Elsie MacGill Secondary School

1410 Bronte Street SouthMilton, ON, L9E 1B9

(289) 878 4881     

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I register for the school?

Secondary students (Grade 9-12) new to the HDSB can register via their home school. Check the steps below:

 

If you have any questions please contact Elsie MacGill Secondary School at 289-878-4881

Who is Elsie MacGill?

Elsie MacGill (1905-1980) was the first woman to earn a Master’s degree in aeronautical engineering

(1929). She was also the first practising Canadian woman engineer and first female aircraft designer. In

1940, she became chief aeronautical engineer of Canadian Car & Foundry (Can Car) in Fort William,

Ontario. There she headed the Canadian production of Hawker Hurricane fighter planes during the

Second World War, producing more than 1,450 aircraft. An active feminist, MacGill was national

president of the Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (1962-64). She

was also a member of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada (1967-70). MacGill is

a recipient of the Order of Canada.  Elsie MacGill is the subject of a Heritage Minute by Historica Canada.

What are the boundaries for the school?

In 2021-22, Elsie MacGill SS will only provide Grade 9 English Language (ie. no French Immersion) programming for students.  Our Elementary Feeder Schools are Anne J. MacArthur PS, Boyne PS, PL Robertson PS, and Viola Desmond PS.  A map that shows our boundaries is found HERE.   The boundaries for students who will be joining our Community Pathways Program (CPP) is found HERE.

Maps are for display purposes only.  To confirm your address please see the HDSB's Find My Local School Website HERE.

If you do not live in our boundaries but want to attend Elsie MacGill SS, please complete the Out of Area Transfer Form HERE and submit it to your home HDSB high school.

Am I eligible for a school bus?

Secondary students that reside more than 3.2 km (2 miles) from their home school are eligible for transportation as per the HDSB Transportation Policy HEREIn our situation, the HDSB has prepared a preliminary map HERE that shows which areas of Milton are NOT eligible for school busing to Elsie MacGill SS.  This map is for display purposes only, if you reside within close proximity of the boundaries contact Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) to confirm eligibility:

transportation@haltonbus.ca

​Toll-free 1-888-803-8660

www.haltonbus.ca​