CONSEIL SCOLAIRE PUBLIC DU NORD-EST DE L'ONTARIO
New visual identities for CSPNE schools

Following an 18-month creative process, the new school logo design were made possible through the collaboration of an external firm, the CSPNE Communications Department and the schools involved.  Many discussions, brainstorming sessions and drafts resulted in a finished product that is a source of pride and vision for the CSPNE family. 

In fact, the goal of this project was to modernize the school logos so that they could be more accurately reproduced in a variety of applications and formats, based on the CSPNE graphic standards.  A list of important criteria was observed during the design and development process to allow schools to make an informed decision based on true graphic principles while ensuring authenticity and reality for school communities.

New logos

École publique Héritage, North Bay - The Dragon Reimagined
The Héritage Dragons deserve a logo that lives up to their aspirations.  The re-imagined dragon represents the wisdom, power, knowledge and mystery that surrounds this imaginary animal.

École secondaire publique Odyssée, North Bay - The Phoenix rises from the ashes
The new visual identity gives way to the legend of the phoenix rising from the ashes.  A combination of flames and feathers are used to create the iconic silhouette of this mythical creature as it soars to new heights.    

École publique Jeunesse Active, Sturgeon Falls - Claws
Unique in its symbolism, this logo features a monogram with claw-like strokes that complement the cougar identity by demonstrating the determined and dominant character of this school community.  

École publique des Navigateurs, New Liskeard - Navigate without borders
The new logo represents a compass that guides children to success, but also represents a ship's wheel that allows each individual to take control of their journey to success.

École publique Lionel-Gauthier, Timmins - Refinement rooted in history
Respecting the legacy of Mr. Lionel Gauthier, this visual identity pays tribute to the old logo by offering a very natural progression by marrying the maple leaf and lily flower symbol which underlines the military and francophone commitment of the late Mr. Gauthier.

École secondaire publique Renaissance, Timmins - A Simplification
This logo is a simplified and refreshed version of the original logo that features the first letter of the school's name accompanied by the trillium, the official flower of Ontario and an important component of the Franco-Ontarian flag.

École publique Étoile du Nord, Iroquois Falls - Make a Wish
The shooting star takes its strength from the simplicity that inspires a dynamic movement towards the north to represent the idea of surpassing oneself, of going higher and further.

École publique Le Coeur du Nord, Kapuskasing - Follow Your Heart
The heart symbol is a must, but the one in the new logo represents the journey each student takes and the fact that the school helps young people make their own way by following their hearts.

École secondaire pubique Écho du Nord, Kapuskasing - Refined Wolf
For this high school, the logo has been refined without changing the nature or impact of its image.  The wolf remains as menacing, but also so endearing.

École publique Passeport Jeunesse, Hearst - Refined Dragonfly
The fun, entertaining and whimsical nature of the previous dragonfly is still the focus of this new logo with simple, precise shapes and bright colors that are unifying and engaging.

This project was initiated as a result of the development and updating of the visual identities of École publique aux Quatre-Vents in Parry Sound, École secondaire publique Nipissing Ouest in Sturgeon Falls and École secondaire catholique et publique l'Alliance in Iroquois Falls that have occurred over the past 3 years.