Student Off-Campus Behaviour Expectations

With the arrival of spring and nicer weather we see many more students venturing off campus at lunch and during spares. Diefenbaker Staff only provide supervision on campus. Those students choosing to go to local parks, McDonalds, Superstore, the skate park, or other locations are doing so with the understanding that these areas are not supervised by Diefenbaker Staff.  Students are expected to follow the CBE Student Code of Conduct at all times during the instructional day whether they are on campus or not.  Students will be held responsible for inappropriate behaviour regardless of location during the instructional day. 

Congratulations to our Grade 12 Honour Roll Recipients

One hundred and sixty- two students received an academic average of 80% or higher which constitutes 42% of our grade 12 population!  The Honour Roll is calculated based upon all courses taken during the school year at Diefenbaker and does not include courses taken off campus. It is also a weighted average which means, for example, a CTS module would not carry the same weight as a five-credit course.

Congratulations, once again on your accomplishment!

Mr. Westin’s 10-2 ELA Class – Walking with a Knowledge Keeper

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Mr. Westin’s ELA 10-2 class had the great honour and opportunity of going on a Land-Based Learning Walking Trip to Nose Hill Park with Blackfoot Knowledge Keeper William Singer III. 

The students learned about a wide range of Indigenous and non-Indigenous plants such as Maanikapi  (Wild Bergamot), Ki’piaapi (Prairie Crocus), Naatosipisa tsssaisski (Common Dandelion), Aahsowa  (Wild Licorice) and Aohtoksooki (Yarrow). Students were able to sample many of the edible plants and berries that grow on the prairie grasslands of Nose Hill as well as how to identify some of these plants in the wild.   

William Singer III has a wealth of knowledge about the land which he shared with hands-on experiential learning and storytelling.  It was an amazing opportunity, and we would like to thank Our Indigenous Learning Leader Tracee Thompson and Beverly Kinley from the Indigenous Education Team for making this happen!

Phys Ed Locker Clean out – Monday, June 9

Please ensure your locker has been cleared and lock returned to your Phys Ed or Sports Performance Teacher.  All remaining items left in lockers after Tuesday, June 10, will be discarded or donated.

June 2025 Diploma and Non-Diploma Exam Rules

Students, please arrive 15 minutes early for your exams to allow ample time for supervisors to seat all students.

Those rules apply for both diploma and non-diploma exams.

• Students may not enter or leave the diploma exam writing room without the consent of the supervisor.
• All students must have photo identification (student ID card, driver’s license, passport, etc.)
• Please ensure that students do not bring any electronic device to the exam. Students found with an electronic device on their person are at risk of having their exam invalidated and receiving a zero for a violation of this rule.
• Electronic devices include, but are not limited to:
  o Cell Phones
  o Smart Watches
  o iPods
  o Digital Audio Players
  o Electronic Organizers
  o Hand-held electronic dictionaries
  o Any other portable electronic device
• NO WATCHES OF ANY TYPE ARE ALLOWED AT DESKS. Supervisors will inform students of how much time they have remaining in their exams.
• Other items that are not permitted at student desks include:
  o Purses
  o Bookbags and Backpacks
  o Coats
  o Hats
  o Books or notes

June Exam Schedule

Please use this link link to view the June exam schedule.

Student Learning Centre Update

Year-End IPP distribution is ongoing. Students are being given paper-copies to take home between June 2 - June 10. Leftover IPPs will be available for student pickup in Student Services as of June 11.

Lost and Found Items

Lost and found table will be out in the front foyer starting June 9 with lost and found items.  If not claimed by June 20, all items will be sent to donation. 

Request from our Library Learning Commons

All personal reading books are now due. Please return your books to the Library Learning Commons.

Textbook Return

All textbooks must be returned to the Library/Learning Commons if students do not need them for their Final/Provincial Exams. Please note that after Provincial Exams, students must return all their textbooks, otherwise a book fine fee will be automatically charged to their account. All textbooks are barcoded with a unique number and students are asked to return the exact same copy signed out to them. Returning somebody else’s copy will not clear their account. There is also a cart outside the Business Office to put textbooks. 

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Artist Spotlight 

The Visual Arts Students were celebrated last week with the year-end Student Art Show on Wednesday night.  It was well attended and there were many proud artists present.  It was a great way to show off all the hard work and dedication that our students have put in throughout the year.  Congratulations on a beautiful show! 

Sara B is a Grade 12 student in Band, Art Advanced, and Film, who enjoys playing a variety of games, listening to music on CDs, and hanging out with friends. Some of the media she works with to express her talent include acrylic, gouache paint, and digital art. Her inspiration to pursue an education in the Arts comes from her older sisters getting her interested, both of whom were in Band, and one who also attended a post secondary Art institute. Sara has been playing in Band for six years, as well as being in a Jazz Band for four years. Throughout this time, she has learned how to play the tenor and baritone saxophones while being in Symphonic and Jazz Band, and played the flute and clarinet in Grades 6 and 7.

