School Access/Office Hours
With the change of season and the colder weather fast approaching, this is just a friendly reminder that students do not have access to the school until 7am and the School Office is not open until 8am.
CBE Well Being Survey
Together, CBE and Alberta Education administer three surveys throughout the school year. On November 5, 2026, we will be conducting the first one: The CBE Well-being Survey. Please see the attached letter for information about this survey.
CBE Well-Being Survey Parent Letter.pdf
Menu for the Week of October 26
Monday, October 26
Soup: Tomatillo and White Bean $3
Entrée: Butter Chicken with Basmati and Naan $8
Sandwich/Appetizer: Pork Enchilada Burritos $6
Dessert: Cookie Plate (including cocoa cookies, ginger snaps, lace cookies, peppermint snaps) $3
Tuesday, October 27
Soup: Moroccan Harira $3
Entrée: Spaghetti with Meatballs and Herb Garlic Cheddar Biscuits $8
Sandwich/Appetizer: Spicy Tuna Sushi Pockets $6
Dessert: Coconut Jam Tarts a la Halloween $3
Wednesday, October 28
Soup: Tomato Basil $3
Entrée: Halifax Beef Donairs $8
Sandwich/Appetizer: Quatro Formaggi Grilled Cheese $6
Dessert: Pumpkin Roll $3
Thursday, October 29
Soup: Shiro Wat $3
Entrée: Poutine!!! $8
Sandwich/Appetizer: Smoked Salmon Bagel $6
Dessert: Halloween Cake Pop 1/$2 or 2 $3
Friday, October 30
Snack: Loaded Taco Potato Skins $5
Snack: Buffalo Chicken Wrap $5
Snack: Carrot Cake with Halloween decorations. $3
Success Center
Joy to Job Opportunity: Engineering
Joy to Job is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students explore career opportunities and connect with professionals through career webinars, mentorship, and accessible career resources. We are hosting an upcoming Engineering Career Webinar with details below:
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM MST
Format: Virtual
Students will have the opportunity to hear directly from engineering professionals about their career journeys, experiences, and advice. Whether you are considering engineering or simply exploring potential career paths, this webinar is a great way to learn more and ask questions.
Students can register via the link provided in the Success Centre D2L shell.
Unique Pathways Semester 2 Applications
Grade 11 or 12 students interested in applying for Unique Pathway programs for semester 2 can visit the link here for more information and for the application form. Students with completed applications should book an appointment with their guidance counsellor who will review their application and submit to the Unique Pathways team. Applications are due on November 20th.
Upcoming Post-Secondary Visits @ Thirsk
Acadia University: October 27th Booth in the Space @ 8 AM
University of Alberta (Augustana): October 28th Booth in the Space @ 8 AM
St. Francis Xavier University: October 28th Booth in the Space @ 8 AM
UBC: November 4th Presentation in the theatre @ lunchtime
Post-Secondary Fairs @ Thirsk
--> Alberta-Based Post-Secondary Fair (ELAA)
Friday, October 30th from 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
20-30 Alberta-Based Post-Secondary Student Recruitment Advisors
Post-Secondary Open Houses
Post-Secondary Open Houses are a wonderful opportunity for students and families
to explore multiple programs, meet with faculty, and help answer any questions you
may have. Below is a list of open house opportunities. Please register in advance if
you wish to attend.
Alberta University of the Arts
October 25th from 10AM-3PM; register here.
Robertson College
October 28th at 5 PM (Virtual)
University of Calgary
October 25th; register here
University of Lethbridge
October 25th from 9AM to 3 PM; register here
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are continually updated in the Success Centre D2L Shell. Success Centre also recently posted upcoming scholarship opportunities for November 2026 on our school site listed here,
Scholarship Highlight
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
Max $28,000 dispersed over 4 years. Gr 12s planning university or college in Canada; Cdn citizen or landed immigrant; involved in humanitarian activities (no compensation!!)
Honors the spirit of Terry Fox! For those ‘having demonstrated the highest ideals and qualities of citizenship and humanitarian service while in pursuit of excellence in academic, amateur sport, fitness, health, and voluntary community service. In so doing has reflected those ideals of courage, humanitarianism, service and compassion, which Terry Fox embodied.’
3 letters of reference that referees will complete online; unofficial transcript * Give references at least 2 weeks ’notice as they must complete before the due date/time.
Click here for more information.
Deadline: December 1st, 2026, 11:59 pm PT
Community Resources
Recovery Alberta Community Education Sessions
Here is an upcoming list of free, virtual educational sessions offered through Recovery Alberta for parents/guardians: School Avoidance & Attendance Hygiene: Working Towards Improving Attendance & Communication with your Child; How to Support Quiet, Sensitive Teens at Home and in the Classroom; and Growing Resilient Teens.
Click here for more information and to register.
Lionheart
The Lionheart Foundation strives to remove barriers, such as high costs, and ensure that adolescents and their families have access to best-in-class, evidence based mental health treatment when they need it most.
The Lionheart Foundation offers individualized therapeutic support to young people between the ages of 12-25 years old in Calgary who struggle with mental health. Lionheart Foundation specializes in treatment of the following: anxiety, depression, eating disorders; and self-harming behaviours and suicidal ideation.
Click here for more information or to submit a treatment inquiry.
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