HDSB Secondary School Open House

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, the Halton District School Board will host a board-wide, interactive Open House at Craig Kielburger Secondary School in Milton from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

This event is designed to help students in Grades 6–10 and their families explore the full range of opportunities available across our secondary schools, including programs and pathways, academics, athletics, clubs, community and support and student life. 

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New Oakville Secondary School

The Future of Excellence

This page is actively being updated. Check back often for the latest updates.

As planning progresses, new information about programming, athletics, school identity, timelines and opportunities will be added regularly.

📣 Become a Student Influencer!

Current Gr. 6-8 students from all feeder schools: This is your chance to shape our school's future! Partner with the Principal throughout 2026-27 to help design our community culture, school colours, uniform pieces, mascot, and more.

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The Academy for Athletic Performance and Excellence (APEX)

APEX Academy Overview

The Academy for Athletic Performance and Excellence (APEX) will be launched at the New Oakville Secondary School. APEX is designed to provide an integrated academic and athletic pathway for competitive student-athletes starting in September 2027.

APEX is a regional program, open to all students in Ontario.

Summary of APEX’s Key Components

  • Self-identified competitive athletes who want to engage in athletics and academics with an athletic mindset
  • Competitive athletes who compete at the Provincial or National level

  • Students are prepared for a $30 billion Canadian sports industry through a focus on performance technology, data analytics and sport science.
  • Clustered Health & Physical Education courses in Grades 9 and 10
  • Clustered career courses in Grade 10 to support career-readiness and post-secondary destinations, scholarships and athletic profiles

Students will enter a Sports SHSM for Grades 11 and 12. Potential courses offerings include: 

  • Sports Marketing
  • Sports Management
  • Sports Psychology
  • Kinesiology
  • Leadership in Sports and Data Management (Sports Analytics) to ensure professional readiness.

To accommodate rigorous training and travel, the program utilizes flexible timetabling which can include eLearning courses, allowing athletes flexibility within their training and competition schedules.

An optional supervised study hall is provided to help athletes manage the heavy cognitive load of balancing elite sports with their education, helping to develop the needed organizational skills (task prioritization, time management, communication and self-advocacy) required to succeed as a student-athlete. 

The school will be host to three gymnasiums, a fitness/weight room, practice field and a turf field with a dome.

​2026-2027​​ APEX Key Dates

Oct. 26, 2026 - APEX Livestream (link to come) 
Oct. 30, 2026 - Online Application Opens
Nov. 30, 2026 - Online Application Closes at 11:59 p.m.
Dec. 4, 2026 - APEX Offers sent to successful applicants
Dec. 11, 2026 - Last date for students to accept a spot in the program

HDSB Secondary School Open House

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, the Halton District School Board will host a board-wide, interactive Open House at Craig Kielburger Secondary School in Milton from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

This event is designed to help students in Grades 6–10 and their families explore the full range of opportunities available across our secondary schools, including programs and pathways, academics, athletics, clubs, community and support and student life. 

 

Register for the Open House