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April 15, 2021 1 min read

Summer School Launch

We are delighted to announced the launch of a high school summer course program for summer 2021 for school-aged students looking to get a jump-start on the upcoming school year. 

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Learning
March 16, 2021 1 min read

Why Teach Dance in PE?

In Physical Education this month, students in Kindergarten through Grade 10 have been participating in a hip hop dance unit. Many classes performed live on Teams for parents on Friday, while others will finish next week and you will be sent a video of their dance routine.

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Learning
February 16, 2021 3 min read

New Program Alert: Blended+

Beginning this fall, the Blended+ program for students in Grades 9-10 combines the best of online and in-person learning.

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Learning
January 26, 2021 4 min read

Unleashing Deeper Learning with Assessment

When you hear the word assessment, what comes to mind for you? Likely, you are imagining a quiz, or a test, or some other event where you had to prove that you had learned something.

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Learning
March 2, 2020 5 min read

Gage, Smudge, and micro:bit

As educators, we are often tasked with trying to figure out how we can prepare students for future careers that literally don’t exist yet.

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Learning
February 26, 2020 1 min read

Calgary Academy in the News

"What actions can we take to further the spirit and intent of the Journey of Reconciliation?" This is the essential question that Grade 7 students in Ms. Calder and Miss Song's class asked.

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Learning
February 3, 2020 1 min read

Calgary Academy Learning Narrative

At Calgary Academy, our dedicated teachers design learning to both support and challenge students meaningfully. We embrace our students’ uniqueness and create learning experiences tailored for them.

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Celebration of Learning Learning
June 26, 2019 6 min read

Congratulations, Graduates!

The following is an excerpt of the 2019 Valedictorian’s Address, by Grade 12 Student Adam M at Graduation on May 31, 2019.

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Learning
December 6, 2018 6 min read

My Experience with the MYC

My name is Kierah, and I am a grade 12 student at Calgary Academy. I am writing to tell you a little about my experience so far with the Minister's Youth Council.

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General Learning
November 8, 2018 1 min read

Kindergarten Applications are now open!

We are thrilled to announce that we are busy planning for the launch of a full-day Kindergarten program beginning Fall 2019 and applications are now open!

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