Thistletown Collegiate Institute

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Specialist High Skills Major Programs

T.C.I. has Specialist High Skills Major programs in Hospitality & Tourism (Food), Arts & Culture (Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts) and Information Communication Technology (Robotics). Common to these programs is the opportunity for students to be immersed in Experiential learning in the classroom or studio and beyond. These activities include skill certification sessions, special presentations and skill-based competitions. Students will experience a cooperative education placement in their area of expertise during their senior high school years.

Thistletown Collegiate Institute's Mission Statement

Thistletown Collegiate Institute (TCI) is a safe and caring school dedicated to student success. Our longstanding tradition of academic excellence and rich co-curricular programs make TCI a very rewarding place of learning. We honour all pathways and provide great opportunities for all students to prepare for university, college, apprenticeships and the world of work. In addition to a very strong core program, we offer our students terrific opportunities in the Arts, Physical Education, Co-operative Education and Technology including three Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Programs as well as a Gifted and Enriched Program. Many of our graduates go on to post-secondary institutions with prestigious awards and scholarships.

At TCI, we offer a full range of courses in our academic programs. Business, computer and technology, programs, including Robotics, are part of our compliment of courses. E-Learning and Continuous Intake Co-op courses also provide different methods to engage students in learning. TCI has great technology shops and a fully equipped industrial kitchen to support our very successful Food and Hospitality Program and our Robotics Program. Our literacy initiatives focus on enhancing the essential skills in reading and writing so that our students are better prepared upon graduation. We have a strong Mathematics and Science program, with a cross curricular focus on building numeracy skills across the curriculum.

Athletics and TCI

In athletics, many of our teams are actively involved in competing for 污污漫画 championships. There are also great opportunities at Thistletown for students to play soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, cricket, badminton, basketball, softball, baseball, and track and field as well as a number of other sports and activities. For recreational athletes, there are various co-curricular activities open to all students. These, together with our leadership programs and a vast number of clubs and activities, offer many amazing opportunities for our students to grow, obtain leadership skills and develop as individuals.

More Information About Thistletown Collegiate Institute

A Broad Selection of Choices

At TCI, we offer a complete range of academic, business, and technology programs including E-Learning and Continuous Intake Co-op. Our literacy initiatives aim at developing interest and skills in reading and writing and our retention and remediation initiatives help our students stay in school and be successful.

Math and Science

TCI has a strong Mathematics and Science program dedicated to student success, including math support at lunch and after school. Our excellent teachers are committed to providing students with the skills required to pursue further studies in all areas of science, advanced mathematics, engineering and the health and medical fields.

Food and Hospitality

Food and Hospitality at TCI provides our students with opportunities to learn new and exciting skills in a fully equipped kitchen under the direction of a highly qualified teacher-chef. Our&nbs