DPCDSB - Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary School, Canada Secondary School, Ontario

Introduction to Philip Pocock Catholic High School, part of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic Education Board (DPCDSB)

Address: 4555 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

🎓 History and Development

• Philip Pocock Catholic High School is named after Philip Pocock, who served as Archbishop of Toronto from 1971 to 1978. Founded in 1981, the school aims to support Catholic parents in their children's spiritual, moral, academic, and physical needs. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic Board of Education is committed to providing a quality Catholic education that serves the academic, social, physical, and spiritual needs of its students.

🔍 Philip Pocock's Philosophy of Community

• The pursuit of excellence in all things shapes school life. The exploration of human knowledge and the learning of skills in a vibrant Christian atmosphere inspire and focus. The educational process is both formative and conclusive. It demands holistic participation in the use of the intellectual, physical, and spiritual abilities found in each member of the community. Each person develops a deeper understanding of life in Christ and an appreciation for the responsibilities that come with it.

📚 Why Choose Philip Pocock Catholic High School?

• Diverse Course Options: Philip Pocock offers extensive French language and French immersion programs, English as a Second Language, Cooperative Education, and Advanced Skills Specialties in Arts & Culture, Hospitality & Tourism, and Transportation.
• Student Requirements: The student's guardian/sponsor must reside within the Dufferin-Peel Catholic Education Council area for the application to be considered. The Council reserves the right to determine the final school location for the student.

🏫 Special Features

• Cooperative Education and Internships: An approach that combines classroom education with practical experience. Cooperative education experiences provide academic credit for structured work experience, which may be full-time, paid, or unpaid. Internships can be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid.
• Off-Campus Accommodation: Students wishing to live off-campus should do their own research and should arrive before the start of the semester.
• HOMESTAY: There are many homestay accommodation options, and partner schools strive to match students and hosts according to their preferences and preferences. All homestay accommodations have been vetted, and all adults in the household have completed the necessary criminal record checks.

💰 Costs and Tuition Fees

• Cost of Living: $12,960.00 CAD per year.
• Total Tuition Fee: $14,000.00 CAD per year.