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bobedwards@cbe.ab.ca
Phone: (403)
777-7770
Fax: (403)
777-7778
School Hours: AM:
9:05
~
12:59
PM:1:37
~
3:38
School Location
4424 Marlborough Drive N.E.
Calgary
,
AB
T2A 2Z5
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Bob Edwards School, a bilingual
school, is located in the northeast community
of Marlborough, serving the communities of
Abbeydale, Albert Park/Radisson Heights,
Applewood, Castleridge, Coral Springs,
Dover, Erin Woods, Falconridge, Forest Heights,
Forest Lawn, Marlborough,
Marlborough Park, Martindale, Mayland
Heights, Monterey Park,
Penbrooke Meadows, Pineridge, Red
Carpet/Mountview Mobile Park, Rundle,
Saddle Ridge, Southview, Taradale, Temple,
Vista Heights, and Whitehorn. Feeder
schools to Bob Edwards are Marlborough
and Chris Akkerman
schools. French Immersion students come
from Mayland Heights, Greenview, and
Highwood School. Students
graduate from Bob Edwards to Forest Lawn High
School for English students and Lester B Pearson
High School for French Immersion students.
About the School
The school was built in 1971 and is situated on 7.0 acres. The school has 26 classrooms, a full service cafeteria, library, gymnasium, weight room, music room, drama room, large industrial arts and foods and fashion facilities, and 2 computer labs.
There was 488 students enrolled for the 2008-2009 school year. Of the 488 students there are 167 students registered in the French Immersion program and 321 students in the English program. Approximately 10% of our students have a learning code.
Our English as Second Language learners makes up 43% of the total school population. Many of our ESL students are new to Canada and have the added complexity of learning a second language, and if registered in the French Immersion program, there is further complexity in learning a third language.
About School Name
Bob Edwards was the owner, publisher, and editor of Calgary's early local paper, The Eye Opener.
Born in Scotland in 1864, he came to Calgary in 1904 via Texas, Wyoming, Wetaskiwin, Leduc, and High
River. Bob Edwards became one of early Calgary's most colourful persons. To this day, he remains one of
our most memorable pioneers.
His beliefs about politics and social reform were ahead of his time, and through his paper, he utilized his
great wit and humour to push for social reform and betterment of the city. While his views were often
unpopular among those about whom he wrote, he was respected for having the courage to speak his mind.
Although he was a controversial figure, thirty-two years after his death in 1922 when the Men's Canadian
Club of Calgary met to name Alberta's Prize Personality, Bob Edwards was selected for his intelligence,
originality, and public influence.
In the foreword of his book, Eye Opener Bob, Dr. Grant MacEwan said of him, "Whatever sins may have
been laid at his door, his heart was big, his mind was clear, and, altogether, he was a most fascinating part
of early Alberta.
School Mission
At Bob Edwards, we promote, encourage and take pride in a safe, creative learning environment where mutual respect, responsible citizenship and open communication are standards. Students are expected and encouraged to conduct themselves in a safe and respectful manner at all times.
We strive for students to:
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER
TAKE CARE OF OUR SCHOOL
School Motto
Committed to Excellence
Unique Points
Bob Edwards School
Our School Development plan focuses on academic achievement and personal development, specific to growth in the areas of literacy and numeracy.
Staff utilize a variety of current best practices for principles of personalized learning and universal design for learning.
We offer an excellent cafeteria menu and a quality intramural program during the lunch hour.
We have a full complement of athletic programs/teams offered throughout the school year.
Students can participate in an excellent Band and CTS/Fine Arts program.
Bob Edwards is a bus reciever school with approximately 275 students coming from many communities in the NE quadrant of the city.
Student Enrolment
(September
2010
) Total Enrolment:
488
