Parent Resources

This month, we welcome Erin Ellis, Director of Learning, to discuss our month’s theme of diversity. At Calgary Academy, we are proud to embrace REACH (respect, enthusiasm, altruism, commitment, and honesty) as a value system that anchors our community in continuous social-emotional learning (SEL). Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of this approach,…

Happy New Year This month, our school’s theme is Perspective Taking and Problem Solving. When creating the wellness lessons for high school related to this theme, I was reminded just how important these concepts are when we are part of a community like CA (and larger communities of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and the world)! We…

Happy December Our school’s theme this month is Altruism and Gratitude, which feels fitting for this time of year. There is a deep connection between these concepts, but perhaps it’s best to start with simple definitions first. As John Bradley suggests, “gratitude refers to the practice of acknowledging and appreciating the positive aspects of our…

Ms. Kim Petersen and the CA Sustainability Committee students are leading the charge to raise funds for a solar panel installation on Calgary Academy’s new Southwest Addition. This is an approved priority project for our 2024–2025 Annual Fund Campaign and is in partnership with Headwater Learning Foundation. Project Scope: 120 panels, at 600 watts each,…

Happy November Our school’s theme this month is Agency and Advocacy. Agency is the ability to act independently, make choices, and assert rights, while self-advocacy is the ability to speak up for oneself and communicate needs. Advocating is one way for our children to develop a sense of agency and feel empowered to make decisions…

Happy October Our school’s theme this month is Resiliency and Perseverance. I believe these are two of the most important skills to develop. Without them, how can we face what life throws at us and still manage to keep going? These skills are key factors in protecting and promoting good mental health. I recently read…

Welcome back to school! I hope that you all had a wonderful summer and that you were able to “fill your cup.” This year, in an effort to bring more consistency to CA, we are implementing monthly themes that focus on important social-emotional skills that students need to do well both at school and in…