By Alicia Hope-Ross | June 5, 2024
A wellness room is a space where students can go when they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unable to regulate their emotions. It includes different sensory activities students can partake in to refocus their attention before they return to the classroom. Research has shown that offering students access to wellness rooms can help them regulate emotions Continue Reading »
By Alicia Hope-Ross | February 9, 2024
If you could change one thing about our school, what would it be? In 2022, two brand new Special Education programs were designated to Centennial High School. Our community has worked tirelessly to build a strong foundation of opportunities for our unique learners, but we lack the space and equipment required to meet all of Continue Reading »
By Alicia Hope-Ross | November 3, 2023
Marshall Springs will host a day of Indigenous and cultural learning for 350+ students and 30+ staff from a number of schools in the CBE. The day will include several workshops based on creative expression, and traditional arts & culture, including traditional drumming, tipi teachings, spoken word, Pow-wow dancing, Bhangra dancing, calligraphy, and more. All Continue Reading »
By Alicia Hope-Ross | November 1, 2023
We wanted to take a moment to share some exciting news regarding our Belfast Parent Fundraising Society fundraising activities for our school this year. In an effort to maximize the impact of our fundraising initiatives and make it more convenient for everyone, we have decided to streamline our efforts and focus on one major fundraiser Continue Reading »
By Alicia Hope-Ross | October 12, 2023
Haysboro School is a place of belonging for every student, family and staff member. You belong here. It is our vision as a school council to develop and support initiatives that allow every young person to find passion, confidence and belonging at Haysboro School. That is why we are very excited to announce the new Equal Continue Reading »
By Alicia Hope-Ross | October 5, 2023
The intent of the High Performance Athlete Development Pathway (HPAD) at Bowness High School is to promote athlete development by emphasizing the benefits of exposure to multi-sport, while developing well-roundedness as athletes. The HPAD pathway works to intentionally reduce barriers by providing student exposure to unique sport opportunities located at high performance training facilities led Continue Reading »
By Alicia Hope-Ross | September 20, 2023
The Children’s Village School is a school for children with severe emotional and behavioral support needs. All of our students meet the criteria for exceptional and special needs learners. Our students have faced many obstacles that have prevented them from being successful in mainstream classrooms, and as a result have been placed at our Continue Reading »
By Alicia Hope-Ross | June 20, 2023
The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) Welcome Centre is a beacon of support for newcomers to Canada. It serves as a supportive hub for thousands of new CBE students and their families every year, offering essential guidance, resources, language learning assessments, and a warm welcome. The CBE Welcome Centre provides crucial assistance to families who Continue Reading »
By Alicia Hope-Ross | May 17, 2023
As an act of reconciliation and recognition, Colonel Macleod School has connected with local Indigenous Knowledge Keepers to deepen our understanding of Indigenous ways through the Indigenization of our school courtyard. Through teaching sessions, courtyard engagement and connecting with speakers and Elders, students, staff, and parents will learn how restoring natural spaces and reconnecting Continue Reading »
By EducationMatters | March 6, 2023
We love our school, but our playground is a little underwhelming. The current set up works well for our youngest community members, but our grade 4, 5 and 6 students have historically been without an appropriate play space. That is about to change! We’re currently fundraising to add a small Agility Playground to our school Continue Reading »
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