Dear parent(s) and guardian(s),

Thank you for a wonderful week of school. This week marked the start of Semester 2. Included in this message are a few reminders for our students to start the semester.

Attendance

As we begin Semester 2, we want to remind families that regular attendance is essential for high school success. Daily attendance supports learning, assessment completion, and strong connections with teachers and peers. Even occasional absences can impact progress in semestered courses. Thank you for supporting punctual, consistent attendance and for communicating with the school when absences are unavoidable.

Cell Phone Policy

To support focused learning environments, students are expected to have cell phones put away during instructional time, unless a teacher has approved their use for learning. Thank you for reinforcing these expectations with your child. For more information, please see the CBE Student Personal Mobile Devices Policy (AR 6008): https://cbe.ab.ca/GovernancePolicies/AR6008.pdf

Athletics News

For full athletics schedules and game details, visit CSHSAA or our school calendar which is available here. This past week we saw our basketball teams in action. Our curling team is in its inaugural season was in competition and picked up a big win this week.  

Student Pickup

Student pick-up and drop-off is to only take place in the student parking lot not in the front parking lot.

Student Fees

All student fees have been updated and are ready to be paid. Thank you to those of you who have seen those show up and have taken care of them. Please let us know if you have any concerns.   

Student Services News  

Preparing for the SAT or ACT?

Wizeprep is offering a series of free, live online webinars for students and parents covering:

• What to expect on the SAT and ACT
• Practical test-taking strategies
• How to decide which exam is the best fit & more

These sessions are informational, open to all families, and free to attend. You may view the full details and register for free below:

• SAT Tips & Strategies | February 3rd
• ACT Tips & Strategies | February 10th
• SAT vs. ACT | February 11th

All sessions are live, online, and free to attend.

IPP Dates

• Semester 2 IPP will be emailed March 13 for those who returned the consent to email page from Nov 26. This second IPP will include: semester 1 final current learning and semester 2 initial current learning.   
• Student Conference March 19 & 20
• Students should discuss with new semester 2 teachers, strategies and accommodation that work. -Students are encouraged to access exam accommodations in The Learning Lounge: audio reader (bring headphones), voice typing.

Junior Police Academy

Calgary Police Services invites Calgary students ages 12-16 to Junior Police Academy. This free experience immerses youth into the world of a Calgary police officer and many other aspects of law enforcement.

https://www.calgary.ca/cps/youth-programs-and-resources/youth-mentorship/junior-police-academy.html

GRADE 12 STUDENTS – GRADUATION CHECK!!!

Please book an appointment with your counsellor to complete a graduation check.  

Upgrading for Semester 2

If you plan on upgrading a core stream (ELA 30-2 to 30-1) we recommend that you have a mark higher then 65% in the -2 stream to be considered for the -1 class.

Graduation Information

Grad Info - please visit our website for the most up-to-date information - https://lordbeaverbrook.cbe.ab.ca/graduation

Graduation Ceremony: Thursday, May 14 at BMO Centre in the AM

More detailed information to come at a later time.

Graduation Banquet & Dance: Thursday, May 14 at BMO Centre in the PM

More detailed information to come at a later time.

Grad Portraits: If you need to get your graduation portraits taken, please contact prestige portraits to arrange an appointment.

Graduation Requirements

All students in grade 12 are eligible to participate in this school celebration but must be a student in good standing according to the school’s code of conduct, maintain regular attendance, and pay the required graduation fee, which will be available on MyCBE at the end of January. The fees can be paid directly at the Business Office or through your student’s MyCBE account online.

Students must have credit for the following courses in addition to the 100 credits in total by the end of the school year.

100 Credits in total

Awards Night

Awards Night will be held in the Spring. Details on date to be released in the near future. 

Who’s eligible for Rapid Access Counselling? 

The service is for caregivers with children under the age of 18 in the home, or for youth and children under 18 themselves (with their guardians' consent). If you think a supportive and changed-focused conversation could help you resolve a current stressor, or move through an ongoing struggle, Rapid Access Counselling is for you.  Click here to book: https://www.racalberta.ca/

University of Alberta Getaway

Pack your bags... Here comes the university test drive! We are whisking away 20 lucky Grade 11 students to our Augustana Campus in Camrose. Join us for a whirlwind weekend with a jam-packed schedule of events. Get comfortable on campus, learn about our programs, experience what sets U of A student life apart and meet other amazing students—just like you—from all across Canada. We will also show you around the surrounding city! Successful applicants will be contacted in Spring 2026.

EVENT DETAILS

When: May 22 - 24, 2026

Where: University of Alberta Augustana Campus in Camrose, Alberta

Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2026

To apply please visit the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGQGxk5UXsawtTXrm0_aBKoRSWMpLhkPL3YiufspYzxfYcEQ/viewform

Scholarships

Parents and students- please create an account with Scholarships Canada to receive matched scholarship opportunities sent right to your inbox! https://www.scholarshipscanada.com/

Investing in the Future Award Scholarship

It is with great excitement and extreme pleasure that EducationMatters announces the return of the “Investing in the Future Award” for the fourth year in a row!

This year, the incredibly generous donor is once again offering 10 awards of $100,000 each ($25,000 per year over 4 years)!!!

This award is available to Grade 12 students in CBE high schools who will be pursuing a 4-year University Degree at a Canadian University (any field of study). Additional details on the award can be found at Investing in the Future Award | Awards | EducationMatters

Applications are now open and are due March 31, 2026.

Students can apply through EducationMatters’ application portal https://applications.educationmatters.ca/.