Oki, Danit'ada, Âba wathtec, Tânisi, Taanishi, Bonjour, Hello.
In remembrance of the children and survivors of the residential schools, CBE understands the importance of this journey toward healing, understanding and unity, not just as a public school district but as educators, staff and community members. Our system continues to learn, grow, understand, and honour Indigenous ways of being, belonging, doing and knowing.
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is intended to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action No. 80.
Within CBE’s Education Plan, we have committed to “acknowledge and support the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.”
With the observation of Treaty 7 week, Sunalta students engaged in many activities to demonstrate their respect and gain knowledge with regards to indigenous Ways of Knowing. Students took time to wander through parks and pause to journal, draw, listen and feel the fall changes. A beautiful book walk beginning in the east and finishing in the west was created on our fence.
Thank you to families that were able to join us on Thursday as part of our annual open house/meet the teacher event. Students were excited to share their classroom and teachers shared presentations to explain the routines and expectations for the year. Building an inclusive community is a focus for the year and the sense of belonging is blossoming throughout the building. School (parent) council has initiated their annual fundraising campaign to provide support for field trips and school enhancements. All parents are automatically part of school council and are welcome to join our meeting on October 15 at 6:30pm. If you have any questions, please feel free to email our council chair, Stacey Selley, at sunaltachair@gmail.com Each classroom has a What’s App code which is intended to share information and upcoming events with parents. Check out Sunalta School website for more information.
The 56th Annual Calgary Firefighter’s Toy Association Christmas Party taking place December 22, 2024, from 8:40am-4:00pm, at the Telus Convention Centre. This is intended for families requiring some extra support in December. Children and parent (s) spend 60-90 minutes at the event to enjoy all the fun, activities, food, and entertainment on offer. If you would like to be referred, please contact Mrs. McCrory at cnmccrory@cbe.ab.ca
There are upcoming field trips for most grades and we need volunteers. Please come to the office during school hours if you have not initiated your police clearance and are able to assist.
Thank you so much to all the families who have already paid your school fees online. There are still some families who need to go to their MyCBE account, scroll to fees and pay the school based field trip fees. Please pay these fees before Oct 15, 2025. Thank you so much.
Community Events
Moh’kins’tsis (Calgary)
City of Calgary, Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Catholic School Division National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Ceremonial Opening | Sep. 30 at 9:00 AM: Live event at the Confluence Historic Site and Parkland to commemorate residential school victims, honour survivors and their families, and commit to acting on reconciliation. The event will be live streamed on the City of Calgary website.
Pokaiks – The Children Commemorative Walk & Gathering | Sep. 30 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Indoor event at Contemporary Calgary (Contemporary Calgary, 701-11st SW) focusing on youth performers.
Closer to Home’s All My Relations Healing Powwow | Sep. 28 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Healing Powwow at BMO Centre on Stampede Park (Hall A2) to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Arts Commons | The Arts Commons is holding three events on Sep. 30: Gallery Tour & Artist Talks (2 PM, & 4 PM), Indigenous Makers Market (Noon - 5:30 PM), and Elders Story Project (6:30 PM). For locations and more information, visit the Arts Commons website.
The Military Museums Truth and Reconciliation Day Tours | Sep. 30 at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM: These tours highlight Indigenous peoples within the history of Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces.
Heritage Park National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Sep. 29 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM: Heritage Park will honour Truth and Reconciliation with a special day full of meaningful programming across the park.
University of Calgary, Office of Indigenous Engagement | Sep. 29 and 30: A list of special events held on campus.
Women’s Centre of Calgary: Bannock and Tea Conversations | Sep. 23 at 3:00 PM: Join the Women’s Centre in acknowledgment of Orange Shirt Day, as they explore the impact of residential schools and our journeys toward honoring the actions outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Looking Ahead
Monday, Sep 30 No School National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Thursday, Oct 10 Lifetouch Photos
Thursday, Oct 10 Olive the Owl presentation (grade 1)
Monday, Oct 14 No School Thanksgiving holiday
Tuesday, Oct 15 School Council Meeting in the Library 6:30pm
Thursday, Oct 17 Calgary Farmyard Trip (grade 1)
Thursday, Oct 24 School Dance at Sunalta (after school)
Thursday, Oct 31 Pumpkinella and Assembly
Wednesday, Nov 6 Lifetouch retakes
Friday, Nov 8 Non-instructional day No School
Monday – Wednesday Nov 11-13 Fall Break No School
Healthy Hunger dates (sign up at healthyhunger.ca) Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 16, Oct 23 Oct 28 (fun snack), oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 20, Nov 25 (fun snack), Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 16 (fun snack), Dec 16
