Welcome Back to another School Year

Student Parking

• Vehicles must have the parking permit clearly visible at all times and hanging from the rear view mirror.
• The vehicle must be parked in the student lot on the south side of the school next to Sir John A. MacDonald Junior High School.
• Parking passes must be renewed at the beginning of each school year.
• Vehicles without a valid parking tag will be ticketed and towed.
• Administration reserves the right to suspend parking privilege for any unsatisfactory attendance or behavior.
• Parking permits are non-transferable with a yearly fee of $50.00
• 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 and Yearbook etc.).

School Engage (Demographic Verification and Annual Authorization required)

Student demographic verification is required annually. If you have not verified your demographic information for the 2025-26 school year, please log in to your SchoolEngage account and verify your student’s information. Technical support/instructions are available here. 

Annual authorizations requiring parental consent are also required for the 2025-26 school year.

These are: 

• CBE Use of Student Information: outlines instances when we would like to share student information publicly in our day-to-day work.
• Consent for Use of Student Information by News Media and Outside Groups (Third Party): provides information pertaining to including students in media events where images may be recorded and used by the third party.

School Council Presentation

Grade 11 & 12 Parents/Guardians:

Please join us on Wednesday, Sept 17, for an information session Navigating the Postsecondary Application Process: A Parent’s Guide by Renee Duan

This presentation has been arranged by your school council and will support families in selecting post-secondary institutions for their child as well as understanding the application process.

Wednesday, September 17, 7pm John G. Diefenbaker School. 

Please complete this form below to confirm your registration for the free presentation. Registration

*Note: This presentation is designed for parents/care givers of Grade 11 and 12 students however, grade ten parents/caregivers are welcome to attend as well. 

International Baccalaureate (IB) Orientation

On Friday, September 19, all Grade 10 Honours students will take part in an IB Orientation. This full day event is organized and run entirely by experienced grade 12 IB Candidates. Grade 10 Honours Students should meet in the cafeteria and be prepared to participate in games and presentations about out IB program. A pizza lunch will be provided. 

All In for Youth

Visit room 225 in the open hum area to meet your Success Coach, Jordan!

She’s here to support you with:

• 🎓 Education & employment goals
• 💸 Student funding
• 💬 Emotional support & mentoring
• 🧠 Mental health & addiction support
• 🍎 Basic needs (food, hygiene, shelter)
• 👕 Free or low-cost clothing
• 🚌 Applying for a low-income bus pass
• 📚 Tutoring & recreational activities
• 🌍 Cultural & LGBTQ2S+ resources
• 🏥 Accessing a doctor

If you ever need help in any of these areas, don't hesitate to e-mail, text, or visit Jordan’s office in room 225 in the open hum area upstairs.

    Email: jdriscoll@growwithtrellis.ca

    Text/Call: 403-991-9833

Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope

It’s the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope. This year, Diefenbaker is going all out to fundraise for cancer research! We’re super excited to take part! Please support our student’s fundraising efforts and donate today. 

Want to make this year’s Terry Fox School Run super fun and successful? Try online fundraising – it’s easy, fast and helps your school reach more supporters than ever. 

Why it works…

• Donors get instant tax receipts
• Your school’s fundraising builds momentum fast
• Students can set up their own pages and earn Terry Fox badges
• Classrooms can create team pages for a little friendly competition
• Less paper and admin = more funds for cancer research! 

Our Diefenbaker’s fundraising link: John G. Diefenbaker High School Fundraising Page: Donate Here

Honouring Family on Remembrance Day

During our three Remembrance Day Services on the afternoon of Thursday, November 6, we would like to honour your family members who have been involved in service in past wars.  We would like a photo (digital if possible) and a short biography – which war, which rank, age during contribution, dates of birth/death and which family member is currently at Dief. Please send them to Ms. Turner, cjturner@cbe.ab.ca or bring them into the Main Office.

We envision creating a revolving PowerPoint of your family member that will run during each service.  If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cat Turner. Deadline for your entries is Monday, October 17.  Thank you

LITA

If you are interested in any of the Fine Arts disciplines and would like to help promote the Arts and great stuff happening at Dief, please come check out Leadership in the Arts, otherwise known as LITA. It happens every Thursday in the Art Room (12) at lunch!

Grade 12 students working towards 30 credits in the Arts can also qualify to earn 5 additional credits and a Certificate of Fine Arts along with their diploma from the CBE.

Artist Spotlight

The Visual Arts students participated in welcoming everyone back to school by creating some vibrant and positive chalk art on the entrance sidewalk during their first classes of the new year.

Athletics & Events Schedule