一月家长通讯 January Parent Newsletter Tuesday, January 14, 2025

时光荏苒,我们迎来了新的一年,恭祝各位学生及家长新年进步、身体健康、万事如意!

2024-2025学年第二学期将于2025年1月11日开始,以下是1月家长通讯重要内容,敬请垂注。

新年假期

学校办公室将于2024年12月22日开始休假,直至2025年1月6日(星期一)。2025年1月7日(星期二)将恢复正常办公。期待2025年1月11日(星期六)上课日见面!

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 ——111

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

此信息会对所有人开放,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)

IB中文课程校内评估

2024年IB 口语考试将于1月25日、2月1日、2月8日此三个星期六进行。考试地点在Sir John A. Macdonald School(SJAM)#26号教室和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!

2024-2025学年第二学期新学生注册

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

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。

2025-2026 学年早注册优惠

2025-2026学年中文课程早注册将于2月1日开始!早注册可享受$60 折扣,优惠价为$390,此费用包括全学年学费及书簿费。

欢迎您与亲朋好友分享我校的注册信息。任何推荐每位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2025年10月领取。

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!

第二期兴趣班现正招生

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。

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!

羽你同行——羽毛球开放时间

您是否想以有趣且充满活力的方式度过周六空闲时间?快来加入我校羽毛球开放时段吧!无论您是初学还是经验丰富,都可强身健体、提升球技。这是结交朋友并体验运动乐趣的理想选择!立即报名吧!

详情请参阅【附件】海报。

礼品卡奖励

您推荐了新学生报读亚省中文学校吗?

您的孩子是否同时报名了兴趣班课程和中文课程?

如果是,您可以领取一张$10的礼品卡!请星期六上课日到 John G. Diefenbaker高中 #121校务处领取,或星期二至星期四到中央街维德广场办公室领取。

Wishing you and your families a Very Happy New Year!

The 2024-2025 second semester will begin on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Please kindly read this January parent newsletter carefully, as it contains important reminders and information.

New Year Holidays

The office will be is on holiday break from ____ until Monday, January 6, 2025. We will be back to normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. We look forward to seeing everyone back after the holiday break on Saturday, January 11, 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

The Information Session is open to all . 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

IB Oral Internal Assessment

IB Oral Internal Assessment will begin on Saturday, January 25, 2025 until Saturday, February 8, 2025 for three Saturdays. The exam will be held in Sir John A. Macdonald School Room 26 and Room 28. We kindly ask students to help maintain a quiet and respectful environment during the assessments. Wish all IB students the best of luck in their exams!

2024-2025 Second Semester Registration for NEW students

Registration for the second semester is now open! Please encourage your friends and relatives to register for the 2024-2025 second semester Chinese course.

Kindly note that if you have already registered for the 2024-2025 school year, no further registration is required.

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

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.

2025-2026 Early Bird Registration

The 2025-2026 Early Bird Registration begins on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The early bird registration price is $390. This is a $60 discount. The tuition fee is for the full school year and includes the textbook fee.

The Chinese Academy would like to remind parents that registering early is very important to our school’s planning. We really appreciate your help with our school preparation.

Parents are welcome to share the registration information of our school with your relatives and friends. Referees will receive a $10 gift card for every new student referral. This gift card will be available for pick up in October 2025.

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 Medicinae

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.

Badminton Open Court Time

Looking for a fun and active way to spend your free time? Join us for open court badminton! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, our courts are available for you to enjoy casual games, practice your skills, or challenge friends. With a welcoming atmosphere, it is the perfect opportunity to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy the fast-paced excitement of badminton. Grab your racket and shuttlecock, and let the game begin!

Register today to reserve your spot.

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.

冬假通知 Winter Break Notice Friday, December 20, 2024

冬假通知 Winter Break Notice

我校校务处将于12月22日起放冬假。校务处将于2025年1月7日星期二恢复办公。办公时间为上午9时半至下午5时。

如有任何疑问,请发电邮至thechineseacademy@gmail.com联系我们。

Our office will be going on winter break starting from December 22. We will resume regular operating hours from 9:30am to 5pm starting Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact us via email at thechineseacademy@gmail.com.

