Items in this Update:

  • Important Upcoming Dates 
  • SEMESTER 1 - BOOK RETURN – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Important Upcoming Dates 
  • Explore a Career as a First Responder – Camp Courage – Info Session
  • Language Course Challenge | Deadline Feb 18
  • Events This Week
  • Cafeteria

Important Upcoming Dates 

  • February 13&14             Teachers Convention – No School
  • February 17                    Family Day
  • February 18                    Parent Council
  • February 28                    PD Day – No School

SEMESTER 1 - BOOK RETURN – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This week we started to sign out textbooks for semester 2.

Currently we do not have enough textbooks to hand out to classes as a result of students not returning their books from Semester 1.

Students have until Tuesday February 4th at the end of the day to return all of their books from Semester 1.

Students who still have outstanding books on Wednesday will have their CBE student accounts locked until the books have been returned. Students will not be able to log into computers, access the Wifi, or see their PowerSchool when their account is locked.

Please return all outstanding books to the office ASAP. Thank you.


Explore a Career as a First Responder – Camp Courage - Info Session

Event: Info Session  

When: Thursday, February 20th (12:00 – 12:30 PM)
Where: Forest Lawn High School (room TBD)

To learn more, please visit their website: https://campcourage.ca

Register for this info session: https://forms.office.com/r/xrxE3NZbZ2

Learn more about Camp Courage

Camp Courage is a seven-day camp (July 14- July 20) that empowers twenty four (24) young women and gender-diverse individuals to reach their potential through information, education and inspiration. Participants will gain knowledge and hands on experience through training sessions that provide insight into what a career as a first responder looks like. You will have daily interactions with women who currently serve as police officers, firefighters and paramedics.  Camp Courage is now accepting applications to attend the inaugural camp and it is free of charge. Instead of a fee, organizers ask the interested candidates to detail how they can positively contribute to their community or make a positive impact on an individual in their community upon completion of the camp.

Before you apply, check the qualifications below to ensure you qualify for the camp:

  • At least 15 years of age but no more than 18 years of age on July 13, 2025
  • Identify as a girl/woman or gender-diverse youth.

Language Course Challenge | Deadline Feb 18

Note - Effective the 2024-25 school year, the Language Course Challenge process is limited to grade 12 students.

The CBE is offering Language Course Challenges once again. Please ensure you read through the link below carefully or the attached pdf before registering. Please note the Languages Course Challenge Guide includes the new registration form on page 15.  The checklist is on page 16.  Students and parents/guardians must complete and submit consent forms to Student Services or emailed to their school counsellor by February 18 to be considered for the Winter Language Challenge.

The process described in this guide is for Grade 12 students challenging a 30- or 35-level language course. The primary purpose of the CBE Language Course Challenge program is to assist students in meeting all requirements for high school graduation. Registration priority is therefore granted to students who require the program to meet graduation requirements in the current school year. Other students are also welcome to apply to the program if they are in grade 12. It is expected that many spots will be available for these students. Students at other grade levels are asked to wait until they are in grade 12 to apply to the process.

30-level language course challenges are offered twice per year in a centralized format. The winter course challenge is in (March-April) session. A student can challenge one language course only per session.

Important Dates: Consent forms submitted to Student Services by February 18 or emailed to ejhickey@cbe.ab.ca

Part 1 Portfolio Writing: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Part 2 Exam: Saturday, April 5, 2025

For the 2024-2025 school year, portfolio writing will take place at

Western Canada High School: (641 17 Avenue SW Calgary)

  • Arabic 35                                              • Japanese
  • French 30-3Y                                      • Mandarin 30
  • French 30-9Y                                      • Punjabi
  • Cantonese 35                                     • Spanish
  • German 30                                          • Ukrainian 30

St. Mary’s High School: (111 18 Ave SW, Calgary)

• Filipino 35*                            *These course challenges are administered in
• Italian 30*                               partnership with the Calgary Separate School Division

Language Course Challenge Steps:

  • The Grade 12 student reads this guide and discusses the steps and requirements with their family and school officials, as required.
  • The student submits their Consent form to their high school counsellor.
  • Students will be contacted approximately 10 days before the exam via email by CBE Languages. The email will confirm registration and provide details about the audio sample and written transcript.
  • Information will only be sent to a student’s CBE email address.  
  • The student prepares an audio sample and written transcript in the target language. This work is expected to be done independently. Topics and assessment criteria vary from language to language, but generally resemble the sample provided from French 30-3Y at pages 10-13 of this guide.
  • The student attends the Part 1 Portfolio exam date and submits their audio sample and written transcript at registration.
  • The student completes the Portfolio exam.
  • The Portfolio is assessed by a teacher to determine the student’s readiness to pursue the course challenge. The decision is shared with the student’s principal (or delegate), who then shares it with the student. The principal may recommend ending the course challenge process at this stage if the student’s success appears unlikely.
  • The student completes the Part 2 course challenge exam on a separate date, time, and location.
  • In exceptional circumstances, it may be possible to complete the Part 1 and Part 2 components in different sessions.
  • Students can access their course mark on MyPass approximately 8 weeks after the Part 2 exam.

Events this Week

Monday
Jr. Girls vs. St. Tims 5:30pm
Sr. Girls vs. St. Lord Beaverbrook 7:30pm

Tuesday
Jr. Girls vs St. Gabriel 5:30pm

Friday & Saturday
Jr. Boys Basketball Titan Classic Tournament

Cafeteria

Monday Feb 3
Breakfast starts Feb 10th
Soup- Chicken Rice
Salad- Grilled Chicken Caesar
Hot Sandwich- BLT With Home Cut Fries
Entrée- Spaghetti and Meat Sauce with Garlic Toast
Dessert- Butterscotch Pudding

Tuesday Feb 4
Breakfast starts Feb 10th
Soup- Cream of Tomato
Salad- Greek Salad
Hot Sandwich- Monte Cristo with Tater Tots
Entrée- Mac and Cheese with Caesar Salad
Dessert- Coffee Mousse Cups

Wednesday Feb 5
Breakfast starts Feb 10th
Soup- Broccoli Cheddar
Salad- Tossed Salad with Dill Dressing
Hot Sandwich- Taco Wrap with Parmesan Potatoes
Entrée- Cheese Burgers with Home Cut Fries
Dessert- Oreo Cheese Cake

Thursday Feb 6
Breakfast starts Feb 10th
Soup- Cream of Mushroom
Salad- Caesar salad
Hot Sandwich- Cheese Panini with Spicy Fries
Entrée- Southern Fried Chicken with Mashed Potato , Vegetable du Jour and Gravy.
Dessert- Apple Crumble

Friday Feb 7
No food Service- Friday Schedule.