十一月家长通讯 November Parent Newsletter Thursday, October 30, 2025

十一月翩然而至,在这个收获的季节,我们见证着孩子们如秋日果实般日渐丰盈的成长。感谢每一位家长的信赖相伴,也感谢孩子们在求知路上的每一分坚持与突破。

 

友谊杯中文演讲比赛喜报

中国驻卡尔加里总领事馆主办的2025年“友谊杯”中文演讲比赛于10月12日圆满落幕,我校学子在赛场上的卓越风采与杰出的语言才华取得了令人瞩目的成绩,分别荣获中学组冠军、季军及优秀奖。在此,谨向参与比赛的学生致以热烈的祝贺!同时,对一直以来给予信任与支持的各位家长表示最衷心的感谢!

获奖详情请参阅:https://chineseacademy.ca/2025-friendship-cup/

 

和平纪念日假期

2025年11月8日(星期六)为和平纪念日假期,不用上课。所有课程将于11月15日(星期六)照常进行。

羽你同行羽毛球活动

感谢各位对“羽你同行”羽毛球活动的热情支持!我们很高兴地通知大家,目前本次活动名额已满,现已停止接受新报名。

 

为确保活动顺利进行,请已报名的参与者注意以下事项:

 

  • 请穿着室内运动鞋入场,现场工作人员将在门口查验,未符合要求者将无法进入场地。
  • 仅限已报名者参与活动。如家长也希望上场打球,也需完成报名。因名额已满,目前无法新增报名,未报名者不可上场。

 

美劳比赛

为庆祝亚省中文学校成立三十周年,我校将于2025年11月1日及15日(星期六)在课堂上举办“三十华章,童心共绘”“我与亚省中文学校共成长”美劳创作比赛,诚邀幼儿园至六年级的同学及家长参与,用艺术创作共庆母校华诞!请1-6年级学生自备蜡笔、彩色铅笔、固体胶等手工用品。获奖作品将于12月初在JGD高中一楼大厅展出,并将收录于我校30周年纪念年鉴。

家长课堂参观时段安排如下:

  • 幼儿园(上午班):11:30 – 11:45
  • 幼儿园(下午班):15:30 – 15:45
  • 小学部(上午班):11:40 – 11:55
  • 小学部(下午班):15:40 – 15:55

 

第一学期考试安排

本学期考试定于12月6日星期六举行,请协助孩子合理安排复习:

  • 如学生无法参加考试,请务必于11月27日星期三前电邮通知老师及学校办公室
  • 提前考试:11月29日星期六
  • 延期考试:12月13日星期六(最终成绩将扣除15%)
  • 提前或延期考试须提供有效事由证明

 

校园管理与安全提醒

 

  • 为维护校园整洁,请学生携带室内鞋
  • JGD二楼班级在一楼指定区域放学,请家长不要上二楼
  • 上课期间学生不得擅自离校,如需早退,家长须提前至办公室填写《早退单》或通过邮件书面报备
  • JGD校内电脑仅供英文学校使用,请勿擅自使用

 

推荐人礼品卡奖励

 

  • 每成功推荐一名新生,即可获得$10礼品卡,请到JGD#121办公室领取
  • 同时报读中文课与兴趣班,可获得$10礼品卡,领取方式如下:
    • 周六:JGD #121办公室
    • 周二至四:维德广场办公室

 

本学年第二学期注册信息

中文班第二学期将于2026年1月10日开始,注册费为$230(高中中文课程除外)。本学期已注册的学生请勿重复报名,新生家庭欢迎通过以下链接完成注册:
https://chineseacademy.ca/registration/courses-registration/

感谢您的信任与配合,期待我们继续携手,共助孩子成长!

 

With November here, we are grateful to see our students continue to grow and make progress. Thank you to all families for your trust and support, and to our students for their hard work and perseverance.

Friendship Cup Chinese Speech Contest – Congratulations to Our Winners!

On October 12, 2025, students from The Chinese Academy proudly participated in the “Friendship Cup” Chinese Speech Contest. Our students impressed the judges with their eloquence, confidence, and creativity, earning outstanding results.

We are incredibly proud of our students for their dedication to Chinese language learning and for representing The Chinese Academy with excellence. Congratulations to all participants and teachers for their hard work and achievement!

For more information regarding this competition, please visit: https://chineseacademy.ca/2025-friendship-cup/

Remembrance Day Long Weekend

There will be no school on Saturday, November 8, 2025 for Remembrance Day Holiday.
Classes will resume on Saturday, November 15.

TCA Badminton Club

Thank you for your enthusiastic support of the TCA Badminton Club! We are happy to share that the club has reached full capacity. At this time, no additional participants can be registered.

As we prepare for our sessions, please carefully note the following reminders:

  • Indoor, non-marking shoes are required for all participants.
    Our supervisor will check at the door. No admission will be allowed without proper footwear.
  • Only registered participants may play.
    We kindly remind parents that if you wish to play, you must also be registered.
    The club is currently full, so new registrations cannot be added at this time.
    There will be no play allowed without registration.

Arts & Crafts Competition

The Chinese Academy will be holding its annual Arts & Crafts Competition for students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 on Saturday, November 1 and November 15. All elementary students are asked to bring their own colouring pencils for the competition.

As part of this special event, we warmly invite parents to join your child’s class during the last 15 minutes of class to share a supportive moment together and write a short message of encouragement for your child. Let us work together to create an environment filled with appreciation and positivity.

