Thorncliffe School

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Email: Thorncliffe@cbe.ab.ca
Phone: (403) 777-6670
Fax: (403) 777-6672

School Hours: AM: 8:45 ~ PM: ~ 3:10

School Location

5646 Thornton Road N.W.
Calgary , AB
T2K 3B9

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Thorncliffe School is located in the northwest community of Thorncliffe, serving the communities of Thorncliffe and Greenview. Students from Thorncliffe School move on to either Sir John A. Macdonald, Georges P. Vanier, or Colonel Irvine for Grades 7 to 9. After junior high, they may choose to attend either John G. Diefenbaker or James Fowler High School.

About the School

The school was built in 1957 and is situated on 5.86 acres. The school has 10 classrooms, a gymnasium, and a library. There are 2 soccer fields and 2 softball fields. There are 2 programs in Thorncliffe School. One is the K-Gr. 6 regular school program for children who live in the community and the other is a Traditional Learning Centre Kindergarten/Grade 1 program. The children registered in this program go to Colonel Sanders School to continue the Traditional Learning Centre Program.

About School Name

Thorncliffe School derived its name from the community in which it is located.

School Mission

Through shared community responsibility, our school will foster an environment where lifelong learning is nurtured and where children develop the relevant values, skills, and knowledge necessary to become responsible members of society.

School Motto

Educating Tomorrow's Citizens Today.

Unique Points

intimate, supportive, community where everyone knows everyone and school is a central part of the community
variety of expertise on staff for eclectic approach to teaching
immaculate, clean, natural light with huge windows that can be opened for fresh air
computers in each classroom, children have excellent access to computers at all times
library is well-equipped with a good selection of books
close to community centre, pool, public library, skating rink and park