Congratulations and thank you to the students who participated in our Winter Band Concert on Thursday night. Ms. Keon and I really loved seeing the joy that was evident in our students’ performances and the delight that their efforts brought to our audience. They played to a full house in the theatre and our MCs Zach and Cato kept us all laughing with their banter and jokes. Thanks also to the LGMS Concert Band who kicked off the night with a trio of performances, we can’t wait to welcome those students to our high school program in grade 9. Finally a huge thank you to Ms. G who is the heart, soul and muscles behind our music program at CCHS, the Band Parents Association for their financial and logistical support and the families of our students who participate.
Study Skills and Exam Preparation Support Session for Families and Students Jan 9th 6:30 pmmeet.google.com/spt-gxmp-myb
Ms. Kestle and Mr. Purcell, our Learning Support Teachers, will hold a special online parent micro session on how to support your student in preparing and studying for their upcoming exams. We suggest that both families and students attend this online only session so that expectations are aligned.
Work Experience and The Registered Apprenticeship Program at CCHS - credits for students with part time jobs (recommended for grade 10,11,12 parents)
Lifetouch School Photography Special offer
Dear Parents,
As a token of appreciation this holiday season, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
50% off a purchase of $50+ with code CDEC50
40% off a purchase of $40+ with code CDEC40
30% off a purchase of $30+ with code CDEC30
Valid through December 14, 2024
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.ca or create an online account.
Yearbook - Student Survey and Parent Input
Yearbook costs this year are anticipated to rise to between $50-55 each if we continue to provide a full colour, hardback edition. We recently ran a student survey to gather input on what students would like to see as a yearbook. 63% of our students are only willing to pay less than $20 for a yearbook. Only 30% of our students indicated they had purchased a yearbook in previous years at CCHS. As such, we are exploring other cheaper options. We will be discussing this at our next School Council meeting and encourage families who wish to contribute to this discussion to attend our next meeting on Dec 17th at 7pm.
School Council Meeting Dec 17th 7pm In Person and Virtual
Join us for our final meeting of 2024. The meeting will be held in person and online meet.google.com/hcc-cwkc-awj
Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS) Team Upcoming Events
The following free SWIS events, aimed at foreign-born students, parents, and family members are available for registration now.
Positive Ways to Parent Tuesdays: January 14, 21, 28, and February 4 Time: 6:00–7:00 pm (online via Zoom)
This is for both BCHS and CCHS. Sign up forms will be given out to parents and students at the meeting that night then sent out the next morning for all grade 9-11 students at CCHS and BCHS. We will do a lottery on Monday Dec 16th at 11:30am for 26 student names taken from the SALTS Intent Google Forms submitted. We will then inform these students and families via email that day.
For the lottery we will pull 13 male names and 13 female names. We will also pull up to 10 additional waitlist names. We will retain 2 spots for students requiring financial assistance to attend this trip. An application process and proof of need will be required for these spots. This will occur in June 2025, please speak with Ms. Preece or the BCHS Principal by June 1st 2025.
The first 28 $500 non refundable deposits will be due Friday Dec 20th by 11am. We will pull from the waitlist on Jan 6th at 3:30pm to replace any students who have not provided a $500 deposit by Friday Dec 20th at 11am. The initial $500 is non refundable under any circumstances. The next $500 is due March 28th 2025. The third $500 is due June 3rd 2025 and the remainder is due Sept 5th 2025. Future payments can be refunded if a student with a berth is able to be replaced by a student on the waitlist.
Last year's trip had a final cost of $2100. This final cost depends on flight costs, ground transportation, fuel costs, food costs and various other factors which are not always within our control.
This adventure typically fills up very quickly. Although the hold (sleeping area) is divided by gender, if there is a significant gender imbalance on a trip, students may be asked to sleep in a hold, with chaperones, with students of both genders. This has been done successfully on numerous occasions in the past.
If you have any questions please contact annabel.preece@crps.ca (CCHS students) hans.holthuis@crps.ca (BCHS students)
Outdoor Learning Center Summer CALM (Career and Life Management) open for registration
Each year the CRPS Outdoor Learning Center offers students across Alberta the opportunity to take CALM and a range of other courses related to CALM and outdoor learning during a one week session in the summer holidays. Please note, students at CCHS entering grade 10 will still be scheduled in a CALM course with their cohort even if they have taken CALM over the summer. CALM is offered as a quarter course at CCHS alongside Phys Ed 10. Students who have taken CALM over the summer will be offered the opportunity to take a different online 3 credit course through an online learning partner while their cohort covers the CALM curriculum. They will complete their online 3 credit online course in the CALM classroom.
Registration is open now. Please note, summer CALM typically fills up immediately. Please read the information and pre-course expectations below carefully before enrolling and paying for this course. If you have any questions please contact the OLC
Email crolc@crps.ca Phone 403-678-1683
STEP 1 Registration Form https://forms.gle/gVnFDeQRfMaWaVR9A (Ensure you hit submit at the end of this form. You will receive a confirmation email if you hit submit. If you do not hit submit, we do not know you're registering) You will need: ~ a digital copy of Birth Certificate/Landed Immigrant Status/Passport ~ Student Alberta Health Care number
Once you have submitted all forms, you will receive a confirmation email within 5 working days confirming your Child's course placement with a link to access the Google classrooms in order to complete the LDC2220: Surviving financially as an adult 25 and HSC 3000 with a CRPS email and password. Only CRPS emails can be used to complete.
