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.

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 Major Projects
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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Meet Our People
February 13, 2023 3 min read

From Practicum to Classroom: Melissa Read

If you asked Melissa Read, she would say she’s always wanted to teach—she just didn’t know it. Learn more about her experiences from practicum to classroom.

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Meet Our People
February 13, 2023 4 min read

From Practicum to Classroom: Jenna Armstrong

Jenna Armstrong used to play against Calgary Academy as a student. Now a teacher and coach, she’s helping her team succeed—learn about her MRU to CA journey.

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Alumni
February 10, 2023 4 min read

A Branching Path: A University Student’s Future

Currently in his first year of university, Aidan Lane has a lot of schooling left to go. Learn about our alumnus as he reflects on his gap year and time at CA.

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Alumni
February 9, 2023 5 min read

20 Years of Connection: A Student to Teacher Journey

For Danica McConnell, Calgary Academy is the definition of home. Learn more about her 20-year journey as a student, athlete, volunteer, and now, teacher.

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Meet Our People
February 8, 2023 4 min read

Meet Our People: Kaitlyn and Markus

CA teachers Markus Gierl and Kaitlyn Parks have spent years together as colleagues and now as a couple. Learn more about their unique story.

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General
February 6, 2023 4 min read

Feral Fungus: A CA Student’s Acting Journey

HBO’s The Last of Us has a CA connection: student, Caleb H. Learn about Caleb’s love of the arts and his time on set.

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Events
February 2, 2023 3 min read

Golfing for Good: Supporting Youth and Family Mental Health

This June, Headwater Learning Foundation is golfing for good. Learn more about this event, including its importance and what to expect at the club.

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Altruism
December 20, 2022 4 min read

Adopt-a-Family 2022: A Season of Giving

The holidays are a time of connection between family, friends, and everyone in between. People are looking forward to warm meals, but many Calgarians experience pressure during December, balancing their holiday budget and daily necessities. 

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