教育信息会 Education Information Session Wednesday, December 18, 2024

我校10月初進行了教育信息會,整個講座氣氛熱烈,參會家長紛紛表示受益匪淺。應廣大家長的要求,我們將於2025年1月11日再進行一次教育信息會。

會議包括以下感興趣的主題:

  • 卡城教育系統
  • CBE不同課程及各種援助
  • 我校中文課程(適合3歲至成人)
  • 學習第二語言的好處及家長的重要角色
  • 提問及解答環節

誠邀您和您的親朋好友一起來參加!信息會將由我校梁校長及齊副校長以英語、普通話及粵語進行。

掃描隨附海報的二維碼即可報名:

日期:2025 年 1 月 11 日

時間:下午 1:30 –  2:30

地點:John G. Diefenbaker High School #218 室(二樓)

 

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

十二月家长通讯 December Parent Newsletter Friday, December 6, 2024

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 ——127

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 —— 1214

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 ——20241228日、202514 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 ——111

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.

Friends of The Chinese Academy – Tyler Wong Friday, November 8, 2024

Tyler Wong

十一月家长通讯 November Parent Newsletter Wednesday, October 30, 2024

时光荏苒,贵子女已在亚省中文学校渡过了一段美好的学习时光。今年冬天第一场雪如期而至,大雪中的卡城银装素裹,美不胜收,希望您及您的家人安全又温暖地渡过这个冬天。

敬请仔细阅读以下重要信息。

停车场安全

随着冬季的到来,停车场常常结冰、湿滑。家长驾车进出学校停车场时请务必减速,注意视线盲点,保持警惕。 也请提醒您的孩子小心行走,特别留意停车场内的车辆。

和平纪念日——119日星期六不上课

11月9日星期六是和平纪念日假期,不用上课。期待11月16日星期六再与大家见面!

美劳比赛 ——1116

11月16日将举行本年度幼儿园及小学美劳比赛。小学部学生请自备彩色铅笔、固体胶、儿童剪刀等文具。获奖者作品将于十二月初在John G. Diefenbaker High School大堂展出,欢迎学生家长观赏。

拍照日 ——1123
我校计划于11月23日星期六拍摄年度全校大合照。

时间:上午班11:10 – 11:30,下午班1:15 – 1:35

地点:John G. Diefenbaker High School校区主体育馆

第一学期考试 ——127

如果学生无法按时参加考试,必须11月26日之前发电邮到校务处申请重新安排考试时间。提前考试于11月30日进行,不扣分。延期考试安排在 12月14日,成绩按总成绩85%计算。提前或延期考试请必须说明原因或提供不可抗因素的证明材料。

教育信息会 ——111

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)

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!

继续接受报名

2024-2025学年中文班仍可接受报名,学费为 $450. 此费用包含全学年学费及书簿费。

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!

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。

 

 

Another month has passed, and The Chinese Academy is nearing the end of the first semester. We hope everyone is staying safe and warm after our first snowfall of the year.

Important: Driving and Parking Lots

With winter arriving, the parking lots are often icy and slippery. Drive safely at all times. Please remind your children to walk carefully, and watch diligently for cars in the parking lots as they enter and exit the schools. Parents are requested to park only in designated parking spots and avoid parking on grass pathways or non-parking areas.

Remembrance Day – No School, Saturday November 9th

There are no classes on Saturday, November 9th respecting Remembrance Day.

Arts & Crafts Competition – November 16th

The Chinese Academy will be conducting our annual Arts & Crafts Competition from Kindergarten to Grade 6 on Saturday, November 16th. Elementary class students are required to bring their own colouring pencils for the competition. Works of the competition winners and class finalists will be on display outside of the Saturday Office in John G. Diefenbaker High School room 121 in early December.

