Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS), a K-12 educational institution, prepares students for life with a holistic, hands-on, nature-based approach. You can see it for yourself by attending the STS Open House and Fall Fair on September 21, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm.
Register for STS’ Open House today!
This annual event is family friendly. Guests see the school’s cutting-edge facilities, interact with students, staff, and alumni, and enjoy guided tours both indoors and out. After participating in the Open House, you are invited to join the STS community at their annual Family Fair where you can explore the artisan market, savor delicious food, and partake in fun games and activities. This event is a must for prospective families considering STS for the upcoming academic year. Register early to secure your spot.
Spanning 220 green acres located between Calgary and Okotoks, STS stays true to its mission to give its students a sense of purpose, belonging, and community. The expansive natural campus provides the perfect backdrop for learning, playing, and exploring, inside and out. For example, lessons are known to incorporate the bio-diverse landscape. Don’t be surprised to hear that your child collected campus pond water for a science experiment! Recess, lessons, and breaks take full advantage of the great outdoors while inside, natural light, small classroom sizes, and technology take students’ lessons to new heights. It’s a private school with a difference. The school is firm about diversity and inclusion. For K-12 students, this is a haven that naturally promotes life skills and learning.
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) is proud to be a Continuum International Baccalaureate (IB) school, rooting all they teach in Kindergarten to Grade 12 in this globally esteemed program. The IB program is recognized for its comprehensive and challenging educational framework, catering to students from ages 5 to 18. IB schools are distinct in their approach, emphasizing critical thinking, global awareness, communication, inquiry-led learning, and interdisciplinary studies. They focus on nurturing the whole student, balancing academics with community service and a wide range of extracurricular activities. To help students prepare for a robust life, IB schools focus heavily on the growth of responsible global citizens.
As one of only two Continuum IB schools in Alberta, STS offers students the unique opportunity to explore the provincial curriculum through a more profound and comprehensive lens. At STS, students are encouraged to delve into research, collaborate, and effectively communicate their learning. The emphasis is placed on problem-solving, hands-on experience, and engaging deeply with learning, while nurturing the ability to express themselves positively and constructively.
The status of being an IB school contributes significantly to STS's impressive record of 100 per cent post-secondary acceptance for graduating students. Beginning in Grade 10, dedicated post-secondary counselors work closely with each student, assisting them in identifying their career aspirations and helping them navigate to the ideal university match. These counselors also guide students in selecting the right courses and activities that will pave the way to their chosen higher education institutions, providing exceptional support and guidance that exceeds expectations.
Don’t miss this chance for a deep dive into what makes STS such a success, and why it continues to produce successful students that go far in life. Register today, and learn more online and on Facebook.
