The Woodlands School – Secondary
The Woodlands School is a highly rated school situated in the Erindale area of central Mississauga, offering schooling for elementary students in grades 7-8, as well as for high school students in grades 9-12. There are currently approximately 1198 students registered at this well regarded facility.
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The Woodlands School was founded in 1969, and it is considered one of the better public high schools in the Greater Toronto Area. It’s a member of the Peel District School Board.
Specialized Courses
The Woodlands School offers a wide assortment of academic courses for students.
SHSM
The Specialist High Skills Major program provides grade 11 and 12 students the ability to focus on a specific career path while they earn their high school diploma.
Two Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs are offered at the Woodlands School, one for Transportation, and one for Health and Wellness.
Dual Credit
The Dual Credit Program provides grade 11 and 12 students with an opportunity to earn both college and non-compulsory high school credits at the same time.
College credits earned may be applied to programs at various colleges such as Centennial, George Brown, Humber, Seneca and Sheridan.
EHS
Explore High Skills (EHS) is a Peel District School Board pathway program for grade 9 and 10 students.
It serves as a precursor to the SHSM program, and gives younger students the opportunity to focus their learning on a specific area of interest that can lead to a later career.
ESL
Woodlands SS accurately reflects the multicultural heritage of Mississauga, in that it plays host to many students from around the world, and it offers an extensive English as a Second Language (ESL) curriculum.
Enhanced Learning Program
The Woodlands Enhanced Learning Program is a Special Education Program open to all students in Mississauga who have been recognized as being intellectually gifted.
The Woodlands Enhanced Learning Program consists of self-contained classes for Gifted students from Grades 9 -12, that cover the regular Ontario Academic Curriculum and then extend to cover additional material in greater depth.
PALS
There is also a Peer Assisted Learning (PALS) program that is available.
OYAP
The Woodlands School also offers an Ontario Youth Apprentice Program (OYAP) for apprenticeship in various trades-related industries.
Feeder Schools
Elementary schools that “feed” The Woodlands School include the following:
- Hawthorn Public School (JK-8), 2473 Rosemary Dr, Mississauga
- McBride Public School (JK-6), 974 McBride Ave, Mississauga
- Springfield Public School (JK-6), 3251 The Credit Woodlands, Mississauga
- Ellengale Public School (JK-8), 3215 Thorncrest Dr, Mississauga
- Queenston Drive Public School (JK-8), 3520 Queenston Dr, Mississauga
Address & Contact Information
Address: 3225 Erindale Station Road
Mississauga, ON. L5C 1Y5
Phone Number: 905-279-0575
Email: woodlands.ss@peelsb.com
Website: https://thewoodlandsss.peelschools.org/
School Board: Peel District School Board
School Type: Public High School
Academic Calendar: Semesters
School Hours:
- Sun Closed
- Mon 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Tue 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Wed 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Thu 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Fri 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Sat Closed
School Size: Students: 1200
Religious Affiliation: None
Foundation Year: 1969
School Uniform: NO
Language of Instruction: English
Gender: Coeducational
Accessibility:
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
Facilities
The Woodlands School was extensively renovated in 2016, and today offers a good assortment of modern classrooms and work spaces for students.
The school also features numerous drama and art rooms, music areas, a large gymnasium, a fitness centre, plus athletic fields and computer study areas.
Sports
The Woodlands Secondary School offers students the ability to participate in a vast array of team (Rams) and individual sports, including:
- Archery
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bocce ball
- Cricket
- Cross Country Running
- Field Hockey
- Field Lacrosse
- Flag Football
- Football
- Golf
- Rugby
- Slo-pitch Softball
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Extracurricular Clubs and Programs
Woodlands has over 50 special interest, service, language, and academic clubs, including an award-winning DECA chapter, a highly-competitive HOSA chapter, plus award-winning Music Repertoire and Band programs, as well as The Woodlands Theatre Company.
- Absolute Robotics Team
- Art Club
- Auto Club
- Black Students Association (BSA)
- Book Club
- Computer Science Club
- Debate Club
- DECA Woodlands
- Drama Club
- Eco Club
- Ethics Bowl Team
- Faith In Action
- Games Club
- Math Club
- MedLife
- MSA
- Senior Jazz Band
- Sikh Students Association Club
- Student Activity Council (SAC)
- The Light Bulb Initiative
- The Prefects
- The Startup Club
- The Woodlands Athletic Association (WAA)
- The Woodlands Writers Club
- The Woodstock School Newspaper
- Voice Student Council
- Wood Shop Club
- Woodlands Chess Club
- Woodlands Cooking Committee
- Woodlands HOSA Chapter
- Woodlands Model UN
The Woodlands Secondary School Ranking
This public high school has consistently scored highly in the Fraser Institute’s annual ranking. This year’s score was 8.2 out of a possible 10, and the school is tied for 67th place out of 746 high schools in the province of Ontario. Compare school rankings.
Online Reviews
Google reviews are generally positive, averaging 3.1 out of 5, with dozens of reviews posted.
School and Nearby Amenities
For recreation, The Woodlands Secondary School has a large gymnasium, and a full assortment of athletic facilities, including two interesting additions – one already in existence, and one on its way.
Pickleball Courts
The school recently added four outdoor concrete pickleball courts. These are dedicated courts with permanent lines and nets.
The courts are part of a joint development project between the school board and the city, and are free for the public to use.
Track and Field Facility
As part of a second joint project with the city, The Woodlands Secondary School is expected to soon get a new track and field facility that will include a multi-purpose artificial turf field for soccer, field hockey, football, rugby and lacrosse. The project will include lighting and an eight-lane track.
Plans for this latest addition were approved in October 2024.
In addition to the athletic offerings, Woodlands SS is located near to public transit and shopping, and is relatively close to the Mississauga City Centre and the Square One area.
Boundary Map
Woodlands Secondary boundaries extend from the 403 Highway in the north, to areas near the Credit River in the south, running along the Credit River in the west, and to Mavis Road in the east, including an area of high rise condominiums near Square One.
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that school and district boundary data is up-to-date. It’s important to note, however, that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify exact boundaries or school locations, contact your school board.
Conclusion
The Woodlands Secondary School is one of the higher ranked, and most sought after high schools in the Greater Toronto Area. It comes fully recommended for parents and students looking for an exceptional experience.
Expect high standards with all the school’s academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs.
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