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There are many ways you can contribute to our school’s success, and make a difference for our school and our students. In our school, this can include providing in-kind donations, contributing cash and lending expertise and technical knowledge. Connect with our principal on what may be appropriate. For more information on ways to give to CBE, visit Donate ​on the CBE website.​​​

Fundraisers & Donations

Fundraising Activities at AFS

Fundraising is so important for our school and school community. We currently have two ongoing fundraisers.

Skip the Depot is a bottle drive fundraiser providing pick up right from your house and proceeds go towards our school fundraising account. 

Skip The Depot AFES

Go Fund Me - Support for our School Community

In lieu of our usual school bake sale we have set up a community support fundraiser to help our school families who could use a little extra support this time of year. Please visit the site to donate. We have almost reached our goal and every bit helps.

Go Fund Me

More information on guidelines for school-based fundraising is available on the CBE website.

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​Donating to Our School

Ways to give to our school include:

Monetary (cash) donation

  • I wish to receive a tax receipt for my donation. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.
    • Visit the EducationMatters online donation webpage to make a donation. (Preferred donation method)
    • Write a cheque payable to EducationMatters  (all one word) and include the name of our school and the specific program, activity or item you want your donation to support in the 'memo' section. Give the cheque to the school or mail it to: EducationMatters, 1221 8 Street SW Calgary, AB T2R 0L4
  • I do not wish to receive a tax receipt for my donation
    • ​Write a cheque made payable to Calgary Board of Education  and include the name of our school and the specific program, activity or item you want your donation to support in the 'memo' section. Give the cheque to the school.

In-kind donations of school supplies or equipment 

  • ​Contact our principal to ensure these supplies or equipment  are needed and can be used by the school.  ​​

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