JGD Weekly Update March 2-6

Course Registration

The registration process at Diefenbaker will continue with Grade 11s now registering in their Grade 12 courses next week. Students will be called down from their classes alphabetically to the cafeteria. If a student is unable to attend their initial session, due to a test or field trip, they will be able to complete their registration during "ALL CALL" at the end of the week."

School Council

Our next School Council AGM Meeting will be on Tuesday, March 31, at 6:00 PM. Interested in being a member of the school council, positions needed are as follows:

• Chair: The Chair calls and presides at all school council meetings, is the chief spokesperson for the association (unless otherwise delegated), reviews all communication prior to distribution, votes at any meeting in case of a tie, and is an ex-officio member of all committees. The Chair is the liaison with school admin. reviews the minutes prior to distribution and before the next meeting, and prepares the presentation used at the meetings.
• Vice-Chair: The Vice-Chair assists the Chair in all school council activities and carries out duties assigned by the Chair. In the event of absence, resignation, incapacity, or extended leave of the Chair, the Vice-Chair assumes the responsibilities of the Chair until the next elections at the AGM. The Vice-Chair is copied on all communications prior to distribution. 
• Secretary: The Secretary attends all meetings, keeps accurate minutes of the meetings, and send out the minutes for distribution. The Secretary also maintains the school council’s email account and distribution list and is in charge of all correspondence and documentation for the council.
• Key Communicator: This is not an Executive position.  This person will attend the meetings put on by CBE (approx. 3-4 per year) and provide a synopsis of what was covered.  This can be provided to Chair or Vice Chair to share at the next council meeting if unable to attend.

School Council Meeting at 6:30 PM on Tuesday April 14, Trustee Laura Hack will be attending and answering questions. 

Please register through link below. Trustee Laura Hack meeting,  Tuesday April 14, 6:30 PM at Diefenbaker High School. – Fill out form

Canadian Citizenship Ceremony

We are hosting a Canadian citizenship ceremony at John G. Diefenbaker High School on Tuesday, April 21st at 10:30 AM when 50 new Canadians will be sworn in as Canadian citizens. If you, any close family members, or even friends, have an open application for Citizenship with IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada), please advise us what stage in the process you are in and if you are interested in being potentially scheduled for this event at John G Diefenbaker on April 21st. If you are reaching out to us, please include your UCI or Citizenship application number. Direct your replies to Mr. Bill Hilton at behilton@cbe.ab.ca and this information will be forwarded to IRCC.

 2025-2026 School Fees

Semester 2 school fees are now posted and ready for viewing and payment through your MyCBE account or in person at the Business Office.

 Additional Items Still Available:

• Calculator Rental: Calculator rental is still available. Please use this Form Link.
• Parking Pass: Parking passes are still available. Please use this Form Link

Ride of the Chiefs

Our Leadership students are the organizers for our annual Ride of the Chiefs (ROTC) event. These students are reaching out to our JGD Community of parents to ask for help in order to continue this awesome legacy into its 11^th year. Please help us keep this significant traditional strong!

 ROTC is a 12-hour bike-a-thon that students engage in to raise money for the Alberta Children's Hospital. Over the past decade, our school has raised over $160,000, with $20,000 raised in our ROTC held last year. This year, our students will be working hard for five months to reach their fundraising goals to participate in ROTC, which will be held on April 17, 2026.

We Need You

We need you as Parent Volunteers to help supervise the 12 hour experience. Currently, we are looking for 12 volunteers to join us from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM on April 17. Without enough parent supervisors, we will be forced to shorten the event to fit within regular school hours. We want to give our students the full 12-hour experience they’ve worked so hard for, and ensure we raise as much as possible for the children at the hospital!

How to Help
If you are available to help us maintain this incredible tradition, we would love to have you!

• When: April 17, 2026 | 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Where: John G. Diefenbaker High School
• Requirements: A valid police clearance (ePIC) and registration as a volunteer.

To sign up as a volunteer, please go to SchoolEngage and complete the Volunteer Registration form. As soon as you complete the steps to register, please email your form and police clearance document to the school at johngdiefenbaker@cbe.ab.ca.

Thank you for supporting our students and the Alberta Children’s Hospital!

Cell Phone Use

John G. Diefenbaker teachers and staff are following Alberta Government’s law regarding cell phones. Teachers only allowed students to be on their phones when it is an integral part of the learning. 

Parent please do not text or call your child when they are in their classrooms.  Or if you do text or call, please do not expect an immediate response. Students are not allowed to take calls or texts during the learning and if they do, they face consequences. If there is an emergency, please call our main phone number and ask one of the Secretaries to call into the classroom.  Parents contacting students during class time has become a concern in our building and we ask for your assistance!

Athletics & Events Schedule

Diefenbaker Spring Sports

Applications opened March 2, 2026

View Unique Pathways & Off-Campus Education

Please check the upcoming events list. You can also click the School Calendar to see all the important Dates to remember.