Cougars Corner Weekly Update
June 23-27
Monday June 23 | Floor is Lava school Challenge Swimming (Spark & Bridges students) |
Tuesday June 24 | Guest Reader Class Exchange Battle of the Bands & Dance Club performances |
Wednesday June 25 | Activity/Sports Day |
Thursday June 26 | Last Day of School for Students (Early Dismissal – 11:55AM) |
Friday June 27 | Appeals Day |
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School Update:
Big Win for Cambrian Heights School Cricket Star!
We’re sending a huge congratulations to Supreet, one of our outstanding Grade 5 students, who recently competed in the Alberta Women’s Open Cricket Championships in Edmonton. Supreet was the youngest player on her team – just 10 years old – competing alongside adults as old as 25!
Not only did she hold her own, she shone. Supreet earned the Best Fielder award in the Junior Division and helped lead her team to first place overall, claiming the Alberta Women’s Open Championship title.
As if that wasn’t enough, she was also awarded the Valley Challenge Cup medal for her performance this season – and took home a brand-new set of cricket pads!
Way to go, Supreet! We’re so proud of your accomplishments, your courage, and your love for the game!
Click HERE to see a photo of Surpreet with her trophy and medals.
Honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day at Cambrian Heights
Today at Cambrian Heights School, we marked National Indigenous Peoples Day with a school-wide moment of reflection and celebration. As part of this special day, we played our Cambrian Heights School Flag Song — a powerful gift to our school community.
Last week, Blackfoot Knowledge Keeper Skip Wolfleg Jr. visited our school to gift us the Flag Song and help us understand the meaning behind this song. A Flag Song is traditionally sung to honour the land, the people, and the journeys we take. It is often shared at the beginning or end of something important – making it especially meaningful to play today on our last Friday together before summer break.
We invited students and staff to stand as a sign of respect, and to reflect on the teachings, relationships, and growth that have shaped our year – especially in our learning about Indigenous ways of knowing, being, doing, and belonging.
Moving forward, we will play our school Flag Song weekly to help ground our community in respect, connection, and the shared responsibility of reconciliation.
Looking for Summer Plans?
Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth – Summer Camps
• July 7–17, Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• July 28–August 7 (no program on August 4), Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Who: Students entering Grades 1–9
Where:
• Crossing Park School (500 Martindale Blvd NE)
• Bob Edwards School (4424 Marlborough Dr NE)
Activities include: arts & crafts, science experiments, field trips, theme days, team-building games, and guest speakers. Students will develop friendships, build physical literacy, and strengthen social-emotional skills.
Cost: $80 for the first child, $40 for each additional sibling
Register:
• July 7–17 @ Crossing Park
• July 28–Aug 7 @ Crossing Park
• July 7–17 @ Bob Edwards
• July 28–Aug 7 @ Bob Edwards
WIN & NOW Summer Program (CBFY)
Dates: August 11–15, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Who: Grades 7–12 students who arrived in Canada on or after April 1, 2025
Where: Crescent Heights High School (1019 1 St NW)
Activities include: Interactive learning about Canadian culture and Alberta’s school system, workshops, a field trip to Heritage Park, and opportunities to make new friends and memories
Cost: Free
Register: Email amitchell@cbfy.ca or click here to register
Centre for Newcomers – Summer Camp
Dates: July 7 – August 29, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Who: Children ages 6–12
Where: 125, 565 36 Street NE
Activities include: Science experiments, outdoor play, arts & crafts, team games, talent shows, and public speaking fun
Cost: $260/week
Register: Call 403-479-8659 or email daycare@centrefornewcomers.ca
Mindful Moments by YW Calgary
Dates:
• July 7–11
• July 21–25
• August 11–15
• August 25–29
(All sessions run from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Who: Children ages 8–12
Where: YW Calgary, 1715 17 Ave SE
Activities include: Crafts, outdoor games, off-site adventures, snacks, and social-emotional skill building (with a focus on emotional regulation and connection)
Cost: Free
Register: Call 403-750-2500 or email mindfulmoments@ywcalgary.ca
Swimming Success at Highwood Pool
From brisk mornings to sunny skies, our students marched to Highwood Pool every day with determination and perseverance, proving that a little prairie weather can’t dampen a determined spirit. Once in the water, students splashed through strokes, floats, and safety drills – coming away with a life skill that will stick long after the towels dry.
Huge gratitude to Highwood Pool for being such a welcoming host and to our amazing School Council for their financial support. Thanks as well to parents who have been managing wet towels and bathing suits in backpacks for the past two weeks!
Here’s to confident swimmers, stronger lungs, and memories to last a lifetime.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Todd Webber
Principal, Cambrian Heights School
Cambrian Heights Parent Association Update:
Next Meeting: May 15 was our final meeting for the 2024-25 school year.
Email: Cambrian.schoolcouncil@gmail.com
Heartfelt Thanks to Our Incredible Community
Our Elbow River Casino fundraiser is now complete, and it was a huge success! Thanks to the incredible support of our families and volunteers, nearly every spot was filled, helping us raise close to $80,000 for our school. These funds will go directly toward enriching student learning experiences, from field trips and guest experts to our exciting library transformation.
Thank you for your time, energy, and unwavering commitment to our students!