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Thank You Back-to-School Fundraising Campaign Sponsors & Donors
Your generosity ensures CBE students have the supplies they need in class and at home.
Back-to-School Fundraising Campaign
Help us ensure CBE students have the supplies they need in class and at home.
All in for Youth Honoured with Nomination for Friends of Education Award by Board of Trustees
United Way’s All in for Youth initiative has been selected as CBE’s nominee.
CBE Partners with APPLE Schools to Enhance Student Well-Being
The CBE has partnered with APPLE (A Project Promoting Healthy Living for Everyone) Schools, to promote nutrition, physical activity, and mental well-being in two CBE schools
Calgary Flames and Wranglers NextGen Games Support EducationMatters
Students, staff, and their families can enjoy a Flames game this fall and help raise funds that support CBE students and schools.
Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)
We are committed to upholding the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 94 Calls to Action specific to education.
Trustees Recognize Hull Services as a Nominee for the ASBA Friends of Education Award
Hull Services, a valued organization providing mental health services to children, youth and families, was selected by the Board of Trustees as the CBE nominee for the ASBA Friends of Education Award.
Get Your Tickets to See the New Calgary Surge and Support EducationMatters!
For the month of June, the Calgary Surge will donate $5 from every ticket to support EducationMatters!
Cheer on the Stamps and Support EducationMatters this Summer
Students, staff and families will have a blast at the Stampeders Family Day game on July 23 at 5 pm.
Calgary Police Youth Foundation / Beacons of Hope
CBE, in partnership with the Calgary Police Youth Foundation, support student safety both in and outside of schools across Calgary.
Join Us | Calgary Wranglers Kids Day
Students, staff, and their families can enjoy a Wranglers game during spring break and help raise funds that support CBE students and schools.
Join Us | More Calgary Flames Games Raise Funds in Support of EducationMatters
Minecraft Design Challenge: Level Up, Calgary! A Great Success for CBE Students, City of Calgary and Microsoft
CBE students re-envision downtown Calgary, enhance digital citizenship, and embrace game-based learning through Minecraft: Education Edition.
Thank You to Our Back to School Partners
This fall, CBE students in need of back to school essentials received support from a number of community agencies and organizations.
Yellow School Bus Driver Shortage
Our transportation service providers are facing a bus driver shortage.
Jack James Preschool Received Minister’s Award of Excellence in Child Development
Congratulations to the Jack James Preschool, 2022 recipient of the Minister's Award of Excellence in Child Development.
Moving Camp Event Helps Students Build Community in their New School
The Calgary Board of Education recognizes the importance of transitions for all students.
CBE Students and Staff Take a Stand Against Violence with the Annual Moose Hide Campaign
Hundreds of students across the CBE took part in the Moose Hide Campaign this year.
EducationMatters | Loonies for Literacy
Text-to-donate is now live for EducationMatters’ Loonies for Literacy fundraising campaign.
Join Us | Calgary Flames and Roughnecks Spring Games Raise Funds in Support of EducationMatters
Students, staff, and their families can enjoy a Flames game or a Roughnecks Game during spring break and help raise funds.
Nominate a Great Kid Today
Nominations open until March 25
Level Up, Calgary! Minecraft Design Challenge Winners Announced
The winners of the first-ever CBE Minecraft Design Challenge, Level Up, Calgary! were announced by the City of Calgary on March 2, 2022.
CBE Minecraft Design Challenge Finalists Announced
CBE has collaborated with Microsoft Canada and the City of Calgary to launch Level Up, Calgary! the first K-12 Minecraft: Education Edition design challenge of its kind in Canada.
Centennial High School Teacher Honoured by Canadian Blood Services
For almost a decade, Centennial High School math teacher Jason Krause has organized and coordinated annual blood drives at the school.
Join Us | Calgary Flames’ Games Raise Funds to Support Students
Students, staff, and their families can enjoy a Flames game and support students in need.
CBE’s COVID-19 Immunization Requirement
The CBE continues to make progress toward implementing an immunization requirement for all employees, contractors, on-site partners and volunteers.
