There are quite a few wonderful teachers but they do nothing about bullying and assault. When a…read morechild is punched in the head and face more then one occasion. Plus verbally abused on a daily basis. They will get told to go talk to the councillor and just stay away from the kids. The worst consequence that has come out of the assault and damage of property was a "don't do it again" and a detention. I do not recommend this school

This school has lovely exterior architecture with lots of history. A magnet school for…read morehigh-achieving junior high schools, the small school attracts students not just for academics but for its proximity for Whyte Avenue. I enjoyed Old Scona's academic focus and the knowledge and the support of the wonderful staff. They have been working on renovations and the general appearance of the school has greatly improved in recent years. The number of students at Old Scona means that you know everyone's name, and it also increases the number of opportunities available per student. Come to Old Scona if you want a challenge and you are willing to push yourself academically. You'll meet people who have diverse foci but are united by the desire to achieve. There is no official or unofficial dress code, since it is mostly unnecessary. It's a very safe school: there is no safety patrol. The students trusted each other enough that they leave lockers unlocked. The running joke was that you could leave your laptop, phone, and wallet out, but only your graphing calculator would be 'borrowed'. I really enjoyed my years at Old Scona. It's a wonderful place!

I spent my Junior High years at D.S. MacKenzie…read more Although I wasn't the most popular kid, I still love the school. Something that was really great about D.S. was the teachers. The majority of them felt like my friends. I remember having heart-to-hearts with a few of them throughout my years there and it was really great. It was nice to have support. I know that they've renovated over the years, so I'm not sure if it's still there - but I hope it is - The Wall of Fame! The Wall of Fame is where all the school athletes who won races, championships, etc, had their pictures hung. I was a 3 time girls' basketball champ so I'm very proud to be on that wall (if it's still there)! I know that the quality of teachers is still very high at D.S. because I have friends that I went there with, who are now teachers there. They know how valuable our ear there so I'm sure they are working hard to give today's students the same great experiences we had. Great school!

i went to d.s mackenzie as well and had a great time there. the teachers were awsome and very…read morehelpful. if you needed help they would give you one on one time after school if needed and it was not a big deal even though it was taking up there time. all the teachers were very nice to every student and didn't play favorites to those that were smarter. i had lots of friends and the people in this school were awsome.

After my previous school failed me. I thought school itself was just a waste of time. However, back…read morein 2014. I attended this place, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. In a matter of months I've managed to accomplish way more then I've ever did in high school. The best thing about this school was the amount of support from the staff there. I've met a lot of great people as well, from all walks of life. I really didn't have to pretend to be someone else that I wasn't , and that's what made my experience here so much better. Even to this day. I carry those experiences with me as they've helped me grow as a person. If you're someone who's trying to upgrade and start fresh. Please don't hesitate to attended . Take that leap forward! You won't regret it.

I'm a big advocate of Centre High…read more I went here to do some upgrading and I've known a lot of people who did the same. The reason I like this place so much is because of the teachers. They genuinely care. They put in extra time and effort to see you succeed. For anyone who may have not cared about grades in high school or made some mistakes, this is the best place to do your upgrading. They atmosphere is very much like a high school with a bit more of a mature feel to it. There are plenty of food courts and cafes around so the food is great. There is also a fantastic little coffee/sandwich place right in the building. They have the best tuna sandwiches ever! It's a really great place. They care about education. The building is nice. The food is good. What more could you ask for?!