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|name = Fairey III
|name= Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School
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|caption = Fairey IIIF on HMS Furious
|motto_translation= Nothing but the best
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|principal= Mr. Jones (September 2007)
|viceprincipal= Mr. Blayne Addley
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'''Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School''' (STS) is a private school in [[Okotoks]], [[Alberta]], just outside of [[Calgary]]. It has students in grades 1 to 12. Its grade 12 provincial exam scores are consistently some of the most highly ranked in the province, along with [[Old Scona Academic High School|Old Scona]] of [[Edmonton]]<ref name="Fraser Institute">[http://www.fraserinstitute.org/reportcards/schoolperformance/schooldisplay.aspx?id=ABS9922 The Fraser Institute - Report Cards - School Performance<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. Strathcona-Tweedsmuir also ranks high in the IB system, as well as the annual [[Fraser Institute]] surveys<ref name="Fraser Institute" />. Strathcona is also an active participator in the CESI (Canadian Educational Standards Institute) program, and often volunteers teachers for inter-school evaluatory interaction. STS is also a member of [[Round Square]] and CAIS (Canadian Association of Independent Schools).
The '''Fairey III''' was a family of British [[reconnaissance aircraft|reconnaissance]] [[biplane]]s that enjoyed a very long production and service history in both landplane and [[seaplane]] variants. First flying on [[September 14]] [[1917 in aviation|1917]], examples were still in use during [[World War II]].


The school opened in September 1971 as the result of the amalgamation of two of Calgary’s oldest independent schools - Strathcona School for Boys (founded 1929) and Tweedsmuir: An Academic School for Girls (founded 1959). St. Hilda’s School preceded Tweedsmuir School for Girls (1905-1949).<ref>[http://www.westernwheel.com/050525/news-100sts.htm Western Wheel News]</ref> Strathcona Tweedsmuir School is also known as STS.
==Development and design==
The prototype of the Fairey III was the '''N.10''' [[floatplane]], which was designed and built in 1917 by [[Fairey Aviation]] (along with the smaller N.9) to meet [[Admiralty]] specification N.2(a) for a carrier based seaplane for the [[Royal Naval Air Service]] during the [[World War I|First World War]]. N.10, also known by its constructer's number F.128 was a two bay [[biplane]] with folding wings and powered by a 260&nbsp;hp (194&nbsp;kW) [[Sunbeam Maori]] engine.It first flew from the Port Victoria seaplane station on the [[Isle of Grain]], [[Kent]] on 14 September 1917.<ref name="Taylor p71"> Taylor 1988, p.71.</ref>


Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School prides itself on its adventurous OE program. STS offers OE15 as an accredited Alberta learning course in Grade 10.
Following tests both as a floatplane and with a conventional wheeled undercarriage, production orders were placed for two versions bith powered by the Maori, the '''IIIA''' and '''IIB''', with 50 and 60 aircraft respectively planned. The Fairey IIIA was a reconnaissance aircraft intented to operate from aircraft carriers, and as such was fitted with a wheeled or skid undercarriage, while the IIIB was intended as a floatplane bomber, with larger span (increased from 46 ft 2 in (14.19 m) to 62 ft 9 in (19.13 m) upper wings and a bombload of three 230 lb (105 kg) bombs.<ref name="Mason Bomber p89-90"> Mason 1994, pp. 89—90.</ref> While all 50 IIIAs were built, only 28 of the IIIBs were completed as intended, as a new improved bomber/reconnaissance floatplane, the '''Fairey IIIC''' was available,of which 36 were produced, which reverted to short equi-span wings like the IIIA but was powered by the much more powerful (375&nbsp;hp (280&nbsp;kW) and reliable [[Rolls-Royce Eagle]] VIII engine and could still carry a useful bombload. Many of the IIIBs were completed as IIICs.<ref name="Mason Bomber p90"> Mason 1994, p.90.</ref>


STS provides laptops to students from Grades 6 to 12. STS also utilizes [[SMART Board interactive whiteboard|Smart Board]]s to take advantage of technology in the classroom setting.
The first major production model was the '''IIID''', which was an improved IIIC, with provsion for a third crewmember and capable of being fitted with either a floatplane or a conventional wheeled undercarriage.<ref name="Mason Bomber p131"> Mason 1994, p.131.</ref> It first flew in August [[1920 in aviation|1920]],<ref name="Taylor p96"> Taylor 1988, p.96.</ref>, powered by a Rolls-Royce Eagle, and initial production for the [[Fleet Air Arm]], together with aircraft produced for Australia and Portugal retained the Eagle, while later aircraft were powered by the more powerful [[Napier Lion]].<ref name="Taylor p96"/> The naval variants were usually three-seaters; pilot, observer and gunner and the wings would could be folded back parallel to the [[fuselage]] for storage aboard ship. In floatplane configuration, carrier-borne Fairey IIIs would be launched from the deck using a trolley and would land on the water upon their return. The Fairey III floatplane could also be [[catapult]]-launched from a ship. The IIID had a wooden, fabric-covered fuselage and usually a wooden, twin-blade, fixed-pitch [[propeller]]. One IIID was built with metal wings and floats. A total of 207 IIIDs were produced for the Fleet Air Arm and RAF, with a further 20 being built for export.<ref name="Taylor p96"> Taylor 1988, p.96.</ref>


