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2025 STEMIA SW Junior High Field Day
Our 2025 Field Day was the perfect way to wrap up the school year! The sun was shining with only a light drizzle of rain later in the day, the energy was high, and students of all grades came together to celebrate with fun and friendly competition. From classic games like balloon toss and hula… Read more
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New Media Student Art Exhibition
We’re proud to showcase some of our Grade 7 students’ New Media work this June on the community gallery wall at Stony Slope. The space features a rotating exhibition of creative work from artists across the community throughout the year. We were thrilled to contribute to this vibrant space by exhibiting a selection of our… Read more
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Architectural Technologies Field Trip 8/9
By Tyler ChristiansenSTEM Innovation Academy Jr. High Options On a practically perfect day last week, our STEMIA Architecture students set out on a walking field trip through downtown Calgary to explore public art and architecture with a creative lens. The goal was to observe four elements—emotion, texture, shape, and pattern—across various installations and buildings. Each… Read more
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Field Trip to Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
By Janessa BretnerScience, Math and Options Teacher SW Junior High Science 9 students attended a field trip to the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory. Students engaged with astrophysicists who shared insights into the technologies and methods used to explore the universe. During the visit, students participated in a hands-on field activity using surveying equipment and applied their… Read more
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Creative Computing Kinetic Electronics
Our grade 9 Creative Computing course is wrapping up their electronic componentry arc by showcasing their kinetic art or interactive devices. Students were tasked with combining 3 Microbit microcontrollers, Hummingbird Bit Controllers, sensors, servos and LEDs to create a device that embodies the course title: Creative Computing. Students in this term levelled up their designs… Read more
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Grade 9 Science Debate: Students Tackle Alberta’s Energy and Tech Future
By Janessa BretnerSTEMIA SW Junior High Science After two months of preparation, including many 7:30 a.m. mornings, dedicated Grade 9 Science students brought their research and critical thinking skills to life in the first Science 9 Debate. Exploring some of Alberta’s most pressing issues—nuclear energy, data centres, and electric vehicles—students delivered compelling arguments and demonstrated… Read more
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