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.
Ducklings - Biology 30
The Biology 30 IB class incubated 5 goose eggs for the Reproduction and Embryonic Development Unit in Biology 30. The students were disappointed that none of the goose eggs hatched. However, they were excited when 3 ducklings arrived in our classroom and remained here until today, May 23rd, then they will be returned to the farm. Other classes and students are enjoying visiting the ducklings as well. Image 1: Biology 30 IB hanging with ducklings. Image 2: Biology 20IB feeding ducklings. Image 3: The ducklings in feed bin.
Sr. Girls Rugby
On May 9 & 10, the Sr. Girls' Rugby Team travelled to Medicine Hat to compete in the Sunny 7's Invitational Rugby Tournament. Each game is short and intense, with 7 players on the field per team, playing 7 minute halves. Our two teams of 10 played a total of 6 games in the tournament.
On Friday, the girls enjoyed a team dinner out followed by team bonding activities at the hotel. They spent Saturday at Medicine Hat High School playing in the tournament and watching the Boys' and Girls' side compete during down time. The day was capped off with a visit to Swirls Ice Cream Parlour before returning home. Our opponents’ coaches acknowledged the high level of sportsmanship exhibited by our JGD athletes. The team made all their coaches very proud.
It has been 13 years since the JGD Girls' Rugby Team travelled for a tournament, and we look forward to continuing this tradition in years to come!
Chiefs Football
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.
Artist Spotlight
Our Visual Art Students still have an exhibition up in the CBE LINK at the head office.
The show is open for viewing weekdays from 8-4, until May 26.
A video of the show is on YouTube at: CBE Link Art Show on YouTube
A Nelson Mandela student made a video about the Monsters & Heroes show that Dief Art 20 & 30 students participated in.
You can view it at: Monsters & Heros Show on YouTube
Please come see our year end Student Art Show on May 28 at 6pm in the Cafeteria!
Interested in a Paid Summer Internship-Careers Next Generation can help!
- 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) - Complete the Workplace Safety module HCS3000 (See Mr. Coutts for Online Registration)
- 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
Careers Open House Trades Exploration
May 28, 2025 – 6:00PM to 9:00PM
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? 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.
Summer School CLOSED
Summer school registration is now closed for Chinook Learning and CBE Learn.
Students may still register for summer school at:
- Vista Virtual School: deadline to register June 6th,2025
- 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
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| Symphonic Band to Red Deer | Symphonic Band to Red Deer |
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Athletics
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Events | Soccer ¼’s at TBD 4:30 Boys Rugby ¼’s at TBD 4:45 | Sr Girls Field Hockey ¼’s at U of C 3:45 Jr Girls Field Hockey ¼’s at CSC 3:30 Girls Rugby ¼’s at TBD 4:45 |
| Sr Girls Field Hockey Semis at CSC 4:45 Jr Girls Field Hockey Semis at U of C 5:00 Boys Rugby Semis at TBD 4:45 Soccer Semis at TBD 4:30 | Girls Rugby Semis at TBD 4:45 |
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Free Community Events
