Ongoing Learning for CBE Students
Mar. 30, 2020
The Ministry of Education has been clear with its expectations about where we must focus our efforts in the coming weeks. They have shared guidelines to direct student learning while in-school classes are cancelled. Schools will be contacting students and families this week. Visit Ongoing Learning for more information as we implement ongoing learning for our students.
Diploma and PAT Exams Cancelled
Mar. 24, 2020
The government has cancelled all Grade 6 and 9 provincial achievement tests and Grade 12 diploma exams. Under special circumstances, students can request to write a diploma exam. For more information, please review Alberta Education’s FAQ document on Education Continuity.
All City and School Playgrounds Closed
Mar. 23, 2020
The Calgary Emergency Management Agency announced today that effective immediately, the city is closing all playgrounds - including school playgrounds - in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The city's parks, however, will remain open. Parks offer open spaces, making it easier to maintain the six-foot distance from others.
Let's all work together to protect the public's health.
ALL CLASSES CANCELLED, Effective Immediately
Mar. 15, 2020
This afternoon, the government announced that all classes are cancelled immediately and indefinitely due to COVID-19. We thank the government for listening to school boards and parents to support the health and safety of students, staff and families.
Please do not send your students to school Monday, March 16, 2020 and until further notice. Before and after school programs are also cancelled.
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation and leading the response in Alberta. We take our direction from AHS and will continue to respond and act in-line with their recommendations. For up to date information regarding the situation in Alberta, visit
COVID-19 Info for Albertans.
If you have further questions, please call Health Link at 811. School staff are unable to answer medical questions.
AHS recommends the following to help prevent respiratory illnesses, including flu and COVID-19, from spreading:
We will share any further information we receive on COVID-19. Both cbe.ab.ca/covid19 and school websites are the best source of information as it relates to schools and will be continually updated. Thank you for your support.
