Sabre Scene

Lots to Look Forward To!

It’s an exciting time of year — graduation is coming up, summer’s just around the corner, and we’re getting close to wrapping up another awesome school year! We’re so proud of all our students, and the final grad list is posted in the Grad 2025 Newsletter above. Tickets for the Graduation Ceremony and Prom will go on sale on May 5, 2025. The links will be available on our website.

Our spring athletics teams are in full swing, with handball, slo-pitch, rugby, soccer, and track and field seasons getting underway. Good luck to all our athletes — we’re cheering you on!

Mental Health Awareness Week is coming up too. Remember to wear your favorite hat for Hats for Mental Health on Wednesday, May 7th to show your support!

Things are getting busy behind the scenes as well — staffing and budgets are being finalized, and May is shaping up to be a packed month.

Don’t forget: our final play of the year, "Chicago," hits the stage May 12–15, and our Year-End Band Concert is happening May 29 at 7:00 p.m. We’d love to see you there!

Thank you,

Curtis Starko

Principal

Monday May 5 is Red Dress Day - this is a day that many observe to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Girls and Two-Spirit people.

Members of the Strathcona RCMP community policing unit will be visiting Salisbury Composite High School on Wednesday, May 28, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. in the Upper Library. They will deliver a brief presentation on youth and sexual exploitation open to all interested students, parents, and staff. We encourage you to attend this important session.

For more information and resources on keeping children and youth safe online, visit ProtectKidsOnline.ca or onechild.ca. We have also attached two resources for parents and guardians with tips for promoting online safety.

Thank you,

Cst. Cheri-Lee Smith Strathcona County RCMP School Resource Officer

Students are invited to attend the Skills Alberta Provincial Competition field trip the afternoon of Wednesday, May 7, or the Girls Exploring Trades and Technologies GETT Conference Thursday, May 8th. This is an excellent opportunity for students to see trades careers in action and have opportunities to try hands on trade skills. Learn from industry experts in the field and network with employers and technical institutions.

Contact Ms. Entrup to sign up!

Students, please be advised to follow all designated parking signs at the front of the school and at Festival Place. These lots are patrolled by Strathcona County Bylaw Enforcement, and you could be subject to a ticket if parked illegally. Students are welcome to park in the front of the school and in Festival Place during the school day. At times, Festival Place will be closed to students during the dance festival season. We strive to communicate these changes as they arise. As responsible drivers, the onus is up to you to drive and park responsibly. This year, all Salisbury staff and EIPS staff parking has been moved to the back of the school to accommodate more student parking.

Get ready for an electrifying Broadway experience right in your own backyard! 🎭

Salisbury Composite High School presents the dazzling, jazz-infused musical Chicago—running from May 12-15 at the Festival Place in Sherwood Park! With over 80 talented cast and crew members, this thrilling production will transport you to the roaring 1920s, where crime, corruption, and cabaret collide in a whirlwind of music, dance, and drama.

This isn’t just a show—it’s an experience! Expect stunning choreography, powerful performances, and a Broadway-style atmosphere that will have you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a theater lover or new to the stage, Chicago is packed with the kind of high-energy excitement that will leave you talking about it long after the curtain falls.

Get ready for the razzle-dazzle—you won’t want to miss it! 🌟

Link for Tickets

Volunteering at Salisbury:

To our returning Sabre families, should you have interest in volunteering at SAL for the 2025- 2026 school year, be it for fine arts, athletics (coaching), or the multitude of student activities we run, please express interest in an email to myself at curtis.starko@eips.ca and for athletics to grant.melnyk@eips.ca

2024-2025 Yearbook:

If you haven’t ordered your yearbook, now is the time to do so before they are sold out!

June Diploma Exams:

If your student is planning on rewriting a diploma exam at the June sitting and are not currently taking the course, please come down to see Mrs. Painchaud in the Guidance Department. The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 9.

Opportunity Wednesday:

Opportunity Wednesdays take place every week, except for the first Wednesday of each month. This is a valuable time to receive extra help in your core classes, catch up on CTS projects, or visit our wellness center. Throughout the building, you’ll find various ways to enrich your high school experience. Keep an eye out for special events and opportunities posted around the school.

Email: general.sal@eips.ca
Website: salcomp.ca
Location: Salisbury Composite High School, Festival Way, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-467-8816
Facebook: facebook.com/salisburycomposite
Twitter: @SalComp