Collège Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau is part of River East Transcona School Division in

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. It opened its doors in September 1990 with a population of 140 students and 14 teachers. By 2006, the school had grown to 330 students and a staff of 21 teachers. In 2006, Collège Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau was designated an unesco school. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation which there declared purpose is to contribute to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms in order to increase universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and

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. It was the first and only public school that was approved by Prime Minister

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to be named after him.

Courses

CPET is a

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school, with only courses in English Language Arts being taught in English. A variety of courses are offered; however, the choice is limited due to the demographics and size of the student population. Throughout the years both English, French, Mathematics and Gym courses are mandatory.

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River East Transcona School DivisionCollège Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pierre High schools in Winnipeg French-language schools in Manitoba 1990 establishments in Manitoba Transcona, Winnipeg