Fall Break – November 10-14 

Just a reminder that the school is closed from Friday, November 10, until Tuesday, November 14. The school will reopen on Wednesday, November 15. 

Remembrance Day 

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Remembrance Day assemblies on Wednesday. The event was very touching, and our students were outstanding in both their conduct during the assemblies and in the beautiful words, performances, and character that they shared with everyone. A big thank you to the school staff who contributed their time and talent toward creating such a meaningful day. 

School Council Information 

The School Council is meeting next Tuesday, November 21 in our Learning Commons at 6:30pm. Please join us if you can. 

Annual Winter Activity Day  

We are excited to be offering our winter activity again this year on Dec 12. We have 11 locations in and around Calgary for our students to choose from.  We strongly encourage students to use this opportunity to select an activity that is new to try.  For students not interested in any of the off-site trips offered, we have also added a day of activity hosted at the school that provides fitness and a variety of outdoor snow games on the field. Information about the trips, cost and sign-up procedure came home with your child on Wednesday Nov 8 and sign up will begin in class on Nov 17. 

This day takes many volunteers.  If you are willing to be a volunteer for our trips, please make sure your paperwork is current for this school year in the office.  If you are unsure if yours is current, please stop in or call the office to find out. 

John G. Diefenbaker High School IB Program Open House 

Who should attend? Any grade 9 students and parents interested in finding out more about the IB program. 

During these IB information sessions, we will talk about what the IB program is, what to expect and what you need to know about applying. You will have a chance to ask questions and meet with some of our current students. 

There are two dates for the presentation: November 21 or 22, 2023 (6:00-7:30pm) **These are repeat sessions; you only need to attend one**  

The sessions will be held in the Learning Commons at John G Diefenbaker High School. No registration is required. 

From 6:00-6:30pm, there will be a chance to meet current IB students and hear about their experiences in IB. A presentation from the IB Coordinator will begin at 6:30pm. 

Information about the CBE’s IB program can be found online. 

  

The Week Ahead 

Monday, November 13: 

School closed – Fall Break 

Tuesday, November 14: 

School closed – Fall Break 

Wednesday, November 15: 

School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm 

Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch 

Extra-Curricular Activities: 

Sr Girls Basketball – practice – 6:45-8:00am 

Jr Girls Basketball – practice (Aux Gym) - 6:45-8:00am 

Jr Boys Basketball – practice – 2:45-4:30pm 

Sr Boys Basketball – practice (Aux Gym) - 2:45-4:30pm 

Thursday, November 16: 

School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm 

Extra-Curricular Activities: 

All Basketball teams – games – Captain Nichola Goddard – 4:30-8:30pm 

Friday, November 17: 

School hours – 8:05am-12:10pm