Welcome to Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute 

(GR. 09-12)

Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate, founded in 1969, was built on a solid foundation of academic achievement, community involvement, alumni support and excellence. Students are provided with a wide range of learning experiences, both academic and co-curricular, so that they are prepared for any post-secondary option they may choose.

Excellence in teaching is the cornerstone of Mowat. Teachers are caring professionals who are committed to creating an atmosphere in which students can develop a positive self-image, become independent learners, acquire skills for future employment, enjoy the pursuit of academic excellence, participate in extra-curricular activities, and demonstrate respect for themselves and others.

December Celebrations

Happy Hanukkah 2023

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish celebration commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem. The celebration includes lighting menorah candles each night, singing special songs, reciting prayers and enjoying foods such as latkes. This year Hanukkah takes place from sundown on Thursday December 7th to Friday December 15th. We wish all of our families celebrating a Happy Hanukkah.

Kwanzaa 2023

December 26 to January 1. 

Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture and heritage. During this week people celebrate family, culture, community, and the harvest. The holiday is celebrated through musical selections, drumming, feasts, candle lighting rituals, and artistic performances. 

“A key custom during Kwanzaa is the daily lighting of the Kinara.