JGD Weekly Update | April 27 - May 1, 2026

M. Cecil Brownlee Bursary

Free Money for Grade 10s:

• All Grade 10 students are encouraged to created an EducationMatters account and apply for the M. Cecil Brownlee Bursary
• An award between $250-$500 is given to one Grade 10 student in EACH CBE high school. This could be you!
• Successful applicants will have at least 35 credits, a minimum average of 70% and be involved in non-academic activities within our school and community.
• Questions? Check out www.educationmatters.ca or come see Student Services

Grade 12 April Checklist

The countdown is on for the big day! All graduating grade 12 students need to:

• Check the graduation list that is displayed in the main hallway* and make sure that your name is on it!
• Make sure that you have access to/have created your myPass account
• Check (and double check) that you have received credit in CALM as it is a GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
• Make an appointment with your contact in Student Services if you are worried about your graduation status

*The graduation list will be updated again after T3 marks are finalized

Watch our Graduation Information for any new information.

Calling all Grade 12 Students

The Shaw Family Foundation scholarship is now open for applications. Scholarships range from $5,000 to $15,000 and aim to advance education by providing meaningful financial support. Applicants must reside in Calgary (or surrounding areas) and planning to attend a post-secondary institution recognized by Alberta Education.

Additional information (including the application form and application steps) can be found in Shaw Family Foundation Scholarship link in the GRAD26 D2L shell. The deadline for applications is May 22nd, 2026 and successful applicants will be notified by the beginning of August. 

Questions? Come see Student Services!

Summer School

Now that we have your attention…

• If you are looking to take Summer School online, Vista Virtual (https://www.vvschool.ca) and Golden Hills Learning Academy (https://www.goldenhillslearningacademy.com) are NOW OPEN for registration.
  You do NOT need to see Student Services to register in either of these schools.
• If you are wishing to take Summer School in-person, or online through CBe-Learn you will need to listen to announcements from Student Services. Registration through CBE-learn will start on May 4. Student Services MUST register you.

Questions? Concerns? Please come see Student Services

Canadian Citizenship Ceremony at Dief

Thursday, April 23, we hosted a Canadian Citizenship Ceremony here at Diefenbaker.  We hosted 58 families who became official Canadian Citizens in our main gym today.  The Presiding Official Patrick Jarvis was joined in the receiving line by our Principal Jason Arrell, our Area Director Tori Healing, our CBE Trustee Chair Laura Hack, a Knowledge Keeper Corrine Eagletail-Frazier, Officer Shelley Tiamzon from Canadian Border Services and finally Mr. Bill Hilton, our Social Studies Teacher. Mr. Hilton spoke and was also the person who put this event together with the help of Mr. Stephen Moses and Ms. Natascha Schwarzer-Ansell.  The event was witnessed by all our Social Studies classes as well.  This is a monumental event for these families and we at Dief were proud to host this ceremony.

Diefenbaker IB Exam Schedule May 2026,
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IB Information

IB Exam Schedule

Athletics & Events Schedule

Diefenbaker IB Exam Schedule May 2026

See our Exam Schedule page for all Exam Information

The LITA students hosted their last Lunchbox Showcase of the year this Tuesday. There was art done by the Art 20 students, a riveting one act play, a beautiful choir rendition and an awesome instrumental song performed. 

There was an attentive and fantastic audience, and the display was enjoyed by all. The Arts are alive and well here at Diefenbaker! Let’s keep the energy flowing right into next year.

Please come check out the Visual Arts Show next month from 6:00-7:00 PM on May 27.