Parent Teacher Conferences
RTHS will be hosting interviews on Thursday, October 24th from 4pm to 8pm, in person and Friday, October 25th from 8:30 am to 12pm online. Booking begins on Monday, October 21st at 8am through your Parent PowerSchool account.
Band Fundraising
Our perigees fundraiser is back! Please follow the attached instructions to place your orders today. We are hoping to have the date and time of delivery to be around the first two weeks of December. Specific information will be shared closer to that time.
Prairie Gourmet Perogies - 01691 - Robert Thirsk - Online Seller Registration Instructions.pdf
Success Center
Upcoming Post Secondary Fairs @ RTHS
We have two upcoming post-secondary fairs (details shared below) that will be hosted at Robert Thirsk High School. Students will have an opportunity to ask post-secondary recruiters different questions that may be related to admission requirements, residence, application process, etc. Attached is a list of questions that students may ask recruiters during the post-secondary fairs if you would like to review with your child prior to support their conversations.
- Out of Province Post-Secondary Fair: Tuesday, October 22nd from 1-2:30 PM
- ELAA (Alberta-Based Post-Secondary Fair): Monday, October 28th from 9:30-11:30 AM
Post- Secondary Visits @ RTHS
Students can learn about opportunities about different post-secondary schools from student recruiters and ask questions for the following post-secondary institutions:
- Mount Royal University: Thursday, October 24th (Lunch) in Room 012 (Presentation)
- University of Toronto: Thursday, October 24th (8-8:30 AM) in the space (Booth)
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.
UBC Forestry Undergraduate Information Session
Are you passionate about the environment, sustainability, and the great outdoors? Do you dream of a career that combines your love for nature with cutting-edge science and innovation?
Join us for an exclusive online information session where we’ll introduce you to the exciting world of forestry and our renowned undergraduate programs. Whether you’re a high school student exploring your options or considering a career change, this session is your chance to explore programs (Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources, Bachelor of Urban Forestry, or Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship); meet advisors, learn about career opportunities, experience campus life, and financial aid or scholarships.
Next session will be held online on November 14th. For more information and to register, click here.
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are continually updated in the Success Centre D2L Shell. Success Centre also recently posted upcoming scholarship opportunities for November 2024 on our school site listed here, so that families are able to see as well, which includes further information on 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: Discipline Strategies; Peer Pressure: What is it and What Can I Do About it?; Navigating ADHD: Challenges and Strategies for Home and School Success (In Person Session); and Neurodevelopmental Genetic Conditions: A Broad Range of Presentations and Testing Options. Click here for more information and to register.
Community Connect YYC
- Connecting Calgary’s communities with affordable and barrier-free access to in-person, phone, or video counselling sessions - -
- www.communityconnectyyc.ca, appointments booked online
Elbow River Healing Lodge
- The Elbow River
Healing Lodge offers a full range of primary care services and visiting
specialists to First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Métis, and Inuit
peoples and their families. - Offers traditional wellness and
healing (spiritual, cultural, and ceremonial supports) - Located at Sheldon M. Chumir
Health Centre (1213 4 Street SW-7th floor) - 403-955-6600
QUESTIONS_TO_ASK_A_RECRUITER.pdf
November 2024 Scholarships Listings.pdf
Upcoming Dates
Oct 24/25 Parent-Teacher Conferences
Oct 30 Term 2 Starts
Nov 7 Remembrance Day Celebration
Nov 8 Non Instructional Day – No Classes
Nov 11-13 Fall Break – No Classes
Nov 29 Non Instructional Day – No Classes