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.

Latin-America History Month at the TDSB: April 2024

The month of April is recognized as Latin-America History Month at the Toronto District School Board. This year's upcoming them is Weaving Our Legacies: Returning to Our Collective Path:  Enlazar Nuestres Legados: Volver a Nuestre Camino Colectivo. 

 The "e" in Nuestres was purposefully chosen to disrupt the dominant and default patriarchat binary gender grammar system of the colonial language of Spanish. The intentional use of he letter "e" as gender inclusive was created by LGBTQIA+, gender non-binary, and feminist communities in what is recognized today as Latin-America. (Source: https://callmelatine.wordpress.com/ )

Since its creation of the Latin-America History Month Volunteer planning committee in 2016, the membership, who is comprised of educators, community organizers, parents, TDSB staff and alumni continues to ensure that we are reflective of all intersectional differences within our communities of Latin America / Abya Yala / Pachamana and its diaspora, including those right here at the TDSB.

During the month of April, several activities are bein planned for students, staff and community members.

Sikh Heritage Month at the TDSB – April 2024

Sikh Heritage Month has been proudly recognized at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) since 2016 as the Board of Trustees voted to designate April of each year as Sikh Heritage Month making the TDSB the first school board in Canada to do so. Sikh Heritage Month is recognized nationally across Canada.

This year’s the Sikh Heritage Month’s theme is Chardi Kala (The Positive and Uplifted State of Mind).   According to Sikh beliefs, Chardi Kala is a state of mind that radiates positive energy, optimistic attitude, strong confidence, and virtuosity. With true belief in the supreme power of the Almighty and the oneness of humanity, this state of mind can pave a way for the well-being and happiness of all.