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
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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Altruism
December 15, 2022 2 min read

Altruism Is in the Air at Calgary Academy  

At Calgary Academy, the REACH principles guide our beliefs and actions. One of these principles is altruism, the selfless concern for others. This December, CA wants to encourage altruism in the greater Calgary community, spotlighting local organizations making a difference. 

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Alumni
December 15, 2022 3 min read

Alumni Spotlight: Adam Bourns  

The Calgary Academy Ski and Snowboard Club (CASSC) has been one of the most beloved programs to emerge from our school. CASSC has opened its doors even wider this year, with the launch of Junior CASSC, allowing more students to participate in this amazing program.  

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Knights Athletics
December 2, 2022 3 min read

A Trio of Banners: Calgary Academy’s Latest Volleyball Season

Unprecedented. That’s the word Calgary Academy Head of Athletics Nick Waterbury uses to describe the 2022 volleyball season. For a season filled with unique challenges, it ended as sweet as possible—three more banners hanging on the CA walls. 

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Meet Our People
November 29, 2022 3 min read

Meet Our People: Colleen Brown and the Castle Café

Ask anyone in the culinary industry, and you’ll hear that kitchens can be hectic, stressful, and even unorganized. Chaos can rule when the lunch rush arrives. However, something good is cooking at Calgary Academy’s Castle Café—and it isn’t just the food.

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