CBE Students Look to Solve Real-World Problems through Minecraft: Education Edition Challenge
CBE students are set to put their coding skills to the test through a game-based learning challenge using one of the most popular computer games in the world.
Thousands of Students Benefit from Back-to-School Essentials
Throughout the summer, community partners stepped up to ensure that all new and returning CBE students went back to school with everything they need for learning.
EducationMatters Back to School Essentials - Fundraising Campaign
EducationMatters, Calgary’s trust for public education, is hosting a gift card and donation campaign to help alleviate the financial obstacles for the number of students still in need this year.
CBE Unveils Its First Permanent Pride Crosswalk
When students walk out the front doors at Jack James High School this school year, they will be greeted by a powerful symbol of acceptance: an inclusive Pride crosswalk.
Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School Wages Cereal War
The leadership class at Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School heard there was a need for cereal at the Food Bank,and they waged a competition of which class could donate the most cereal.
East Side Dance Festival 2021
East Side Dance Festival Overcomes COVID-19 difficulties to provide students with online performances opportunities.
17 Years,129 Brave Kids, $50,000 | Andrew Sibbald Students Shine!
Andrew Sibbald School recently held its 17th annual event in support of The Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta.
CBE Recognized as a Leader in Cleaning with International Certification
The CBE has been recognized as a leader in its efforts to create clean and healthy environments for students and staff in our schools.
Joint Use and Planning Agreement | Share Your Feedback
Working with the City of Calgary, the CBE, the CCSD and the Conseil Scolaire FrancoSud, we are updating this agreement.
Calgary Police Service School Resource Officer Engagement
The Calgary Police Service (CPS) wants to hear from your child about their experiences with the School Resource Officer (SRO) program offered in CBE Schools.
Team Gio Successful Fundraiser Supports 300 Students
Mark and Lauren Giordano, The Italian Centre Shop, the Flames Foundation, and the Calgary Italian Open continued supporting the needs of students and their families.
Congratulations to Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY) and 16 CBE Youth Achievement Award Winners
2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the CBFY, an organization that has been instrumental in helping immigrant and refugee children and youths and their families adjust to life in Calgary.
Calgary Students Share Immigrant and Refugee Stories "In Their Own Words"
Sixteen students from five CBE high schools are featured in a special edition of “In Their Own Words.”
U of C Partners with CBE to Build Understanding of Barriers Faced by Immigrant and Refugee Families
Dr. Rahat Zaidi, PhD, an associate professor in the Werklund School of Education and a lead member of the U of C's Newcomer Research Network, partnered with the CBE to interview parents, teachers and educational support workers.
Ship to Shore
Ship to Shore connects CBE students with the Royal Canadian Navy, HMCS Calgary and HMCS Tecumseh.
Keep Kids Reading This Summer With the Calgary Public Library’s Ultimate Summer Challenge
Reading, learning, and creating with the Calgary Public Library’s Ultimate Summer Challenge is available online this summer.
Sacred Bundle Opening Ceremony Develops Feeling of Belonging
A first-ever event in the CBE, a Sacred Thunder Pipe bundle opening took place Feb. 8 at Piitoayis Family School.
Score! Win 4 Flames Tickets & Provide Students with Breakfast
Sit front and centre at the Mar. 8 Calgary Flames game vs. the Las Vegas Golden Knights!
Join Us | Calgary Flames’ Games Raise Funds for Schools
Students, staff, and their families can enjoy a Flames game and support their school.
Students Shine at CBE Night with the Hitmen
It was a big win for the CBE at the 9th annual CBE Night with the Hitmen on Jan. 31.
Lighthouse Award | Calgary Cinderella Project
The Calgary Cinderella Project received a CBE Lighthouse Award for making students, who are facing adversity, feel special and respected on their graduation days.
Eugene Coste Cares
On Nov. 28, 2019, school council, administration and volunteers participated in Find Christmas Downtown, an annual tree-decorating event at The CORE.
Centennial Student’s Artwork Featured on FLUOR Canada's Annual Holiday Card
For the past 11 years, FLUOR Canada has featured an artwork created by an Art student from Centennial High School on the cards that they send out to their clients and colleagues during the holiday season.
