Blog

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.

Altruism
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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Blended+
May 20, 2021 4 min read

A Parent Perspective on Blended+

Parents have many school and program choices and making the right choice for our kids and for our families can be daunting.

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Events
May 6, 2021 2 min read

The 2021 Legacy Award Fundraiser

Last year, despite turbulence and challenges, the Class of 2020 fulfilled a Calgary Academy tradition. Every year, the graduating class creates something for the rest of the CA community to benefit from.

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Alumni
May 5, 2021 3 min read

Alumni Spotlight: Sean Thornhill

Creativity. Adaptability. Passion. Grit. These qualities are essential for any top chef but are also needed by top chefs during a global pandemic.

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Blended+
April 23, 2021 2 min read

A Reimagined School Schedule with Blended+

Most of us are familiar with a one-size-fits-all school schedule where students switch classes each time the bell rings. What if schedules could be personalized?

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Blended+
April 21, 2021 6 min read

Our Most Frequently Asked Blended+ Questions

Blended+ at Calgary Academy is a new program that combines the best parts of online, on-campus and off-site learning.

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Learning
April 15, 2021 1 min read

Summer School Launch

We are delighted to announced the launch of a high school summer course program for summer 2021 for school-aged students looking to get a jump-start on the upcoming school year. 

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Celebration of Learning
April 9, 2021 2 min read

A Story From Our CAPA 50/50 Raffle Winner

The CAPA 50/50 raffle came to a close this week and we are excited to announce that $10,250 was raised. This means that $5,125 will go towards CA bursary fund and the other half to our lucky winner, Taunya Craig!

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Blended+
April 7, 2021 4 min read

A Day in the Life of Blended+ Students

A day in the life of a Blended+ student is not a one-size fits all experience. To showcase the customizable nature of the program, here are how three Blended+ students would navigate the program depending on their individual learning and lifestyle needs.

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Celebration of Learning
March 26, 2021 3 min read

How Calgary Academy Changed My Child’s Life

Our family currently has three children attending Calgary Academy (CA). My story today is about my Grade 12 son, Aidan, and all he has overcome since he started at CA.

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