About F. H. Collins
F.H. Collins Secondary school has an enrollment of 680 students. The school offers a broad range of academic opportunities in the English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Business Education, Home Economics, Fine Arts, Technology Education, Physical Education, and Languages. Beyond academics, we offer diverse extra-circular possibilities in athletics, arts, social justice and other student activities.
School Objectives
1. To instill a positive attitude towards learning
2. To provide an attractive and stimulating learning environment
3. To engage students actively in the learning process
4. To motivate students with positive rewards and encouragement
5. To provide enrichment opportunities for students
6. To develop study skills and work habits which engender quality and pride in their work
7. To provide opportunities for development of lifetime physical fitness and competitive athletic activities
8. To provide students with frequent and accurate evaluation of progress
9. To involve students in activities which provide service to the school and to the community
10. To foster independant learning
11. To model for students appropriate attitudes and behaviours
12. To encourage community support of and involvement in the school
13. To provide a climate conducive to teachers meetings of the above objectives
School Objectives
1. To instill a positive attitude towards learning
2. To provide an attractive and stimulating learning environment
3. To engage students actively in the learning process
4. To motivate students with positive rewards and encouragement
5. To provide enrichment opportunities for students
6. To develop study skills and work habits which engender quality and pride in their work
7. To provide opportunities for development of lifetime physical fitness and competitive athletic activities
8. To provide students with frequent and accurate evaluation of progress
9. To involve students in activities which provide service to the school and to the community
10. To foster independant learning
11. To model for students appropriate attitudes and behaviours
12. To encourage community support of and involvement in the school
13. To provide a climate conducive to teachers meetings of the above objectives
History of F. H. Collins
Fredrick H. Collins Secondary School was opened January 13th 1963 by Commissioner G.R. Cameron. At that time the school had 20 teachers and 315 students from grades nine through thirteen. In 1968 an Industrial building was opened housing workshop facilities and several lecture rooms. Another wing was added to the school in 1970, to provide larger facilities for Home economics, General Business, Science and Math departments. The student body grew to just over 1000 during the 1972-73 term but was halved by the opening of a new junior secondary school in September 1973.
The school was named after a former commissioner of the Yukon Territory, Fredrick Howard Collins, who served as commissioner from 1955 to 1962. During his term in office, he initiated several changes in the field of education and much improved the standards of the system.
In spite of its northern location the school offers a full high school curriculum, and provides full opportunities for students. A Northern Studies program, a course of strictly northern history, crafts, economics and development, is offered to enable students to become more aware of their own heritage.
The school was named after a former commissioner of the Yukon Territory, Fredrick Howard Collins, who served as commissioner from 1955 to 1962. During his term in office, he initiated several changes in the field of education and much improved the standards of the system.
In spite of its northern location the school offers a full high school curriculum, and provides full opportunities for students. A Northern Studies program, a course of strictly northern history, crafts, economics and development, is offered to enable students to become more aware of their own heritage.
