Open House
We look forward to welcoming all RTHS families to our Open House on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm. Admin and Guidance will be in the space welcoming families through out the evening. Students from Leadership will also be present to help families in knowing where teachers will be located. Please refer to your parent PowerSchool account for your student’s teachers. Guidance will be hosting a session for grade 12 students and families in Rooms 320 & 321 to learn more about Post-Secondary.
Fees
School Fees are now due for payment through your MyCBE account. If you are unable to pay through your account, you are welcome to pay at the Business Office!
Photos
Photo proofs are being sent home with all students during Connect tomorrow. Retakes will be taking place on October 16.
Awards Night
Our 2023-24 Awards Night will be taking place on Thursday, October 10. Doors will open at 6:00pm and the program will begin promptly at 6:30pm.
Band Fundraising
The RTHS Band is fundraising to support an upcoming trip. Please see the link below to the Purdy’s Fundraiser. The deadline to purchase is November 11, 2024.
https://fundraising.purdys.com/1706477-118332
School Council
Please join us for the Robert Thirsk School Council AGM on October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm. Agenda and other Council information can be found on our website
https://robertthirsk.cbe.ab.ca/school-council
Athletics
The deadline to order from our school store is today. There will be a 2-3 week delivery time. Below is the link.
https://rm-apparel.square.site/shop/robert-thirsk-high-school-2024-2025-on-line-store-now-open/4
Success Center
Post Secondary Information Session
On Thursday, September 26 during Meet the Teacher at 6:30 PM, guidance counsellors will be hosting a session for grade 12 students and families in rooms 320 & 321 who are interested in learning more about different post-secondary schools/programs, admission requirements, application process, scholarship opportunities, and more.
Post- Secondary Visits at RTHS
Students can learn about opportunities about different post-secondary schools from student recruiters and ask questions for the following post-secondary institutions:
- St. Mary's University: Tuesday, September 24th (Lunch) in the Space (Booth)
- SAIT: Wednesday, September 25th (lunch time) in Rooms 210/212 (Presentation)
- St. Frances Xavier University: Tuesday, October 1st (8-9 AM) in the Space (Booth)
- University of Alberta (for International students): Wednesday, October 9th (Lunch) in theatre (Presentation)
- University of Lethbridge: Thursday, October 10th (Lunch) Location TBA
More post-secondary visits and information will be shared shortly!
Post-Secondary Open Houses- Fall 2024
Multiple Alberta-based post-secondary open houses will take place in October. Students, please reference Success Centre D2L shell for information on dates and to register in advance.
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are continually updated in the Success Centre D2L Shell. Success Centre also recently posted upcoming scholarship opportunities for September/October 2024 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. For University of Toronto Book Award and Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, for students to be considered, they need to submit their application to their colour community guidance counsellors by Friday, October 4th. Students need to be a successful candidate of the University of Toronto book award in order to qualify to apply to the University of Toronto's National Scholarship. Application details are listed in the scholarship monthly listing in link above. Students can also access scholarship information through Success Centre D2L shell.
Community Resources
AHS Community Education Sessions
Here is an upcoming list of free, virtual educational sessions offered through AHS: Cross Cultural Parenting Program; ADHD Essentials for Parents; and Navigating Technology with our youth. Click here for more information and to register.
Hull Services: Mental Health and Addiction Navigator
- Free resource for youth and parents struggling with mental health and addition concerns
- Helps to effectively navigate resources and supports available in the community
- Phone: 403-207-2513
- Email: navigator@hullservices.ca
Upcoming Dates
Sept 26 Open House
Sept 27 No School for all students
Sept 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – No School for All Students
Oct 1 School Council Meeting 6:30pm
Oct 10 Academic Awards at 6:30pm
Oct 14 Thanksgiving – No School for all Students
Oct 16 Photo Retakes
Oct 24/25 Parent Teacher Conferences