Banff Trail School

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Email: BanffTrail@cbe.ab.ca
Phone: (403) 777-6120
Fax: (403) 777-6122

School Hours: AM: 8:12 ~ PM: ~ 2:42

School Location

3232 Cochrane Road N.W.
Calgary , AB
T2M 4J3

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École Banff Trail School is a French Immersion school located in the northwest community of Banff Trail. Banff Trail serves the communities of Banff Trail, Brentwood, Capitol Hill, Charleswood, Collingwood, Dalhousie, Edgemont, Foothills Estates, Hillhurst, Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill, NorthHill, Parkdale, Point McKay, Rocky Ridge, Rosemont, Royal Oak, St. Andrews Heights, Triwood, University Heights, West Hillhurst, and Westmount. Students from École Banff Trail will attend Branton School and then William Aberhart High School.

About the School

The school was built in 1959 and is situated on 5.78 acres with a large playing field and a creative playground. The school community has created a naturalized area that will be transformed through several phases over the next few years. Currently, the naturalized area has amphitheatre-style seating for classes that is used as an outdoor classroom and a newly installed human sundial.

About School Name

École Banff Trail shares the name of the community where it is located.

School Mission

École Banff Trail community members (staff, students, parents) are committed to providing the best possible education and learning environment for all. We foster intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth by encouraging our students to develop creative and critical thinking skills that will help them become productive members of the global society. Students are encouraged to reach their potential in academic and personal achievement and we promote the development of self-respect. Through teaching and learning, we nurture the confidence and competencies required for succeeding today and tomorrow. We believe that:

Students must be engaged in purposeful work and relevant learning experiences to develop their diverse needs (academic, social, emotional, physical).

A safe and caring school provides an environment where students can grow personally and emotionally.

Self-evaluation and on-going feedback on their progress will encourage students to become independent learners with positive self-esteem.

Teachers, parents, and support staff work as a community to ensure that all students are well prepared for learning.

Students are encouraged to make learning choices to develop team work, organizational, leadership and decision-making skills.
We also have specific expectations pertaining to the French Immersion program.

Students need to become functionally bilingual and able to communicate in French (orally and in writing).

An appreciation for the culture of francophone countries.

An appreciation for second language learning and respect for differences contributes to global learning.

School Motto

"A caring place to grow - un endroit où il fait bon grandir"

Unique Points

Physical education and music are taught by specialists.
Technology program, integrated into curriculum, offers access to the Internet.
Outdoor camp offering science,linguistic, and cultural activities for Grade 5 and 6 students.
Very active school council and parents' involvement in the school.
Grade 1 to 6 student council.
Grade 6 leadership group.
Lunchtime activities: choir, art, drama, intramurals, soccer, Red Cross Babysitters First-Aid Program and Dance.
Fun Lunches organized by parents once a month.
Kids Come First, a non-profit before and after school care program is located in our building.
Cultural shows/activities, musical productions in both languages to enhance learning.