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After almost two years of uncertainty with various indoor closures, travel restrictions, and more, one thing has remained the same: that getting outside and spending time in nature has the power to instantly improve wellness.

Fall sports for Knights Athletics have come and gone, and it was a tremendous return to play for our student-athletes! We were able to have eight volleyball teams (totalling over 100 student-athletes), a cross country team of close to 40, a golf team of over 50, and even two Senior School boys playing football with the Springbank Phoenix. Overall, more than 40 per cent of our students in the Junior and Senior Schools were involved!

Calgary Academy recognized National STEM Day on Nov. 8 to celebrate initiatives in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education.

The holidays should be a joyous time to celebrate with loved ones, eat great good, and look forward to the year ahead, but for many, the holidays are a time of financial stress.

For anyone who’s learned a new language, you know it’s far more than just reading textbooks and doing worksheets. It takes real world experiences to fully grasp language concepts and to gain confidence.

Calgary Academy prepares students for the future with the skills they need to succeed after graduating. QUEST, the Elementary Student Council offers elementary students the opportunity to develop leadership skills through experiential learning.

Due to the beautiful weather this past season, the Garden produced a large harvest that we are excited to share with the greater community.

For the last 13 years the volleyball tournament Dig Pink has continued to bring positivity and school spirit to CA in October. This year, 20 volleyball teams took part in this fun event focused on raising funds for the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Effective Monday, October 18, anyone entering the Calgary Academy school facility require proof of vaccination.

Over 100 golfers attended the Anniversary golf tournament at Bearspaw Golf Course on September 27. The event raised funds for the Calgary Academy Parent's Association (CAPA) and the purchase of a new Knights Bus.

CA Integrated Studies teacher and Theatre Director Leeanne McLim has been appointed as the Alberta Chapter Director for the International Association for School Theatre.

There are less than two weeks to go until the 40th Anniversary Golf tournament taking place at Bearspaw Golf Club on September 27. This event is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones while out on the course engaging in some friendly competition.