School Conferences
Conferences will be taking Friday November 28th from 8am to 3pm. The in-person part of these conferences will take place from 8am to 11am. Bookings will be open next Thursday, November 20th and can be booked through your Parent CBE Account.
School Council Pizza/Dirty Soda Day
School Council is happy to announce the 1st Pizza/Dirty Soda day of the year on Friday December 5th, 2025.
- ORDER DEADLINE - Tuesday, December 2 at NOON.
- Please use this link to order https://robert-thirsk-parent-society.square.site/
- Students must attend their Connect class on Friday. They will receive a ticket to exchange for their pizza/soda in The Space at 1:35 pm that day.
- If your student is absent on December 5, please consider your order a donation. We are unable to issue refunds.
School Council Meeting
Please join us for our upcoming School Council Meeting on Tuesday November 18, 2025. We will be meeting in our Lower Learning Commons at 6:30pm. For those who are unable to do so in person can attend via the Teams link below.
Meeting ID: 278 810 165 195 11
Passcode: Qt7a5L5X
Please visit our website to find copies of the agenda for both the Council and Society.
Upper Parking Lot Closure
The Upper Lot will be closed to all students and families on Monday, November 24th to accommodate visitors for our Out of Province Post Secondary Fair
Cafeteria Menu – Week of November 17th
Monday, November 17
Soup: Tomatillo and White Bean $3
Entrée: Panko Crusted Mac and Cheese with Focaccia Bread $7
Sandwiches/Appetizer: Nigerian Meat Pies $5
Dessert: Chocolate Cake $3
Tuesday, November 18
Soup: Cream of Tomato Soup $3
Entrée: Chicken Tikka Masala with Rice and Naan $7
Sandwich/Appetizer: Chinese BBQ Pork Belly Bao Tacos $5
Dessert: Cherry Cheese Cake $3
Wednesday, November 19
Soup: Three Sisters Soup $3
Entrée: Fish and Chips $7.00
Sandwich/Appetizer: Grilled Cubano Sandwich $5.00
Dessert: Blueberry Hand Pies $3.00
Thursday, November 20
Soup: Cream of Celery and Bacon $3.00
Entrée: Assorted Pita Pizzas (Pepperoni, Donair or Cheese) $7.00
Sandwich/Appetizer: Pakoras with Tamarind Sauce $5.00
Dessert: Cupcakes $3.00
Friday, November 21
Entrée: Buffalo Chicken Wrap/ Ugandan Rolex (Breakfast Wrap) $5.00
Snack: Jam Twist $3.00
Athletics
Playoffs are in full swing!
- Our Girls Soccer team have wrapped their season after their quarter final game. Lots to be proud of, ladies!
- Our Junior Volleyball teams played last night in quarter finals. The Jr Boys had a hard fought game but unfortunately came up short to Aberhart. The Jr Girls had a great evening winning their game! They will play in semifinals at Henry Wise Wood on Monday Nov 17th at 6:30.
- Senior Volleyball teams play tonight in their quarterfinal games! Girls at home 5pm and boys at Aberhart 6:30pm.
- The Football team plays in their final game on Monday Nov 17th 5pm at the Hellard Field.
- Basketball season is starting next week! Sr Boys (all grade 11 & 12’s) tryout is 7am Monday Nov 17th. Jr Boys (gr 10’s) will be at 3pm on Monday Nov 17th and Sr Girls (grades 10, 11, 12) will be 7am Tuesday Nov 18th.
Good luck to all Comets!!!
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Athletic Director, Lindsay MacWilliam, at LMMACWILLIAM@cbe.ab.ca
Success Center
Post-Secondary Fair Rescheduled Dates:
- ELAA (Alberta-based post-secondary fair)- Thursday, December 4th from 9-11 AM
- OOP (Out of Province post-secondary fair)- Monday, November 24th from 1-2:30 PM
- List of the 42 post-secondary schools across Canada that will be in attendance is attached
Prior to the post-secondary fairs, families are encouraged to support their child in developing questions that they would like to ask post-secondary student recruiters. Attached is a list of possible questions for reference.
November Post-Secondary Visits @ Thirsk
- Mount Royal University- PRESENTATION @ lunchtime in the Theatre on Monday, November 17th
- Augustana (University of Alberta campus)- BOOTH @ 8AM in the Space on Wednesday, November 19th (May be rescheduled for the following week)
- University of Alberta- PRESENTATION @ lunchtime in the THEATRE on Thursday, November 20th
QUESTIONS_TO_ASK_A_RECRUITER.pdf
Unique Pathways
Students interested in applying to unique pathways programs for semester 2 need to hand in their completed application with their statement of intent, teacher recommendation, and personal learning schedule and meet with either their guidance counsellor or off-campus coordinator, Mr. Bayer by Friday, November 21st. Here is a link for more information and to application form.
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are continually updated in the Success Centre D2L Shell. Success Centre also recently posted upcoming scholarship opportunities for November and December 2025 on our school site listed here,
Joy to Job - Medicine Webinar Sign-UP
Interested in a future in medicine?
Curious about what it takes to pursue medical school or a healthcare career? Want the chance to speak directly with medical professionals and university representatives?
Join us on NOVEMBER 27TH from 5–6 PM MST for an exclusive Medicine Webinar hosted by Joy to Job — a youth-led non-profit that connects students with professionals through interactive career panels, mentorship sessions, and webinars to help you explore future career paths.
At this event, you’ll hear from medical students, physicians, nurses, and more who will share their journeys into medicine, give insider advice on applications, and answer YOUR questions live through our Q&A feature.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain real insight into the world of medicine and get personalized advice from experts in the field.
Use this link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjforZ9Bg0MJElZIw7JOAFXK6Ke5pfpHcvsBDa5ZRbGDc4iQ/viewform
Community Resources
Recovery Alberta Community Education Sessions
Here is an upcoming list of free, virtual educational sessions offered through Recovery Alberta: Dyslexia Essentials; Practical Insights for Adults Supporting Young People with ADHD; and Supporting Youth: How to Respond to Sexual Health Misinformation. Click here for more information and to register.
Mental Health and Addiction Navigator (Hull Services)
ntal health and addiction navigator is a free, self-referred, confidential resource. The task of finding the right support at the right time in a complex system can be daunting and frustrating. The navigator is designed for youth, their parents/caregivers or professionals to receive help navigating available resources and supports more effectively within their community. Click here for more information.