LDC2220: Surviving financially as an adult 25 and HSC 3000 course must be completed within 1 month of receiving the course code.
LDC2220: Surviving financially as an adult 25 and HSC 3000 ( MUST be completed within 30 days of course confirmation OR YOU MUST START THE ONLINE COURSE BEFORE APRIL 5, 2025. THE COURSE IS DUE JUNE 1, 2025, whichever comes first (depending on when your registration was confirmed). This course will be emailed to parents and students upon course confirmation.)
Our grade 9 FRENCH IMMERSION students will write Part A of their English Language Arts Exam on Friday Jan 17th. They will write Part B of this exam on Monday Jan 20th. Grade 9 French Immersion students CAN still participate in Career Explorations after writing their PAT exam.
All other Grade 9 PAT exams for all grade 9 students will be written in June 2024.
Grade 12 Diploma exams begin on January 14th 2024 and continue through to Jan 27th. You can find the full schedule HERE on the second page of the document. Diploma exams can ONLY be written on the day indicated on the schedule as per Alberta Education regulations.
Last day of Semester 2 classes is January 16th 2024. Exams begin January 17th. The exam schedule for grade 9-11 students will be sent out this week. Students only need to come to school for their exams. Students may choose to come to school for quiet study; our regular mobile device rules will continue to be in place if students choose to come to school during exam break. The library, learning commons and Wolverine Den will be available but will not be directly supervised. Students should only be using the building for quiet studying, meeting with teachers and writing exams to respect the students who are completing exams throughout the building.
All CRPS and Nakoda Bus Lines buses will continue to run daily on their regular schedule. Our cafeteria will continue to provide continental breakfast and lunch each day. Punch cards and debit/cash will continue to be accepted.
Students who would like support in building a study schedule or learning active study techniques should connect with Mr. Kestle or Mr. Purcell about this prior to winter break. Students who are unsure what to study need to connect with their classroom teacher as soon as possible.
Grade 9 students will also have the opportunity to participate in Career Explorations during exam break from Jan 20th to 24th. See information at the bottom of this newsletter for more details. This program runs through our Digital Literacy course and with the support of Divisional Principal Hans.Holthuis@crps.ca
Support our CCHS Drama Program by Purchasing Tickets to Matilda Jr!
Be sure to pick up your ticket(s)...
ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA JR. is playing at Canmore Collegiate from Thursday December 12 through Saturday December 14 at 7pm. Plus an additional Matinee will be performed on Saturday December 14th at 1:00pm. The spectacular 60-minute musical is based on the book “Matilda” by Roald Dahl and the 2013 Broadway adaptation. The CCHS cast and crew includes 37 students led by Sabrina Grecu, Jodi Anderson & Heather Jean Jordan. ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International.
Tickets are on Sale NOW for $12.00 each
Purchase tickets in advance on-line or at the door.
Back by popular demand is the Community Education Service session for parents on Navigating Technology with our Youth For more details and info on how to register for this free virtual learning session, please click here:2024-10-28-20-09-41-Sept-26-Tech-and-Youth.pdf (hmhc.ca
The Board of Trustees Legacy Scholarship
The Board of Trustees Legacy Scholarship was just approved at the recent board meeting. This initiative, aligned with our mission of "Inspiring the hearts and minds of every student," aims to empower high school students who exemplify Alberta Education’s Student Competencies, including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, global citizenship, and personal well-being.
Scholarship Overview:
Who can apply?: Grade 11 and 12 students at Banff Community High School and Canmore Collegiate High School.
Scholarship value: Total fund of $5,000 distributed as follows:
One scholarship of $1,250 per school
One scholarship of $750 per school
One scholarship of $500 per school
Eligible expenses: Post-secondary tuition, housing, apprenticeships, or other structured educational opportunities.
Application Requirements: Students must submit the following by April 11, 2024:
A media submission (e.g., essay, video, podcast) showcasing their engagement with Alberta Education’s Student Competencies.
One letter of reference from a teacher, mentor, or community leader.
Recognition and Benefits: Recipients will be honoured at your school's awards ceremonies, featured in a media release, and highlighted in the CRPS’ 2024/25 Annual Education Results Report (AERR).
For additional details or assistance (website), please contact Jackie Bowes at 403-609-6072 or via email at Jackie.Bowes@crps.ca.
Please click on this link to find out how to apply.
Home Stays Needed for CRPS International Students
We are short two Homestay Placements for the second semester. If you or anyone you know might be interested in hosting an amazing International Student we would love to hear from you!!
Homestay families receive $1300 per month.
HOMESTAY FAQ's - take a look at this Spotlight Article recently posted on Rocky Mountain Outlook's Webpage!
HCS 3000 Workplace Safety Course running in Grade 9 Digital Literacy
All grade 9 students are now working on the HCS 3000 online Workplace Safety course during their Digital Literacy course. This course is REQUIRED for participation in the Grade 9 Career Exploration program and Work Experience/RAP. Please ask your grade 9 child where they are at with this course and encourage them to complete it.
Avalanche Safety Training Course online course available now in Grade 10 STEM classes
All grade 10 students are now working on the AST Level 1 online portion of the course. Please encourage your grade 10 student to complete this online portion and reach out to their STEM teacher if you have questions. This online portion is REQUIRED, along with the presentation during the school day on Feb 3 and 10th. The technical portion of the certification held at Lake Louise Ski Resort is also mandatory to earn certification and will be held on Feb 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 with each STEM class attending one session with their STEM teacher.
