Miscellaneous
The equivalent of a Student Council at Aldershot has been called the Aldershot Student Leadership Team (SLT) for decades, and is unique amongst other provincial high schools for not only having a non-traditional name, but a non-traditional structure, with no such designation as President, Prime Minister etc. However, in 2012 a more traditional model was taken on; with president Ida Ji heading up the committee.
The Aldershot School mascot is a stylized golden lion, most often represented clawing upward to a stylized medieval crown. A traditional symbol/marking at the school is a simplified, pawprint (consisting of 4 circular shapes).
The first Student Trustee to come from Aldershot was elected to the HDSB as 2007-2008 Student Trustee Jason Karmody.
In 2001 Aldershot became a controversial 7-12 school, changing its student enrollment from grades 9-12 to students from grades 7-12. Many older students and parents felt that the younger students were not prepared to handle the peer pressures involved in going to a high school. The move was made to prevent Aldershot from being closed down. Ten years later, the transition has resulted in a vibrant and inclusive school community that values the contributions of both the elementary and secondary students.
In 2012, Aldershot received many complaints on the lack of air conditioning throughout the facility. Many students have been complaining that the intense heat in the school is a health hazard and causes ample distractions when attempting to work. The Halton board administration has ensured the students that they are handling the situation promptly. Halton Board administration staff has stated "We are working hard to receive funding for an air conditioning system across the school, and we have confidence that a proper system will be rolled out in late 2014".
Read more about this topic: Aldershot School