A three (3) day week of learning ahead as the annual Calgary Teachers Convention takes place on February 12-13, 2026. During teachers convention, the school is closed and there are no classes for students.

Now is a good time to replenish students' school supplies (pencils, erasers, pens etc.)

*Note: Only students in grades one to six are given supplies by the school, as is customary in elementary grades.

Please see this week's important reminders and the School Newsletter.

Next Year School Planning

Reminder: Let us know if you are planning not to return to Ian Bazalgette for 2026-2027 (this does not include current grade 9’s )

Reminder: Science Program Registration

Please note that students currently in the Science Program here at Ian Bazalgette will be automatically re-enrolled into the program next year, and therefore families do not need to enter an Expression of Interest on SchoolEngage.

School Fees

School fees for Semester 2 option/complementary course fees have been applied to the students accounts in MyCBE.

Please pay now. Please note fee waivers do not apply to school complementary course fees.

*Note: There are some outstanding fees from Semster #1 that must be paid in full.  

Student Fees & Service Registration​

Personal Mobile Devices

Personal mobile devices include any device that can be used to communicate with or access the internet, such as a cell phone, tablet, gaming device, laptop or smartwatch. This also includes devices capable of communicating with a mobile device such as headphones and bluetooth devices (e.g. earbuds and speakers.)​

These rules apply to all students, with exceptions for students using devices for health and medical needs, to support specialized learning needs and for educational purposes.  

  • CBE will block student access to known social media platforms on school networks and school devices for all grade levels.
  • K-9 Students: will not be permitted to use personal mobile devices during the school day. Student devices brought to school must be out of sight and either powered off or set to silent. They should be left in backpacks, lockers or areas designated by teachers or better yet - simply left at home.
  • Grade 10-12 Students: personal mobile devices are not allowed during class time unless teachers allow it for specific learning tasks. Personal mobile devices should be silenced or turned off and stowed away in a bag, backpack, locker, or in a designated area as directed by teachers.  

If a student is found to be using a personal mobile device in class without permission from the teacher, the CBE will work with the student to ensure the rules are understood following a progressive discipline policy. In rare cases, if the student does not respond to interventions, the student may have their personal mobile device(s) banned.

Psychological Services

We are happy to report that our school has been assigned a few Psychological Services for Semester #2. We will have a Psychologist on site two days a week to assist informally with reviewing supports for students. Formal consults with the Psychologist, for counselling, will occur through formal referrals and with direct consent of parents/guardians.

Report Cards

Report Cards will be made viewable February 24.

High School News

Digital Futures Pathway at Sir Winston Churchill High School

Sir Winston Churchill Highschool is now accepting applications for students living outside our designated attendance area for our Digital Pathways program. If you are an out-of-area grade 9 student with a keen interest in one of the courses listed below, you can apply now. You must be willing to commit to completing the course to the grade 12 level.

  • Broadcasting and Podcasting
  • Computer Science
  • Design Studies
  • Electro - Technology
  • Graphic Design
  • Networking and Cybersecurity
  • Pre-Engineering

Program information: Digital Futures Pathway

Complete the Expression of Interest to apply. Once we have received the Expression of Interest and determined your student’s suitability for the Digital Pathway’s program. Sir Winston Churchill High School will submit a Transfer Request on behalf of your student to their 2026-27 designated high school and inform their junior high school of your student’s intention.

Please contact our Learning Leader, Mr. Nathan Olbricht, neolbricht@cbe.ab.ca , if you should have any questions about the program or process.

Tall Ship Sailing Fundraising

A group of lucky Grade 8 and 9 Ian Bazalgette Students will be flying to Victoria, BC in April for a 5-day / 4-night sailing trip on a tall ship.  They are planning several fundraisers and are looking for your support!  

  • February 26 - McDonalds Funlunch

Please register at www.healthyhunger.ca and place your orders for Fun-Lunch. Food will be distributed from the bistro day-of.

  • March 7 - Bottle Drive

Please hold onto your recyclables! Students will be in the community to pick them up on March 7. If you'd like to send a bag of cans or bottles to the school in advance we'd also be happy to store them.

Sailing Students will be selling Simple Simon Pies and Kernels Pop Corn! Please keep your eyes out for additional information.

Our sailing students very much appreciate your support!

Education Matters | Castle Rock Study Guide Sale – until February 11

As we start the new semester, we’re excited to share that Castle Rock Research study guide sales are now open through February 11.

EducationMatters has partnered with Castle Rock Research to offer high-quality study materials at a significant discount for CBE students. These supplementary resources are a great way to support learning and build confidence throughout the semester.

Simply place your order through our school link on the sales page.

Best of all, every purchase helps raise funds for EducationMatters, supporting programs that help CBE students thrive.

Got Lunch? 

We remain a closed campus at lunchtime. We want to remind families that students need to bring their lunch or eat the lunches provided by school. We are not able to provide access to microwaves for student use. As a reminder, we are not able to receive Skip the Dishes, Door Dash, Uber Eats, etc. in the main office. The driver will be asked to return the delivery to the restaurant.  

Please see Ian Bazalgette School Newsletter Feb. 9-13