STS is the only full [[Round Square]] member school in the Prairie Provinces of Canada.
The most prolific and enduring of the Fairey IIIs was the final model, the '''IIIF''', which was designed to meet [[List of Air Ministry Specifications#1920-1929|Air Ministry Specification 19/24]] for a three seat spotter/reconnaissance aircraft for the Fleet Air Arm and a two seat General Purpose aircraft for the [[Royal Air Force]]. The IIIF, which firsy flew on 20 April 1926,<ref name="Taylor p145"> Taylor 1988, p.145.</ref> had a more streamlined engine installation and initially a fuselage of mixed metal and wooden construction, with similar wings to the IIID, although later production aircraft were fitted with an all-metal fuselages and wings.<ref name="Jarrett 1 p60-1"> Jarrett March 1994, pp.60—61.</ref>


== Educational Divisions ==
Over 350 IIIFs were operated by the Fleet Air Arm, making it the most widely used type of aircraft in Fleet Air Arm service between the wars.<ref name="Thetford Naval p124"> Thetford 1978, p.124.</ref> In fact, of the British military aircraft in the inter-war years, only the [[Hawker Hart]] family was produced in greater numbers.<ref name="Thetford Aeroplane p33"> Thetford May 1994, p.33.</ref>
*'''Primary school''': Composed of grades one through six, the [[Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School]] primary school is an active participator in the [[IB Primary Years Programme|PYP]] (primary years program), or the developmental [[International Baccalaureate|IB]] program, optional preparatory course, designed to enable [[students]] to develop the skills necessary to continue into the rigorous [[IB Middle Years Programme|MYP]] and [[International Baccalaureate|IB]] programs in later years at the school. Currently headed by Ms. Judith Hadden.
*'''Junior High''': Composed of grades seven through nine, actively participates in the [[IB Middle Years Programme|MYP]] (middle years program) program, designed to continue the lessons learned in [[IB Primary Years Programme|PYP]] (see "Primary School"), into junior high. Headed currently by Mr. Paul Hoff.
*'''Senior High''': Composed of grades ten through twelve, the high school is a fully certified participator in the [[International Baccalaureate|IB]] program, and consistently delivers some of the highest scores across the province on the diploma exams, and enriched course material. Currently headed by Mr. Blayne Addley.


== IB and Alberta Curriculum ==
Three IIIFs were modified as a radio-controlled gunnery trainer, known as the '''Fairey Queen'''. The Fairey IIIF was also the basis for development of the [[Fairey Gordon]] and [[Fairey Seal]].
At STS, students take [[Alberta Achievement Testing|mandatory standardized provincial tests]] in Grades 3, 6, 9 and 12.


For Grade 11 and 12, students have the option between full [[IB Diploma]], a mix of IB and [[Alberta Diploma Exam|Alberta Diploma]] or just Alberta Diploma. All students, including full IB students are required to write the standardized [[Alberta Diploma Exam]]s.
==Operational history==
The IIIA and IIIB saw limited service towards the end of the war, with some IIIBs being used for [[Naval mine|mine]] spotting duty from the seaplane station at [[Westgate-on-Sea]].<ref name="Taylor p.78"> Taylor 1988, p.78.</ref> The IIIC entered service in November 1918, but did not carry out any combat patrols owing to the [[Armistice with Germany (Compiègne)|Armistice]] ending hostilites with Germany. Seven IIICs were deployed to [[Arkhangelsk]] in 1919 by the seaplane tender [[HMS Pegasus (1917)|HMS ''Pegasus'']] in support of the [[North Russian Expeditionary Force]]. They were used to carry out bombing attacks against Bolshevik shipping and rail communications.<ref name="Taylor p86"> Taylor 1988, p.86.</ref>


STS is authorized to offer [[PYP|Primary Years Program]] and [[IB Diploma]]<ref name=IBO>[http://www.ibo.org/school/001250/ IB Organization - School Statistics]</ref>. The IB Diploma courses include Biology HL, Chemistry HL, Chemistry SL, Economics HL, English A1 HL, French B SL, History HL, Mathematics SL, Physics SL, Spanish Ab. SL, Theatre Arts SL and Theory of Knowledge<ref name=IBO />.
The IIID was operated by the [[Royal Air Force]] and [[Fleet Air Arm]] as well as the [[air force]]s of [[Portugal]] (11 aircraft) and [[Australia]] which received six IIIDs, the first being delivered in August [[1921 in aviation|1921]]. In [[1924 in aviation|1924]], the third of the Australian IIIDs, designated ''ANA.3'' (or ''Australian Naval Aircraft No. 3''), won the [[Britannia Trophy]] for circumnavigating Australia in 44 days.

