Dorset Collegiate

Dorset Collegiate (officially called Dorset Collegiate High School) is a school in Pilley's Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.[1] The principal is Mark Warren and the vice principal is Chris Roberts.

Not to be confused with Dorset College.
Dorset Collegiate
Location
Pilley's Island

Newfoundland and Labrador

Canada
Coordinates49.4990°N 55.7024°W / 49.4990; -55.7024
Information
School typePublic, High school
Established1977
Sister schoolGBS Academy
School districtNewfoundland and Labrador English School District
PrincipalMark Warren
Grades7-12
Colour(s)Blue, Gold, and White
AthleticsBadminton
Ball hockey
Softball
Volleyball
MascotHusky
Team nameDorset Huskies
RivalSpringdale Wildcats
AlumniJonah Winsor
Courtney Woodford

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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