The District is pleased to congratulate Principal David Locke of Holy Spirit High School for being named one of Canada's Outstanding Principals™ by The Learning Partnership.

David Locke is a leader who builds trust with staff, students and the broader school community.

He is intentionally visible in the halls and classrooms of Holy Spirit High School, interacting and connecting with his 900 students, often referring to them by name. Since his arrival, the graduation rate at Holy Spirit has consistently been near or at the top of the province. Additionally, the percentage of students in the non-academic stream has been decreasing. Dave is committed to building capacity among staff. He has been working on differentiating instruction, providing early interventions to meet the needs of the most challenging of students.

Dave has been a driving force in effectively incorporating technology, recognizing the possibilities in PowerSchool and Google Classrooms. Dave understands student and staff well-being, is accessible and responsive, and exemplifies all aspects of learning at Holy Spirit.