As anyone who’s picked up a paintbrush knows, creating art can be very frustrating at times, but Sara still appreciates the process, enjoys the final product, and loves to see when it’s turning out how she wants it to. Displaying the things in life she loves is one of the many joys of art for Sara, which includes cats and landscapes, sharing the beauty she sees in nature. She’s been accepted into the Alberta University of the Arts and wishes to make a career out of her artistic talent. As for Music, in the future she plans on learning the guitar to stay in touch with her musical abilities.

Important Information for Grade 12s planning to attend Post Secondary 2025-2026

Students attending post-secondary Fall 2025-2026 may apply for student loans and the Alexander Rutherford scholarship at the following website: www.studentaid.alberta.ca

Applications for Student Loans are now OPEN.

The Alexander Rutherford applications open in early August.

If you have had or have an academic average in five courses at each grade level (or even one grade level), you may be considered for as much as 2500 dollars!

Do check the website listed above for eligibility criteria.

If you are planning to take a gap year, Rutherford monies are held in trust indefinitely! You would apply the summer prior to your September post- secondary start.

See Mrs. MacDonald if you have questions or phone Student Aid Alberta at 1-855-606-2096.

Interested in a Paid Summer Internship-Careers Next Generation can help!

1. Create a profile/application with Careers Next Generation (CNG). CNG is an organization that helps match prospective youth with employers throughout the province for paid internship (summer job) opportunities.
   ·   https://www.careersnextgen.ca/
   ·    Click on the “GET AN INTERNSHIP” dropdown, then click on the “GET AND INTERNSHIP” button on the left of the drop down.
   ·     Scroll to the Section with the heading “TAKE THE FIRST STEP” and fill out the information they ask for.
   ·    Someone from CNG will email you and explain how to set up your profile
   ·    Meet with Mr. Coutts to ensure your profile is complete (HCS3000, resume, cover letter, teacher recommendation)
2. Complete the Workplace Safety module HCS3000 (See Mr. Coutts for Online Registration)
3.  Prepare an up-to-date resume.
   ·   If you need help, see Mr. Coutts in room 221 (Period 3 and 4 Monday-Friday)
   ·   Or email at djcoutts@cbe.ab.ca 

Did You Know you can get Credits for Working Even in the Summer?

Come see M. Coutts in Room 221 to discuss work experience credits/opportunities.  Available during Periods 3 and 4, Monday to Friday in Room 221 near the Humanities open area. Mr. Coutts, Off-Campus Coordinator – djcoutts@cbe.ab.ca

Summer School CLOSED

Summer school registration is now closed for Chinook Learning and CBE Learn.

Students may still register for summer school at: 

• Golden Hills Learning Academy: deadline to register June 15th,2025

 Students register at these locations.

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 

Athletics & Events Calendar

Alex Youth Health Bus Summer Support

Summer Support – Alex Youth Health Centre 

Students can still access a full range of supports at our Youth Health Centre: 

Location: #104, 2840 2 Ave SE (near Franklin LRT Station) 
Phone: 403-520-6270 
Email: youthinfo@thealex.ca 

Clinic Hours
Monday – Friday, 10:30 AM – 5:15 PM 

Youth Drop-In (Ages 12–24): Monday – Friday, 10:30 – 5:00 PM 

Social Work Support (Ages 12–24): Monday – Friday, 10:30 AM – 5:00pm

Same-Day Appointments Available! 

Services Offered at the Alex Youth Health Centre: 

• Medical care 
• Mental health support (ages 16+) 
• Harm reduction 
• Justice system navigation ·Sexual health (STI/pregnancy testing, contraception) 
• Basic needs & case management 
• Pharmacy services 
• LGBTQ2S+ support 
• Prenatal & parenting programs 
• ID assistance 
• Youth groups (open & closed)  

Free Mental Health Services for Youth and Families in Calgary.

Access Mental Health Mon to Fri 8am-5pm

403-943-1500

The Summit Walk in Services 10.am-10pm daily.

587-534-7200  

Eastside Community Mental Health Services.

Immediate, no cost support: 403-299-9699

Distress Centre 24-hour Crisis Support and Crisis counseling: 403-266-4357

Kid’s Help Phone Contact with a Professional counselor via phone, text or on line 24/71-800-668-6868 In a life-threatening mental health emergency, go to the nearest hospital emergency room immediately or call 911.

Indigenous Family Resource Guide

2024-2025-Indigenous Family Resource Guide

Summer Camps hosted by CIWA

Youth Empowerment Summit

Once receiving your registration, we will send out consent forms and a detailed plan of the daily activities we have planned 😊 

Free Coding Camp for girls