Our School's Name
Alexander Ferguson School was named in honor of Captain Alexander Hamilton Ferguson who, for 34 years, served as physical education director of the Calgary Public School Board. Captain Ferguson was responsible for building the outstanding physical training program in local schools. The school celebrated its 50th anniversary on Oct. 24, 2006.
School Mission
Our mission is to develop a school culture of Generosity, Independence, Mastery and Belonging within a "Learning Through the Arts" philosophy.
School Vision
Confident, caring, creative and contributing people: our responsibility, our opportunity, and our legacy.
Purpose Statement
Providing diverse opportunities enabling learners to experience success.
Our Mural and School Motto
Our School Motto is "Making a World of Difference" and is vividly illustrated in our outside school mural painted by nationally-recognized mural artist and former AFS parent, Doug Driediger. One of our school goals is to increase students' active participation in citizenship - both in the school and beyond.