Weekly Update #3
Save the Date - GRAD 2026, Wednesday, May 27th
Student Pick up
We appreciate families taking time to drop-off and pick-up their children at RTHS. Given the one-way direction of the loop and the fire lane congestion, we are asking for family support to reduce traffic directly in front of the school. We would appreciate it if families would make arrangements to meet their student off RTHS property. If you must come through the loop to, please do not park in the fire lane reserved for our students riding busses. We appreciate your help and support to increase road safety at RTHS.
Student Absences/Lates
Please remember to call and leave a message on our absence line should your student be absent or late from classes. As we receive a significant number of messages daily, please only call the office to discuss if the attendance hasn’t been updated by the end of the day.
Diploma Re-Writes
If there are any students who need to write a Diploma Exam during the scheduled November sittings, please see Ms. Adams in the office by Friday, September 19th. Please note you must have a completed course awarded mark in order to write a diploma.
Independent Student
The School Act defines an Independent Student as a student who is: § 18 years of age or older, or § 16 years of age or older and i. Who is living independently as determined by a board in accordance with section 6 of the Education Act, or ii. Who is a party to an agreement under section 57.2 of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act
A notification letter of the changes in rights and responsibilities of independent students will be sent to the parent(s) / legal guardian(s) of the student the month prior to the student turning 18.
Athletics
“Many of our teams played their first games this week and we loved seeing them in action!
Next week on Tuesday Sept 16th, all four of our volleyball teams play their first regular season games. Jr Girls 6:30 @ Joanne Cardinal Schubert, Sr Girls 5:00 @ Joanne Cardinal Schubert, Jr Boys 6:30 @ Sir Winston Churchill, and Sr Boys 5:00 @ Sir Winston Churchill.
Tuesday September 16th our Girls Soccer team play at Sir Winston Churchill at 4:30.
Football plays their first home game Friday September 18th at 7:30 on the Stampeder Field.
We’d love to see you out supporting our Comets!
Anyone interested in ordering THIRSK gear, please place your order before Sept 16th. All deliveries will be made to the school. Link is below.
https://rm-apparel.square.site/shop/robert-thirsk-high-school-2023-2024-on-line-store-now-open/4
Cafeteria
Menu for the Week of September 15
Monday, September 15
Soup: Cajun Corn Chowder $3.00
Entrée: Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli Noodle Bowl $7.00
Sandwiches/Appetizer: Jamaican Beef Patties $5.00
Dessert: Blackforest Parfait Cup $3.00
Tuesday, September 16
Soup: Chicken Tortilla $3.00
Entrée: Thai Coconut Curry $7.00
Sandwich/Appetizer: Reuben Sandwich with choice of chips $5
Dessert: Apple Crisp $3.00
Wednesday, September 17
Soup: Thai Sweet Potato and Carrot $3.00
Entrée: Stuffed Beef Yorkies with Mash Potato and Vege $7.00
Sandwich/Appetizer: Pork Carnitas Street Tacos $5.00
Dessert: Cream Puff Plate $3.00
Thursday, September 18
Soup: Cream of Vegetable $3.00
Entrée: Butter chicken with Naan and Rice $7.00
Sandwich/Appetizer: Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara $5.00
Dessert: Lemon Chiffon Pie $3.00
Friday, September 19
Entrée: Breakfast Wrap $5.00
Snack: Cherry Turnovers $3.00
Grade 12 Post-Secondary and Scholarship Information Presentation
Thank you to all grade 12 students and families who attended the grade 12 post-secondary and scholarship information presentation last night. For students and families who were not able to attend, there are multiple resources available here, including:
- A copy of the grade 12 post-secondary and scholarship information presentation
- Post-Secondary Application Checklist
- Contact information of student recruiters for post-secondary schools across Canada with additional links to application information and financial assistance for multiple post-secondary schools in Canada
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are continually updated in the Success Centre D2L Shell. Success Centre also recently posted upcoming scholarship opportunities for September/October 2025 on our school site listed here, so that families are able to see as well, which includes further information on Loran Scholarship, University of Toronto Book Award, Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship and more.
Scholarship information session will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd @ lunch in room 212 for all interested students.
September Post-Secondary Visits at Thirsk:
Sept. 15th- University of British Columbia (UBC) in the Theatre @ Lunch
Sept. 17th- University of Victoria in the Space @ 8 AM
Sept. 19th – U of C for Grade 12 students in the Theatre during Connect
Sept. 23rd – Vancouver Island University in the Space @ 8am
Open Houses
Opportunities for students and families to explore post-secondary programs and campuses:
Alberta University of the Arts
October 25th from 10AM-3PM; register here.
Ambrose University
October 18th from 10AM-2 PM; register here
Bow Valley College
October 4th from 10 AM-2 PM; register here
Mount Royal University
October 18th from 9AM to 3PM; register here
Old's College of Agriculture and Technology
October 3rd and 4th from 10 AM-2 PM; register here
SAIT
October 17th and 18th from 10AM-3PM; register here
University of Alberta
October 18th from 9AM-3 PM; register here
Calgary students can register for a free shuttle to U of A while seats are available
University of Calgary
October 25th; register here
University of Lethbridge
October 25th from 9AM to 3 PM; register here
Upcoming Dates:
September 29 Non-Instructional Day – no classes for all students
September 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – no classes for all students
October 9 Academic Awards Night
October 13 Thanksgiving – no classes for all students