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At Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS), Physical Education begins in the primary years, with students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 participating in daily classes and Grades 4 to 6 engaging four times per week. More than building fundamental skills, our program cultivates the curiosity to try new activities and discover lifelong hobbies and pursuits. Through engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences, students learn the Spartan values of character, commitment, and competence while exploring diverse physical activities—from team sports to individual pursuits—that can spark into lifelong passions.
Success and failure in athletics contribute meaningfully to character development. At STS, we emphasize sportsmanship, cooperation, and perseverance. Encouraging students to pursue both individual and shared goals with integrity and determination.
Athletics at STS go beyond the playing field, offering wide-ranging opportunities that appeal to diverse interests and skill sets. Students can take on leadership roles as team captains, managers, student coaches, referees, and officials. Through the Athletic Council, they may also organize and oversee specific athletic events. For those who wish to contribute in alternative ways, STS encourages involvement in:
Photography and videography
Statistics and data collection
Research and journalism
Promotion and marketing
Opportunities from Grades 4-12 allow students to participate in both individual and team sports, at various levels of play. These programs are optional and take place during lunch hours and/or after school.
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(Grades 4–6)
Students can join their first athletic team at STS through the Elementary Cross Country program. Practices are held during lunch recess, with after-school meets against other schools in the Foothills area.
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(Grades 4–6)
Held once per term, Family Fun Nights invite students and their parents to enjoy gym-based games and activities led by the Physical Education team.
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(Grades 4–6)
Offered on Wednesdays from 3:45–4:45 p.m., the Elementary Sports Club builds on skills taught in class. Activities take place indoors and outdoors and include favourites like squirrel tag, dodgeball, Smog’s Jewels, and kickball.
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(Grades 4–6)
Leveraging our scenic campus, this club meets on select Mondays during the winter months from 3:45–4:45 p.m., offering a fun and active way to enjoy the outdoors on skis.
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(Grades 7–12)
STS has a celebrated tradition in cross country, with 11 provincial titles—including the last seven consecutively. The program, which begins in Grade 7, fosters long-term fitness habits and culminates in a team marathon trip within Canada or the U.S.
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(Grades 7–12)
STS fields ten volleyball teams across Middle and Senior Schools. Middle School teams compete in the Foothills Division and can qualify for the South Central Zone. Senior teams compete at the 2A level provincially, with the Varsity girls attending the annual Western Canadian Independent School Championships.
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(Grades 9–12)
With 14 Zone banners and 11 ASAA provincial titles over 17 years, the STS golf program combines strong instruction with high-level competition. It’s offered both recreationally and competitively, with a foundation in etiquette and skill-building.
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(Grades 9–12)
The Girls Soccer team competes in the Foothills Athletic League, emphasizing athletic development, teamwork, and leadership in a positive, community-focused environment.
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(Grades 4–6)
Leveraging our scenic campus, this club meets on select Mondays during the winter months from 3:45–4:45 p.m., offering a fun and active way to enjoy the outdoors on skis.
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(Grades 7–12)
STS hosts ten basketball teams, six in Middle School and four in Senior School. Teams compete regionally and provincially, and several host annual tournaments. The Grade 7 Boys team also participates in the CAIS U13 national tournament.
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(Grades 7–12)
Offered in spring, badminton at STS combines speed, agility, and skill. Middle School athletes join one of three grade-based teams; Senior School students compete on a single team, with all teams eligible for zone and provincial tournaments.
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(Grades 7–12)
This program supports mass participation and celebrates raw athleticism. With around 80 Senior athletes annually, STS competes in divisional, zone, and provincial meets from April through June.
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(Grades 9–12)
Field hockey is popular among Senior School girls in spring. Despite a lack of league play, teams participate in regional tournaments, focusing on skill development and team cohesion.
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(Grades 9–12)
A respected program in Alberta, STS Rugby is founded on inclusion, discipline, and resilience. Boys in Grades 9–12 play at the Junior and Senior Varsity levels within the ASAA Tier III framework.
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(Grades 9–12)
The Boys Soccer team emphasizes skill development and camaraderie. Competing in the Foothills Athletic League, players of all levels are encouraged to grow both as athletes and teammates.
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