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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.

Learning
May 25, 2023 3 min read

Shaw Birdies for Kids Presented by AltaLink: A World of Possibilities Awaits in the Lab 

Buttoning up a crisp white lab coat, snapping on a pair of gloves, and slipping on protective glasses is just another day in the life of Calgary Academy science teachers ready to teach the next generation of scientists.

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International Travel Studies
May 15, 2023 4 min read

International Travel Studies: 15,000 km Away Still Feels Like Home

Imagine yourself on a safari, driving down a bumpy dirt road through savannah plains and spotting animals you’ve only seen in movies or the zoo.

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Integrated Studies
May 12, 2023 4 min read

CA Art: A Collaborative, Creative Space

Calgary Academy teacher Jamie Lafond has taught art at the school for 26 years. Learn more about the creative, collaborative space he fosters in his art room. 

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Knights Athletics
May 11, 2023 5 min read

CA Badminton: A Smashing Season

Badminton has always been present at Calgary Academy, but the sport is growing. Learn more about this underrated sport and how CA athletics is thriving. 

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Events
April 24, 2023 3 min read

Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink: Changing Lives, One CA Student at a Time

The moment Kallen Velker’s (’22) name was announced as the winner of the Legacy Award at Calgary Academy’s Class of 2022 graduation ceremony, she was “shocked.”

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Events
April 17, 2023 4 min read

Hop in Your DeLorean: Back to the 80s Tickets Are on Sale Now

Drama productions can be chaotic during the rehearsals, but the final product is worth the effort. Learn more about this year’s production running from May 10-13: Back to the 80s.

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Blended+
April 12, 2023 3 min read

Their First Year: How Science and Math Fit into the Blended+ Equation

Developing our logical reasoning and analytical thinking from math and science is vital to our everyday lives, and for students in the Blended+ program, it’s never been more hands-on, innovative, and engaging.

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Blended+
March 15, 2023 3 min read

Their First Year: Blended+ Humanities Takes the Classroom to the Real World

The Blended+ program for Grades 9–12 gives students a greater opportunity to learn in the real world. Learn more about this program and how it caters to the needs of each student. 

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Meet Our People
March 13, 2023 4 min read

From Practicum to Classroom: Sara Tkachuk

Resilience is the word Calgary Academy Assessment Lead Sara Tkachuk uses to describe her teaching journey thus far. Learn more about her career and path to CA. 

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General
March 3, 2023 4 min read

CATV: Student Perspectives on CA Life

Like the CTVs and CBCs of the world, CATV keeps the school up to date on the latest news. Learn more about this student-run club and the work they produce. 

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Celebration of Learning
February 27, 2023 3 min read

Congratulations to Our Exemplary Practice & Student Showcase Recipients

The Exemplary Practice and Student Showcase awards recognize individuals showing excellence, leadership, and more. Learn about our three February recipients. 

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COVID
February 22, 2023 3 min read

Looking Back to Move Forward: Project Hope

The past three years of COVID-19 brought change to students. Learn more about how the pandemic's impact led to a healing event for the CA community: Project Hope. 

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