Annual PC Corp Toques and Mittens Event Brings Many Smiles
PC Corp, in partnership with the CBE, hosted their 6th Annual Mitten and Toque Extravaganza on Dec. 12!
Get Your Tickets to the CBE Night with the Hitmen
Support the Fuel For School breakfast program by purchasing your tickets to the Jan. 31 Calgary Hitmen hockey game.
Calgary Food Bank Mayor’s 31st Annual Christmas Food Drive
We appreciate the positive impact the organization makes in our communities, our schools and in the lives of many of our students and their families.
Lighthouse Award | Ever Active Schools
Ever Active Schools has received a CBE Lighthouse Award, for their role in supporting CBE students to learn the importance of leading an active lifestyle and understanding the benefits of physical wellness.
Thank You to TC Energy for its Three-Year Commitment to the Integrated School Support Program
TC Energy hosted an event at Spruce Meadows and announced they would provide three years of funding for the Integrated School Supports Program (ISSP).
Register for My Transit Ride Orientation Sessions
Middle or high school students transitioning to Calgary Transit and their families are invited to attend one of three, free orientation sessions sponsored by the Calgary Board of Education, the Calgary Catholic School District and Calgary Transit.
Calgary Stampeders School Fundraiser and Year-End Party
Join us on Saturday, June 15 at 5 p.m. for the Stampeders School Fundraiser and Year-End Party.
Better Together Breakfast | Thank You to Our Partners
The CBE recognized the enormous contribution that our community makes to support student success and well-being both in and out of the classroom at our annual Better Together Breakfast on May 17, sponsored by HSBC.
Students, Staff and Partners Team Up to Cut Energy Use
When you are the second largest property owner in a city the size of Calgary, you pay attention to your energy use.
Geoff and Bob Snider | Legacy Award Winners
For their leadership both on and off the lacrosse field and their commitment to student athletes, Geoff and Bob Snider are the latest recipients of the CBE Legacy Award.
Cappy Smart’s “Spring into Reading” Books for Kids Reading Rally
The CBE is pleased to collaborate with a group of corporate and community partners to give children the gift of reading.
CTF Accelerator Program Connects Students with Mentors and Provides Hands-On Learning Experiences
Students in Grades 5-9 at five CBE schools are learning how to creatively solve problems, access individual expertise and collaborate with others to achieve common goals through the CTF Accelerator Program.
Calgary Roughnecks School Fundraiser
Join us for the Calgary Roughnecks Family Pack School Fundraiser.
William Roper Hull School Captivates Public with Student Performance of Traditional Music
William Roper Hull School has been thrilled to partner with Calgary’s Big Winter Classic Music Festival.
Dr. Gordon Townsend School Honoured
Dr. Gordon Townsend School was honoured to receive the Community Partnership Award from Chrysalis on Dec. 12, 2018.
Get Your Tickets to the CBE Night with the Hitmen
Support the Fuel For School breakfast program by purchasing your tickets to the Jan. 25 Calgary Hitmen hockey game.
Supporting the Whole Child | CBE Helps Kick Off the 30th Annual Mayor’s Christmas Food Drive
On Thursday Nov. 22, a battle of the shopping carts between Calgary media and Food Bank supporters took place at Canada Safeway’s Southcentre location.
Good Day Sunshine: A CBE Renewable Energy Story
Within the next 12 months, the CBE anticipates the installation of new solar photovoltaic (PV) panel systems on nine additional schools.
Donation Supports Hot Meal Program at Louise Dean School
Students and their children at Louise Dean School will have access to a hot meal program thanks to Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink.
CBE and Calgary Public Library Work Together to Support Students
The CBE has a long standing, enduring partnership with the Calgary Public Library.
Lighthouse Award | Alex Dental Health Bus
We are pleased to recognize the contribution of The Alex Dental Health Bus to students and schools in the CBE and presented them with a Lighthouse Award at the Oct. 2 Board of Trustees Meeting.
What’s in Your Backpack?
The Calgary Reads’ What’s in My Backpack? literacy night was filled with great food, fun literacy activities and quality time spent with family for kindergarten to Grade 3 students.