The IIIF entered service with the RAF in [[Egypt]] in [[1927 in aviation|1927]], and with the [[Royal New Zealand Air Force]] shortly after.

The IIIF remained in service well into the 1930s some were still in use as target tugs as late as [[1941 in aviation|1941]].
A single example of the Fairey III is preserved in Portugal's ''Museu da Marinha'' (Naval Museum). The British [[Fleet Air Arm Museum]] has a fuselage.

==Variants==
;Fairey N.10
:The first Fairey III prototype.
;Fairey IIIA
:Two-seat reconnaissance biplane, powered by a 260&nbsp;hp (194&nbsp;kW) Sunbeam Maori II piston engine; 50 built.
;Fairey IIIB
:Three-seat patrol, bomber seaplane, powered by Sunbeam Maori II piston engine; 30 built.
;Fairey IIIC
:Two-seat reconnaissance, bomber and general-purpose seaplane, powered by a 375&nbsp;hp (280&nbsp;kW) [[Rolls-Royce Eagle]] piston engine; 36 built.
;Fairey IIID
:Two-seat general-purpose biplane, powered by a 375&nbsp;hp (280&nbsp;kW) Rolls-Royce Eagle or 450&nbsp;hp (336&nbsp;kW) [[Napier Lion]] piston engine; 227 built.<ref name="Taylor p94"> Taylor 1988, p.94.</ref>
;Fairey IIIE
:Designation sometimes used for [[Fairey Ferret]] radial engined reconnaissance and general purpose aircraft. Three built.<ref name="Taylor p129"> Taylor 1988, p.129.</ref>
;Fairey IIIF
:Two-seat general-purpose biplane or three-seat spotter-reconnaissance biplane, powered by a Napier Lion piston engine.
;;Fairey IIIF I
::First production version of the Fairey IIIF. Three-seat spotter-reconnaissance biplane, powered by a Napier Lion VA piston engine, of composite wood and metal construction. 55 built.<ref name="Taylor p165"> Taylor 1988, p.165.</ref>
;;Fairey IIIF II
::Three-seat spotter-reconnaissance biplane, powered by a Napier Lion XIA piston engine, of composite wood and metal construction; 33 built.<ref name="Taylor p165"/>
;;Fairey IIIF III
::Three-seat spotter-reconnaissance biplane, powered by a Napier Lion XIA piston engine, with a fabric-covered all-metal structure; 291 built.<ref name="Taylor p165"/>
;;Fairey IIIF IV
::Two-seat general purpose biplane for the [[RAF]], in both composite construction and all-metal versions. Powered by a Napier Lion XIA piston engine; 243 built.<ref name="Taylor p165"/>
;;Fairey IIIF Mk V
::The original designation of the [[Fairey Gordon]].
;;Fairey IIIF Mk VI
::Original designation of the [[Fairey Seal]].
;Queen IIIF
:Radio-controlled gunnery training aircraft; Three built.
;Fairey IIIM
:Civil version; three built.

==Operators==
[[Image:Fariey IIIF of NZPAF.JPG|thumb|250px|Fairey IIIF of the [[New Zealand]] Permanent Air Force]]
; {{AUS}}
* [[Royal Australian Air Force]] - IIID
; {{ARG}}
* IIIF
; {{CHL}}
* IIIF
; {{GRE}}
* IIIF
; {{IRL}}
* [[Irish Air Corps]] - IIIF
; {{NLD}}
* [[Royal Netherlands Navy]] - IIID
; {{NZL}}
* [[Royal New Zealand Air Force]] - IIIF
; {{POR}}
* IIID
; {{USSR}}
* IIIF (1 aircraft)
; {{SWE}}
* IIID
; {{UK}}
* [[Royal Air Force]] - IIIA, IIIB, IIIC, IIIF
** [[No. 8 Squadron RAF]]
** [[No. 14 Squadron RAF]]
** [[No. 24 Squadron RAF]]
** [[No. 35 Squadron RAF]]
** [[No. 45 Squadron RAF]]
** [[No. 47 Squadron RAF]]
** [[No. 202 Squadron RAF]]
** [[No. 203 Squadron RAF]]
** [[No. 207 Squadron RAF]]
** No. 219 Squadron RAF
** No. 229 Squadron RAF
** [[No. 230 Squadron RAF]]
** No. 267 Squadron RAF
* [[Royal Navy]] [[Fleet Air Arm]] - IIID, IIIF

