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  • School Profile

    School Profile

    S. Bruce Smith School was named after Sidney Bruce Smith who was an Edmonton lawyer and judge.  He served as a trustee on the Edmonton Public School Board from 1937 to 1941, and as district solicitor from 1945 - 1955.  For over half a century, Mr. Smith and his family lived in the west end of the city, near the area where S. Bruce Smith School is now located.

    S. Bruce Smith School was established in 1991 and is a well equipped, spacious and friendly facility which provides a full junior high program.

    S. Bruce Smith School prides itself on being on the cutting edge of technology with our wireless network, Chromebooks, G-Suite and SMART boards.

    Vision

    To provide success, one student at a time through high-quality learning opportunities in our core and complementary courses where every student knows they are cared for and capable of contributing to our community. As a school community, we are committed to engaging all stakeholders to support our students in becoming confident, responsible and productive global citizens.

    Motto

    Strive To Be Your Best

    School Philosophy

    S. Bruce Smith School is dedicated to engaging students in a caring and supportive learning environment. We strive to provide quality instruction and programming to meet the needs of all S. Bruce Smith students. At the heart of being our best selves is an abiding commitment to kindness and a sense of accountability, equity and integrity both for oneself and for others in our school community. These efforts are nurtured through collaborative processes. It is from this lens that our staff strive to provide success, one student at a time through high-quality learning opportunities in our core and complementary courses where every student knows they are cared for and capable of contributing to our community. 

     

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  • NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
    If your child is new to Edmonton Public Schools, you can register for school online. Visit the Division website to learn how to register for school.

    CURRENT DIVISION STUDENTS PRE-ENROL
    You will need to pre-enrol on SchoolZone to tell us the school you’d like your child to attend next year. Find important dates and deadlines and learn more about pre-enrolment, which opens between March and April each year.

    If you have questions about registering for school, contact the school office.

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  • Athletics

    Athletics

    Athletic teams will be offered based on student interest and the availablilty of teacher coaches.

    Athletic programs include:  Badminton (Jr. & Sr), Basketball (Jr. & Sr.), Curling, Cross Country Run Club, Dance Team, Flag Football, Golf,  Rugby, Soccer outdoor and indoor, Slow Pitch, Volleyball (Jr. & Sr.), Wrestling.

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  • Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs and Activities will be offered based on student interest and the availablity of teacher sponsers.

    S. Bruce Smith Clubs include:  Art Club, Chess Club, Choir Club, Fitness Room, Geography Challenge, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Heritiage Fair, Jazz/Rock Club, Library Club, Math Contest, Sign Crew, Ski Trip Club, Speaking and Debating Club, S.T.R.I.V.E., Yearbook Club. 

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SCHOOL NEWS

OPEN HOUSE MARCH 7, 2024

Please join us for our Open House on March 7 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM to learn more about our school and our programs. You can visit our Open House website for more information.

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

If your child is new to Edmonton Public Schools, you can register for school online. Visit the Division website to learn how to register for school

CURRENT DIVISION STUDENTS PRE-ENROL

You will need to pre-enrol on SchoolZone to tell us the school you’d like your child to attend next year. Find important dates and deadlines and learn more about pre-enrolment, which opens February 1.
If you have questions about registering for school, contact the school office.


2023/2024 School Year Information

For the 2023 - 2024 school year, S. Bruce Smith School is full in planned classes in Grades 7 to 9 in the regular program and Grades 7 to 9 in the Academic Enrichment program. We will no longer be accepting students in the Academic Enrichment program. For the regular program, we will now only accept resident students for Grades 7 to 9 who have newly moved into the school’s attendance area. A resident student of Edmonton Public Schools has at least one parent or legal guardian living in Edmonton who is not Roman Catholic. Non-resident students can enrol in another Division school with space in planned classes.

If you are new to Edmonton Public Schools, you must register online.


Principal Message

Whether you are joining us this school year or considering us for the future, I would like you to know of two fundamental commitments we have in an effort to ensure our students succeed. The first is our commitment to the question, “What’s best for students?” It is this question that guides our work and our decision-making to support student success and well-being. Secondly, please know you are entering a school that values kindness and is committed to nurturing students so they grow not only as learners, but as confident, caring, capable individuals who embrace and value responsibility, diversity and kindness in a way that not only affords them individual success, but allows students the opportunities to learn in a safe environment.

Through its 32 years of serving students, SBS School has asked students and staff to STRIVE to be their best each and every day. To be stewards of the community, to value teamwork, embrace responsibility and demonstrate initiative, have vision and strive for excellence in everything we do. It is because of this commitment that our school is a special place. We are so very proud to challenge each day to carry on the values of our namesake, Mr. Sidney Bruce Smith who modelled integrity, excellence and the spirit of service and community. 

Because of this history, its impact and its teaching, I am proud to be part of S. Bruce Smith School. I know this is a school that values kindness and is committed to nurturing students so they grow not only as learners, but as confident, caring, capable individuals who embrace and value responsibility, empathy, diversity and kindness in a way that affords them individual success and allows students to become the leaders and mentors of tomorrow. 

Together,  we make each day the best it can be, celebrating our successes and lifting one another up because no one is alone at S. Bruce Smith. We are on this learning journey together and there is no doubt that together we can continue to help each other, reach our goals, be resilient and know that one another is cared for and capable each and every day. This is the spirit of S. Bruce Smith… an ongoing defining spirit of character, kindness, integrity, compassion and hope.

I look forward to the 2023-2024 school year, and I am excited and honoured to support the S. Bruce Smith community, its students and families. 

Sincerely,

Mr. Glen Wilcox