Monday, April 21 – Non-Instructional Day - No School for Students
Canadian Citizenship Ceremony
It was our honour and pleasure to host a Canadian Citizenship Ceremony on the morning of Wednesday, April 16.
We hosted 54 families who had to repeat the oath of citizenship in front of the official Honourable Judge, our podium guests and Grade 11 students. At the end of the ceremony, the youngest new Canadians got up on the stage to join in the singing of O Canada.
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!
School Council 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?
Online order page and pay link is https://makeitsow.com/shop/#code-submission, 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.
IB Exam Schedule Update
The IB exam schedule can be found linked here and 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.
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 | Mon | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
In-School Events |
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| LITA Lunchbox Showcase |
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Athletics/ FACTS Events |
| Track and Field at Foothills Athletic Park 4:00 | SrG Fld Hcky v QEHS Soccer v LBPHS JrG Fld Hcky v Abe Girls Rugby v Manning | Boys Rugby v RTHS Soccer v SWCHS Track and Field |
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After School |
| Spring Concert Foothills Alliance Church |
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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.
Education Matters Student Awards or System-Wide Student Awards
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.
