Term 1 ends Tuesday, October 29

Term 2 begins Wednesday, October 30

Parents/Guardians - Save the Date

On Thursday, November 14, Tad Milmine, founder of Bullying Ends Here, will be offering a session especially for our parent community. Last year, students at JGD were able to hear his message at assemblies. The session will be virtual on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 pm. Details on how to join will be sent closer to the session date. If you have questions, please reach out to jgdschoolcouncil@gmail.com.

Hallowe’en Dress Up Day and Expectations

Hallowe’en is always a fun day at schools.  There will be activities to celebrate the day. Please remember that we are a school and costumes and accessories need to be school appropriate.  Accessories such as replica knives, swords, scythes or guns will not be allowed and will be confiscated and then returned at the end of the school day.  While some students may wear fake blood, please no spraying of fake blood or other liquids within the school.  On Friday, November 1, we ask that students throw their wrappers in garbage cans to keep our school clean. Happy Hallowe’en!!

New Club Announcement at Diefenbaker

On Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19, we had 14 of our JGD students participate in the first Model United Nations at Sir Winston Churchill for the first of our city-wide conferences this year. After this amazing event, the students met at after school on Wednesday and the team has already grown by at least three.  These are super keen students who are now fully motivated to be part of this outstanding global citizen student group for the remainder of the year. 

Model United Nations is the simulation of the world's largest international organization, providing students with the opportunity to discuss and debate on the problems that plague our current society and shape the lives of citizens around the globe. Students from high schools across the city meet at conferences, where they are responsible for representing the interests and perspectives of their chosen country within a committee. Model UN promotes the development of skills that will be essential for success later in life, requiring careful research, diplomacy, public speaking, and critical thinking. Most of all, Model UN fosters the same tenacity, passion, and drive for positive change seen from leaders that work tirelessly to change the world for the better. If students are interested, Model UN is held after school every Wednesday from 3:30-5:00 in Room 233.  We have two upcoming conferences, where you can meet others and learn the process of negotiating with your country. 

• All Saints High School November 22-23
• Henry Wise Wood December 6-7 

Artist Showcase

Ocean R is a Grade 12 Band and Jazz Band student.  She has been playing clarinet for six years and tenor saxophone for four years.  Additionally, she has been crocheting for six years.  Her main inspiration is the thought of the smiles that her performances or her crochet projects bring others.  Ocean sees music and crocheting remaining as life long passions because of their impact.  She treasures all of the people she has met, the challenges she has overcome, and the memories made through her creative endeavours.  Here are some of her latest crochet projects, so cute!!! Stay Creative!

Leadership Conference

On October 24 Diefenbaker Leadership student had the chance to go to Calgary's bi-annual Horizon Leadership Conference. They were able to share the different activities they do to impact our school culture at JGD with students from around the city to gather ideas about what other schools do as well. They also attended a Keynote Speaker, the famous Ian Tyson, who spoke to them about kindness and how to be Silver Lining Prospectors in the leadership world. JGD students returned from the conference highly motivated and ready to go!

Yearbooks

The Yearbook Club is now hard at work turning this inspiration into a memorable keepsake!  Use this link to order your yearbook: John G. Diefenbaker High School Yearbook

RAP and Skilled Trade Fair

We are excited to invite you and your family to the RAP and Skilled Trade Fair hosted by CAREERS, taking place at James Fowler High School on Wednesday, October 30, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the main gym.

This event is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore different career pathways and connect with over 50 industry professionals. Your child will also have the chance to learn about paid internship programs, including the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), which provides hands-on work experience while students are still in school.

We encourage you to attend and support your child as they explore potential career opportunities and receive valuable guidance from industry experts.

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, October 30
• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Location: James Fowler High School, Main Gym

To register for this event, please visit: RAP and Skilled Trade Fair Registration

School Engage (Demographic Verification and Annual Authorization required)

It is a legal obligation for all CBE schools to have this completed. Student demographic verification is required each and every school year.  If you have not verified your demographic information for the 2024-25 school year, please log in to your SchoolEngage account and verify your student’s information. This is a mandatory requirement even if updates are not necessary.  Technical support/instructions are available here.  Annual authorizations requiring parent consent are also required for the 2024-25 school year. These are: 

• CBE Use of Student Information: outlines instances when we would like to share student information publically in our day to day work. 
• Consent for Use of Student Information by News Media and Outside Groups (Third Party): provides information pertaining to including students in media events where images may be recorded and used by the third party.

Please note: What Kind of Support is provided by the CBE Parent Account Help Line?

Agents can assist legal guardians / independent students with:

• The creation of a new account
• The addition of students to a parent account

Agents cannot help legal guardians and independent students with:

• Access personal information within MyCBE/PowerSchool or SchoolEngage
• Verify email addresses, student IDs or birthdates
• Solve computer software or internet connection problems
• Answer questions about Fees or Transportation

Reference | CBE Parent Account Help Line

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