​We’re proud of our school and like to share our spirit.

School Spirit

Terry Fox Run

Students will be participating in the Terry Fox in the month of September. Terry showed us all that the impossible is possible. He reminded us all that we can make a difference in the world and change people’s lives for the better. #BeLikeTerry

Orange Shirt Day

September

Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) residential school commemoration event held in Williams Lake, BC, Canada, in the spring of 2013.  It grew out of Phyllis' story of having her shiny new orange shirt taken away on her first day of school at the Mission, and it has become an opportunity to keep the discussion on all aspects of residential schools happening annually. 
The date was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes to residential schools, and because it is an opportunity to set the stage for anti-racism and anti-bullying policies for the coming school year.  It also gives teachers time to plan events that will include children, as we want to ensure that we are passing the story and learning on to the next generations.
Orange Shirt Day is also an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come.

Celebrations of Learning

Celebrations of Learning

Parents/Guardians are always encouraged to attend celebrations of learning that will take place during school hours and in the evenings. Check the Calendar page for specific dates and descriptions of celebrations.

Student Voice

Each classroom teacher has identified a minimum of 2 representatives who attend monthly meetings with the principal and assistant principal.  Meeting agendas include such items as choosing a spirit day, choosing a virtue of the month, discussing safety, or requests to school council. The classroom representatives consult with their classmates and bring their ideas and opinions to the meetings.

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We had an amazing day learning on and from the land. Thank you for connecting our spirit, mind, body and heart. #weareCBE #mookaaksin2022 #area2office https://t.co/ZsKIFtr6zV

RT @yycCCOM: How are we connected? How can we understand ourselves better, through understanding animals? @ZooSchoolyyc @thorncliffecbe Ss explore these Qs during animal observations. Spending time & coming to know an animal, impacts how we understand nature & wildlife. #WeAreCBE @yyCBEdu https://t.co/qTdhzilPMm

RT @ZooSchoolyyc: “Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, we will help. Only if we help we shall be saved.” Jane Goodhall. Today Thorncliffe wrapped up their week by painting an animal they feel connected to on a piece of nature #rockpainting #openminds #zooschool #saveEarth #nature https://t.co/BNGoGX2m9Q

RT @ZooSchoolyyc: Making Swift Fox conservation come to life with sock puppets @WilderInstitute @calgaryzoo Thank you @yycARTS for the inspiration! https://t.co/vrgxZHsknF

RT @yycCCOM: How have libraries changed since the first one opened in Calgary? How are libraries truly a place for all? What is the role of public spaces within a democracy? @thorncliffecbe students explore Memorial Park Library as part of their @calgarylibrary school experience #WeAreCBE https://t.co/pNTaikik9m