For the remaining weeks of December & January 8 through January 12

January 8, 9 & 12– regular class schedule

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.

Attention Grade 12 students –for Second Semester Online 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.

Artist Spotlight

James H. is a Grade 12 student at Diefenbaker, who you may recognize from his main role as "Peter" in the 2023 production of "Peter and the Starcatcher". He started acting at a young age, and would participate in local theatre shows. James continued on with Drama throughout Middle School and High School. During his first production here at Diefenbaker, he filled in for a large role and had everything memorized in less than two weeks before the performance! Quite impressive right?! As talented as he is, James does not plan to carry on with drama after high school, although he hopes to make the most of his last year here. Look out for him in the upcoming production of “Puffs”, happening in February. He is a beloved drama student by his peers, and brings nothing but fun every time he's on a stage!
-       Written by Trina R.

Bridging the Gap Seniors Club 

Our Dief Students from the Bridging the Gap Seniors Club as well as members of our school choir visited the Senior Centre on Friday, December 15th for a Christmas Carol Sing-Along with the senior residents. Students had prepared baked goods the night before to share with the seniors. It was a very festive occasion for all and the seniors very much appreciated our students’ personal touch!

Grade 12 Grad Photos

Visit our Graduation page.

Athletics

Please see our Athletics page for home game viewing and spectator policy.

Family Resources During Winter Break

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

Please use this link here to access Alberta Health Services Walk-In Services for urgent, non- emergent, immediate mental health services for youth age 7-17 years and parents/guardians.

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.

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.