October 2026
Chief Superintendent
Fostering Safe and Respectful School Communities
Safe, caring and respectful school communities are a shared responsibility, with each of us playing an important role in creating positive environments for students, staff and families. Learn more about how the CBE is reinforcing expectations for respectful conduct and the steps we are taking to support safe and welcoming schools.
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Reminder
Non-Instructional Day on Oct. 19
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, is a non-instructional day for students, following a calendar adjustment made to accommodate the provincial referendum and potential use of schools as polling sites. Families can visit the system calendar page or their school’s website for more information.
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Community Learning
Free Online Well-Being Sessions for Families and Caregivers
Parents and guardians are invited to a live online series focused on supporting child and youth well-being. Hosted by the Recovery Alberta Community Education Service (CES) Program in collaboration with experts from the Calgary community, these sessions are designed to equip families with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to navigate the challenges and opportunities of raising children and teens today.
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Board of Trustees
Recognizing the Impact of Teachers
Today is World Teachers' Day. We recognize and thank CBE teachers for the professionalism, expertise and care they bring to supporting students every day. This fall, we welcomed hundreds of new teachers who joined our dedicated team serving more than 142,000 students. We are grateful for the important role teachers play in helping students learn, grow and thrive, and will continue to advocate for the sustainable funding needed to support their work.
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Off-Campus
Unique Pathways Applications Open on Oct. 5
Through partnerships with post-secondary institutions, industry and community organizations, Unique Pathways allows CBE high school students to participate, while in school, in hands-on Exploratory programs or take Dual Credit courses and programs where they can experience post-secondary learning and earn both high school and post-secondary credits. Learn more at on our website or at the Unique Pathways Information Night on Oct. 6.
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School Fees
Central Fees Updates
Student supplies, lunch supervision, transportation and musical instrument rental fees will all be posted on students’ accounts on Oct. 15.
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Social Media Highlights
Indigenous Education
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
CBE joined Calgarians on Sept. 30 to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Confluence historical site and parkland.
Health & Wellness
Terry Fox Run
Throughout September, many schools participated in the Terry Fox School Run. Students at Captain Nichola Goddard School raised an impressive $22,327 for cancer research and got a special visit from Fred Fox, Terry Fox’s brother.
School Councils
Mark Your Calendar
COSC Meeting - Oct. 22
The next Community of School Councils (COSC) meeting is Thursday, Oct. 22. If there are changes to your school council contacts, please email schoolcouncilinformation@cbe.ab.ca to ensure you are receiving updated information.
ASCA Calendar of Events
Opportunities for School Council Members and Parents
The ASCA website offers a calendar of events including a variety of participation opportunities for school council members and/or parents. These include:
- Workshops for school councils
- Online sessions for parents regarding various health and educational issues
- Event information for special dates
Monthly family newsletter
CBE Connections
CBE Connections is emailed every month to families to connect them more closely with what’s happening across our system.
Communication & Engagement Services
cbecommunications@cbe.ab.ca
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