Salisbury Composite High School, often referred to as Sal or Sal Comp, is a high school located in Sherwood Park, Alberta

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History

Salisbury Composite High School was founded in 1953. In June 1954, ten teachers organized the school's first graduation ceremony for 27 students. In the Fall of 1969, "Salisbury" became Salisbury Composite High School with a move to its present location in Sherwood Park and the opening of its vocational department. In June 1982, 490 students graduated from the school, which was its largest graduating class thus far. The number of students graduating from this school now averages at about 350 students per year.

Salisbury's motto is Sic Sursum which means "sail on". The school logo consists of a sailing ship with Salisbury's motto. Salisbury's colours are red, black and white, and the various sports teams are known as the Sabres.

Salisbury's crest consists of a large "S" in front of crossed sabres. The sabres point skywards in a salute to victory.

Facility

Salisbury has the following:

• A two-story open-concept library
• Two gymnasiums, the larger one with two stories of bleachers
• A Wellness Centre workout facility
• Seven computer labs, with two more in development
• Three dedicated Science labs
• A fine-arts theatre
• Three special needs classrooms
• Dedicated facilities for Automotives, Fabrication, Construction, Screen Printing and other visual arts, Art, Band, Yoga, Sewing,
• Personal Foods, and Commercial Foods.
• A cafeteria
• An elevator for persons with disabilities

Athletics

Salisbury is home to many athletic teams, from volleyball to badminton.
In 2006, the Senior Football Team, led by Cam Fraser, finished an undefeated season to win the Tier I Provincial Championship against Raymond High School 31-14.

Clubs

Salisbury is host to a number of clubs, including

• Salisbury Composite Institute for Leadership
• Model United Nations
• Video Game Club
• Students Against Drinking and Driving
• Speech and Debate Club
• Interact Club
• Reveal (Christian) Club
• Yearbook

Social Media

Salisbury Composite has a Twitter account @salcomp and a Facebook page.