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.

Celebration of Learning
November 3, 2020 2 min read

Student Spotlight: Kenzie

It's one thing to expose students to innovative and creative learning opportunities when times are good. It's another altogether amidst a global pandemic.

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Events
October 19, 2020 3 min read

Bring Your Brave (Virtually!)

For the last 12 years, each October our school community brings 24 high school volleyball teams together to celebrate the empowerment of young women during the annual Dig Pink volleyball tournament.

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Strategic Plan
October 16, 2020 2 min read

Strategic Plan Consultation

Back in 2017, when we envisioned what 2021 could look like, none of us could have predicted the massive disruption to teaching, learning, and life that COVID-19 would have.

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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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