Celebrating 25 years of Campus Calgary / Open Minds!
The 2017-18 school year marks the 25th Anniversary of Campus Calgary / Open Minds and the idea of Learning Beyond the Classroom.
Children’s Village School “Plant Village” Raises More Than $2,000 for Charity
Upon doing a quality of life study in their Social Studies class, a group of Grade 3 and 4 students at the Children’s Village School identified that they wanted to help those less fortunate.
Calgary Meals on Wheels Lighthouse Award | June 2018
It is our honor to partner with Calgary Meals on Wheels in our goal to achieve success for each student. We know when a student’s basic needs are met; they are more able to learn.
Centennial High School Students Focus on Youth Activism
Through their work with the Werklund School of Education’s Youth Activism Forum, Centennial High School students celebrated the publication of authored chapters in Dr. Shirley Steinberg’s Activists Under 30: Global Youth, Social Justice, and Good Work.
Lester B. Pearson High School Celebrates Partner Ross Glen
Lester B. Pearson High School celebrated their ongoing partnership with Ross Glen, Chairman of RGO Products Ltd., at the school’s Academic Awards Night.
Calgary Roughnecks Student Night Fundraiser
Join us on April 14, 2018 for the Calgary Roughnecks Student Fundraiser Night.
Edgemont Students Support Calgarians with the Mayor’s Food Drive
Edgemont School recently hosted the Mayor's Food Drive assembly to celebrate the huge difference that this event makes in the lives of Calgarians.
Samuel W. Shaw School “Be Brave” Week
Students of Samuel W. Shaw School had a wonderful week acknowledging Pink Shirt Day and the Be Brave Initiative.
North Haven Students Take Action to Help Gorillas
Grade 3/4 students have been engaged in a cross-curricular study into the effects of technology production on the gorilla population of Democratic Republic of Congo.
CBE Students and Staff Explore Nature, All Year Long
The CBE has partnered with YMCA Riveredge, a field study area beside Sandy Beach Park near Calgary’s beltline. Programming has begun for both CBE students as well as outdoor-themed professional learning for CBE staff.
Calgary Police Services School Resource Officer Program Lighthouse Award | February 2018
It is our pleasure to recognize Calgary Police Services Youth Education Unit and their dedicated School Resource Officers for their commitment and excellent work with our students.
Calgary Police Service honoured with CBE Lighthouse Award
The CBE is honoured to recognize the Calgary Police Service Youth Education Unit with a Lighthouse Award.
SEEDschool
SEEDschool evolved out of 22 years of summer learning programs, and three decades of speaking and teaching in school classrooms.
Students Celebrate Literacy at Douglas Harkness School
The Grade 1 and 2 students at Douglas Harkness School participated in a Reading Rally in December with the support of Calgary Reads.
Central Memorial High School Students Work with Blackfoot Motosports
The Automotive Department at Central Memorial High School received an unusual delivery the week of Dec. 11, 2017.
Team Canada Female Hockey Player tells Indigenous Kids to Shoot for the Stars (Calgary Herald)
Brigette Lacquette is mentoring kids from Piitoayis Family School in the city’s Inglewood community.
Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre Lighthouse Award | December 2017
The Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre received the Lighthouse Award for December 2017
PC Corp Mitten and Toque Extravaganza
PC Corp., in partnership with the CBE, hosted their 4th Annual Mitten and Toque Extravaganza
7th Annual CBE Night with the Hitmen
Join us on January 19 for the 7th annual CBE Night with the Hitmen!
Auburn Bay School Safety Day
As Auburn Bay School opened in September 2016 it became apparent there were many challenges needing to be addressed in connection with traffic, pedestrian and bike safety around our new school.
Little Free Libraries Grow to 17 in our Neighbourhood
The Community Action for Early Childhood (CAEC) partnered with Bowness High School again this year and received 5 wonderful Little Free Libraries.
JB Music Therapy | September 2017 Lighthouse Award
JB Music Therapy has been providing music therapy in CBE schools for 24 years.
Ted Harrison Students Design a Brighter Use of Energy
What happens when both teachers and students let go and engage in design thinking?
