Banting Memorial High School Explained

Banting Memorial High School
Streetaddress:203 Victoria St E
City:Alliston
Province:Ontario
Postalcode:L9R 1G5
Country:Canada
Coordinates:44.1553°N -79.8593°W
Fundingtype:Public
Grades:9-12
Trustee:Sarah Beitz
Superintendent:Greg Jacobs
Principal:Rob Poissant
Team Name:Banting Marauders
Colours:Maroon, Baby Blue & White
Schoolboard:Simcoe County District School Board
Schoolnumber:894060
Enrollment:1530[1]
Enrollment As Of:2020–21

Banting Memorial High School is a public secondary institution serving grades 9–12, located in Alliston, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Simcoe County District School Board and has a student population of 1530. The principal is Rob Poissant.

The school is named in honour of Sir Frederick Grant Banting, a key member of the Canadian scientific team that discovered how to extract and use insulin for treating diabetes mellitus. Alliston, Ontario, Canada was the home town of Sir Frederick Banting, and is also the foundation of his homestead. Banting Memorial offers attending students programs in Extended French courses and Specialist High Skills Major in Health & Wellness, Horticulture & Landscaping, Agriculture, and Transportation. The school participates in county sporting events under the name of the "Marauders". The school serves students residing in Alliston, Beeton, Tottenham, Hockley Valley and Adjala Township.

As of 2018 the school board has recognized Banting Memorial as a priority school due to aging infrastructure, current recommendations are in place to renovate or rebuild the school building.

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  1. Web site: About Us . Banting Memorial High School . Banting Memorial High School . 10 January 2021.