The History Department at Stouffville District Secondary School encourages students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to become responsible citizens and informed participants in a Canadian context. The courses offered in this discipline will contribute significantly to students understanding of their the social, cultural, governmental and economic structures and relationships which have influenced the development of Canada and the world. Using Historical Thinking Concepts, students will learn how to think like a Historian... and be better equipped as life long learners.
Teachers:
Department Head: R. Butters
D. Turpin
R. Eaton
K. Sale
P. Zimbalatti
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Opportunities
The History Award
This award is given annually at the Commencement ceremony. It goes to the graduating student pursuing university studies in History or a related subject who did well in at least two grade 12 History Department courses and demonstrates a genuine love of History. Students write an essay to apply for this $500 award, and the winning entrant is selected by the History Department teachers..
Mock Trial
Students of grade 11 and grade 12 Law courses offered in our department participate each semester in a Mock Trial that takes place in the school library.