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Weekly Update | November 2-6, 2026

Graduation 2027

We are excited to share the details of Diefenbaker Graduation 2027!   

Ceremony - Friday, June 11 at 9 AM at Centre Street Main Campus (3900 2^nd Street NE)

Reception - Friday, June 11 - 2:30 to 5 PM at Winsport (Legacy Room)

Important Information

• The Grad List will be posted in Student Services on Thursday, October 29
• The Grad List has the ID numbers of all students who are currently meeting graduation requirements
• If your ID number is not on the list, please see your counsellor immediately
• All Grade 12 Students should have created a MyPass account to view their transcript and credits https://public.education.alberta.ca/PASI/mypass/welcome
• The Grad27 D2L has all the current information for scholarships
• Visit the bulletins outside Student Services for post-secondary open house information
• The first Grad Committee meeting is coming soon - watch D2L and the announcements for the date!  

Student Parking

• Vehicles must always have a JGD parking permit clearly visible and hanging from the rear-view mirror.
• The vehicle must be parked in the student lot on the south side of our JGD school next to Sir John A. MacDonald School.
• Parking permits are non-transferable with a yearly fee of $50.00
• Parking passes must be renewed at the beginning of each school year.
• Vehicles without a valid parking permit will be ticketed and potentially towed at owners’ expense.
• Administration reserves the right to suspend parking privileges for any unsatisfactory attendance or behaviour.
• Limited quantity. First come first serve.

Calculator Rental

• Semester rental only
• Deposit fee $50.00
• Upon return of the calculator at the end of the semester, the school will keep $20.00 for the rental fee and $30.00 will be credited back to student account.
• $70 charge will apply for the unreturned calculator

School Fees

Please log in to MyCBE to pay all school fees (Course Fees, Field Trip, Goods/Service etc.) or come to the Business Office and pay directly.

• To order yearbook, please click Yearbook order.

Volleyball Tournament – Jr. Girls and Boys

Diefenbaker hosted the Junior Girls and Boys Volleyball tournament on October 23 and 24 and it was a great success due to the involvement of the student score keepers, leadership students and our athletes! 

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU goes out to our Foods Classes for their contributions to the Referees and Coaches Hospitality Room. The response from many who enjoyed the delicious chili, savory treats, fresh sandwiches and veggie and fruit tray was amazing and worth a 5 Star rating!! Many asked who the caterers were and wondered where they could get the recipe for the delicious CHILLI ! 

Big thanks to Ms. Schwarzer-Ansell and her students for a job well done!!

Student ID Cards

If you have not received a Diefenbaker student ID card, please see Ms. Richards in the Learning Commons.If you have lost your ID card, replacements cost $5.00. Payment must be made at the Business Office. Bring your receipt to the Learning Commons to have your card reprinted.

New School Entrance Requirements

Beginning Monday, October 26, Diefenbaker implemented new school access procedures in accordance with a ministerial order and updated CBE security requirements. All school doors will be locked throughout the school day except during designated entry times when the front doors are directly supervised. These changes are intended to help keep students and staff safe.

School Entry for Students

• The front doors will be open and supervised by administration from 8:30 to 9:00 AM. The front door and all other doors will remain locked during the school day outside this designated entry period.
• Students arriving after the doors close must use the front door buzzer and show their Diefenbaker ID card and lanyard to the camera to gain entry. Replacement ID cards are available from Ms. Richards in the Learning Commons for $5.
• Students arriving before 8:30 AM for athletic practices or morning classes will be permitted supervised entry with their teacher or coach in the minutes. Late entry to practices or classes cannot be permitted.
• Students who are not under direct teacher supervision must wait until 8:30 AM to enter the building.
• Students who park in the student parking lot must enter through the front doors.

School Entry for Visitors

• During school hours, families and other visitors must use the front door buzzer and explain the reason for their visit to office staff before entering.

School Entry for After-Hours Events

• For athletic events in the gym, the east entrance (mall doors) by the student parking lot will open 30 minutes before the game begins. Once the game starts, the doors will be locked, and administration will provide entry at intervals throughout the event.
• Entry procedures for other after-hours events may differ. Any alternate arrangements will be communicated in advance.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we implement these changes. If you have questions, please contact jsarrell@cbe.ab.ca.

Calling All Grade 12 Students!

REMAX Canada Quest for Excellence Program

The REMAX Canada Quest for Excellence Program is annual scholarship initiative that recognizes Grade 12 students who demonstrate leadership, community involvement and future aspirations through a written essay submission. Forty students will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their post-secondary education. 

Who is eligible to apply?

• The program is open to eligible Canadian Grade 12 students who are graduating in the current academic year and planning to pursue post-secondary education.

How do I apply?

• Students can apply by selecting one of three essay themes, writing a minimum 500-word essay, and submitting their entry through the online application form before March 15, 2027.

For more information and to begin your application, visit the REMAX Canada Quest for Excellence Program website.
Questions? Come see us in Student Services!

Basketball Open Gyms

Interested in playing basketball this season for the junior or senior teams? Work on your skills and get into shape before tryouts with open gyms run by Coach Simpson and Coach Spence.  Open to all students, returning players or not. Tryouts are the week of November 16.

• Wednesday, November 4 – 7:15-8:30am, East Gym
• Tuesday, November 10 – 7:15-8:30am, East Gym

Athletics & Events Schedule

JGD Career and Community Resources | Nov 2-6

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