Quick Facts
- We are an Intermediate and Secondary school that welcomes approximately 1150 students from Grade 7 - 12 each year.
- We offer English, French Immersion (Intermediate and Secondary), Autism, Learning Disabilities Program (LDP), and Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Programs in Emergency Services and Tech Design.
Our Mission Statement
The students and staff of Sir Robert Borden are dedicated to creating an environment in which learning is highly valued. Our goal is to inspire learning in all students while promoting well-being, creativity, critical thinking and leadership.
Registration
Interested in registering your child at our school? Contact us or visit the OCDSB Registration page for more information.
About Our School
Sir Robert Borden High School is a large semestered secondary school situated on a large tract of parkland, in front of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board office on Greenbank Road. Most of our students live within walking distance of the school. The school was named after Canada’s 9th Prime Minister.
Students
SRB has a tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts; students consistently perform above the provincial standard in EQAO math and OSSLT tests.
SRB’s Students’ Council provides leadership to the student body through its active promotion of school spirit, weekly activities, and planning and implementation of school events. Numerous and varied leadership roles within Link Crew, wherein senior students mentor grade 9 students, encourages positive character development. Through Students’ Council and Link Crew, students organize and run: dances, Casino Night, Student Show Case, and a BBQ & Movie Night. Our students are also recognized for their leadership in inpidual and team athletics. School bands and senior drama students participate in a number of public events in our community.
Staff
SRB staff draw from their wide range of interests to provide leadership, direction and support in the achievement of our educational goals. Many of our staff put in countless hours supervising extracurricular clubs and bands, coaching sports teams, convening and organizing OFSAA events, charity fundraising charity, and leading professional learning.
Parents/Guardians and Community
SRB benefits from an active School Council that serves in an advisory capacity to the governance of the school. Parental involvement is an invaluable resource in providing support and direction for our community school. Parents participate in the Music Department’s Parent Council, coaching of sports teams, and assisting in the supervision of school activities and field trips. Our Parent Council has organized and hosted presentations for our community.
Sir Robert Borden has strong links with the community; for example, through co-op, students engage with the community in workplace learning. Also, our students contribute numerous hours to various community organizations and events. Local businesses support many of our fundraising activities and the school yearbook.
Academics
Most of our students take courses at the academic level and are on a pathway toward a post-secondary University or College education. SRB offers a complete academic program with enrichment courses in Science, English, and Math. An advanced placement (AP) course in Calculus is offered. We also provide opportunities for our students to follow other pathways. Examples of alternate pathways include: cooperative education, the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, and OCDSB Focus Programs (house building, landscape & design, cabinet making, manufacturing & graphic design).
Students enrolled in French Immersion may complete the requirements for the Immersion Certificate. SRB also offers French proficiency testing through France's Ministry of National Education (DELF testing).
SRB offers an extensive Cooperative Education program wherein students earn credits and valuable workplace experience.
International Languages, Outdoor Education, Fitness, Broad-based Technology, Computer Science, and Fine Arts. Borden is the site for two OCDSB Specialist High Skills Major programs: (1) Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services; and (2), Architectural Design. For college-bound students we typically offer 1 or 2 “Dual Credit” courses that students earn a college credit in addition to a high school credit for the same course. Complete 4-year programs offered from the Music Department include: traditional music, vocals, and keyboarding.
Special Education
The Special Education team at SRB supports and serves students with varied learning needs. These students benefit from a continuum of services including in-class support, resource assistance, technology support, and learning strategies courses. Our school is one of three OCDSB sites with a Learning Disabilities Program.
Activities and Clubs
A wide variety of activities are planned throughout the year to enrich the regular school program. Students also have opportunities to get involved in a wide range of clubs and athletics.
For more details, please visit our Clubs page.
Our facilities include:
- the John Henderson Auditorium that seats over 650.
- a large gymnasium and athletic field.
- a library that houses an extensive collection of books as well as additional computers for individual work and internet access.
- a well-equipped exercise room, music rooms, science labs, and computer labs.
Our multicultural students find a safe, stimulating environment where an atmosphere of mutual respect for all cultures in Canada is cultivated. We strive to ensure that our school is a welcoming and safe place for students of all identities to feel valued and respected as they engage, learn, grow, explore, and discover.
A strong commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility is embedded throughout the OCDSB's 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and captured within each area of focus: learning, well-being, and social responsibility.
For more information, please visit the OCDSB’s Equity and Diversity website.