二月将至，我们欣喜地看到学生们正以饱满的热情投入新学期的学习。本月恰逢农历新年，学校也将围绕这一传统节日开展各类语言文化活动，为孩子们提供体验与探索中华文化的宝贵契机。在此谨向各位家长致以新春的祝福——恭祝阖家安康！新春快乐！马到成功！
敬请留意以下重要通知与活动预告：
二月家庭日假期 — 2月14日星期六
温馨提醒：2月14日（周六）为家庭日假期，不用上课。
2026-2027学年中文课程早注册优惠
下学年中文课程早鸟注册优惠将于2026年2月3日正式启动。
- 第一期早注册优惠学费为 $390 （已减免$70）
- 第一期早注册优惠截止时间：4月15日 11:59PM
- 此费用包括全学年学费及书簿费
- 班级安排将于 2025 年 9月初通过电子邮件公布
在学校即将计划订购教学材料、聘请老师、设置课程和安排教室时，尽早为您的孩子注册将对我校有极大帮助。感谢您的理解与支持！
欢迎您与亲朋好友分享我校的注册信息。任何推荐新学生到我们学校的人士将获得一张$10礼品卡以作酬谢。此礼品卡可于2026年10月领取。
注册方式(不设现金注册)：
- 在线注册请访问：点击这里
- 亲临中央街维德广场办公室：星期二至星期四9：30 am – 4:30 pm, 星期五 9:30 am – 12：30 pm
- 亲临JGD校区#121 办公室：星期六上课日 9 am – 4 pm
2026-2027 新学年兴趣班注册
我校设有适合所有年龄段的兴趣班（3岁儿童到成人）。欲了解新学年课程，请参阅以下链接。同时注册中文班和兴趣班的学生将获得$10礼品卡。此礼品卡将于 2025 年 10 月开始领取。
如符合条件还可获得 KidSport 助学金，请联系办公室了解更多信息。
家长工作坊
新年我们已推出家长工作坊！系列课程旨在帮助家长掌握支持孩子中文学习的实用技巧，同时提升基础中文能力。内容涵盖：本校课程体系、高中学分认证、中文发音与问候语、汉字构成介绍、实用网上资源及学习习惯培养等。学习，何时开始都不晚。欢迎随时加入我们，与我们同学共进！
工作坊时间：
2026年1月24日、2月28日、3月14日三个周六下午1:30-2:30
地点：John G. Diefenbaker High School #241教室（二楼图书馆内）
费用：三期共 $5
报名链接：https://chineseacademy.ca/product/2025-2026-parent-workshops/
IB口语内部评估
IB口语考试将于以下三个周六进行：2026年1月31日至2月21日
地点：Sir John A. Macdonald学校，26与28号教室
请在SJAM一楼上课的其他年级的学生不要到考试课室附近小息，为12年级IB学生创设一个良好的考试 环境。预祝考试成功！
自动贩卖机使用提醒
若您给孩子零钱使用贩卖机，请注意：
- 该贩卖机非亚省中文学校运营或管理
- 亚省中文学校不提供退款或技术支持
- 如遇故障，请直接联系机器上标注的服务商
- 建议学生自带课间零食
2026-2027学年羽毛球及其他兴趣班意向调查
为规划下学年兴趣班课程，我们现向在读家庭征集关于羽毛球及其他兴趣班的意向。简短问卷将帮助我们评估增设课程的可能性，并优化少年与成人班安排。欢迎有兴趣的家庭填写。
链接：请点击这里
卡尔加里KidSport慈善项目
KidSport卡尔加里及周边地区是一家本地慈善机构，依靠社区支持为无力承担运动费用的家庭提供资助及免费装备。亚省中文学校已有许多学生通过KidSport获得了运动项目支持！欢迎访问其官网了解更多信息，或为需要帮助的孩子提供支持：
https://secure.kidsportcanada.org/p2p/fundraising/393301/team/1037045/en-CA
教学相长，家校携手共进
我们诚邀您继续践行我校本学年主题“教学相长，家校携手共进！”的校园精神，与我们携手同行。
February marks the heart of our second semester, and we are excited to see our students back in full momentum. This month also brings the joy and cultural significance of Chinese New Year, which provides meaningful opportunities for students to learn about traditions, language, and heritage. We are proud of the growth shown during the first semester and look forward to celebrating continued progress throughout February and beyond.
