Reminder to all families that there are no classes for all students on Monday, January 26^th , Tuesday January 27^th and Friday, January 30^th.  Semester 2 classes begin on Wednesday, January 28th and there will be Connect on Thursday, January 29th.

 
Grad Information and Events

Baby Grad Photos

2026 Grads can now submit their childhood photos to the Success Centre D2L shell, to be displayed on a slideshow at this year's Grad Banquet.  This should be either a baby or young childhood photo.  Grads may also choose to submit a second photo where they re-create their original pose in the childhood photo. 

Please label all photos with the students' first and last name!  Students should look for posters with a QR code link to the assignment around the building to easily access the Dropbox.

HARD DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 20th (no exceptions.)

CRUSH 4 CRUSH Valentine’s Fundraiser

Grad Committee will be selling Crush Pop in the Space beginning next Wednesday, January 28^th with all proceeds going towards Grad Charity. 

Grad Hoodies

Please look for information coming soon with regards to ordering Grad hoodies

Grad Photos

The website is officially open to book grad sessions. Please find attached the grad flyer for graduates and their families to sign up for the photos. 

The booking link is https://schedule.prestigeportraits.ca/schedule/home.html  Students and parents will search by Postal Code, then School Name. 

School Council Needs Your Help

Robert Thirk High School’s casino dates are Saturday February 14 and Sunday February 15, 2026, at PURE Casino – 1420 Meridian Road NE. This is the time where your volunteer efforts can help raise enormous funds for Robert Thirk High School!

Our fundraising efforts will be contributed to supplies (including technology) and equipment for our school; teaching residencies to help enhance learning; transportation if needed for field trips, sport events etc. and much more!

We appreciate your time and contribution in helping us raise money to benefit the school!

Please use the link below to access the sign up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094CA9A72BABF94-58831026-robert

Textbook Returns

Please remind your student that ALL textbooks and English Language Arts novels from semester one (or previous years) should be returned to the Learning Commons as soon as possible.

Students who require specific resources for final assignments or assessments may keep those books and return them immediately upon completion.

All semester one resources must be returned before signing out materials for semester two.

Thank you so much for your help! If you have questions or concerns, please contact Ione Larson at iolarson@cbe.ab.ca.

Menu for the Week of January 19

There is no service in the cafeteria next week!

Success Center

She Governs- Participating in Municipal Leadership: Model Council and Speakers' Panel

She Governs is an annual program that offers participants the opportunity to familiarize themselves with Calgary’s municipal government. This includes how council meetings are conducted and what it takes to become a member of council.

Please note: Selected participants must also complete 4 hours of mandatory capacity-building and training between March 6 and 13, scheduled outside regular school hours.

Application deadline: Feb. 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Scan the QR code below or visit the Success Centre D2L shell for more information:

University of Calgary Upcoming Future Student Events

🎓 Program Exploration Webinars
• Sample Lecture: School of Architecture, Planning & Design — Jan 26 | 12–1 PM

👣 In-Person Opportunities
• On-Campus Advising Day — Jan 27 | 11 AM–4 PM
• Campus Tours (in-person & virtual) — Daily at 10 AM & 1:30 PM

🏫 Discover UCalgary Webinars
• Indigenous Students in Canada — Jan 27 | 5:30–6:30 PM

🌍 Immigration & Next Steps
• Applying for Your Study Permit — Jan 28 | 7–9 AM
⚠️ By invitation only for UCalgary undergraduate applicants with an offer. Eligible students will receive an email.

Click here for more information and to register (Also posted in Success Centre D2L shell for students)

Community Resource

Recovery Alberta Community Education Sessions

Here is an upcoming list of free, virtual educational sessions offered through Recovery Alberta: Rethinking Challenging Behaviour- An Introduction to Collaborative Problem Solving; Growing Up Takes Risks- Supporting Healthy Teen Development; and Growing Resilient Teens. Click here for more information and to register.

Diamond Willow Youth Lodge (Miskanawah)

Diamond Willow Youth Lodge is a safe, welcoming place for youth between the ages of 12 - 29 to drop-in or participate in a variety of programs and activities. Designed by young people, for young people, the lodge is a hub where Indigenous youth connect with peers, participate in their own sense of healing and well-being while accessing a variety of programs and supports. 

 Some of the programs offered include:

• Healing and visits with cultural knowledge keepers
• Elder hours – indigenous cultural awareness teachings
• Employment, education, and mental health support
• Indigenous crafts
• Weekly drumming
• Movie nights
• Sports and recreation
• Game night
• Skill building and employment preparation
• 2S+ Circle

Click here for more information. 

Upcoming Dates:

• Thursday, February 26th
• • Grade 10 and 11 students: During Connect, Success Centre will be providing important information regarding course registration for the 2026-2027 school year. Information will be shared to families prior to support the course registration process

• • Grade 12 students: During Connect, Connect teachers will share out updated credential reports from Alberta Education that show your child's progress towards earning their Alberta high school diploma