Sir John A. Macdonald High School

Sir John A. Macdonald High School is a Canadian high school serving the western suburbs of Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality—namely the communities of Beechville, Lakeside, Timberlea, Tantallon and communities on the western portion of highway 333 including Peggy's Cove, Seabright and others. Sir John A's feeder schools are Five Bridges Junior High School and Ridgecliff Middle School.[1]

Sir John A. Macdonald High School
Address
31 Scholars Rd.

Upper Tantallon
,
Nova Scotia
,
B3Z 0C3

Canada
Coordinates44°41′53.3″N 63°51′53.8″W
Information
School typeHigh School
MottoYou must have fire to be a flame
Founded2006
School boardHalifax Regional School Board
School number232
PrincipalStephen Gallagher
GradesGrade 10 - Grade 12
Enrollment1,026 (2018)
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)Red and Yellow   
MascotFlame
Team nameThe Flames
Websitesja.ednet.ns.ca

History

The original Sir John A. Macdonald High School was built in the 1960s and was located in the HRM community of Hubley. In 2002 The Nova Scotia Department of Education released an evaluation report as a result of an environmental assessment of the building and grounds.[2] Several potential health and safety concerns were identified which led to the closure of the school. During this time, students were transported to other high schools in the area and a decision was made to construct a new building for the school. The new Sir John A Macdonald High School is located in Tantallon and completed construction in 2007. The old school was completely renovated and is now called Five Bridges Junior High School and was opened in 2006.[3]

Sports Accomplishments

The school mascot is the "Flame," hence the team name "Sir John A. Flames". In 2013 the SJA Flames football team went on to finally overcome their rivals in the city the Citadel High Phoenix in the semi finals 31–17. Putting to what was thought to be an unstoppable force to a halt. One week later they went on to beat the CPA Cheetahs in an amazing spectacle of a game with a total score of 24–23 win. This was the school's first championship in football in the team's existence since 2005.

Renaming

In November 2020, school principal Darlene Fitzgerald announced that plans are underway to rename the high school due to concerns over inclusivity and the indigenous history associated with Canada's first Prime Minister. "We need to ensure our future generations feel equal and protected. Our school must be a safe space for all, but a school bearing this name alienates Indigenous students," said Fitzgerald in a statement.  The new name has yet to be announced.[4]

References
  1. "Sir John A. Macdonald High | Halifax Regional Centre for Education". www.hrce.ca. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  2. Sir John A. Macdonald High School, Evaluation Report (2002-05-28). "Sir John A. Macdonald High School Evaluation Report".
  3. "Five Bridges Junior High | Halifax Regional Centre for Education". www.hrce.ca. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  4. "Sir John A. Macdonald High School to be renamed to reflect inclusivity | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved 2021-01-13.


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