Please see below for important updates and highlights for the month.
Family Day Holiday (Saturday, February 14) – No School
This is a friendly reminder there are NO classes on Saturday, February 14, due to Family Day Holiday.
2026-2027 Early Bird Registration Starts February 3, 2026
The 2026-2027 Chinese Class Early Bird Registration begins on February 3, 2026.
- Phase 1 Chinese class early bird registration tuition price – $390 ($70 discount already applied)
- Phase 1 Deadline: April 15, 2026 at 11:59PM
- Tuition includes the full school year and the textbook fee.
- Class placements will be announced via emails in early September.
- Registering early is very important to our school’s planning.
Parents are welcome to share the registration information of our school with your relatives and friends. Referrers will receive a $10 gift card for every new student referral. This gift card will be available for collection starting in October 2026.
Registration options (No Cash Registration):
- Online registration – Click Here
- In-person registration Centre Street Office – Tuesday to Thursday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, Friday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
- In-person registration Saturday JGD Room 121 – Saturday 9 am – 4 pm
2026-2027 Option Classes Registration
We offer option classes for children (ages 3+) and adults. Please see the link below for available classes in the 2026-2027 school year.
Students who register for BOTH Chinese classes and Option classes will receive a $10 gift card. This gift card will be available for collection starting in October 2026.
KidSport Financial Bursary available for those who qualify. Please contact the office for more information.
Parent Workshop
We are excited to launch our Parent Workshop in the new year! These sessions are designed to help families support their children’s Chinese learning at home while also parents gaining basic language skills themselves. Topics include TCA programs, High School credits, Chinese pronunciation and greetings, Chinese character formation, useful online resources and learning habits. There are some limited available spots for the upcoming sessions in February and March. It is never too late to join us!
Workshop Dates:
- January 24, 2026
- February 28, 2026
- March 14, 2026
Time: 1:30–2:30 PM
Location: John G. Diefenbaker High School – Room 243
Fee: $5 total for all 3 sessions
Register here: https://chineseacademy.ca/product/2025-2026-parent-workshops/
We encourage families to sign up early. Come learn, connect, and grow with us!
IB Oral Internal Assessment
- IB Oral Internal Assessment will run for three Saturdays: Jan. 31 – Feb. 21, 2026
- Location: Sir John A. Macdonald School, Rooms 26 & 28
- Please help maintain a quiet and respectful testing environment
- Best wishes to our IB students on their assessments
Vending Machine Notice
Parents who choose to send money with their child to use the vending machine are reminded that:
- Vending machine is not owned/operated by The Chinese Academy
- No refunds or technical support available through TCA
- For malfunctions, please contact the service provider listed on the machine
- Students are encouraged to bring their own snacks
Badminton & Other Option Classes Survey for 2026–2027
To support planning for next school year, we are gathering information from current TCA families regarding badminton programming. This short survey will help us determine whether additional sessions are feasible and how to best schedule youth and adult classes. Families with students interested in badminton or other option classes are encouraged to complete the form. Link: Click Here
KidSport Calgary
KidSport Calgary & Area is a local charity that relies on community support to provide fee assistance and no-cost equipment to families who otherwise could not afford to participate in sports. Many students from The Chinese Academy have utilized KidSport Calgary to receive support for their sports programs! Please visit the KidSport website to learn more about how you can help support kids in need: https://secure.kidsportcanada.org/p2p/fundraising/393301/team/1037045/en-CA.
Learning Together & Supporting Each Other
As we enter the second half of the school year, we encourage our students, families, and staff to continue embracing this year’s school theme: “Learning together & supporting each other.” As the Chinese New Year approaches, we wish everyone good health, happiness, and success. Thank you for being an essential part of our community and for helping to create a positive learning environment for all.
