圣诞将至，恭祝各位学生及家长圣诞快乐、新年进步、身体健康、万事如意！
以下是十二月家长通讯重要内容，敬请垂注。
准备室内鞋
冬天悄然而至，大雪纷飞，雪泥遍地，必满鞋泥泞。为了有一个整洁安全的校园环境，请在回中文学校时准备一双干净的室内鞋，并准备一个大胶袋以便存放室外雪鞋（请标明学生班级姓名，以防丢失）。感谢您的理解与合作！
保护公物，遵守规定
亚省中文学校与John G. Diefenbaker学校及Sir John A. Macdonald School学校有长期良好的合作关系。我们衷心感谢两校的老师和工作人员，每周六允许我们使用他们的教室、智能白板、餐厅、体育馆、走廊和停车场。我们应倍加珍惜这宝贵的学习环境，故要求我校所有学生不触碰课室内教师的桌面、智能显示板、白板及其他书籍、资料、文具、纸巾等物品。请家长务必提醒孩子遵守此项规定，自备孩子所需物品。
第一学期考试 ——12月7日
如果学生无法按时参加考试，延期考试将在 12月14日进行，成绩按总成绩85%计算。延期考试请必须说明原因或提供不可抗因素的证明材料，则可不扣分。
第二十五届世界华人学生作文大赛
结合中国侨联主办的“第二十五届世界华人学生作文大赛”，我校7-12年级主流班及IS班将于2024年12月14 日进行亚省中文学校作文初赛，比赛详情请见【附件】。请学生提前做好准备。
JGD 高中篮球比赛 —— 12月14日
请注意，2024年12月14日（星期六），John G. Diefenbaker高中将举办篮球比赛，届时学校的停车场和走廊将会比平时更加繁忙。请注意：
- 禁止进入体育馆：体育馆将专门用于比赛活动，请学生和家长不要进入体育馆或在体育馆入口附近逗留。
- 小卖部食品政策：比赛期间购买的零食不得在课室或非小息时食用。上课时间，学生应将食品放进书包保存。
感谢您的理解与配合！
圣诞节新年假期 ——2024年12月28日、2025年1月4日 不上课
温馨提示：圣诞及新年假期前最后上课日是12月21日星期六，期待新年1月11日星期六复课再与大家相见！
学校维德广场办公室将于 2024 年 12 月 22 日星期天到 2025年 1 月 6 日星期一放假，2025年 1 月 7 日星期二将恢复办公。
第一学期成绩单
我校将于2025年1月18日或之前通过电子邮件发送第一学期学生成绩单。如果您在19日还没有收到学生成绩单，请发邮件至 thechineseacademy@gmail.com 或致电403-777-7663。如需纸质版，家长可以到学校办公室要求打印成绩单。
教育信息会 ——1月11日
我校10月初进行了教育信息会，整个讲座气氛热烈，参会家长纷纷表示受益匪浅。应广大家长的要求，我们将于2025年1月11日再进行一次教育信息会。
会议包括以下感兴趣的主题：
- 卡城教育系统
- CBE不同课程及各种援助
- 我校中文课程（适合3岁至成人）
- 学习第二语言的好处及家长的重要角色
- 提问及解答环节
诚邀您和您的亲朋好友一起来参加！信息会将由我校梁校长及齐副校长以英语、普通话及粤语进行。
扫瞄随附海报的二维码即可报名：
日期：2025 年 1 月 11 日
时间：下午 1:30 – 2:30
地点：John G. Diefenbaker High School #218 室（二楼）
2024-2025学年第二学期注册
本学年第二学期中文班仍可接受报名，学费为 $230。高中部学生注册请联系办公室了解详情。
网上注册：
亲临维德广场办公室注册：星期二至星期四9:30 am – 5 pm，星期五9:30am – 12:30pm
好消息！深受学生欢迎的羽毛球 D班仍可报名参加，时间是下午1:00-2:00。这是学生提高身体素质，享受运动乐趣的绝佳机会！
KidSport 助学金
我校鼓励和帮助经济困难家庭的孩子享受体育运动。有需要的家庭可向办公室递交有效的收入文件申请 KidSport 助学金。
新兴趣班
亲子中文唱游班
本课程为父母和幼儿提供一个绝佳的机会，体验生动、有趣的音乐和故事。该课程旨在帮助孩子们通过粤语和普通话的中文歌曲和故事探索中文语言和文化。这不仅是向孩子介绍中文语言之美的好方法，也是激发他们想像力和学习兴趣的有效方式。
【海报】请参阅附件
养生之道——从中医角度谈养生
此课程通过深入浅出，通俗易懂的方式传授关键针灸穴位、常见草药疗法以及了解人与大自然之间的关系。课程还涵盖四季养生、八段锦等传统锻炼方法及职业健康知识。请立即报名，让我们一起探索中医的深远益处并促进您的健康！
【海报】请参阅附件
礼品卡奖励
推荐者：如果推荐新学生来就读亚省中文学校，即可获得 $10 礼品卡奖励。
同时注册：如果同时注册我校兴趣班和中文班的学生，也可获得$10礼品卡奖励。
请于星期六上课日到 John G. Diefenbaker高中 #121校务处领取，或星期二至星期四到维德广场办公室领取。
The Chinese Academy wishes our
School Community a Very Happy Holiday Season
and a Peaceful, Prosperous & Happy New Year!!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please kindly read this email carefully, as it contains important reminders and information.
