Activities

J. T. Foster School recognizes that extracurricular athletics promotes sportsmanship, team building, good citizenship, high academic standards and community responsibility. Extracurricular athletics provide an opportunity for students to explore their unique talents outside of the classroom setting. These activities demand a high level of commitment, excellence and self-motivation which will help prepare students for the challenges they will meet outside the school community.

It is a privilege for students to participate in extracurricular athletics. Participation is voluntary and is not a requirement, nor an entitlement. Therefore, extra time and effort are required of those who participate. Since the reputation of the school is often judged by its extracurricular programs, high standards must be maintained. Those who earn the privilege of representing J. T. Foster School in extracurricular athletics are expected to accept greater responsibilities as school citizens.

Participation in extracurricular athletics is open to all students provided they meet the general requirements as outlined in the Athletics Handbook, and any requirements specific to the activity of their choice. Visit Sports Forms under Documents to view the Athletic Handbook and more. You may also be interested in visiting the Financial Assistance page under Parents for financial assistance for sports programs.

J. T. Foster Athletic Director, Brent Gammie can be reached at by email at gammieb@lrsd.ab.ca or by calling the school at 403-646-2264.

The purpose of our Leadership and student council is to explore basic principles of leadership and teamwork.

Students develop a plan for their personal growth as a member of the leadership team and examine various behaviors, skills and roles that contribute to team effectiveness. This work also supports the development of the school’s core values in students as well as a focus on team work, responsibility, accountability, being 

adaptable, and demonstrating positive attitudes and behaviors.

Some of our projects are:

• Helping hampers
• Relay for Life
• Attend leadership conference across the country 
• Host sessions on leadership and development at our divisional student leadership symposium
• Spirit weeks

The staff liaison for this group is Joel Gamache who can be reached through email gamachej@lrsd.ab.ca or by calling the school at 403-646-2264. 

Our Hockey Academy program will be a one semester option course, starting on September 5, 2023 ending on January 30, 2024. Ice at the Tom Hornecker Recreation Center in Nanton is usually in place by mid September and we have a plan in place to offer dry land training prior to the commencement of ice time. Hockey Academy will run in periods 8 & 9 on Tuesdays and Thursdays (highlighted in blue).

Tuesday & Thursday

Periods
Warning Bell - 8:40-8:45
1 - 8:45-9:30
2 - 9:30-10:14
Break - 10:14-10:18
3 - 10:18-11:03
4 - 11:03-11:47
Lunch - 11:47-12:27
5 - 12:27-1:12
6 - 1:12-1:56
Break 1:56-2:00
7 - 2:00-2:46
8 - 2:46-3:30

Students in Grade 7-9 who register in our hockey academy would board a bus at 1:56 pm for a 5-minute drive to the Tom Hornecker Recreation Center. They would suit up and be on the ice from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm for programming. They would return to the school for dismissal by 3:25 pm. Please let us know if there is any other information you require.

For the 2023-2024 season the maximum registration is 30 students. The total cost of this program is $150 to cover insurance, HCSA attire and HC registration. Applications and full payment of $150 must be made by Sept. 15, 2023 by cash, cheque (payable to J. T. Foster School) or using School Cash.

Unfortunately, hockey bags are not allowed on the bus, so bags must be dropped off at J.T. Foster School, or at the rink. If you have hockey practice at the Tom Hornecker that same day, you are welcome to leave your bag at the rink. You cannot leave your bags overnight at the rink, but you are welcome to leave them overnight at the school.