Photo Day – November 23rd

Our school will be taking the annual school photo on Saturday, November 23rd. Please see below for the details:

Location: Main Gym of John G. Diefenbaker High School

Picture Time for Morning Classes: 11:10am – 11:30am

Picture Time for Afternoon Classes: 1:15pm – 1:35pm

First Semester Exam – Saturday December 7th

First Semester Exams for all students is on Saturday, December 7th. Please encourage your student to spend time studying for this important exam.

If the student is unable to attend, please email your teacher and our office by November 26th to arrange an alternate date. Early exams are scheduled on Saturday November 30th, while deferred exams can be scheduled on December 14th. For any deferred exams, the final marks will be deducted by 15%. For both early and deferred exams, it is necessary to provide a valid reason or present proof of absence.

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.

Education Information Session – January 11, 2025

Join us for our second Education Information Session on Saturday, January 11, 2025, due to popular demand following our successful first session. This is 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 Registration Ongoing

Registration is still open, and the tuition for the current academic year is $450. This fee covers the entire school year and includes the cost of textbooks.

Registration Options

  • Chinese classes online registration – Click Here
  • Option classes online registration – Click Here
  • In-person registration at the Centre Street office – Tuesday to Thursday 9:30 am – 5 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.

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.

十月家长通讯 October Parent Newsletter Tuesday, October 8, 2024

新学年顺利开始!在过去的这一个月,很高兴贵子女回到亚省中文学校与我们一起开始了新的学习。

以下是重要的提醒信息,请您仔细阅读。

教育信息会

应广大家长的要求,我们期望已久的教育信息家长会将于 2024 年 10 月 5 日星期六举行。

本次会议将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

欢迎您和亲朋好友一起来参加!信息会将由我校梁校长以英语、普通话及粤语进行。

扫瞄随附海报的二维码即可注册。

日期:2024 年 10 月 5 日

时间:下午 1:15 –  2:15

地点:John G. Diefenbaker High School #218 室(二楼)

感恩节假期——1012日星期六不用上课

10月12日是感恩节假期,祝感恩节快乐!希望您跟孩子渡过一个有意义的假期。

10月19日将恢复上课。

媒体同意书

媒体同意书提交截止日期为10月19日。若不同意,请务必提交媒体同意书。

链接:请点击这里

火警演练

我校每年都会进行火警演演习,今年将于10月19日进行。营造一个安全学习环境是我校首要工作任务,这次火警演习将巩固全校师生对应急程序的了解,提高应对紧急状况的准备程度。

注册

2024-2025学年中文班仍可接受报名,学费为 $450. 此费用包含全学年学费及书簿费。

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

推荐者礼品卡

如果推荐新学生来就读亚省中文学校,您即可获得 $10 礼品卡奖励。请于10月15日之后星期六上课日前来 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。

兴趣班中文班礼品卡

如果同时注册了我校兴趣班和中文班的学生,也可获得$10礼品卡奖励。请于10月15日后星期六上课日前来 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。

John G. Diefenbaker High School 二楼班级接送学生流程

为了加强校园安全,并于放学前为John G. Diefenbaker High School二楼上课的班级保持安静良好的学习环境,我们要求家长配合并遵循以下规则:

  1. 请家长不要上二楼。
  2. 在一楼指定地点接学生放学(请向本班老师了解放学地点)。
  3. 二楼所在班级老师都将带学生到一楼指定区域放学。如果家长/监护人没有按时来接学生,老师将带学生到#121办公室。

禁止使用学校电脑

请注意, John G. Diefenbaker 高中学校的电脑仅供英文学校使用,我校学生及家长未经授权不得使用,感谢您理解与合作。

校园安全

全校所有学生,不论年级高低,上课期间不得擅自离开校园,包括 15 分钟小息时间。

对于因特殊情况需要提前离校的学生,父母/监护人必须在位于 John G. Diefenbaker High School 办公室填写一份提前放学通知单,再由家长/监护人直接到课室接学生离开。

学习多种语言的好处

推荐您观看:《多种语言带来的好处》, 该影片探讨了学习多种语言如何增强认知能力并提高解决问题的能力。

 

Thank you for a smooth start to the new school year! Over the past month, we have thoroughly enjoyed having your child back learning with us at The Chinese Academy (TCA).