==Specifications (Fairey IIIF IV)==
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==See also==
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*[[Fairey Seal]]

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==References==
==References==
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===Notes===
==External links==
{{reflist}}
*[http://www.sts.ab.ca Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School]
===Bibliography===
*[http://www.topprivateschools.ca/school.asp?school_id=68 Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School] Profile By TopPrivateSchools.ca
{{refbegin}}
*Isaacs, Keith. "The Fairey IIID In Australia". ''[[Air Enthusiast]]'', Number 24, April-June 1984. Bromley, Kent, UK:Pilot Press. ISSN 0143-5450. pp.40—49.
*Jarrett, Philip. "Fairey IIIF: Part 1". ''Aeroplane Monthly'', March 1994, Vol 22 No 3 Issue 251. London:IPC. pp.58—63.
*Jarrett, Philip. "Fairey IIIF: Part 2". ''Aeroplane Monthly'', April 1994, Vol 22 No 4 Issue 252. London:IPC. pp.50—55.
*Mason, Francis K. ''The British Bomber since 1914''. London:Putnam, 1994. ISBN 0 85177 861 5.
*Taylor, H.A. ''Fairey Aircraft since 1915''. London:Putnam, 1988. ISBN 0-370-00065-x.
*Thetford, Owen. ''British Naval Aircraft since 1912''. London:Putnam, Fourth edition 1978. ISBN 0 370 30021 1.
*Thetford, Owen. "Fairey IIIF and Gordon in Service: Part 1". ''Aeroplane Monthly'', June 1994, Vol 22 No 5 Issue 253. London:IPC. pp.32—38.
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Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School
File:Sts logo.jpg
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School typePrivate/Independent
MottoNil Nisi Optimum
(Nothing but the best)
Founded1971
HeadmasterMr. Jones (September 2007)
Grades1-12
Enrollment714
LanguageEnglish (Spanish and French available for second language)
CampusRural
Colour(s)Green, Blue, White
MascotSpartacus "Sparky" the Spartan
Team nameSpartans
Websitehttp://www.sts.ab.ca

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) is a private school in Okotoks, Alberta, just outside of Calgary. It has students in grades 1 to 12. Its grade 12 provincial exam scores are consistently some of the most highly ranked in the province, along with Old Scona of Edmonton[1]. Strathcona-Tweedsmuir also ranks high in the IB system, as well as the annual Fraser Institute surveys[1]. Strathcona is also an active participator in the CESI (Canadian Educational Standards Institute) program, and often volunteers teachers for inter-school evaluatory interaction. STS is also a member of Round Square and CAIS (Canadian Association of Independent Schools).

The school opened in September 1971 as the result of the amalgamation of two of Calgary’s oldest independent schools - Strathcona School for Boys (founded 1929) and Tweedsmuir: An Academic School for Girls (founded 1959). St. Hilda’s School preceded Tweedsmuir School for Girls (1905-1949).[2] Strathcona Tweedsmuir School is also known as STS.

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School prides itself on its adventurous OE program. STS offers OE15 as an accredited Alberta learning course in Grade 10.

STS provides laptops to students from Grades 6 to 12. STS also utilizes Smart Boards to take advantage of technology in the classroom setting.

STS is the only full Round Square member school in the Prairie Provinces of Canada.

Educational Divisions

  • Primary school: Composed of grades one through six, the Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School primary school is an active participator in the PYP (primary years program), or the developmental IB program, optional preparatory course, designed to enable students to develop the skills necessary to continue into the rigorous MYP and IB programs in later years at the school. Currently headed by Ms. Judith Hadden.
  • Junior High: Composed of grades seven through nine, actively participates in the MYP (middle years program) program, designed to continue the lessons learned in PYP (see "Primary School"), into junior high. Headed currently by Mr. Paul Hoff.
  • Senior High: Composed of grades ten through twelve, the high school is a fully certified participator in the IB program, and consistently delivers some of the highest scores across the province on the diploma exams, and enriched course material. Currently headed by Mr. Blayne Addley.

IB and Alberta Curriculum

At STS, students take mandatory standardized provincial tests in Grades 3, 6, 9 and 12.

For Grade 11 and 12, students have the option between full IB Diploma, a mix of IB and Alberta Diploma or just Alberta Diploma. All students, including full IB students are required to write the standardized Alberta Diploma Exams.

STS is authorized to offer Primary Years Program and IB Diploma[3]. The IB Diploma courses include Biology HL, Chemistry HL, Chemistry SL, Economics HL, English A1 HL, French B SL, History HL, Mathematics SL, Physics SL, Spanish Ab. SL, Theatre Arts SL and Theory of Knowledge[3].

References

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