Lisgar

Lisgar Colligate Institute, sometimes reffered to as "THe Institution" is Ottawa's oldest high school and home of the OCESS

Lisgar started in 1843 as a grammer school with an enrolement of about 40. The names and location of the school changed frequently during the first several years, eventualy settlying in 1873 in it;s current location under the name Ottawa Colligate Institute. Construction began in 1874, with the total cost of the land and building at $59,000 including $100 paid to a squater to use the land.

The school prospered and grew throughout both world wars, during which a rifle range was built into the top floor. The school was re-named Lisgar COlligate Institute in 1920 when the school split from Glebe High School.

Today, LIsgar houses a student body of about 1460 students; 90% of which