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.
Alumni
September 15, 2021•2 min read
Support our Legacy and Celebrate 40 years!
Calgary Academy recognizes the achievements of students with an awards program designed to celebrate, encourage, inspire, and empower. One of the awards given to an incredibly special graduate each year is the Legacy Award. This award, fundraised by the previous graduating class, acknowledges a student who has made significant achievement and who has left a…
With this year marking the 40th Anniversary of Calgary Academy, the CA community has set out to celebrate in a big way! With multiple celebrations planned throughout the 2021/2022 school year it promises to be a year to remember.
Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski will keynote the 40th Anniversary Golf Tournament on September 27. There's still time to register to golf or purchase a 50/50 ticket in support of student bursaries.
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 been something that has let me come closer to my peers in way I did not think possible.” These are…
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 experiential off-campus component are only continuing to shape up. First, what is off-campus experiential learning? Experiential learning is an opportunity…
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 have been to any CA event you immediately recognize his presence behind the grill, but he has given so much…
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.
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.
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!
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 to the kids in these programs. Back is the sense of community through participation, and a tangible reward for all…
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 the CA family as they are filling in positions of maternity leaves and staff moving on to other exciting adventures…
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+.
