Spring Break for the Week of March 24 – 28
Subway Healthy Hunger Lunch
Is your student interested in having Subway at lunch? School Council is offering Subway through Healthy Hunger. Lunches will be delivered at lunch time on Wednesdays, April 2 and 9 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.
Early Morning Drop-off for Sports & Band
Spring sports practices and band begin at 7:00 am or 7:30 am. The school will not be open prior to 7:00 am, therefore please do not drop off your student earlier expecting they will be given entrance to the building. Students should enter, and therefore be dropped off, at the appropriate doors and be met by their coaches/teachers for entrance. Please do not ring the front door bell prior to 7:00 am.
JGD Culture Week | April 14-17
We are looking for participants and planners to help bring this event to life! Join us for Culture Week where we celebrate the vibrant traditions that make our community unique! Love food? Got style? Enjoy performing? Celebrate, share and experience the world. Join us in Room 133 at lunchtime on Wednesdays.
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
Artist Spotlight
Jasmine S. is a Grade 12 Leadership In The Arts (LITA) student, who has displayed great dedication to the musical arts. She is a classical percussionist and pianist. Her hard work is reflected in her skills as a member of JGD’s Symphonic and Jazz Bands.
Jasmine is extraordinarily talented, having won several awards including the Gold Award for the 2nd Premia International Young Artist Music Festival, Classical Piano Diploma Group. She has performed with the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of Hong Kong and is currently dedicating herself to being a proud member of Calgary’s Youth Orchestra.
In Hong Kong, Jasmine was the Chief Executive of a music production, as well as a member of the Royal Academy of Dance. She also recently composed the music for our last school play.
Her favourite composer is Beethoven, and her favourite percussion instrument is the marimba. Jasmine is always eager to get involved in community service, and volunteered to perform for LITA’s first Lunchbox Showcase of the school year. Her contributions, both in musical expertise and team spirit, have influenced many others in JGD’s music community. Jasmine’s knowledge of music and composition abilities are like no other, and she will continue to be exemplary wherever her musical path takes her. We’re rooting for you Jasmine!
-Written by Madison P. & Isabelle L.
Ride of the Chief’s 50/50 Raffle in support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation
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.
