School Council Meeting – Tuesday, April 8
Please join us in person at 6 pm in the Learning Commons
Parent Grad Info Night – Tuesday, April 8 from 7 to 9 pm in the Main Gym
JGD Culture Week
Diefenbaker Culture Week will be happening April 14-17. There will be several events and celebrations happening throughout the week, including:
Monday, April 14: Buffet in the cafeteria at lunch
Tuesday, April 15: Cultural fashion show at lunch
Wednesday, April 16: Citizenship ceremony hosted at Diefenbaker
Thursday, April 17: Performance showcase
Updates from IB
Congratulations to March’s Learner Profile contest winners: Aarna S. and Samiah M. Both have excelled in the IB Learner Profile traits of being Open-Minded and Principled.
Our focus for the month of April as we lead into IB Exams will be Knowledgeable and Thinker.
"Knowledgeable" students aim to develop a broad and balanced understanding across disciplines, explore issues of local and global significance, and applying knowledge in real-world contexts. A "Thinker" is someone who uses critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems, exercising initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
How have you demonstrated being KNOWLEDGEABLE and/or a THINKER this month? Enter to win FREE PIZZA by telling us how you or your friends have demonstrated the learner profile in April. Draw date will be April 18.
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 or Booster Juice at lunch? School 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.
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
Athletics Calendar
Area | Mon | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
In-School Events |
| Term 3 Ends | Term 4 Begins | Ride of the Chiefs
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Athletics/ FACTS Events |
| Badminton – Singles Divisional Meet
SrG Fld HCky v BOB at CSC #4 4:00
Boys Soccer v HWW at SJAM Field 4:30 | Badminton – Doubles Divisional Meet at 3:00 at Dief Boys Rugby v JCS at JCSHS 6:00 Girls Rugby v McNally at Home 4:45 | Badminton Mixed Doubles Divisional Meet SrG Fld Hcky v ND at CSC 4 4:00 Boys Soccer v RTHS at SJAM 4:30 |
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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.