Indoor Shoes
Winter is here! The Chinese Academy would like to remind students to bring indoor shoes to maintain a clean campus building. Let’s all do our part to keep the campus buildings clean.
Please wipe your shoes on the door carpets when you enter the school. This is greatly appreciated.
Respect for the Diefenbaker and SJAM Schools
The TCA community is most appreciative of the Diefenbaker and SJAM teachers and staff, letting us share their classrooms, smartboards, cafeteria, gymnasium, hallways and parking lots every Saturday when we offer our programs. It is paramount that all of us demonstrate with the utmost respect this kind gesture that has been given to us for many, many years. We do not want to lose this privilege. This respect includes our students never, ever touching the teachers’ desks, smartboards, white boards or any other books, materials, writing utensils or markers etc. Please remind your children. We will continue to remind our students on a regular basis.
First Semester Exam – Saturday December 7th
First Semester Exams for all students is this Saturday, December 7th.
When a student is unable to attend, deferred exams can be scheduled for December 14th. For any deferred exams, the final mark will be deducted by 15%. It is necessary to provide a valid reason or present proof of absence.
Grade 7-12 Essay Writing Competition – December 14th
Our school will be conducting our annual Essay Writing Competition on Saturday, December 14th. The essays of the winners and class finalists will be on display in the main foyer at John G. Diefenbaker High School Room in early January.
Basketball Tournament at John G. Diefenbaker High School – December 14th
Please note that John G. Diefenbaker High School will be hosting a Basketball Tournament on Saturday, December 14, 2024. As a result, the school’s parking lots and hallways will be busier than usual. We kindly remind all families of the following:
Restricted Gym Access: The gymnasiums are reserved for tournament activities. Please ensure that students and parents do not enter the gymnasiums or linger near their entrances.
Concession Food Policy: Concession items purchased during the tournament must not be consumed in classrooms before or after morning and afternoon recesses. Students should store these items in their backpacks.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Christmas and New Year Holidays
The last day of classes before the Christmas and New Year Holiday is Saturday, December 21. We look forward to seeing everyone back after the holiday break on Saturday, January 11, 2025!
The office will also be going on holiday break starting from Sunday, December 22, to Monday, January 6, 2025. We will be back to normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
First Semester Report Cards
The Chinese Academy will distribute the first semester report cards via email by January 18, 2025. If you have not received the student’s report card by January 18, 2025, please email thechineseacademy@gmail.com. If you require a hard copy of the report card, please visit our office to request one.
Education Information Session – January 11, 2025
Due to popular demand following our first Education Information Session, we are now offering a second one on Saturday, January 11, 2025! This is also your chance to participate if you missed the previous one.
This session will include the following topics:
- The education system in Calgary
- Various programs and support at CBE
- Our Chinese programs for ages 3 to adults
- Benefits of learning a second language and parent’s role
- Q & A session
We encourage you to bring a friend along — everyone is welcome! The session will be presented by Principal Liang and Assistant Principal Qi in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Scan the QR code in the attached poster to sign up today!
Date: January 11, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 218, John G. Diefenbaker High School
2024-2025 Second Semester Registration
Registration for the second semester is now open! The tuition for the second semester is $230. Please encourage your friends and relatives to register for the 2024-2025 second semester Chinese course.
Registration Options
- Chinese classes online registration – Click Here
- Option classes online registration – Click Here
- In-person registration at the Centre Street office: Tuesday – Thursday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
We’re excited to announce that registration for our Badminton D class is still open! This is a great opportunity for students to develop their skills, improve their fitness, and enjoy the fun of playing in a supportive environment.
The Chinese Academy would like to encourage and assist children’s families with financial needs to enjoy sports. Please see the poster attached for more details on the KidSport Financial Bursary.
NEW Option Classes Available!
Chinese Music and Storytime for Parents and Toddlers
This new class is a fantastic opportunity for parents and toddlers to engage in a lively, interactive music and storytelling experience. The program is tailored to help children explore the Chinese language and culture through songs and stories in Cantonese and Mandarin. It is not only a great way to introduce your child to the beauty of these languages, but also a fun way to stimulate their imagination and learning! This class will teach new topics and songs from the previous class held in the first semester.
Please see the poster attached for details.
Wellness & Health through the Chinese Traditional Medicine
This class offers an exceptional opportunity for adults to delve into the world of traditional Chinese medicine and wellness! Participants will learn about key acupuncture points, common herbal remedies, and the connection between humans and nature. The curriculum also covers seasonal wellness, traditional Chinese exercises like Ba Duan Jin, and occupational health and safety. Enroll now to explore the profound benefits of traditional Chinese medicine and enhance your well-being. This class will teach new topics from the previous class held in the first semester.
Please see the poster attached for details.
Referral Gift Cards & Option Class Promotion
Did you refer a new student to The Chinese Academy?
Is your child enrolled in both an option class and a Chinese language class?
If so, you can claim a $10 gift card! Visit our Diefenbaker office on Saturdays or at our main office on Centre Street from Tuesday to Thursday.