Royal Oak School Celebrates Children’s Book Week
The Royal Oak School community was excited to participate in TD Canadian Children’s Book Week during the week of May 8-12, 2017.
Tim Horton Children’s Foundation | May 2017 Lighthouse Award
The Tim Horton Children’s Foundation has been partnering with the CBE for over ten years by providing access to unique outdoor learning experiences.
Student Makers Teach and Inspire Adults and Peers at the First Annual School Maker Faire
Seventy students from CBE and other school boards showcased their work at the first Calgary and area School Maker Faire.
Compassion, Connection and Community Leaders at Western Canada High School
The Western Canada executive members of Compassion, Connection and Community Club (CCC) presented their work at the youth forum at the University of Calgary on April 8.
Ross Glen Scholarship
The Ross Glen Scholarship was established at EducationMatters to celebrate the partnership between RGO Products Ltd. and Lester B. Pearson High School to reward students who are pursuing a career in the skilled trades or post-secondary studies.
Vote now for the Hitmen Foundation Community Restoration Program Award
Two CBE schools are in the running for a $50,000 grant from the Hitmen Foundation Community Restoration Program.
Hooked on Welding
As soon as the event started, sparks started flying and you could feel the electricity in the air at the fourth annual Welding Rodeo.
"Be Brave" Schools Fill the Saddledome on Pink Shirt Day
The Samuel W. Shaw Storm showed they know how to PINK it forward when they participated in the Calgary Hitmen and Telus “BE BRAVE” partnership.
Breaking the Ice – On Mental Health
Staff and students at Forest Lawn High School are breaking the ice and opening up conversations about mental health.
Youth Philanthropy Initiative at Samuel W. Shaw School
Samuel W. Shaw students were thrilled when their story ended up winning over the judges and the $5,000 grant for the Epilepsy Association of Calgary.
Register Now for School Bus Orientation Program for First-Time Riders
Each spring, the Calgary Board of Education offers a school bus orientation program for first-time riders and their parents, called My 1st Ride.
Dr. Gordon Higgins Celebrates his 95th Birthday at his Namesake School
In partnership with EducationMatters, the staff and students at Dr. Gordon Higgins School celebrated the school's 40th anniversary and the 95th birthday of Dr. Gordon Higgins today
Calgary Roughnecks CBE Night
The Calgary Board of Education has teamed up with the Calgary Roughnecks to offer students, staff, and families a discounted ticket to a Roughnecks game while also fundraising for our schools.
CBE Students Get Ready to Show Off Their Skills
The CBE recently hosted two competitions to prepare students for the upcoming Regional and Provincial Skills Competitions.
TELUS Spark | March 2017 Lighthouse Award
Congratulations to TELUS Spark on their March 2017 Lighthouse Award.
Books for Kids Reading Celebration at Cappy Smart School
On Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, Cappy Smart School celebrated Literacy Day with some of our community partners.
Supercub | Mayor’s Christmas Food Drive
It has become a tradition for the students and staff at Chris Akkerman School to participate in the Mayor’s Annual Food Drive.
School Maker Faire
School Maker Faire is coming to Calgary on May 10, 2017.
Eye See…Eye Learn | January 2017 Lighthouse Award
Having an eye exam early in life can detect health and vision problems that would go undiagnosed, drastically affecting a student’s opportunity to learn.
Get your tickets for the 6th Annual CBE Night with the Hitmen
Join us on January 20th for the 6th annual CBE Night with the Hitmen!
Southland Transportation | November 2016 Lighthouse Award
Southland Transportation is our Lighthouse Award winner for November 2016.
Jack James students build futures while learning construction skills (Calgary Herald)
There’s a great deal of satisfaction in being able to walk through something you’ve helped create with your own hands.
Staples Canada | September 2016 Lighthouse Award
he CBE is very proud of our partnership with Staples Canada and would like to congratulate them on their September 2016 CBE Lighthouse Award.
Backpacks for Kids | Another Successful Year
For the tenth consecutive year, the CBE’s Backpacks for Kids Program has been another incredible success, thanks to the generosity of Calgarians.
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