| St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School | |
| Motto: | Educating for Life |
| Pushpin Map: | Ontario#Canada |
| Schooltype: | Publicly funded Catholic Secondary School |
| Founded: | 2000 |
| Superintendent: | Timothy Moloney |
| Principal: | Jonathan Di Ianni |
| Colours: | Blue and Gold |
| Team Name: | Titans |
| Mascot: | Tommy the Titan |
| Address: | 260 Angeline St. South |
| Enrollment: | 300 (approx.) |
| Enrollment As Of: | September 2016 |
| Url: | stacss.ca |
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School is a Catholic secondary school located in the southern part of Lindsay, Ontario. It is currently the only Catholic secondary school in the City of Kawartha Lakes. The school was opened in 2000, and celebrated its 10th anniversary on March 29, 2011.[1]
There are approximately 300 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12, making it the smallest of three High Schools located in Lindsay. Students are required to wear a uniform purchased from R.J. McCarthy in navy blue, white, gold, and khaki pieces specific to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School. The school offers classes for the workplace, college and university-bound student, as well as a Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) in Health/Wellness[2] and their brand new Agriculture Specialist High Skills Major program, introduced in 2019.[3] A French immersion program was introduced in 2016. Advanced Placement courses are also offered. K courses are also offered at the school for students who are not achieving credits but are working towards building basic life skills, social skills and skills to prepare them for entry-level jobs in the workplace.
St. Thomas Aquinas offers a variety of male and female sports and has shown great success in Track & Field making it to OFSAA on many occasions. The strongest athletic program is likely ping-pong which has gained the Titans international attention in recent years. Other sports include:
St. Thomas Aquinas has professional and community partnerships for SHSM students:[4] [5] [6]
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program consists of a unique combination of Community College Trades Training and a Secondary School Cooperative Education Program. Students are registered as apprentices with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) and attend the college one to three days per week. By the end of the semester, they can earn their Basic - Level One Trade Qualifications in that program. The student remains an OYAP Apprentice until the end of the semester. Fees associated with the registration and College textbooks are covered by the OYAP Board Budget. These programs are considered “Dual Credit Programs” since the students receive both Secondary School and College credits during the semester. St. Thomas Aquinas' OYAP program is partnered with Durham College, Fleming College, and Loyalist College.[7]