Robert Thirsk High School is a public senior high school in
Calgary
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,
Alberta
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,
Canada
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. It derives its name from
Robert Thirsk
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, a Canadian engineer and physician, and a former
Canadian Space Agency
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astronaut. The high school is located in the Northwest Calgary community of
Arbour Lake, and has a capacity of 1,500 students.
Robert Thirsk High School officially opened in September 2013. Over 800 grade 10 and 11 students attend the first school year. The high school accommodates students from
Citadel
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, Arbour Lake,
Scenic Acres,
Ranchlands,
Hawkwood,
Rocky Ridge,
Royal Oak
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,
Glacier Ridge, and
Nolan Hill.
The school offers career skills and fine arts programming, including:
*Electro-technologies
*Computer Sciences
*Tech Theater
*Construction
*Cook trade
*Health and human services
*Media, design and communication
*Natural sciences
*Drama
*Dance
*Band
*Visual arts
The school is also home for some students who have special needs and attend the Adapted Learning Program.
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External links
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{{High Schools in Calgary , state=expanded
Educational institutions established in 2013
High schools in Calgary
2013 establishments in Canada