School Council AGM in person in the JGD Cafeteria on September 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Realities of High School for Parents

New to High School? New to Diefenbaker? Want to know about safety, homework, number of actual school days, exam breaks or any of the other details that are unique to High Schools?  Come to the School Cafeteria at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept 17 just before the School Council meeting.  There will be a presentation and a question-and-answer session. 

Student Parking

• Vehicles must have the parking permit clearly visible at all times and hanging from the rear view mirror.
• The vehicle must be parked in the student lot on the south side of the school next to Sir John A. MacDonald Junior High School.
• Parking passes must be renewed at the beginning of each school year.
• Vehicles without a valid parking tag will be ticketed and towed.
• Administration reserves the right to suspend parking privilege for any unsatisfactory attendance or behavior.
• Parking permits are non-transferable with a yearly fee of $50.00
• Limited quantity.  First come first serve.

Calculator Rental

• Semester rental only
• Deposit fee $50.00
• Upon return of the calculator at the end of the semester, the school will keep $20.00 for the rental fee and $30.00 will be credited back to student account. 
• $70 charge will apply for the unreturned calculator

Forms | SchoolEngage (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 2024-25 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 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.

Volunteering with the CBE

Prospective volunteers must first register as a volunteer at with school where you plan on volunteering. This should be done through MyCBE by clicking on the Online Forms and School Registration tab and completing the Volunteer Registration 2024-25 form. You can also submit an Annual Volunteer Registration Form through the school office.

School administrators will verify your identity and register you in the CBE volunteer database. The school office will email you with a letter enabling you to obtain a police information check from the Calgary Police Service (CPS).  Please note, prospective volunteers must reside in Canada for a full year before registering. Police clearances from countries other than Canada are not accepted.

Artist Showcase

Our Leadership in the Arts (LITA) group met again on Thursday and our first Lunchbox Showcase will take place on September 26 at lunch in the cafe area.  Please come check it out and support Diefenbaker’s talented community of artists. If you are interested in joining the LITA team, please come to our next meeting on Thursday, September 19th at lunch in the Art Room (12).  The Visual Arts students recently had the opportunity to go on a walking gallery tour of the Masters Gallery, High Park, Newzones and Trepanier Baer.  It was a great day where the students observed and learned about the work of many notable artists.  It started with Jean-Paul Jerome, Joe Fafard, Michael Corner, The Group of Seven and Maggie Hall on 4^th Street.  They continued on to see Samantha Walrod and Evelyn Brader-Frank on 11^th Avenue. Then they completed their tour on 8^th Street by viewing the art of Michael Smith.  The students were great ambassadors of Diefenbaker and a productive time was had by all.  The trip is a tradition that we look forward to offering again and again.  We send out our gratitude to the Masters Gallery who supports this trip. 

Updates from IB - Grade 10 Honours Orientation 

On September 20^th, all Grade 10 students will participate in a student orientation. This fun event is organized and run entirely by Grade 12 IB students. It will provide information, inspiration and study tips from our experienced IB learners. Pizza lunch will be provided.  

IB Learner Profile Contest 

Each month we will be featuring one of the attributes of a great learner. IB students who demonstrate these qualities can enter to win a slice of pizza from our school cafeteria. Entries can be submitted by peers, teachers or parents to our IB Coordinator.  

This month’s featured Learner Profile is “Risk-Taker”. Risk takers approach new situations with forethought and determination. They are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.  

Yearbook Design Contest

Yearbook Cover Design Contest

Athletics & Events Schedule 

See also Athletics and Calendar