Friday, April 19 – non-instructional day (no students)

Bullying Ends Here Presentations

During the week of April 15, Diefenbaker students will attend an Anti-Bullying Presentation by our School Resource Officer and presenter for Bullying Ends Here Tad Milmine.  We are also hosting a free anti-bullying parent information night which is open to all current and future Diefenbaker families.  Please join us for this in person presentation on Thursday April 18^th from 6 – 7:30 pm in our main gym to learn how to support your own child as well as strategies to put an end to bullying in all schools.

Learn more about Bullying Ends Here: Bullying Ends Here

Register to attend this free presentation: https://forms.office.com/r/UEzkDhdU7W

Grad Families

It's happening next week!! A reminder of our Information Night for Grads and Parents taking place next Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the main gym of JGD. All the key details about our two formal and exciting Graduation events, the ceremony and reception will be explained.  

We will talk about everything from the ticket process that will take place in May, to the rehearsal at the school on June 6 and event schedules and expectations for the big day June 7.  

Additional information for Grads is always available on D2L > Announcements, as well as on our school website. 

Attention Grade 10 Students!!

Do you love to learn? Do you need to be more challenged academically?  Do you want to be better prepared for university?

If you would like to find out about how you can start IB in Grade 11, please attend an information meeting in Room 128 at lunch on April 15^th.

Grad Town

Don't have your grad gear yet? Looking for the perfect dress or tux? Don't you fear! Come find your 2024 look with Trellis' Grad Town! Grad Town clothing is FREE or by donation! Come by April 13 from 11-4pm at Trellis Renfre located at 731 13^th Ave NE to get your look! If you have any questions come see your AIFY Coach Martina in office 224!

Artist Spotlight:

Ri M has been a member of the Diefenbaker Jazz 1 Band (since Grade 10!) and Symphonic Band, playing the baritone saxophone.  He is a proud member of the music program at Diefenbaker, performing at all of our major concerts with solos.  Outside of school, he is a member of the Calgary Stampede Showband’s Leadership Team, where he also plays the baritone saxophone.  He will be a part of the first Stampede Showband that gets to perform at the BMO Expansion Steps this summer.  Make sure to check him out in the Showband at the Stampede and in our school bands!

-         Written by Samir S.

Diefenbaker Vocal Jazz on tour with Foreigner! (For a song)

The Vocal Jazz Ensemble auditioned last week as part of a contest for XL103 FM to sing “I Wanna Know What Love Is” with Foreigner, on stage at the Grey Eagle , as part of their Canadian tour. They were in competition with 6 other high schools and came through with the win. Mr. Schwartz is pumped and the kids, well,… “Who’s Foreigner”? Diefenbaker’s Fine Arts program continues to be one of the best in our city. We should all be very proud. The music program  will also receive a $500 donation. Many of these “rockers” came through music programs in their own high schools so it’s cool to see them giving back. 

School Events

Exam Schedule

The IB May Exam Schedule and the June Diploma Exam Schedule are both on the Exam Schedule page.

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