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R. T. Alderman School
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Email:
jdodds@cbe.ab.ca
Phone: (403)
777-7520
Fax: (403)
777-7529
School Hours: AM:
9:03
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11:33
PM:12:13
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3:38
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School Location
725 Mapleton Drive S.E.
Calgary
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AB
T2J 1S1
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R.T. Alderman is located in the southeast community of Maple Ridge serving the communities of Maple Ridge, Willow Park, Douglasdale and Douglasglen. The feeder elementary schools are Maple Ridge, Willow Park and Douglasdale. Students move on to Lord Beaverbrook High School.
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About the School
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Our School is thirty five years old at present. It has a very distinctive design shared by two other Calgary schools. Student painted murals and displays of students' art work are located throughout the school. Our school colours are blue on blue. Our teams are called the Blues. The school also has a playground, computer lab (both Macintosh and PC), library, and Gymnasium.
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About School Name
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| R.T. Alderman - The Man
Robert Thomas Alderman, a native of England came to Canada in 1910 at the age of 16. A carpenter by trade, he was employed by the C.P.R. until his retirement in 1949. He was married and had two daughters and one son.
He enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force in 1915 and served overseas with the 10th battalion for four years during the first world war.
Mr. Alderman's interest in civic affairs was keen and he served on both City Council and the Calgary School Board. He was elected to the Calgary School Board in 1932 and served with the board until 1940, being chairman in 1939, It was during Mr. Alderman's term in office that junior high schools were started in Calgary.
Mr. Alderman's interest in the life and work of the community was great and some of the activities he was engaged in are listed below:
Associate Director of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Board.
Director of the YMCA for 10 years.
Member of the Family Bureau.
Vice Chairman of the Calgary Labor Council in 1945.
Member of the senate of the University of Alberta from 1943-1946 and of the Calgary University Committee for many years.
Charter Director of the Golden Age Club.
Member of the Knights of the Round Table.
Member of St. Michael's and All Angel's Anglican Church.
Member of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Mr. Alderman died in Calgary in October, 1969. We are proud to have our school named in honor of this outstanding Calgarian.
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School Mission
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Our Vision
"We make a difference"
R.T.A. a place where...
all experience the joy of learning in a supportive and secure environment
teamwork and respect promote a sense of pride and community
individuals have the opportunity to reach their potential
excellence is pursued in Academics, Fine Arts, Athletics, and Technology
students prepare to meet the challenges of our changing world
TOGETHER we will become...
self directed - able to set and pursue goals
lifelong learners
critical thinkers
good communicators and listeners
good citizens who understand the "RTA Way"
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School Motto
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"We make a difference"
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Unique Points
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- Lunchroom Accommodation
- Band Program
- Fully automated library with a security system
- Drama and Fine Arts program
- Massive used book sale fundraiser every three years
- Full athletic program
- Strong academic program, excellent results on Provincial Exams
- Middle School gr.5 - gr.9
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Student Enrolment
(September
2009
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Total Enrolment:
494
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| Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 | | 44 | 113 | 111 | 96 | 130 |
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Principal:
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Julie Dodds
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School Board Trustee: |
Carol Bazinet
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CBE Ward:
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Ward 12
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Chief Superintendent: |
Naomi Johnson |
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Area:
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Area
V
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Director (Area): |
Jane Rogerson
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Notes for Substitute: |
Early Dismissal: Friday 1:21
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