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Lockerby Composite School
Lockerby Composite School is a high school located in the Lockerby neighbourhood of Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, a short distance from Science North and James Jerome (Lily Creek) Sports Complex. Lockerby Composite School was built by the Nickel District Collegiate Institute Board and opened during the 1958 – 1959 school year. It offers courses for students in English and French Immersion. Lockerby Composite School provides courses in science, mathematics, technology, languages, arts, athletics, and social studies. The school also has a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that includes sports, clubs, and leadership opportunities. Since 1995, Lockerby Composite School’s annual "Kids Caring for Kids Cancer Cancer Drive" campaign for pediatric cancer research has raised over 1 million dollars.
Science Technology Education Program (STEP)
Since the time of its inception in 1991, Lockerby's "Science Technology Education Program" (STEP) has offered programming for English and French Immersion students. STEP students entering Grades 9 and 10 study Science, Technological Design, Mathematics, and Social Science courses for the entire school year, which allows for participation in STEP Integration Days each week. Students work collaboratively on STEP Integration Days to broaden their technological and scientific investigation skills and engage in the engineering design process. STEP Integration Days also provide experiential learning, field trips, and mentorships opportunities through community partnerships. In Grades 11 and 12, STEP students choose to study a science and technology specialization based on their courses of interest: health sciences, engineering, computer science, or sustainable development.
Athletics and Student Life
Lockerby Composite School offers students a range of co-curricular opportunities including, sports, clubs/councils, leadership opportunities, and social events:
Notable Alumni
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