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Every school year is filled with events, activities, and celebrations. You can stay up to date with all the amazing things that occur at CA below.

Events
August 26, 2021 5 min read

Grade 12 Seminar

Written by Sheena Rorison, Teacher: “Seminar was inspiring for me.” “It is an experience I will take with me forever in my life.” “I gained friends that I haven’t even talked to before.” “It has […]

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Blended+
July 15, 2021 3 min read

What to Expect: Off-Campus Experiential Learning in Blended+ 

Students may be off for the summer, but that doesn’t mean our Blended+ program plans are taking a break! Along with ensuring the in-person and online facets of the program are finalized, plans for the […]

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Alumni
July 15, 2021 2 min read

CA Spotlight: Bob Tolsma

Bob Tolsma is a legend amongst Calgary Academy staff and students alike. He carries himself with a quiet, approachable confidence, always open to crack a joke and lend a hand in any situation. If you […]

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Events
July 12, 2021 2 min read

Golf Tournament

September 1, 2021, marks the beginning of Calgary Academy’s 40th year celebration. To kick off our year of celebration, Calgary Academy will be hosting a special anniversary golf tournament on Monday, September 27 at Bearspaw Golf Club.

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Celebration of Learning
July 2, 2021 4 min read

Exemplary Practice and Student Showcase

We are excited to announce Becky Funk as the recipient of the Exemplary Practice award for her work as a Music teacher and leadership with FestivARTS. Grade 12 Student Thomas D. was honoured as the recipient of the Student Showcase award for his creativity in the drama program and collaboration in the school community.

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Events
July 2, 2021 2 min read

New Family Welcome 2021

From June 21 to June 23, Calgary Academy welcomed over 100 new families to the school community for the annual New Family Orientation. COVID-19 may have altered the event this year, but it did not take away from the fun!

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Alumni
June 15, 2021 2 min read

Drama? Dram-Yeah!

2021-2022 saw big changes in the Drama department at CA. The students were back in business with live productions to almost-full crowds. Smiling theatre goers and rounds of applause made for a world of difference […]

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General
June 15, 2021 3 min read

Staffing Updates

There have been some changes occurring in our staffing at CA over the past few months as well. Of course, we always have new staff joining us and they are excited to be part of […]

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Uncategorized
June 9, 2021 3 min read

Introducing Your Blended+ Teachers

Blended+ is launching this fall for Grades 9-10 and we are excited to formally introduce your program teachers! Read more about Kim Petersen and Charles Brodeur and find out why they are excited for Blended+.

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Altruism Alumni
June 8, 2021 3 min read

Alumni Spotlight: Anna Dawson

Respect. Enthusiasm. Altruism. Commitment. Honesty. The REACH principles are the core principles that guide the way CA students interact with each other and the world. Anna Dawson (’19), has stayed connected to the school even after graduation and is actively living the principle of altruism.

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Integrated Studies
June 1, 2021 3 min read

Making Music in a Pandemic

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic shifting learning from in-person to online numerous times throughout the school year, Calgary Academy staff and students have embraced the opportunities presented from these ever-changing realities.

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Events
June 1, 2021 2 min read

FestivARTS Recap

This past weekend, FestivARTS made its debut. Clinicians from across the globe, students and teachers from across Canada, all supported by a strong CA Team.

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