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.
The Knights House System: Building Community and New Traditions with Four Colours
Orange, yellow, purple, and grey. While these may seem like just Calgary Academy’s brand colours, they will now represent so much more during the 2022-23 school year and beyond.
Meet Our People: Nick Waterbury
Meet Nick Waterbury, Head of Athletics, and senior school teacher. Nick’s booming voice is matched only by his larger-than-life personality.
Grades 7-12 Athletics Sign-Up
If your child is interested in being a part of Knights Athletics in the Fall, please click on all of the forms that would interest them. Information on specific tryout and practice dates will be sent to those who fill in these forms.
Exemplary Practice and Student Showcase
Twice a year the Board of Directors recognizes staff and students for exemplary work, leadership, or contributions to the school community. In February, the Board was honoured to present Grade 10 students Sadie and Ivy and teacher Charlotte Nixon with this special honour!
2022 Legacy Award Fundraiser
In 2020, the Legacy Award was created by our graduating class to raise funds for one deserving Grade 12 student as they leave CA and embark on the rest of their lives. To raise money […]
After 17 years, the International Travel Studies program still teaches students how to be global citizens
Over spring break this year, three groups of Calgary Academy students and teachers traveled around the world to make an international impact. One group arrived at a rural school outside of Cayambe, Ecuador. Built into […]
In its 40th year, Calgary Academy graduates its largest, most resilient class
There was a lot to celebrate at Calgary Academy’s Class of 2022 Graduation on May 27, 2022. After two years of drive-in graduation celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 grads gathered at BMO […]
The Knights year in sports was about more than winning games
With seconds to go in the City Championship Senior Men’s Basketball game, Grade 12 student, Cole S., came off the bench and sunk a three-point shot just before the buzzer. The crowd leapt to its […]
Instilling Confidence Inside and Outside the Classroom
At one time skateboards used to be banned in schools, but now it’s the new Olympic sport and schools are embracing it, not banning it. Introducing the Calgary Academy Skateboard Club, where students have the […]
The Anniversary Book is Now Available for Purchase
As part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations, the first forty years of CA’s history has been captured in the Anniversary Book, titled “A Pioneer in Inclusive Learning.” The book shares CA’s history, including how the […]
Have your say in the future of CA!
Year 1 of the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan is nearly complete, and it is time to review progress and look to planning for Year 2! Share your feedback on Year 2 Strategies by May 13!