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November 19, 2024 4 min read

From Classroom to Life: WIN’s Lasting Impact

Every learner at Calgary Academy is unique, and the WIN (What I Need) program is here to help. Learn more about how this program benefits our young learners.

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Celebration of Learning Learning
March 15, 2024 4 min read

Readers Theatre: A Story of Tradition

Readers Theatre is cornerstone of Calgary Academy’s Junior School experience. Learn more about this annual event and how it benefits young learners.

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Integrated Studies Learning
September 26, 2023 4 min read

Conquering Juan de Fuca: When Wilderness Becomes the Ultimate Classroom

Last April, students and staff laced up their boots and hit the Juan de Fuca trail—a demanding adventure. Learn more about this trip and the lessons it taught.

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General Learning
May 30, 2023 4 min read

Calgary Academy Hits the Air with readCAst

Podcasts let you consume content wherever you’re at. At CA, Sophie Bresciani founded readCAst—learn more about this podcast between students and teachers.

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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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Learning
November 18, 2022 4 min read

Salads in Space: Real-World Learning in the Classroom 

For astronauts to walk on the moon, plenty of boots are needed on the ground—in this case, the classroom. Calgary Academy is proud to say that some of its students are applying classroom learning to the real world, helping further NASA research. 

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Learning
November 8, 2022 3 min read

Writing the Code for a Future of STEM at CA

November 8 is National STEM Day, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. While many of us don’t consider ourselves to be experts in maths or sciences, our day-to-day life revolves around technological advances.

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Learning
October 19, 2022 3 min read

A Love of Learning Begins Early at CA

Walk into any Kindergarten-Grade 3 class at Calgary Academy and you will experience a group of young minds full of fun, excitement, and wonder.

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Learning
October 17, 2022 1 min read

CTV’s Inside Education Features CA’s Early Years Program

Recently, we were joined by CTV Morning Live for their Inside Education television segment where we highlighted our Early Years program for Kindergarten to Grade 3. 

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Learning
April 11, 2022 3 min read

Dungeons & Dragons Bringing Clubs Back to Life at CA

Strength, constitution, dexterity, intelligence, wisdom, and charisma. These are the characters traits that the student players involved in Calgary Academy’s Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) club must decide how they want to exemplify before they embark on […]

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Learning
March 9, 2022 2 min read

Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park Donates $5,000 to CA

For 40 years, Calgary Academy has been fortunate to have many generous donors.

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Learning
January 27, 2022 2 min read

Before and After School Care Launching This Fall

Calgary Academy is proud to announce the launch of before and after school care for students from K-Grade 6 for fall 2022 through a new partnership with Child’s Play Canada. “Since we launched our Kindergarten […]

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