Weekly Update | June 1 - 5, 2026 John G. Diefenbaker High School
Please note: Graduation is Friday, June 5, 2026 - School Closed.
The June Diploma Exam Schedule is available via the June Diploma Exam Schedule link.
Good Neighbours
With the weather warming up, many of our local young people are hanging out in the community. As a neighbourhood, we all need to be vigilant in keeping our schools - John G. Diefenbaker, Sir John A. MacDonald, and St. Helena - clean and safe. We have a wonderful team of dedicated police officers in District 3 who have been very supportive when called to support our schools and community.
If something is making you, your family, or the community feel unsafe, please use the following contacts:
- Non-emergency line: 403-266-1234
- Crime in progress: 9-1-1
- Calgary Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1-800-222-8477
- Email: cps@calgarypolice.ca
Volunteers Needed - Provincial Track and Field Championships | June 5 and 6
If you have a valid volunteering clearance with the Calgary Board of Education and you are interested in helping out, please contact Mr. Doug Coutts at djcoutts@cbe.ab.ca.
Learning Commons
Wednesday evening's Students' Art Show was a wonderful celebration of talent, hard work, and beautiful artwork. It was inspiring to see such a wide variety of artistic expressions on display, and the evening highlighted the dedication and passion that our students bring to their work. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our young artists in making the event such a success!
Graduating Class of 2026
We are exactly one week away from the big event! Here are the important details for Grad day:
- Ceremony begins at 9:00 AM sharp at Centre Street Church
- Theatre doors open at 8:30 AM
- Graduates must arrive between 8:00 and 8:30 AM to begin getting ready
- Please be upstairs and in line with your TA by 8:30 AM to ensure we start on time
- There is plenty of parking, but the lot will be very busy - arriving early is recommended
Grad gowns and tickets must be picked up prior to the ceremony, and all fees must be paid before gowns and tickets can be picked up. If you have not paid your graduation fee, please see the Business Office before the end of this week.
A livestream link will be emailed to all graduating families using the addresses from previous graduation communications. This link will also be posted to our Grad D2L shell prior to the ceremony. We can't wait to celebrate with all of you next Friday!
Grad Reception Tickets
There are several tickets that have not yet been picked up. Please see Ms. Gierach in the Science Office to pick up your tickets. If you are unsure whether a ticket has been purchased, please check MyCBE.
Horatio Alger Association of Canada Vocational and Technical Scholarship
Attention Grade 12s and Grade 12 Families! The Horatio Alger Association of Canada Vocational and Technical Scholarship is awarding scholarships of up to $3,000 to students who plan to enroll in hands-on vocational, technical, or trades training for Fall 2026 at a public or not-for-profit institution. Applications must be submitted online by June 15.
To start your application, visit: https://horatioalger.ca/vocational-technical-scholarshp-eligibility/
Come see Student Services with any questions!
M. Cecil Brownlee Bursary - Free Money for Grade 10s
All Grade 10 students are encouraged to create an EducationMatters account and apply for the M. Cecil Brownlee Bursary. An award between $250-$500 is given to one Grade 10 student in each CBE high school - this could be you! Successful applicants will have at least 35 credits, a minimum average of 70%, and be involved in non-academic activities within our school and community. Visit www.educationmatters.ca or come see Student Services for more information.
Calgary Calabrian Cultural and Heritage Society Academic Scholarship
Now accepting applications! If you have parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents who were born in Calabria, this could be the scholarship for you. Successful candidates will have good academic standing, involvement within their school and community, and be able to demonstrate how they maintain their connection to Calabrian culture.
In addition to the academic scholarship, the society will also be awarding a scholarship to a student entering a vocational or technical education such as construction, mechanics, electrical, or esthetics. Please see the application form for specific criteria.
Both scholarships are valued at $2,000 each. The deadline for both is September 30, 2026. For additional information, please contact Maria West at maria.west@cssd.ab.ca.
Athletics and Events Schedule - A Week Full of Celebrations
Area | Mon, Jun 1 | Tue, Jun 2 | Wed, Jun 3 | Thu, Jun 4 | Fri, Jun 5 | Sat, Jun 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
In-School Events | Grade 12 Breakfast 8:00 AM, Grade 12 Grad Practice 12:30 PM | Grade 12 Graduation 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Centre Street Church | ||||
Athletics/Events | Chinese Academy Graduation @ Dief | |||||
After School | Night of the Chiefs 5:00 PM - TGCC |
