Manmeet Singh Bhullar School is a safe, caring and dynamic learning community which ensures rigorous academic learning and opportunities for all students to develop their personal talents and abilities. We encourage students to set and achieve challenging personal goals and to approach life with a “Can Do” attitude. A focus on academic inquiry, citizenship, environmental stewardship and health & wellness are at the heart of our school. The rich diversity of our students is seen as an advantage in the development of capable, self-reliant and responsible learners capable of succeeding in the 21st century global community.
School Organization
School organization is an ongoing process in the new school setting. As our numbers continue to change, school organization may change and as a result, students or teachers may be re-organized. We will be very cautious and intentional about this process. We know how valuable teacher and student relationship are and will take into account all factors if we need to adjust teaching assignments or classrooms for our students. Parents are always informed in the event their child’s teacher is changing, or that students are being re-grouped. This is more prevalent in this first year as our school population and numbers are established.
Our School's Name
Manmeet Bhullar (b. 1980 – d. 2015) was born and educated in Calgary, and graduated from Lester B. Pearson High School. He earned a bachelor of arts from Athabasca University and a bachelor of laws from the University of Windsor. Elected MLA for the northeast constituency of Calgary-Montrose in 2008 (now called Calgary-Greenway), he was the youngest member to be elected to Alberta’s 27th legislature.
Between 2008 and 2015, Manmeet Bhullar served in a number of different roles, including parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology, parliamentary assistant to Municipal Affairs, Minister of Service Alberta, Minister of Human Services and Minister of Infrastructure. While parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology, he worked to designate Mount Royal College as Mount Royal University. As Minister of Human Services, he lifted a publication ban that allowed families of children in foster care to speak about their experiences.
He was a passionate advocate for children and families, particularly those living in northeast Calgary. He believed in the value of public education and the importance of instilling optimism and courage in young people. He was the recipient of many awards, including the Alberta Centennial Medal, the Centennial Medallion and the Athabasca University Leadership Award.