Please kindly read this email carefully, as it contains important reminders and information.

Education Information Session

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Education Information Session on Saturday, October 5, 2024..

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 in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Scan the QR code in the attached poster to sign up today.

Date: October 5, 2024
Time: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Location: Room 218, John G. Diefenbaker High School

No School on Saturday, October 12 – Thanksgiving Long Weekend

Please be reminded that there will be no classes on Saturday, October 12, 2024, due to Thanksgiving long weekend. We hope you enjoy this time with your family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume as usual on Saturday, October 19.

Media Consent


The deadline for the Media Consent Form is Saturday, October 19. If you do NOT give consent, please visit the link below to complete the form at your earliest convenience.

Link: Click Here

Fire Drill Practice

We would like to inform all families that our annual fire drill practice, originally scheduled for October 5, has been postponed to October 19. This change has been made to ensure all necessary preparations are completed effectively. Safety is a top priority, and this drill is an essential part of our commitment to ensuring that students, staff, and volunteers are familiar with the correct procedures in the event of an emergency.

Registration

The 2024-2025 Registration is still ongoing, the tuition for the school year is $450. Tuition includes the full school year and the textbook fee.

Registration Options

  • Chinese classes online registration – Click Here
  • Option classes online registration – Click Here
  • In-person registration at the Centre Street office – Tuesday to Thursday 9:30 am – 5 pm

Referral Gift Card


If you have referred a student to attend The Chinese Academy, you can collect your $10 gift card at our John G. Diefenbaker office on Saturday or our main office on Centre Street from Tuesday to Thursday.

Option Class – Chinese Class Gift Card


If your child has registered for both option class and a Chinese language class with us, you can collect your $10 gift card at the John G. Diefenbaker office on Saturday or our main office on Centre Street from Tuesday to Thursday.

Pick Up Procedures for Second Floor Classes at John G. Diefenbaker High School

To enhance the safety of all our students and to maintain a quiet learning environment for our second floor classes, we are requesting our families to follow the rules:

  1. Parents are NOT permitted to go up to the second floor.
  2. Meet your children on the first floor at their designated meeting area at the bottom of their assigned exit staircase.
  3. Each teacher will be escorting their students to the designated dismissal area. Our teachers will ensure all their students have been picked up. If the student has not been picked up by their parent/guardian, the teacher will bring the student to the main office in Room 121.

Prohibit Use of School Computers


Please note that students and families are not permitted to use the computers at John G. Diefenbaker High School. These computers are designated for school use only, and any unauthorized access could result in restrictions on our continued use of the facility. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in maintaining this policy.

Student Safety Policy

For the safety of all students, leaving the school premises is strictly prohibited at any time during class hours, including the 15 minute recess breaks. Students must remain within the school building throughout the entire duration of their classes. This ensures proper supervision and helps us maintain a secure environment for everyone.

Early Dismissal Policy

For the safety and accountability of all students, any student who needs to leave the school early must follow our early dismissal procedure. A blue Early Dismissal Notice must be obtained from our office or guidance team. This form needs to be completed and signed by a parent or guardian before the student will be permitted to leave the school premises.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us at thechineseacademy@gmail.com.

Recommended Video: “The Benefits of a Bilingual Brain”

We highly recommend watching the video “The Benefits of a Bilingual Brain”, which explores how learning multiple languages enhances cognitive abilities and boosts problem-solving skills. This is particularly relevant for our students at The Chinese Academy, as learning Chinese not only enriches cultural understanding but also strengthens brain development.

Watch it here: The Benefits of a Bilingual Brain, and discover how bilingualism, especially through Chinese learning, benefits your child’s academic growth and cognitive skills.