Important Dates
April 18 & 21 – no school for students
Subway Booster Juice Health Hunger lunch – Wednesdays - order deadline the Friday prior
April 14 – CBE-Learn summer school registration opens
April 14 – Vista Virtual registration opens
April 14 – 17 - JGD Culture Week
April 22 – Spring Concert
Easter Break – Good Friday
April 18- school is closed Monday
April 21– non instructional day - no school for students
JGD Music Program Spring Concert
The John G. Diefenbaker Music Program is excited to present our upcoming Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 22!
The concert will take place at Foothills Alliance Church in Edgemont.
This year’s performance will feature a variety of exciting pieces, including music from some of our favourite movie soundtracks.
Tickets will be available at the door:
- $10 for adults
- $5 for youth (ages 13–17)
- Free admission for children 12 and under
Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the music begins at 7:00 PM.
We hope to see you there!
Parent Society Spring Seeds Fundraiser
We have an ideal opportunity for anyone considering planting a vegetable or flower garden (large or small!) to purchase various seeds and support John G Diefenbaker Parent Association. Money raised is for our general account which funds items such as parent education sessions, donations for student fundraising events and school events.
The campaign will be running from March 20 to May 2. Make It Sow only uses high-quality seeds and stands behind their products with 100% guaranteed satisfaction. They do not supply GMO seeds and only use germination-tested sources ideal for Canadian climates. Interested in gardening, or are you simply interested in getting a head start on your spring planting supplies?
Access the online order page, and the entry code is: JGDPC_2025
Please consider sharing the code with family, friends and neighbours.
Orders must be submitted no later than April 30. Product will be available for pick up at the school May 9. The Make It Sow Bonus program will also plant trees on our behalf. For every ten packages we sell, they will plant one tree in Canada on our behalf with the certificate, so if we sell 200 packages, they will plant 20 trees.
Happy Growing and thank you for your support!
CBe-Learn Summer School Registration
Students wishing to sign up to take a summer school course with CBe-Learn online must complete a form located in Student Services starting Monday April 14. Students will have until April 30 to complete and return the information required on the form.
Information will soon be made available for students wishing to complete a course in the classroom at Chinook Learning during the summer. Please stay tuned for further announcements.
JGD Culture Week
For our cultural Diefenbaker Community, Culture Week is just around the corner -- and we’re beyond excited to finally bring this long-anticipated celebration to life! Thank you all for your support so far -- we hope you'll continue to bring your energy, spirit, and creativity to make this week truly unforgettable.
Here’s what to expect throughout the week:
Monday – Cultural Buffet
Share your heritage through food!
- Bring a dish that represents your culture.
- Ensure items are individually wrapped.
- Include a list of all ingredients.
- Think about a fair price for your item.
- Drop off your dish, ingredient list, and price to Mr. Hurley in the morning at 8:30 -- let him know if it needs refrigeration.
- Join us in the cafeteria at lunch to help serve and share the story behind your food! Bring your friends!
Tuesday – Cultural Fashion Show
Strut your stuff in cultural attire!
- Wear an outfit from your heritage -- and encourage your friends to do the same.
- During lunch, walk the runway in our walk-in fashion show (no sign-up needed -- just show up, bring your friends, and shine!)
Wednesday – Official Citizenship Ceremony
Join us in celebrating new beginnings.
- We are hosting an Official Citizenship Ceremony from 9 – 12 pm. Wear red and white to celebrate Canada!
Thursday – Performance Day
Showtime in the cafetorium!
- Spread the word and invite your friends -- we want a full, hyped audience!
Let’s come together to make Culture Week a vibrant celebration and a core memory for everyone involved. We encourage all our students to join in the festivities!
IB Exam Schedule Update
The IB exam schedule is posted on the school website. Start times and locations have been updated. Please note that the Math and Chemistry exams are scheduled on Non-Instructional days.
Outdoor Pursuits Kananaskis Field Trip
Mr. Masikewich, Ms. Florence, Ms. Fox and Mr. Spence with the group of Outdoor Pursuits students snowshoeing at Hogarth Lakes in Kananaskis Country.
Help Save our JGD Yearbook Program!
We’re reaching out to our school community to let you know that the future of the yearbook program is at a crossroads. Due to low sales in recent years, we are considering whether to continue the program next year (2025-2026). However, your support this year can make a difference!
Purchasing a yearbook this year not only gives students a lasting keepsake of their memories but also helps ensure the yearbook program’s future. The more sales we have this year, the higher the chance we can continue the tradition of the yearbook for years to come.
Order your yearbook today by visiting Jostens Yearbook Purchase.
In addition, we need all parents to fill out the yearbook feedback survey to help guide our decision-making. Your insights and opinions are essential! Please take a few minutes to complete the survey here: Yearbook Feedback Survey.
Thank you for helping us preserve this special part of our school’s history.
Subway & Booster Juice Healthy Hunger Lunch
Is your student interested in having Subway & Booster Juice at lunch? Parent Council is offering Subway & Booster Juice through Healthy Hunger. Lunches will be delivered at lunch time on Wednesday throughout the month of April and can be picked up outside the main office. You must pre-order and pre-pay! To order, create an account at www.HealthyHunger.ca. Please register the student by name through the homeroom teacher. Place the order and pay for it through the account. Order must be placed Friday for the following Wednesday delivery.
If you have any questions, feel free to email jgdschoolcouncil@gmail.com attention: Amber.
Athletics Calendar
Area | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday & Saturday |
In-School Events |
| Citizenship Ceremony Gr 11s only P2 |
| Good Friday – no school | |
Athletics/ FACTS Events | Badminton – City’s Singles JrG Fld Hcky v OLR at CSC 3 4:00 | Badminton – City’s Doubles Girls Rugby v LBHS at LBHS 4:45 | Badminton – City’s Mixed Doubles JRG Fld Hcky v WCHS at U of C 4:00 | Boys Rugby v NDHS at Home 4:45 |
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| JGD is an Advanced Polling Station |
Ride of the Chief’s 50/50 Raffle in support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation
Sales end Friday, April 11. Draw date Monday, April 14.
Apply for Scholarships…lots of free money if you apply!
Grade 12 students interested in applying for CBE scholarships may now create an account and apply for over 40 scholarships at www.educationmatters.ca
If students have any questions they can see Mrs. MacDonald in Student Services.
Summer School Information
Vista Virtual School is opening their registration April 14, 2025. Students and parents can register at www.vvschool.ca
CBE Learn and Chinook Learning will be releasing registration information some time in April. Stay tuned for updates.
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