First Day of Classes: Grades 1 to 5
Our first day of classes is Thursday, August 31, 2023 and our school office is open to parents on Monday, August 28, 2023.
Please meet your teacher at your specified classroom meeting place. This will be shared with you in the teacher introductory email sent to you by the evening of Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
First Day of Classes: Kindergarten
Kindergarten classes begin on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Students attend based on their Morning (AM) or Afternoon (PM) class designation.
Please meet your teacher at your specified classroom meeting place. This will be shared with you in the teacher introductory email sent to you by the evening of Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
Friday September 1, 2023 is designated as an AM Kindergarten day. Morning Kindergarten students attend from 7:58 am to 12:00 pm. Tuesday, September 5, 2023 through Thursday, September 7, 2023 are regular school days with AM and PM classes attending at their usual times. The following Friday, September 8, 2023 is designated as a PM Kindergarten day. Afternoon Kindergarten students attend from 7:58 am to 12:00 pm on this day. For Kindergarten, Fridays (excluding non-instructional days) alternate between AM and PM classes throughout the year.
School Start & End Times
Our bell times are:
Grade 1-5 | Kindergarten |
Mon-Thurs: 7:58 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 7:58 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch: (M-Th) 11:30 AM – 12:11 PM
| AM Mon-Thurs: 7:58 AM – 10:49 AM Alternate Friday: 7:58 AM – 12:00 PM
PM Mon-Thurs: 11:39 AM – 2:30 PM Alternate Friday: 7:58 AM – 12:00 PM |
School Supplies
Student supplies are provided by the school for children in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
Students should come to school with indoor shoes (suitable for Physical Education activities) which they can put on and fasten themselves, a backpack, snack/lunch kit and water bottle.
School Calendar
View our School Calendar for upcoming events and dates. See the CBE website for system calendars.
Lunch Supervision
Banff Trail School operates a four day lunch supervision program (Grades 1 – 5). We also intend to offer an optional Milk Program. For more information visit our Lunch Supervision page.
Registration Information
Please visit our How to Register page for registration details. Please note that the registration process is completed online, but schools can assist with any questions.
Our school office opens on Monday, August 28, 2023 and can be contacted by telephone 403-777-6120 or email banfftrail@cbe.ab.ca.