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Calgary's newest high school readies to open

Calgary's newest high school is expected to make life and learning easier for students and families living in the northeast.

Nelson Mandela High will have the only aviation program of its kind in Alberta

Take a tour of the Nelson Mandela High School

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Calgary's newest high school is expected to make life and learning easier for students and families living in the northeast.

Calgary's newest high school is expected to make life and learning easier for students and families living in the northeast.

A sneak peek of Nelson Mandela High School in the community of Saddleridgewas offered Tuesday.

When it opens its doorsnext week it will welcome almost1,200 enrolled students, butit has space for 1,800 students.

"It's going to make a huge difference. I can walk to school much faster than waiting for the bus," said studentAmishaKumar, who says the school will alleviate stress forher parents as she travels from nearby Taradale.

Amisha Kumar is looking forward to going to Nelson Mandela High school because she can walk to school from her home in Taradale. (CBC)

The school's intake also coversMartindale,Falconridge,Castleridgeand Coral Springs.

"It really is an exciting time,"said principal Teresa Martin."There are so many unique features."

The school is equipped with facilities for aculinary program, pre-engineering, robotics andfashion studies among others.

Parts of the school are still under construction the province's first aviation program is months away from launching, andthe school gym will be ready in the spring. Students will use the nearby Genesis Centre in the meantime.

Brand new Nelson Mandela High school will have facilities for culinary courses. (CBC)

With files from Dan McGarvey