Port Credit Secondary School

PCSS Regional SciTech program, started in 2006, provides students with a physical learning in experience in science and technology. PCSS also has a Specialist High School Major program that provides student with real world experience. PCSS has workshops containing CNC machines and a 3D printer. Robotics and Manufacturing Team The Port Credit robotics and manufacturing team has taken part in many robotics competitions. The team was started in 2009 and placed 4th place overall at Skills Ontario. Since then, the team has taken part in the VEX, FIRST Robotics Competition, and Skills Canada robotics competitions. Port Credit also integrates robotics and manufacturing into the curriculum as part of the SciTech regional program by providing robotics units in the Grade 10 manufacturing class, Grade 11 Computer Engineering Class, and Grade 12 Computer Engineering Class. In these classes, students learn machining techniques and CAD modelling software such as SolidEdge, along with some Arduino and EasyC programming. == Regional Strings ==

Port Credit Secondary School is home to a Regional Strings program. Students do not need any previous strings training to be admitted. There are three levels of admission, beginner/intermediate/advanced. The program had its beginnings over a decade ago and has expanded year after year. Those in the program can major in violin, viola, cello and double bass. == World War II ==

Port Credit Secondary School was one of the few schools that had to witness and partake in the war efforts of World War II. During World War II, Port Credit experienced a decline in enrolment due to the war and students having to enlist in the Canadian military. Around 26 teachers and students lost their lives in the war and never returned home. To this day, Port Credit Secondary School reads the names of these students and teachers every year on Remembrance Day. == Notable alumni ==

• Michael Greziek/Shroud: Popular twitch streamer and former professional CSGO e-sports player. One of the largest Twitch streamers with 10 million followers, over 6.8 million YouTube subscribers and 917 million total YouTube views. • Kyle Schmid: The talented Canadian actor is widely recognized for his impressive roles in various popular TV shows. Some of his notable performances include Alex Caulder in History's Six, Henry Durham in Syfy's Being Human, Robert Morehouse in BBC America's Copper, and Aaron Abbot in The Covenant (2006). He also played the role of Moses in the Netflix science fiction miniseries The I-Land. Recently, he appeared in ABC's television drama Big Sky, where he had a recurring role in 2021. (PCSS Alumni, Class of 2003). • Jill Barber: Canadian artist known for her award-winning music. She won the Female Artist Recording of the Year award for her debut album "Oh Heart" at the 2005 Music Nova Scotia Awards. In 2007, she received the Best Local Solo Artist (Female) and Best Canadian Solo Artist (Female) awards in The Coast's "Best of Music Reader's Poll." Barber's album "Chances" earned her two Juno Award nominations and was featured on the TV series "Orange Is the New Black." She also won the SiriusXM 2012 Jazz Artist of the Year award and the 2013 Western Canadian Francophone Album of the Year for "Chansons." Barber's album "The Family Album" won a Juno Award for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year in 2017. Her recent releases include "Metaphora" (2018), "Entre nous" (2020), and "Homemaker" (2023). (PCSS Alumni, Class of 1998). • Tomasz Malek: Canadian Filmmaker and Photographer who is recognized for his attention to detail in his work. Since starting he has worked on various music videos, commercials, as well as narrative films. One of his notable works is the music video he created for the band Bloom's hit song, "Save Your Prayers." == See also ==