Nelson Mandela High School, Canada Explained

Nelson Mandela High School
Address:45 Saddletowne Circle N.E.
City:Calgary
Province:Alberta
Postcode:T3J 4W2
Country:Canada
Coordinates:51.122°N -113.9468°W
Pushpin Map:Canada Calgary
Schooltype:Public secondary
Established:2016
Schoolboard:Calgary Board of Education
Principal:Matt Armstrong
Grades Label:Grades
Grades:10–12
Enrollment:1838 [1]
Enrollment As Of:2019
Communities:Saddle Ridge, Taradale, Martindale

Nelson Mandela High School is a high school in the city of Calgary. It accommodates approximately 1800 students in grades 10–12. The school is part of the Calgary Board of Education's public school system and is located in Saddle Ridge[2] opening on September 6th, 2016.

History

The name of the school was chosen after gathering and evaluating input from parents, and community members, the school naming committee recommended this name to the board of trustees for its approval. The committee was composed of CBE Trustees, parent and/or community representatives, students and members of CBE administration.[3]

Nelson Mandela High School also houses one of the best robotics programs in the city. That team, FIRST Robotics team 7277, advanced to the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championships in both 2018 and 2019. They currently compete in the FIRST Technology Challenge program for robotics competition.

This schools clubs are almost completely student run to help the students learn how to lead a team.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: View School Profile.
  2. Web site: Nelson Mandela High School - Calgary Board of Education. schools.cbe.ab.ca. 2016-08-13.
  3. Web site: Calgary Board of Education. schools.cbe.ab.ca. 2016-08-13.