Important Upcoming Dates
- March 20: Student Learning Conferences: 4:30 – 8:00 PM (ONLINE)
- March 21: Student Learning Conferences: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (ONLINE) - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
- March 24 – 28: Spring Break – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
- March 31: Classes Resume
Dates of Significance
- March 20 – Spring Equinox
- March 20 – Nowruz (Persian New Year)
- March 20 – French Language Day
- March 20 – World Storytelling Day
- March 21 – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
- March 21 – World Down Syndrome Day
- March 31 – International Transgender Day of Visibility
- March 31 – Eid al Fitr
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Student learning conferences are an opportunity to engage in conversation about your child’s learning and communicate openly about student learning, especially with respect to areas of strength and areas of growth.
Our next round of conferences take place on:
- Thursday, March 20: 4:30 – 8:00 PM
- Friday, March 21: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Both the March 20 and March 21 conferences will be held ONLINE via Microsoft Teams. There will be no in-person option for conferences.
Bookings open to parents on March 12 at 8:00 AM and close on March 19 at 3:00 PM.
Conferences can be booked using your MyCBE account.
HDC School Planning Survey
This is the time of year where we engage with families to input on our School Development Plan, Budget and Fees for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Parent input and voice is extremely important and helps to inform our decision making as we look to next year.
We presented this information at our March School Council Meeting. The link below will take you to the presentation that was shared at the meeting so that you are able to access information relevant to the school planning survey.
HDC School Planning Information
We would appreciate if you could take the time (approximately 8 minutes) to complete the survey.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to provide us with some feedback! The survey will be open until March 31, 2024.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Parent at the school.
HDC Physical Education
From Monday March 17 to Thursday March 20, students will be participating in the following activities, according to homeroom.
- Foundations of Fitness on the Stage- 703, 801, 803
- Floor Hockey in the Main Gym- 701, 704, 802, 804, 901, 904
- Health Indoors- 702, 805, 902, 903, 905
Please ensure your child has shoes appropriate for their activity. Crocs, Slides and Boots are not allowed in the gym for safety of the students, and care of our floors.
Community Health Promotion Series
The Community Health Promotion Services team with Recovery Alberta is offering a 3 Part series starting next week, March 18 for families.
This 3-part presentation by the Community Health Promotion Services Team (CHPS) addresses important issues affecting youth today.
- The 1st session focuses on helping parents, caregivers, and mentors engage in conversations about substance use, including alcohol and cannabis, to support informed decision-making.
- The 2nd session covers the rising concern of vaping among youth, providing insights into devices, substances, and strategies for effective conversations,
- The 3rd session explores the impact of screen time, social media, and video gaming on youth mental health and well-being, offering practical tips for fostering healthy digital habits.
Please see the attachment below to sign up for sessions.