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St. Thomas More Junior High School

St. Thomas MoreInternational Baccalaureate Diploma

St. Thomas More Junior High School
9610 - 165 St.
Edmonton, AB T5P 3S6
Tel: (780) 484-2434
Fax: (780) 489-3342
www.stthomasmore.ecsd.net
Principal's email:
8228web@ecsd.net
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Location

We serve the educational needs of students south of 111 avenue, west of 148 street, and north of 87 avenue.

Our Motto

"Seek the Excellence within!"

Our Mission

To provide students with a Catholic Education in a supportive and caring environment predicated on Catholic principles such as justice, truth and righteousness, where students are given opportunities to live their faith, to develop compassion and empathy for others, to strive for excellence in academics, and to develop a love of learning that will stay with them throughout their lives.

Extracurricular Activities

Sports
Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field, Cross Country and Downhill Skiing, Intramural Program, Terry Fox Run, Junior teams offer for both volleyball and basketball

Clubs
International Baccalaureate Club, Animal Welfare Club, Grade 9 farewell Choir, Youth Ministry, Student Council Co-curricular

Activities
Iron Chef, school dances, Celebration of learning, fundraising activities for the Kids Care Challenge in support of the Sign of Hope Campaign, Grade Six Invitational Volleyball Tournament, Religious celebrations, Knight Pride, Awards Evening

Resources

  • Newly renovated music room
  • Two computer labs
  • State of the Art Multimedia Presentation Room
  • Two science labs
  • Recently upgraded Media Resource centre
  • Concession
  • Music room
  • Large gymnasium
  • Foods Lab
  • Key Features

  • International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (for students throughout West Edmonton) provides students with exciting and rigorous academic program
  • Strong focus on academic achievement in an environment infused with the core values of Edmonton Catholic Schools: dignity and respect, honesty, loyalty, fairness and personal and communal growth
  • Soccer AcademyReligious celebrations are a key component of our faith life
  • Sport Academies in Hockey and Soccer. Hockey AcademyStudents who take part in the sports academies take core academic courses in the mornings and participate in the Sport Academy in the afternoon
  • Complementary course offerings allow students a wide variety of choice in programming
  • Staff have taken part in comprehensive IB teacher training workshops
  • New grade 7 Spanish (Sept. 2008)
  • Programs

  • International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (Fully Authorized)
  • Sports Academies in soccer and hockey
  • Celebration of learning evening show casing projects completed by students in the I.B. program
  • A variety of complementary course offerings in fine arts and Career and Technology Studies
  • Extensive Community and Service Program
  • Knight PRIDE program recognizes students for academic excellence, effort, and citizenship throughout the year
  • Awards Evening celebrates student achievement in academics, effort, citizenship and sports
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