Last Day of Classes – Friday, December 22 including Winter Pep Rally

Diploma Examinations January 2024

The staff of John G Diefenbaker wish our students all the best as you prepare and take your examinations. Study hard and good luck!!

Please visit out Exam Schedule page.

Any questions regarding exams, please speak to Assistant Principal Ms. Turner in the Main Office, or email her directly cjturner@cbe.ab.ca

The Alberta Education Diploma examinations cannot be rescheduled but arrangements may be made to write the exam at the next sitting for the exam, which could be either April or June.

Please arrive to the school between 8:30-8:45 and make your way to your designated area. Part A classrooms are organized alphabetically, and names are posted on glass inside Main Doors.

Most Part B exams are in the Main Gym.

Exam Rules & Information

Please visit our Final Examination Rules page.

Last Day of Classes Schedule | Dec. 22

Schedule	Times	Length
P1	9:00 – 9:35	35
P2	9:40 – 10:15	35
Christmas Assembly	10:20 – 11:15	55
Nutrition Break	11:15	15
P3	11:30 – 12:05	35
P4	12:10 – 12:45	35
	LOCKER CLEANOUT

Attention Grade 12 Students

Second Semester on line course registration at Vista and CBe- Learn:

CBE learn is opening their registration portal for three days: December 14, 15 and 18.

If you require a course for graduation (not just upgrading a course) please email your counselor ASAP so that they can register you on one of these dates.

CBE learn for all students will open January 9, 2024.

If you require an on line course with CBe-Learn, please reach out to your counselor VIA email so that they can register you.
Vista Virtual school: registration opens December 1st, 2023 and you may register yourself at www.vvschool.ca

Regional Speech Competition Silver Winner!!

Mrs. Wright is pleased to congratulate Hannah Li, who won silver in her category at Speech Regionals this past Saturday at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School. This excellent finish means she qualifies for Speech Provincials, happening in February. She has also qualified for Speech Nationals, also in February, taking place in Winnipeg. Way to go, Hannah!

Library/Learning Commons

A reminder to students to return or renew their overdue library books before the winter break.

Artist Spotlight

Anna Z. is a Chinese-Canadian artist in Grade 10. She has been interested in the Fine Arts since she could read and write. Her works explore all types of media, such as watercolour, acrylic, marker, graphite and pencil crayon. Anna’s art evokes emotions of wonder and often has a fantastical and stylised approach. When drawing characters, her sketches are distinguished through smooth and fluid strokes. In one of her pieces, she was inspired by a book published by Sue Lye Tann, titled "Heart of the Sun Warrior". It is a fantasy romance story, based on the traditional legend of the Chinese Moon Goddess. Through this, Anna was able to incorporate her culture and love for whimsical and mystical artistic styles. Additionally, she has expressed a desire to pursue Fashion Studies and Design. Anna wishes to improve her design skills and ability to create original concepts for clothing. She frequently practices sewing and wants to continue to further her practice within the discipline. With her art she consistently creates beautiful cohesive compositions, and she demonstrates years of practice and understanding.

- Written by Hamna M.

Home Game Viewing

Individual schools determine the audience for Home Games. At Diefenbaker, we have decided that only current Diefenbaker students, families of current Diefenbaker students, visiting school students and player families are welcome to view Home Games at Diefenbaker. All students from Diefenbaker or the visiting school must provide valid school ID to enter games. At this time, Diefenbaker Alumni or those with no school ID will not be allowed to view home games.

Reminder to students: Check the list for which schools are “limited” schools where students can only attend if Diefenbaker is playing as a guest team and those which are “open” meaning students are welcome to attend for any game.

Athletics

Please see our Athletics page for Spectator Policy and Events Calendar.

Agency Resources for Students and Families

Health Link: 811
Community Services: 211
Emergency: 911
24-Hour Crisis Line: 403-266-4357
Child Abuse Reporting Line: 1-800-387-5437
ConnecTeen: 403-264-8336
Canadian Mental Health Association: 403-297-1700
Centre for Suicide Prevention: 403-245-3900
Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 Text 685868
Access Mental Health: 403-943-1500
Distress Centre: 403-266-1601
East Side Family Centre (Walk In) 403-299-9696
Indigenous Hope for Wellness: 1-855-242-3310

Vaping and Youth

We have seen an increase in the number of students vaping both around and in the building. According to Administrative Regulation 4024, this is a reminder that no person; student, teacher, staff member or visitor, shall use any tobacco, vaping or cannabis related product on CBE property. These related products include vapes, e-cigarettes, tobacco chew, cannabis infused gummies, tobacco or marijuana cigarettes. Diefenbaker property includes all areas of the school, the school grounds, parking lots and playing fields. Students found in possession of tobacco related products can be fined under the Alberta Tobacco Reduction Act Section 3.1(a) – Minor possessing vape device on school property. Students found using tobacco related products in or around school, will also receive disciplinary actions up to and including suspension.

Graduation Pictures

Go to:

Select Province/Enter City - Click on Go
Select School - Click on, John G. Diefenbaker High School
Enter First/Last Name - Click on Search
Click Schedule your appointment - follow prompts to complete booking

Reminder – do not book your photo shoot during any of your exams

Further Questions and Answers regarding Grad Photos

• In order to book an appointment, a student needs to click on the $40 button –if they want the photo ONLY for the yearbook, they then select “pay later” and don’t pay – correct? Yes, students can defer payment to have the yearbook only session (2 head and shoulder images) done at no charge.
• Grad photos run from January 15 – January 31 on school property in the school cafeteria Yes, first appointment starts at 8:00 am, last at 4:00 pm. The only exception to this is on the first day when we set up, photos start at 10:00, and the last day we tear down at 2:00 pm.
• Grad gowns are provided Yes, gown, hat and sash
• IB Students have a golden cord that drapes over the grad gown IB Coordinator supplies these

REMINDER: Forms in School Engage (Demographic Verification and Annual Authorization required)

Student demographic verification is required each and every school year. If you have not verified your demographic information for the 2023-24 school year, please log in to your SchoolEngage account and verify your student’s information. Technical support/instructions are available here.

Annual authorizations requiring parent consent are also required for the 2023-24 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.