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Austin O'Brien
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Location
Austin O'Brien High School is a safe school situated in the
quiet Capilano community. Edmonton Catholic’s only "East Side” high school serves students in
east Edmonton both north and south of the North
Saskatchewan River and east of 50th Street.
Our Motto
"Many Gifts - One Spirit"
Our Mission
We are directed toward developing all the God given gifts
and talents of the student to the fullest. Graduating students
are prepared and confident to lead happy, productive
lives with others.
Extracurricular Activities
Intramurals, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Swim
Team, Curling Team, Golf, Track and Field, Cross Country,
Leadership team, Yearbook, Student Union, Drama Club,
Debate Club, Ski Club, Choir, Jazz Band, Concert band,
Music Trips, Campus Newspaper
Focus Program
Austin O’Brien is pleased to offer our Golf
Academy. The
Academy offers students the chance to combine academics
with professional instruction. The program is open to
both male and females. Priority will be given to grade ten
students who are curently enrolled in a junior golf.
Resources
Language Lab
5 Computer Labs (Utilizing 228 computer stations)
Counselors
Career Centre / Career Practitioner
Library Resource Centre
School Resource Officer
Onsite Chaplain
Career and Technology Studies Facility
Leigh McMillan Centre for Fitness
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Key Features
Advanced Placement Program
Ukrainian Bilingual District High School Program
Educational Experiences Program 
Strong emphasis on lab work and technology
Introductory through advanced Forensic Science
Program
Fully functioning multi media facilities are being
utilized in classrooms
Award winning teachers: Prime Ministers Award,
APEGGA Awards, Excellence in Teaching Awards
Strong Sports Traditions
Communications Technology integrated into all
aspects of curriculum on campus
Outstanding Tradition of Fine Arts Programming in:
Art/Music (Jazz, Choral, Concert Band)/
Drama/Annual Productions
Introductory through advanced Guitar Program
Registered Apprenticeship Training Program
Over One Hundred Career and
Technology Studies Modules offered in twelve different strands
Full time career centre dedicated to preparing
students for the transition from High School to
post Secondary Education
Outstanding Support for students of all abilities
on campus
Award Winning Career and Technology Studies
Facility
Award Winning Leigh McMillan Centre for Fitness
-University of Alberta Joint Use Project
-Winner of the 2002 City of Edmonton's
Mayor's Award
Programs
Religious Studies
Live-In Retreats
Visual Arts
Drama
Theatre Appreciation
Music
Career and Technology Studies
Communications Technology
Food Studies
Design -
Fabrication Studies
Construction Technology
Electro
Technology Studies
Tourism Studies
Information
Communication
Registered Apprenticeship Training
Program
Business Innovations
Junior Achievement Venture
Driver Education Program
Cosmic Ray Project
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