In the photo from left to right are: Kathy Hunt, Ian Main, Stephanie Clapham, Charlene Van Reese, Leslie Godfrey, Bill Lenny, David Tilson MP, Audra Cook and Principal Darryl Kirkland.


DAVID TILSON MP – Member’s Statement
Presented to the House of Commons – October 1, 2009

Mr. Speaker, on Saturday October 3rd, the Orangeville District Secondary School will be celebrating its 125th anniversary.

Orangeville District Secondary was the first high school in the Town of Orangeville and district. It was originally constructed in 1884.

At the time of construction the building was considered one of the most modern schools in the province and was thought to be more than enough room for the 150 students in attendance under Principal Alexander Steele. Now 125 years later ODSS is home to almost 1600 students and 133 extraordinary teaching and supportstaff.

The school has remained a central institution in the Town of Orangeville since 1884, despite a tragic fire that destroyed the building in 1948. The halls of the school have been home to thousands of students throughout its 125 years and it will remain a central part of Orangeville and District’s unique identity.

Congratulations to the stellar staff at ODSS on 125 tremendous years.