Friday December 20, 2024
There are regularly scheduled classes for all students tomorrow. Please note that the Cafeteria and Dock will be closed tomorrow.
Success Center
BURNS MEMORIAL FUND - HIGH SCHOOL BURSARY FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS
This program is for Calgary high school students who are within two semesters of graduating from grade 12 and who have demonstrated financial need. A basic living allowance is provided to assist students in covering expenses such as rent, food and transportation. Attendance and marks are monitored monthly. For more information or to apply, students should connect with their colour community Guidance Counsellor.
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are continually updated in the Success Centre D2L Shell. Success Centre also recently posted upcoming scholarship opportunities for January 2025 and scholarship information presentation on our school site listed here, so that families are able to see as well. Students can also access scholarship information through Success Centre D2L shell.
Schulich Leader Scholarship information is available now in January 2025 Scholarship Listing! Up to $120 000 awarded over 4 years to qualifying students. Eligible students need to submit Schulich Leadership application. Robert Thirsk High School is able to nominate 1 student. To be considered, students must submit 1-2 page outline to your guidance counsellor by January 22nd, 2025.
Community Resources
Recovery Alberta Community Education Sessions
Here is an upcoming list of free, virtual educational sessions offered through Recovery Alberta: Can We Talk: Healthy Relationships; Building Resiliency in Today's Youth; and ADHD and Executive Functioning. Click here for more information and to register
Winter Break Mental Health Resources
During the winter break, if you need more immediate support for mental health, please see the following service options below:
Resources for support:
1. For Students:
Calgary Connecteen - Phone, text & chat peer support for teens & youth in Calgary - 24/7.
Phone: 403-264-8336
Text: 587-333-2724
Link: https://calgaryconnecteen.com/
2. For Parents:
Distress Centre Calgary – 24 Hour Support | Counselling | Resources
Phone/Text: 403-266- 4357
Link: https://www.distresscentre.com/
3. For In-Person Support:
The Summit Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Owerko Walk In Counselling Services - Open 9am-9pm daily. No appointment required.
Phone: 587-534-7200
Link: https://www.buildthemup.ca/thesummit
If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.