Neelin High School Explained

École Neelin High School
Address:1020 Brandon Avenue
City:Brandon
Province:Manitoba
Postcode:R7A 1K6
Country:Canada
Coordinates:49.833°N -99.9505°W
Motto:Cum Manu et Capite
Motto Translation:with Hand and Mind
Founded:1957
Schoolboard:Brandon School Division #40
Principal:Baseswa Nundu
Grades Label:Grades
Grades:9-12
Enrollment:700
Language:English and French
Area:South Central Brandon
Colours:Green and White
Mascot:Paul Donkersloot
Team Name:Spartans

Neelin High School is a high school in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Its French name is "L'École secondaire Neelin." The school is public and funded by the province.

History

Neelin Composite High School opened in January 1957. The school was named after Thomas Addison Neelin, the Superintendent of the Brandon Schools from 1924 to 1950. Comp. High, as it came to be known, offered an academic program of studies along with Industrial Vocational, Business Education and Occupational Entrance Courses. The school motto Cum Manu et Capite (With Hand and Mind) reflects this early program mix. The school functioned as a composite high school until 1974, when the Industrial Vocational, Business Education, and Occupational Entrance courses were transferred over to Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School. Composite, was shortly thereafter removed from the title of the school, leaving T.A. Neelin High School. Through the ensuing years it has come to be known as Neelin High School, or more simply, Neelin.

Programs

It offers programs in both French immersion and English. Neelin High School has offered an IB Diploma Programme since May 2006 in addition to a regular program in Life Skills-Based Education. Neelin High School has a choir program consisting of four choirs, all under the conduction of Ms. Carolyn Gwyer. Neelin's sports teams are known as the "Neelin Spartans".

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