"JARVIS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE" - Toronto, Ontario - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

Established in 1807 as the Home District Grammar School, Jarvis Collegiate is one of the oldest public secondary schools in Ontario. In 1812 the Reverend John Strachan, later first Anglican Bishop of Toronto, became headmaster and during the next decade he laid the groundwork for the school's outstanding reputation. An excellent teacher and ardent advocate of higher education under church supervision, Strachan attempted to imbue his students with strong religious principles and insisted upon a rich and varied curriculum. Under his direction the grammar school gained wide recognition for its high academic standards and eminent graduates. After his departure the collegiate moved to various sites and underwent several name changes until this structure, designed by C.E. Dyson, was completed in 1924.

Address or location of plaque: 495 Jarvis Street Physical location of plaque: City "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": French description is found on the red plaque This 'Plaque' describes: Other Condition of sign: excellent Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes ! What is the second/third language?: French A web-site for more details.: Not listed

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