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.

General
October 13, 2020 1 min read

Federal Recognition for Longtime CA Teacher

We are delighted to announce that longtime CA teacher and instructional leader Maureen Kelly Gibson has been recognized with the highest award given to teachers in Canada.

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Celebration of Learning
October 7, 2020 2 min read

Outdoor Learning Circles

Some of you may have noticed small clearings in the woods adjacent to the playing fields.

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Alumni
October 6, 2020 2 min read

The sounds of CA success: CA Alum Piper

Tis the season to get out and get moving, and nothing gets you moving harder than a sweet playlist in your ear! CA Alum Piper Davis (‘00) curated a Spotify playlist that can motivate anyone […]

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COVID
September 14, 2020 3 min read

The New Normal for PE

This time last year, our gyms were packed with students playing basketball and volleyball. Today, the gyms are empty, and individual sports are in.

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Alumni
August 6, 2020 2 min read

Stop at the Shop and meet our people: Lanny Donde

With Spring in the air, it is impossible to not be excited about the outdoor adventures that await. How is CA getting ready to get outside and get moving? With the training and encouragement from our […]

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Events
April 23, 2020 2 min read

Arlette Speaker Series: Dr. Jody Carrington

Parents! This is a challenging time, but a great opportunity for us to connect and support each other. Join us LIVE to hear Dr. Jody Carrington speak about how to tap in to our parenting superpowers.

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Alumni
April 6, 2020 3 min read

Put Tires to the Track and Tour Downtown

Load up the kids or a couple of friends and get ready to spend a day biking along the bow with no stops, no traffic, just a cruise with several opportunities to take in all that downtown Calgary has to offer.

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Uncategorized
April 5, 2020 1 min read

Continuity of Learning Plan

Early in the COVID-19 situation, we began work on the learning continuity plan for CA. We want to assure you that we are carefully coordinating the learning for students and services to our families.

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Learning
March 2, 2020 5 min read

Gage, Smudge, and micro:bit

As educators, we are often tasked with trying to figure out how we can prepare students for future careers that literally don’t exist yet.

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Learning
February 26, 2020 1 min read

Calgary Academy in the News

"What actions can we take to further the spirit and intent of the Journey of Reconciliation?" This is the essential question that Grade 7 students in Ms. Calder and Miss Song's class asked.

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Knights Athletics
February 25, 2020 3 min read

Knights Athletics February Update

The last couple weeks of February saw the end of the basketball season for most teams. The Grade 7 girls finished a strong season of growth at Chinook Winds with their final game and a pizza celebration.

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Events
February 11, 2020 1 min read

Strategic Plan Celebration

Join us on Friday, March 6 from 12:30 - 4 p.m. for our Strategic Plan Celebration! We will celebrate the achievements from the past year and renew our thinking as we launch into our third and final year of the 2018-2021 Strategic Plan!

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