Dorset Collegiate
Location
Pilley's Island

Newfoundland and Labrador

Canada
Coordinates49°29′56″N 55°42′09″W / 49.4990°N 55.7024°W / 49.4990; -55.7024
Information
School typePublic, High school
Established1977
Sister schoolGBS Academy
School districtNewfoundland and Labrador English School District
PrincipalPam Kelley
Grades7-12
Colour(s)Blue, Gold, and White    
AthleticsBadminton
Ball hockey
Softball
Volleyball
MascotHusky
Team nameDorset Huskies
RivalSpringdale Wildcats
AlumniJonah Winsor
Courtney Woodford

Dorset Collegiate (officially called Dorset Collegiate High School) is a school in Pilley's Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.[1] The principal is Pam Kelley and the vice principal is Alex Hutchings.

The school is in Division B of the 3A Provincial Slo-Pitch Tournament[2] and Division A of the 3A Boys Volleyball Provincials.[3] The school also participates in the annual Under 14/16/19 Atlantic Team Qualifier badminton tournament[4] and the 3A Ball Hockey Tournament.[5] In 1978, Dorset Collegiate participated in a student exchange program with Riverdale High School in Montreal, Quebec.[6] In 2008, Dorset Collegiate hosted the annual review of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets.[7] In 2009, Courtney Woodford, a Dorset Collegiate student, won the Miss Talent title at the Miss Teen Newfoundland & Labrador Pageant.[8] The school's 2009 graduation ceremonies were cancelled due to the death of Jonah Winsor, the captain of the school's hockey team.[9] Winsor died in a single-vehicle accident near the school.[10] He was driving a Kawasaki motorcycle at the time.[11]

References

  1. ↑ Sarah Burton (November 19, 2009). "Kellie Loder and Anyday rock it out for a good cause". The Nor'wester. Archived from the original on January 10, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
  2. ↑ "School sports kicks into high gear". The Western Star. October 18, 2007. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Provincial boys volleyball tournaments to be held this weekend". The Telegram. December 13, 2007. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Stephenville badminton players among provinces best". The Western Star. January 22, 2009. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  5. ↑ Matthew Molloy (April 3, 2012). "Soaring to four". The Gander Beacon. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Riverdale High School has big welcome plans for exchange students". The South Shore News: 13. April 6, 1978.
  7. ↑ William Clarke (June 4, 2008). "Ready aye ready!". The Nor'wester. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  8. ↑ Pam Snow (March 26, 2009). "Miss Talent Miss Teen Newfoundland and Labrador Pageant". The Nor'wester. Archived from the original on January 16, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  9. ↑ Carolyn Ray (May 22, 2009). "RCMP identify teen killed in Triton-area motorcycle crash". CBC News. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  10. ↑ "Triton residents mourn teen killed in motorcycle accident". CBC News. May 21, 2009. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  11. ↑ "Green Bay South residents struggling with loss; 'Captain' Jonah going to be missed". The Western Star. May 23, 2009. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
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