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OUR KIDS REPORT:

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School

Grades K — 12 — Foothills, AB (Map)
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School Busing:

STS offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider, regular rider AM only, regular rider PM only, occasional rider.

The regions STS offers busing from are:

Additional notes: Daily bus services are available, and routes are customized each year based on whole school enrollment. Kindergarten-Grade 6 students are supported with a stop location within 500m safe walking distance of their home address. Grade 7 -12 students are supported with a stop location within 1000m safe walking distance of their home address. The average ride time on the bus, one way is ~40 minutes.

THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School
REPORT CONTENTS
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Analysis

School overview

  • LOCATION
    Foothills, AB (View address)

The big picture on Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School

We wrote a book reviewing the school

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School, Foothills, AB  - The OUR KIDS Feature Review

The 50-page review of Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is part of our series of in-depth accounts of Canada's leading private schools. It provides a unique and objective perspective on the school's academics, programs, culture, and community.

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We questioned the school administration

1. Who are you, as a school?

"STS is a Kindergarten to Grade 12, World IB School. Students flourish through well-balanced programming and enriched learning on our 200-acre campus minutes from Calgary, guided by talented and caring teachers. STS students become global citizens, embracing social responsibility while striving for success in all that they do. In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, students experience a wide variety of co-curricular activities and benefit from a supportive community, rooted in our school's 120-year history."

  • Founded in 1905
  • Spectacular country setting
  • Alberta Education Curriculum (Kindergarten-12)
  • Superior outdoor education program
  • Excellent university placement
  • Professional, caring staff
  • International Baccalaureate School
  • Round Square School
  • Member of CAIS and NAIS

2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?

1. Teachers are genuinely interested in their students at STS. Our school is a community and each individual student matters, is known, and is supported to flourish during their time at STS.
2. Our campus is a global hub in a natural setting; outdoor education and experiential learning is infused into every grade level throughout the year.
3. Student are guided to realize their purpose and calling in life; we do more than just prepare for post-secondary education. We flourish

3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

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4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

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5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?

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6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

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7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

1. STS provides every student with committed and talented teachers who intentionally nurture lasting one-on-one relationships.
2. Personalized learning and support services help foster academic excellence and also promote a sense of balanced well-being for every student.
3. State of the art facility and outdoor learning in an expansive natural setting means that students have the best possible opportunities to be outdoors daily for field research, sports, arts, play and reflection.

8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

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9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

Parents and students often miss how much support is provided, both academically and emotionally, to ensure that students flourish and reach their full potential while here. Dedicated teachers, counselors, learning strategists, and school leaders are in our hallways, classrooms, acting as coaches, mentors, and leading our outdoor education experiential learning trips. This means your children are truly known, and get to see themselves as appreciated individuals in our community who belong at STS.

10. What might families find surprising about your school?

Our school builds connections beyond the classroom and actively promotes a positive community for students, parents, alumni, and staff. Most people understand that there is an inherent benefit to being a member of a school community. STS has a long, proud history resulting in an alumni network willing to help the families find belonging and success in their lives. The size of this community combined with many notable individual accomplishments sets STS apart from any other school in our area.

11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

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12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?

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We got insight from alumni, parents, and students

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School: Alumni Review from Jason Fong

Watch our alum interview with Jason Fong to learn about the unique experience of attending Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School.
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School, Alumnus Video Review from Jason Fong

 

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