CBE Connections
CBE Connections
April News: Fostering Citizenship, Celebrating Excellence & New Schools
April News: Fostering Citizenship, Celebrating Excellence & New Schools
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Calgary Receives Funding for 10 New Schools
In mid-March, the provincial government announced design funding for 10 new schools for the CBE. This funding is part of the 2025 provincial budget and aims to tackle enrolment pressures faced by schools in Calgary, which have seen a significant increase in student numbers since 2022-23. Together with the two schools announced in February 2025 and the three schools announced between 2022 to 2024, the CBE looks forward to opening 15 new schools over the next few years.
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Celebrating a Special First-Year Teacher
Hanna Prasad has been selected as the CBE’s recipient of the prestigious Edwin Parr Teacher Award. This award celebrates those truly special first-year educators who make a real difference in their classrooms.
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What Citizenship is All About
From kindergarten to Grade 12, CBE students learn the skills, knowledge and values to enable them to actively contribute to their communities. It is critically important for students to participate in our democratic society, learn respect for diversity and inclusion and how to be a responsible citizen. But what does that look like in schools?
Watch How Schools Embrace Citizenship
Joanne Pitman | Chief Superintendent of Schools
Online & Hybrid Learning Options for Grades 1-6
Is online or hybrid learning the right fit for your family? Learn more at the CBe-learn virtual open house.
Date: Thursday, May 1
Time: 12 - 12:45 PM
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Volunteer to Serve on Our Audit & Risk Committee
Contribute your expertise to the largest school board in Western Canada and gain valuable experience in financial and governance oversight.
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Board Of Trustees
Thank You to Our Wonderful Volunteers
National Volunteer Week is April 27 - May 3
Did you know that thousands of people volunteer to support student learning in CBE schools every year? From working in a classroom to supervising field trips, serving on school councils to participating in fundraisers or supporting special school events, the work volunteers do is vital to helping students succeed. We couldn’t do it without you!
Volunteer With Us
School Councils
Community of School Councils (COSC) Information
Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 23
Watch your email for your meeting invitation.
For School Council questions and find resources check out our webpage.
School Councils
Alberta School Councils's Association (ASCA)
The ASCA website offers a calendar of events including a variety of participation opportunities for school council members and/or parents.
View Event Calendar
Register Now for the ASCA Annual General Meeting
The Alberta School Councils’ Association AGM will be held online on
Sunday, April 27
There is no cost for school councils to attend the AGM!
Deadline to register is Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM.
Late registrations will not be accepted.
Register Now
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