Friday, May 16 – Non-instructional Day.  No school for students. IB exams as scheduled. 

Monday, May 20 – Victoria Day, School is closed.

School Council Meeting – In person on Tuesday, May 13 at 6 pm.

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, McDonald's, 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 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. 

ABC Challenge 2025 Summary

As you know Green Chiefs took part in the ABC Challenge and we had 185 students join the challenge.  Diefenbaker came in second place in Calgary, well done!

We won a bike care station for the school.

$100 gift certificate to Ridley Cycle – prize winner is Lynton Griffith.

Refurbished bike and helmet- prize winner is Daniel Hasson.

Scooter and helmet - prize winner is Rianna Razi.

We are also on the wait list to get a new bike rack for the school. 

We are very proud of Diefenbaker and the students that signed up and made a choice to reduce their carbon footprint.  Little changes mean big results!

June Exam Schedule

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

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. 

Grad Reception Tickets

Grad reception ticket fees are now up on MyCBE for parents to pay.  All fees must be paid in full by May 15 for families to secure the tickets.  Also please remember to email Ms. Gierach at aigierach@cbe.ab.caif you have any dietary restrictions by May 15.

Drama 20 & 30 Student One Acts Showcase

Thursday May 15, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Doors open at 4:00 pm. Tickets $2/person or donation amount of your choice. The Drama 20/30 students are performing their student written and directed One Act Plays in the drama space.  Seating is limited, therefore please be sure to arrive early.  Parents can reserve tickets, through their students or by emailing Ms. Abusow at ylabusow@cbe.ab.ca  Payment at the door. 

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.

Artist Spotlight

The Monsters and Heroes Project is an annual collaborative art initiative that brings together young and emerging artists from various educational levels.  In its second year, the project involves 10 Calgary Board of Education schools and the Alberta University of the Arts, connecting Grade 4 students, Junior High students, High School students, and University students, Professors and Professional Artists.  The project begins with Grade 4 students drawing a Monster or a Hero, which serves as inspiration for every stage afterwards. Junior High students enlarge and shade the monsters and heroes’ characters using the grid method. High School students then create art depicting the environments where these characters live, while University students and Professional Artists produce open-ended works based on the original Grade 4 drawings, culminating in a collective display. This year our Art 20s and 30s were invited to participate and their work will be celebrated one more night only, on May 9 6:30 – 9:30pm at the New Gallery.

Please come check it out and support our amazing artists!

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.

Summer School Registration

Online 

CBe-learn - Students who completed the sign-up form in Student Services office will be called down starting Monday, May 5 to complete the registration with a counsellor.  Please listen to the announcements and come down when you are called. 

Vista Virtual is still open for self-registration.  Please visit www.vcschool.ca

In Person

Chinook Learning - sign up for in person registration begins on Monday, May 12.  Students will be called down to Student Services starting in Period 1.  Please visit the website for information on the courses being offered and the locations.  

Athletics & Events Calendar

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

Community Events