FAQs: Other

Does the school have school buses?

No. All athletes must take either public or private transportation to get to the school.

Does NSS offer a band program?

No, but it may be possible for a student interested in band to attend another Calgary based Palliser school for the band program.

Are out of province athletes welcome? Is there a cost differential?

Yes, out of province athletes are welcome. The NSS alternative program fee applies but the athlete must either qualify for provincial funding or there will be an “out of province” fee or an “international student” fee on top of the alternative programming fee. Please contact Palliser directly for more information.

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Please describe any additional school activities or features offered by the NSS that the students would get to participate in.

The NSS offers cross country, golf, track and field, and intramurals as well as Leadership, GSA and social justice clubs that students can join. The Athlete Development course allows students to try sports like luge, bobsleigh and sledge hockey and offers education on topics such as nutrition, mental wellness, injury recovery, biomechanics, strength and conditioning and weight room etiquette.