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Location
Sir John Thompson is a vibrant, academic
learning community serving junior high school students
in the northwest area of Edmonton including
areas such as: Castledowns, Oxford, Skyview, the
Pallisades, Dunvegan and Wellington.
Our Mission
Our mission at Sir John Thompson is: "The Christ-centred community of Sir John Thompson Catholic School embodies the values of honesty, loyalty, fairness, dignity and respect, and personal and community growth. We promote a safe, caring and collaborative learning environment that provides educational opportunities for successful student lifelong learning.
Extracurricular Activities
Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Badminton, Crosscountry,
Track & Field, Intramurals, Student Council
Dances, Jazz Band, Choir, Running Club, Yearbook
Club.
Resources
Resource Facilitator who coordinates the
Curriculum Support Program
Read Write Gold computer program
Knowledge and Employability Department Head
Guidance counselor - personal , career
counselling, special programming
Study buddy program - University trained students
provide one-to-one assistance
School Council provides the leadership for the
very strong community support
Affiliation with St. Angela and St. Charles parishes
Upgraded computers and library books
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Key Features
Safe and caring learning environment
Programs focus on rigorous academics, global citizenship and developing higher level thinking skills for all students.
Fine arts and athletics program
Technologically advanced school
Closed campus policy
Programs
Gifted/academic
challenge program  in
Grades 8, and 9
Pre-Advanced Placement
CTS Lab offering 20 modules in areas such as:
video editing, audio broadcasting, animation,
engineering (towers & bridges), flight technology,
research and design, rocketry and space technology,
Industrial Arts.
Educational Support Program to assist students
by offering extra help.
Knowledge and Employability Program for students
experiencing academic difficulty.
Music (instrumental band)
Core courses: language arts, mathematics,
science, social studies and religious studies,
physical education/personal life skills
Complementary courses including: French, Italian, career and technology studies (CTS), foods and
fashion, computers, art, Film Studies, Instrumental
Band
Social Justice Program - major fund raising
campaign for the Sign of Hope
Daily Physical Activity Program
STAY program: educating, mentoring and empowering students towards making positive choices.
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