Dear Centennial High School Community,

We hope you have been enjoying the beautiful autumn weather, and I hope by typing that I haven’t just jinxed us all.  It is mid-week already, and later this afternoon our cross country athletes race at St. Mary’s University while our Junior football team competes at Shouldice Park.  With fall sports well underway, our upcoming Drama production coming soon, and our Music students preparing for the Vic Lewis Band Festival, our school community is bustling as always.  

Please read on for some important updates.

Modified Timetable for the OurSCHOOL Survey – Friday, October 4

• This Friday students will have an extended Period 2 class, during which they will complete the OurSCHOOL Student Survey
• Students with Period 2 spares are asked to go to the Learning Commons to complete this survey
• The start time on Friday is still 8:40am, with dismissal at 1:15pm as always (please see the link below for Friday’s class schedule)
• The OurSCHOOL Survey allows students to share anonymous feedback regarding their experiences at school and our school environment
• Through this feedback students have an opportunity to be involved in action plans fostering increased student engagement and well-being
• Survey participation is voluntary, though we encourage all students to participate – student voice is essential at Centennial!

From the Green Earth Club – Plant Drive!

• The Green Earth Club is hosting a Plant Drive at Centennial to raise money for future initiatives – now until October 17
• You can contribute by donating your plants and bringing them to the Main Office!
• We will be selling donated plants on October 17 during lunch in the Upper Cafeteria
• Thanks ‘Yotes!

From the CHS Yearbook Committee!

• We are off to a wonderful start to the school year!
• It may seem like the end of the school year is a long way off, but June will be here before we know it!
• The yearbook is a great way to capture and preserve the many memories made throughout the school year!
• If you would like to purchase a 2024/25 yearbook, please go to the following link: https://sis.cbe.ab.ca/public/home.html
• Cost is $50

From the CHS Guidance Department: Post-Secondary Visits

• Centennial continues to host Post-Secondary visits throughout October
• Recruiters will be located in front of T Wing Guidance across from the Cafeteria
• Students are welcome to drop by the table to speak with them about programs of interest, applications, and any questions they may have
• This is time for students to speak to the experts directly!

Upcoming Indigenous Recruiter Visit Dates (Room T112)

• Thursday, October 3: University of Calgary Indigenous Recruiter; meet in T112 @ Lunchtime
• Monday, October 7: University of Alberta Indigenous Recruiter; meet in T112 @ Lunchtime

Upcoming Post-Secondary Visit Dates (In Front of T Wing Guidance)

• Monday, October 7: University of Victoria Business, 8:30 – 9:15am
• Tuesday, October 8: Ambrose University, 8:30 – 9:15am
• Wednesday, October 9: St. Francis Xavier University, 8:30 – 9:15am
• Thursday, October 10: University of Regina AND University of Saskatchewan, 8:30-9:15
• Wednesday, October 16: King's University, 8:30-9:15

Post-Secondary Open House Times

• Please see your student’s D2L Wellness shell for Post-Secondary Open House information
• Centennial is hosting an Out-of-Province Post-Secondary Fair in our Gym on Thursday, October 24 at 6pm (the same evening as in-person Student Progress Conferences)
• Additionally, many post-secondary institutions will be hosting in person Open Houses in October; and some also offer virtual information sessions

Surveillance Camera Upgrades at Centennial High School

• The Calgary Board of Education has invested in upgraded surveillance camera systems in most of the two dozen high schools and many middle schools in our system
• Principals are asked to share the following (italicized) system message with their respective school communities:
• • Our school has a video surveillance system to help maintain a safe and secure environment at the school for students, staff and the public, and to help address vandalism and criminal activity on school property.
  • The video surveillance system is installed and reviewed in accordance with Administrative Regulation 1066. Personal information is collected under the authority of the School Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) section 33.
  • This technology can be placed in areas such as the school parking lot, building entrances and exits, stairwells and hallways. This information is recorded and collected to help maintain a safe and secure environment in the school and on school property. The users of this information are the principal or designate and law enforcement personnel in the case of reported incidents that would require an investigation. Only authorized persons will review video surveillance information.
  • Inquiries concerning the video surveillance system, or the collection and use of recorded information may be made by contacting the school office.

Thank you for taking the time to read these updates, and for supporting our school community.

Modified Class Schedule_Extended Period 2_October 4_2024.doc 

Sincerely,

Joe Sturgeon

Principal

Centennial High School