I hope you had a great weekend. I spent mine in Edmonton at Volleyball Nationals, watching thousands of incredible athletes compete – including many Centennial students representing their various club teams (and indirectly our school community) with character and skill. I was also able to watch the awe-inspiring National Women’s Sitting Volleyball team, who have qualified for the Paralympics in Paris this summer. What great athletes, and what a phenomenal sport to watch. I encourage you to check out the Paralympic Games this summer, and cheer on these amazing women!
It has been a busy and exciting time at Centennial High School these past few weeks, with our Class of 2024 enjoying a fantastic Graduation celebration on May 17, our Fine & Performing Arts and Career & Technology Studies Showcase taking place this past Thursday evening, and Spring Sports moving into playoff mode. There is much to celebrate, and important information to share below as well.
School Council – Last Meeting of the Year this Wednesday
- Our last School Council and Parent Society meeting of the year is this Wednesday, May 29 @ 7pm in the Centennial Learning Commons
- I want to personally thank Chair Jennifer Eriksson and the entire School Council/Parent Society executive for all your dedication and support this year
Final Exam Schedule
- A reminder that the June Final Exam Schedule can be accessed through this link: CHS June Final Exam Schedule
- Please note the schedule for classes June 11 – 14, which is also listed on the Final Exam Schedule
Track & Field Champion!
- Our Track & Field team competed in Cities this past weekend, and yielded excellent results
- A huge congratulations to Adam N., who won GOLD in the Junior Boys 200m & 400m races – good luck in Provincials Adam!
- Congratulations to all of our Track & Field athletes and coaches (including Ms. Cousins, Ms. Hood, and Mr. Parnell) on an outstanding season
Unified Track & Field Team!
- As Centennial continues to work towards inclusion and the celebration of all students, I am especially proud of our Unified Track & Field team, who also competed at the City Meet this past weekend
- Congratulations to student athlete Shanin Y. and her student partners Hailey Z. and Eddie B., as well as our incredible staff coach Ms. Jackson
- Thank you for representing Centennial so well, and for embodying our school motto (“Making the World a Better Place”)
Science Olympics Silver Medallists!
- Centennial competed in the APEGA Science Olympics, and we had a great competition, winning Silver!
- Congratulations to students Sophy H., Justine H., Grace M., as well as teacher coach Ms. Chmilar!
Level Up Calgary Minecraft Finalists
- The Level Up Calgary Minecraft competition has existed for two years, and Centennial High School is already a two-time champion!
- This year is Season 3 for Level Up Calgary, dubbed “Parks and Portals”
- Centennial student submissions for the Green Line and Haultain Park have been chosen as finalists
- Our students will attend an Award Ceremony at the Central Library on June 11, presided over by Mayor Gondek, Chief Superintendent Jo Pitman, Elder Saa’kokoto, and other dignitaries
- Congratulations to students Paul F., Lucas G., Jerome L., Ryan L., and Parker W., as well as teacher coach Mr. Mah – good luck on June 11!
Tree Planting this Friday!
- This Friday, weather permitting, our Green Earth Club, led by staff members Ms. Belliveau, Ms. Chafekar, and Mr. Ostrander, will be planting around 100 trees in the area immediately west of “P Wing” (the westernmost wing of the school)
- A huge thank you to the students of our Green Earth Club, as well as partners Tree Canada, Fluor Canada, Spruce It Up Garden Centre, The City of Calgary, and the Calgary Board of Education for making the beautification of our property possible
Sincerely,
Joe Sturgeon
Principal, Centennial High School