Monday, May 19 – Victoria Day, School is closed.

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. 

U of C Human Performance Lab

Our Sports Medicine 35 students had the opportunity to spend the day at the University of Calgary Human Performance Lab!

They toured various stations setup by U of C Masters’ students in Kinesiology & got a taste for university life! 

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 G.

Refurbished bike and helmet- prize winner is Daniel H.

Scooter and helmet - prize winner is Rianna R. 

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

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

Night of the Chiefs – Athletic Awards Ceremony

Diefenbaker's Athletic Awards Ceremony, Night of the Chiefs, is on Wednesday June 4 at the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Tickets for student athletes are included in team fees at a cost of $48. If you have not paid your team fees yet, please pay on PowerSchool or pay in the Business Office with Ms. Prum. Tickets will be handed out in the last week of May for those who have paid. This is an amazing evening to celebrate all our student athletes and our school teams. Trainers and student managers are welcome to purchase a ticket to join in the celebrations too, please see Ms. Prum in the Business Office.

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.ca if you have any dietary restrictions by May 15.

Artist Spotlight

Our Visual Art Students currently have an exhibition in the CBE LINK at the head office.

It celebrates the hard work of our artists this year, featuring more than 80 pieces.

The exhibition is open for viewing weekdays from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 pm. until May 26.

The Art 20 & 30 Students also had the opportunity to participate in another exhibition last week at The New Gallery, entitled Monsters & Heroes.

It was a very well-attended event.

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.

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

Free Community Events