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Families have important role in encouraging regular school attendance

March 19, 2019
Tommy Douglas Collegiate believes every student has potential. But to succeed in school and in life, students need to show up. Regular attendance is a strong predictor of student success. Being present fosters engagement, builds relationships and creates a sense of belonging — elements that fuel a learner's confidence and drive to finish. ...

Off The Grid program recognized for educational, environmental leadership

February 14, 2019
A program that is inspiring students to connect to the physical environment and engage in issues of environmental and social sustainability is having a big impact at Tommy Douglas Collegiate and receiving recognition for its leadership in the wider community. Off the Grid is a half-day, full-year learning experience for Grade...

Grade 9 program offers students a smooth transition to high school

January 02, 2019
A student's Grade 9 year at Tommy Douglas Collegiate provides them with the core classes while allowing them to experience many of the elective courses prior to their Grade 10 year. In addition to the core classes in Science, Social Studies, Math and English, Grade 9 students have the opportunity to...

Off the Grid builds leadership through focus on sustainability

February 13, 2018
Constructing a rammed-earth building or experiencing tree planting aren't the usual classroom activities, but for students in the Off the Grid program at Tommy Douglas Collegiate getting their hands dirty is all a part of the learning.
Off the Grid is a half-day, full-year learning experience for Grade 9 students that...

Annual Math Fair multiplies student engagement at Tommy Douglas

June 19, 2017
The first mathematical test for students organizing the Tommy Douglas Collegiate Math Fair was determining whether the school had enough tables to set up the stations for the hundreds of elementary students attending the third annual event. Organized by teacher Nat Banting and students in his Grade 9 enriched mathematics class,...

Tommy Douglas graduate receives Award of Excellence

January 05, 2017
Shayna Uhryn, a graduate of Tommy Douglas Collegiate, has been chosen as a co-recipient of the 2016 Award of Excellence, presented by the Saskatoon Board of Education. The award is given annually to the student who best exemplifies the goals and values of Saskatoon Public Schools. Uhryn graduated from Tommy Douglas...

Math fair introduces Grade 8 students to high school

June 14, 2016
Approximately 330 Grade 8 students attended the second annual TDC Math Fair at Tommy Douglas Collegiate on June 15. The fair is the creation of teacher Nat Banting’s Grade 9 math class. During a class activity last year a student wondered aloud “I wish we could show this to other students” and...

Tommy Douglas offers chance for students to explore and excel

April 28, 2016
Tommy Douglas Collegiate is Saskatoon Public Schools' newest high school and is part of the Blairmore Integrated Facility that brings together Saskatoon Public Schools, the City of Saskatoon, and the city's separate school division in partnership to provide that offers exciting opportunities for our students and serves as a destination centre...

Families have important role in encouraging regular school attendance

March 19, 2019
Tommy Douglas Collegiate believes every student has potential. But to succeed in school and in life, students need to show up. Regular attendance is a strong predictor of student success. Being present fosters engagement, builds relationships and creates a sense of belonging — elements that fuel a learner's confidence and drive to finish. ...

Off The Grid program recognized for educational, environmental leadership

February 14, 2019
A program that is inspiring students to connect to the physical environment and engage in issues of environmental and social sustainability is having a big impact at Tommy Douglas Collegiate and receiving recognition for its leadership in the wider community. Off the Grid is a half-day, full-year learning experience for Grade...

Grade 9 program offers students a smooth transition to high school

January 02, 2019
A student's Grade 9 year at Tommy Douglas Collegiate provides them with the core classes while allowing them to experience many of the elective courses prior to their Grade 10 year. In addition to the core classes in Science, Social Studies, Math and English, Grade 9 students have the opportunity to...

Off the Grid builds leadership through focus on sustainability

February 13, 2018
Constructing a rammed-earth building or experiencing tree planting aren't the usual classroom activities, but for students in the Off the Grid program at Tommy Douglas Collegiate getting their hands dirty is all a part of the learning.
Off the Grid is a half-day, full-year learning experience for Grade 9 students that...

Annual Math Fair multiplies student engagement at Tommy Douglas

June 19, 2017
The first mathematical test for students organizing the Tommy Douglas Collegiate Math Fair was determining whether the school had enough tables to set up the stations for the hundreds of elementary students attending the third annual event. Organized by teacher Nat Banting and students in his Grade 9 enriched mathematics class,...