Fall Art show goes virtual!
The STS Fine Arts department has curated a digital art show using an online platform called Art Steps, allowing us to showcase our work in a beautiful 3D gallery environment.
Middle School - No middle ground
STS Middle School students enjoy a safe-haven where they can explore this new chapter in their education and their burgeoning independence.
Grounded in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP), students experience course content through real-life context and state of the art technology. They are encouraged to ask questions, think critically, and work collaboratively.
Students benefit from highly-qualified, dedicated faculty and a learning environment with a small teacher-student ratio, consistent homeroom groupings, and individual teacher-advisors. Students build supportive relationships while maximizing their full potential.
Middle School students are provided with an excellent foundation in the core academic subject areas of math, science, English, and social studies, with equal time dedicated to languages, fine and performing arts, design, and physical education including exploring the great outdoors. Outside the classroom, students can follow their passions and explore new talents by joining student-led clubs, speech and debate, athletic teams, community service and leadership activities.
The opportunities provided both in and out of the classroom inspire students to move forward as well-balanced, confident individuals who go on to lead purposeful lives.
Middle School Fast Facts
- Grade 7 = 3 classes with 22 students
- Grade 8 = 3 classes with 22 students
- Grade 9 = 4 classes with 18 students
- Subjects studied: English, French or Spanish, math, sciences, design, art, band, drama, music, physical education, social studies, health, debate (Grade 7), classics (Grade 8)
Middle School English
Middle School Math
Middle School Science
Middle School Social Studies
Middle Years Programme (MYP) Design
Speech Day 2017
From the Blog
Orange Shirt Day 2020
On Wednesday, September 30, all members of the STS Community were encouraged to wear an orange shirt to school as part of their uniform.
Terry Fox 2020 - STS Celebrating Terry's Inspirational Memory
This year, instead of our annual run on campus, we have been celebrating Terry Fox with a week of activities – kicking off with 80s dress day on Friday, September 18 and its Prefect-run photo booth.
Returning to campus
It has been a few weeks since our community has returned to campus and the spirit of 'together apart' is prevalent as we become accustomed to new norms, reconnect with familiar faces, engage in learning and discovery, and enjoy some much-needed laughs.
Leading through a crisis
As the doors of all schools in Alberta were abruptly closed by order of the provincial Chief Medical Officer on March 16, 2020, countless STS community members stepper up to the opportunity to help.
Riviera S. '23 Creates Scrub Bags for Front Line Health Workers
Riviera Steinberg, 14, sews scrub bags for healthcare workers on COVID-19 floors at Calgary-area hospitals in her spare time.
Innovation, creativity, and connection in the midst on a pandemic
In March 2020, when schools around the world had to close their doors to keep students, staff and their loved ones safe, at STS we made a firm commitment to our families: a promise to not only finish the school year and cover the required outcomes, but to continue to provide enrichment and a strong sense of community while ensuring our students flourished and succeeded.
Let wonder take the lead
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.
Diversity Week 2020 Wrap-up
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.
Personal Project Exhibition 2020
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.
DiversiTEAM video from Diversity Week 2020
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.
Tips for getting outside during times of social distancing
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.
Tips for successful learning at home
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.
RAPID Learning at STS
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 Diversity Committee at STS
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.