Giving back to the community made me feel amazing, helpful, and all warm and fuzzy inside. Purchasing gifts and imagining seeing the smile on people’s faces when they receive them is an exceptional feeling. I encourage anyone to help their community in any way they can. When a community comes together, many small donations can go a long way.
The STS campus is a winter wonderland in January so we invite you to bring your friends and family for an afternoon of cross country skiing and/or snowshoeing. What a great way to spend an afternoon - frolicking in the snow. After we're done, you're invited to stay for hot chocolate, coffee, cappuccino, or tea - all served with cookies!
Get ready for a crafty-licious party! You can never be surrounded by too many stuffed animals!
In this exciting and fun “Virtual Craft Party”, you will join STS faculty member Ms. Forgay for a Zoom evening as we meet an uncommon furry pair who will fill your hearts with STUFFED sweetness!
Many parents are wondering how they can help their kids continue learning over the summer months. We may picture summer learning as something similar to some of our school experiences- worksheets, textbooks, memorization and a lot of reading books we didn’t really enjoy.
The Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School Global Scholar Diploma was born out a desire to encourage and recognize students in their growth as practical, contributing global citizens. Its goal is to challenge students to record and reflect on their actions and to continually expand their current boundaries of comfort and influence in order to positively impact the wider world around them.
What does band class look like during remote learning? Much different than if we were in rehearsal in the band studio!
As a school and a community, we have watched the protests and rallies in the U.S. and around the world as people have mobilized to stand up against anti-Black racism. We want to acknowledge the deep damage to humanity caused by racism, and our sincere belief as educators that every child has the right to be loved, respected, and supported to become the best version of themselves in our school.
The DiversiTEAM is excited to share highlights from Diversity Week 2020 which took place April 27 to May 1, 2020. Read more as the DiversiTEAM subcommittees share their work and highlights from the week.
Under normal circumstances STS would host a physical exhibition to share and celebrate the enormous work that our Grade 10 students have put into their Middle Years Programme (MYP) Personal Projects. This year, due to the closure of our school campus to limit the spread of COVID-19, we have opted to post our Exhibition online instead.
Happy Diversity Week 2020! The STS DiversiTEAM set out to film things at STS that they found beautiful and their result will bring a smile to your face.
Getting outside has always been good for one's learning, health and wellbeing, but with the current orders to stay home and social distance, it's become essential now more than ever to keep moving and stay active.
Home-schooling with Elementary-aged children can be particularly challenging when your home becomes their classroom.
STS recognizes that we are all experiencing trying circumstances that create increased stress for students and their families. Families are experiencing increased pressure as living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens become classrooms and office spaces, as parents evolve as 'triple-threats' with working, parenting and now, home-schooling.
Ms. Chapman, Elementary Teacher-Librarian at STS has complied resources for young children including a clickable guide to author read-alouds, illustrator drawing lessons and printables, kid-friendly coronavirus information, virtual field-trips and more!
Our campus may be closed, but student learning still continues! Last week STS launched its RAPID (Remote Alternate Program Instructional Delivery) plan that focuses on continued teaching and learning online
The story begins seven years ago. Shiv Ruparell '15, fifteen years old, ambitious and wide-eyed, was searching for the perfect moment to show his true self to the Strathcona Tweedsmuir School community.
On Saturday, February 1, thirty students participated at the Provincial Speech Tournament hosted by Alberta Debate and Speech Association and Sir Winston Churchill High School.
It is our pleasure to announce that Mr. Paul Storwick ’78 has been selected as the recipient of the Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award – the highest honour the School bestows upon its alumni.
Taking on the future of opera may sound like a grand mission to some, but to STS alumna Taryn Plater '13, it's exactly the type of challenge she's ready to break into.
The peer tutoring program has definitely been one of my highlights for Grade 10 thus far. It feels amazing to expand my learnings upon the school community, while also helping our fellow peers.
Managing video game addictions is a considerable parenting challenge that requires a proactive approach with an early start to prevent sedentary behaviour often developed in youth who are engaged in video games regularly.
Earlier this term, Grade 8 students were given a fictional client with identified needs (e.g. lack of physical accessibility, poor time management, problems with studying) and were then tasked with designing a programmable microcomputer to help meet their client’s needs and to create a prototype with craft materials.
The results are out for this year's CBC Music Class Challenge and after all entries were reviewed by a panel of recording artists, industry professionals, and CBC radio hosts, Lachlan H.F. '21 was identified as one of the top male soloists across all entries for the entire competition!
On December 11, STS hosted our 43rd annual holiday concert and luncheon for the Seniors from the Kerby Centre and Heartland Residence.
