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cappysmart@cbe.ab.ca
Phone: (403)
777-8110
Fax: (403)
777-8113
School Hours: AM:
8:40
~
PM:
~
3:19
School Location
5808 Madigan Drive N.E.
Calgary
,
AB
T2A 4P5
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Cappy Smart school is located in the northeast community of Marlborough Park. Students move from Cappy Smart to Dr. Gladys McKelvie Egbert or Bob Edwards (French Immersion) for Grades 7 to 9,and then to Forest Lawn High School.
About the School
The school was built in 1978 and is situated on 9.0 acres. The school has 10 classrooms and 1 relocatable, library, gymnasium and a music room.
About School Name
The school was named after James "Cappy" Smart. He was born in Dundee, Scotland on July 12,1865. At age 18 he came to Canada, settling in Calgary on October 19,1883. In 1885 he began his long association with the fire department. On December 1,1894, he was elected secretary of the fire department, became assistant chief on January 23, 1898, and two months later he was named chief. He held this post for 35 years, from March 21,1898 to March 1933. When he retired, he had completed 48 years of service with the fire department. He was instrumental in organizing the first May 24th sports day, an event that continued for many years. He was interested in all kinds of sports and was official timekeeper at all major sporting events over a span of more than 40 years. Cappy Smart also served as the Parade Marshall for the Calgary Stampede for many years. Chief James "Cappy" Smart died on July 25, 1939.
School Mission
To ensure individual student growth through effective quality learning.
School Motto
Taking pride in learning together, showing kindness and respect.
Unique Points
At Cappy Smart we have:
After School Programs: Bridge Club, Community Ventures, and YMCA,
English as a Second Language extra support through a part time teacher and an ESL Assistant,
Extra Curricular Activities include; Announcements Club, Board Games Club, Cardio Funk, Chess Club, Friendship Bracelet Club, Gardening Club, Handbells, Intramurals, Library Club, Photography Club, Running Club, Scrapbooking Cards Club, Sign Language Club, and Student Council,
A half - time Teacher Librarian,
A Kananaskis in the classroom residency,
The Learning Village Initiative – Family Place,
Lunchroom Accommodation,
A half – time Music Teacher,
A quality program that focuses on high achievement in which students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning,
A personal computer lab and Mac computers in the classrooms
A School Patrol Program,
A swimming program for Kindergarten to Grade 6, and
Zoo School for 2 of our Grade 3/4 classrooms.
Student Enrolment
(September
2009
) Total Enrolment:
232
