Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, students receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), the province’s official high school diploma

  • Yes, private schools are required to be inspected yearly by the Ministry of Education. The inspection determines whether the instruction in secondary school courses being delivered is in compliance with Ministry of Education requirements.

    SFSS takes advantage of this yearly opportunity to collaborate with the Ministry of Education in finding new and relevant ways to deliver education

  • No. We have a hockey program within our school. We look forward to the development of our school and increased growth in all our programming.

  • As a Land-based school, students are expected to participate in all Land-based activities, including overnight camping trips.

    Students unable to attend will be provided workbooks to complete while their class is away on trip.

  • As with any activity, there are always risks involved. Our Land-based team has extensive experience in the outdoors and follows guidelines outlined by the Ontario Physical and Health Association (OPHEA) and the Ontario Recreation Canoe and Kayak Association (ORCKA) to ensure that safety requirements and standards are met. At least two staff who accompany an overnight trip are qualified Wilderness First Responders and have their Bronze Cross lifeguard certification. Overnight trips are accompanied with first aid kits, an emergency GPS device, and walkie-talkies. Additionally, the group leaders are always in contact with administration in Thunder Bay and have policies and procedures in place to deal with an emergency or extraction.

    Lastly, all students who attend a canoe trip must participate in a swim proficiency test before the trip. Regardless of their swimming ability, all students are required to wear a Personal Flotation Device (i.e. life-jacket) while swimming or on the water.

  • Please visit our Land-based learning page for more information.

What People Are Saying

  • "Our child was a little nervous about changing schools, but after a short time at Seventh Fire we were happy to see that it was a great decision! The entire staff has been wonderful; The teachers, administrators, and coaching staff all contribute to a happy and healthy learning environment. We are so lucky to finally have a program like this in Thunder Bay!"

    SFSS Parent

  • "We are more than pleased with Liam’s progress academically and athletically. We notice that the collection of driven, competitive, like minded individuals at the school creates a very unique and productive environment. Keep up the great work."

    Dallyn and Glen - Parents

  • “Our child moved to Seventh Fire in grade 8. Our experience has been positive and refreshing. The teachers are invested in each student and work with them to achieve academic success. The educators treat the kids with respect and as valued members of their school community. In turn, this allows students to take responsibility for themselves, their classmates and their experiences. The hockey program is exceptional and allows each player to refine their skills while incorporating new technology. We are grateful for the inclusive, safe and welcoming school that Lac Des Mille Lacs Education Institute has created."

    Pam - Parent

  • "Our son joined Seventh Fire Secondary School this year for his grade 7 school year and was nervous as most of his friends where attending other schools for junior high. He very quickly felt welcome to the school at the staff are very friendly and know all of the students as well quickly made new friends. He is alot more engaged in his schooling this year due to smaller class sizes as well in order to participate in the hockey program he must maintain his grades. He is very much enjoying school this year and have seen his skill level in hockey increase alot, he does really enjoy all aspects of school including the dry land, meditation and land based learning especially when they went to the over night sleeping giant experience where the students carried back packs, hiked, cooked food and did learning which I truly believe is something that needs to be learned getting back to basics and unplugging."

    Brett - Parent