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Going Green

Environmental Initiatives at Our School

We believe that students and staff should contribute to taking care of our environment. We have many features that help lower our school's environmental footprint.

  • Waste Reduction Program

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Our School is LEED Certified

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) is an evaluation tool and a rating system that is recognized in over 160 countries as the international mark of excellence for green buildings.

Why is LEED important?

  • Green buildings contribute to a healthier indoor environment for students, staff, and visitors.
  • Schools that meet LEED requirements are designed and built with natural daylight, better ventilation and are furnished with materials that enhance indoor air quality.
  • They are engineered to conserve energy, decrease water consumption, minimize indoor noise and create better thermal comfort through increased insulation and improved temperature control.
  • Staff and students who live, learn and work in these buildings have been found to be more productive, higher performing and healthier.

The physical environment where students learn plays an important role in influencing students and helping them prepare to become citizens in a complex and ever-changing world. By meeting the requirements of LEED certification, our newer schools both provide a healthy learning environment and a real life model of sustainable development.

Since 2006, all new CBE schools have been designed and built to a minimum LEED Silver rating. For more information, including a list of all CBE LEED certified schools, visit the Sustainability page on the CBE website. Also visit the Canada Green Building Council website.​​

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What is our LEED rating?

  • We have LEED Gold Certification.
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Have you provided your feedback yet? The #CBEhighschool surveys and idea boards are open. We are also hosting two virtual session this week for the North/NW and South group of schools. https://t.co/rteC3JVnMj #WeAreCBE #yycbe #yyc https://t.co/hjSg6k2rBw

WOW! Students at Tom Baines School collected nearly 6,500 pounds for the @CalgaryFoodBank Great job @Tombainescbe! #WeAreCBE https://t.co/GdsJJILA3J

Students from @MidSunSchool raised money to support those experiencing poverty & homelessness. Way to go! #WeAreCBE https://t.co/9eL1pct8ka

The #CBEhighschool idea boards are now live. Participate in virtual discussions with others who are interested in the same program/group of schools. Share your ideas and comment or react to the ideas of other participants. https://t.co/rteC3JVnMj #WeAreCBE #yyc https://t.co/F3vJ45JAUW

Attention #WeAreCBE students. Search for system-wide / school-specific awards, bursaries and scholarships to see what opportunities are available to you! https://t.co/8qSjDH9ROo

Check out the two high school engagement scenarios. You can submit questions now and learn about the feedback opportunities that start next week https://t.co/8siOtfLUwR #yycbe #WeAreCBE #yyc https://t.co/odrDV4TPV4