Facts and information about Fredericton High School
Colours: Yellow and Black
Motto: Palma Non Sine Pulvere (No Success Without Work)
F.H.S. is the oldest English high school in Canada.
The name Fredericton High School was adopted in 1893.
The colours of Black and Yellow were chosen as the school colours also in 1893.
F.H.S. is currently in its 3rd century and has a student population of over
1800.
The F.H.S. Stage Band released a CD entitled "F.H.S. Jazz"
In 1739, F.H.S. had 17 students.
In 1864, F.H.S. began the first Commercial course.
In 1871, girls were admitted to F.H.S.
In 1883, Bliss Carmen (the famous poet) was an assistant teacher at F.H.S.
In 1893, yellow and black were chosen as the school colours.
In 1925, the George Street building was opened.
In 1967, the F.H.S.'s enrollment stood at 1700 people.
In 1996, F.H.S. had a student enrollment of 2815 and a faculty of 154.
In 1999, the new northside high school (Leo Hayes High School) opened.