50 years ago, it all began with an idea. In 1971, a group of forward-thinking, courageous leaders and educators broke ground on a new campus in a remote, rural area just south of Calgary, Alberta. Little did they know that this tiny school with big ideas would go on to become the gold standard of independent private education in Canada − and around the world. The STS of today is the result of five decades of vision, hard work, commitment, and love.
On March 1, 2018, 10 STS delegates from the school’s Model UN Program travelled to New York City to participate in the National High School Model United Nations for only the second time in the program’s history. This is one of the largest, most esteemed Model UN conferences in North America and one of the ‘most international’ with delegates from over 50 countries in attendance.
Pink Shirt Day highlights what we are promoting at STS – the power of the bystander. The silence of bystanders gives power to the bullies. No bully is strong enough to withstand the unified resistance of their peers.
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School revealed its brand new $24-million, 100% donor-funded learning facility expansion on Friday, February 23 together with STS alumni, faculty, staff, donors and contractors.
STS Alumnus visits design students to share his insights on rapid prototyping involving wearable technology.
On Saturday, February 3, Webber Academy hosted the annual Provincial Speech Tournament where Students from Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School once again distinguished themselves.
Spirit Week is upon us and we're getting our pie pans ready for our STS Prefects!
Click here to see the Spirit week 2018 schedule.
On Wednesday, February 7, Middle School students were challenged to give up their cell phones for the day. The Middle School Round Square students’ latest initiative was to raise awareness around technology use in adolescence.
It is our pleasure to announce that Ms. Pam Heard ’73 has been selected as the recipient of the Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award.
STS Alumna Shaun O’Brien ‘90 shares how she is using team work to fight for social justice.
Today, STS opened its brand new $24-million, 100% donor-funded expansion for students to experience an innovative approach to learning.
Hacking is often thought of as breaking illegally into someone’s computer to gain access to files. However, the word has evolved recently to mean much more.
In recognition of National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week our students organized a number of events focused on bringing this important issue to the forefront, empowering all members of the STS community to play a role in building and reinforcing positive relationships, and preventing bullying.
On Friday, November 3, 2017, the STS Alumni Association hosted its 7th annual Senior School students and Alumni Speed Mentoring Event.
A growing body of research in the area of character increasingly supports the notion that certain character traits are stronger predictors of success than academic achievement is in post-secondary education, career and life in general.
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School placed sixth out of 44 independent schools attending from Canada, the United States, Scotland, England, Bermuda, India, South Africa, Peru and South Korea.
On Saturday, November 4 the Junior B Boys volleyball team captured 1st place at Rally Pointe.
Our Grade 4 students put their marketing skills to work to create posters that represent STS' identity.
Students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 left inspired after hearing the creative and engaging presentations by Carolyn Fisher - local artist, illustrator, and author during Marti McKay Week 2017.
