Aurora High School (Ontario)

The original Aurora High School was built in 1888 on Wells Street. This building was rebuilt in 1923. Parts of this school building are incorporated into the Wells Street Lofts residential complex. The high school student population eventually outgrew the Wells Street building and a new high school was built on Dunning Avenue. This high school, which opened in 1961 and is still in operation in 2018, is called the Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School. From 1961 to 1972 Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School was the only high school in Aurora, Ontario. In 1972, the new Aurora High School opened at 155 Wellington Street West. It can accommodate a student population of approximately 1500 students. As of the 2017/2018 school year Aurora High School has required 4 portable classrooms to accommodate the influx of new students. ==Robotics==

In 2012, the Robotics club won second place in the 2012 Robofest World championship in the Senior Exhibition division. ==Music department==

The school has a strong arts program, though most of the focus is on its music program. The music department has several ensembles. These include: • Student-led A Cappella • Grade Nine Concert Band • Grade Nine Jazz Band • Grade Ten Symphonic Band • Grade Ten Jazz Band • Grade Eleven Wind Ensemble • Grade Twelve Wind Symphony • Senior Winds • Senior Jazz Band • Sound and Stage Crew In addition to these ensembles, the music department also has a Music Council, in which students and teachers plan for music-related events that the department has to offer, such as: • Halloween Social • Santa Under the Stars Parade • Winter Concerts • Movie/Game Night • Tie-Dye Night • Coffee House • Spring Concerts • Music Banquet Along with competitions, the music department travels with their students around the world to places like Washington, Cleveland, New York City, Rome, Florence, Venice, Salzburg, and Vienna every year. ==Important Alumni==

• Alistair Johnston • Mark Carney ==See also==