various high-school courses, both to teenagers and to adults, at no charge.

War effort

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During the Second World War, Central Tech's facilities were put to use 24 hours a day. From 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, students attended regular classes. From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., in cooperation with the United States, special classes were held under the supervision of the Army, Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force. These classes involved marching drills, wireless operating, aircraft mechanics, flight, tank repair, and other subjects related to the war effort.[citation needed]

Film and television location

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Several films and television series have used the school as a location, including;

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Secondary Schools." Toronto Board of Education. November 12, 1997. Retrieved on July 23, 2013.
  2. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors. "Toronto, Canada" (Map). OpenStreetMap. {{cite map}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ Farr, Dorothy. "Franklin Carmichael". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 7 August 2023.>
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