Parent Classroom Visit Schedule:

  • Kindergarten (Morning): 11:30 – 11:45
  • Kindergarten (Afternoon): 3:30 – 3:45
  • Elementary (Morning): 11:40 – 11:55
  • Elementary (Afternoon): 3:40 – 3:55

Winning entries and class finalists will be displayed outside the Saturday Office (Room 121, John G. Diefenbaker High School) in early December and will also be featured in our 30th Anniversary Yearbook.

We look forward to seeing you and celebrating our students’ creativity together!

First Semester Exam – Saturday December 6

All students will take their first semester exams on Saturday, December 6. Please encourage your student to dedicate time to study for this important assessment.

  • Unable to attend? Notify your teacher and the office by Wednesday, November 27.
  • Early exams: Saturday, November 29
  • Deferred exams: Saturday, December 13 (final marks reduced by 15%)
  • Requirements for early/deferred exams: Valid reason or proof of absence must be provided.

Indoor Shoes

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.

Referral Gift Card Program

Families will receive a $10 gift card for each new student referral.

Gift cards can be picked up at our office. Thank you for helping our community grow!

Dual Registration Gift Card

Families enrolled in both a Chinese class and an option class will also receive a $10 gift card.

Gift cards can be picked up at the JGD office (Room 121) on Saturdays, or at the Centre Street office from Tuesday to Thursday during office hours.

Register for the Second Semester

The second semester begins on January 10, 2026, with a registration fee of $230 for Chinese classes. Students currently enrolled in the 2025-2026 school year do not need to register again. Families who have not yet joined our programs are invited to register now to secure their spot.

Register online here: https://chineseacademy.ca/registration/courses-registration/

Student Safety Reminders

  • Pick-Up Procedures for JGD 2nd Floor Classes:
    1. Parents are not permitted upstairs.
    2. Pick up students at the designated meeting area on the 1st floor.
    3. Teachers will escort students; any late pickups will be taken to the JGD office (Room 121).
  • Leaving Campus: Students are not permitted to leave school property during class time or recess. If a student needs to leave early, parents must obtain an Early Dismissal Slip from the office or email the teacher before the student is allowed to leave. This ensures the safety and accountability of all students on campus.
  • Computer Use: Computers at JGD are for the English school only. TCA students and families are not permitted to use them.
“羽你同行”亚省中文学校羽毛球活动 TCA Badminton Club – Full Thursday, October 23, 2025

“羽你同行”羽毛球活动即将开启,诚邀学生、家长及社区成员齐聚John G. Diefenbaker高中东翼体育馆,在轻松愉快的氛围中一同挥拍运动。

活动信息

  • 时间:每周六上午9:30–11:00
  • 日期(共15次):
    2025年:11月15日、22日、29日;12月6日、13日、20日
    2026年:1月10日、17日、24日、31日;2月7日、21日、28日;3月7日、14日
  • 地点:John G. Diefenbaker高中东翼体育馆
  • 费用:$100/人(可参与全部15次活动)

 

参与须知

  • 每场活动限16人,名额先到先得
  • 请提前完成注册以保留位置
  • 可根据个人时间参加任意场次
  • 名额不可转让,亦不设补场
  • 请自备球拍、羽毛球及室内运动鞋
  • 15岁以下参与者需由成人陪同

此活动属有监督的开放式运动体验,并非正式教学课程,旨在鼓励大家在运动中锻炼身心、提升技巧、增进情谊。无论您是初试羽毛球,还是希望以球会友,都欢迎加入我们!

We are thrilled to announce the return of our TCA Badminton Club sessions at The Chinese Academy! This is a wonderful opportunity for students, parents, and community members to come together in a relaxed and friendly environment, enjoy badminton, improve skills, and foster community spirit.

Details:

  • Dates: (15 sessions)
    • November 15, 22, 29;
    • December 6, 13, 20;
    • January 10, 17, 24, 31;
    • February 7, 21, 28;
    • March 7, 14
  • Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM on Saturdays
  • Location: East Gym, John G. Diefenbaker High School
  • Fee: $100 per person for all 15 sessions

What to Know:

  • Maximum of 16 participants per session, first come first served.
  • Registration is required to secure your spot.
  • Registered participants may attend any session.
  • No substitution and no make up session.
  • Participants must bring their own racket, shuttlecocks, and non-marking shoes.
  • Youths under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

This program is supervised for safety purposes, but it is not a coached class. The emphasis is on enjoying the game, developing skills, and connecting with the community. It’s ideal for beginners, intermediate players, and anyone who wants to stay active while having fun.

“友谊杯” 中文演讲比赛 Friendship Cup Chinese Speech Contest Tuesday, October 14, 2025

2025年10月12日,“友谊杯”庆祝中加建交55周年中文演讲比赛在驻卡尔加里总领事馆举行,我校学子在赛场上展现出卓越风采与语言才华,获得了令人瞩目的成绩!

中学组
Grade 11 (11J) – 王铭泽(一等奖)指导老师:刘老师

Grade 12 (12J) – 石书宜(三等奖)指导老师:陈老师

Grade 11 (11J) – 肖若凡辰(优秀奖)指导老师:刘老师

王铭泽(一等奖)

石书宜(三等奖)

肖若凡辰(优秀奖)

十月家长通讯 October Parent Newsletter Tuesday, October 7, 2025

新学年已顺利启航,我们欣喜地看到学生们积极投入中文学习。感谢您一直以来的支持,现将十月重要事项提醒如下:

CBE教师罢工及我校课程安排

 

悉知阿尔伯塔省教师工会已投票否决相关协议,并计划于10月6日(星期一)发起罢工。我们已与CBE租赁部门进行沟通,并得到确认,此次罢工行动将不影响我校的正常教学。因此,10月4日(星期六)所有课程将照常进行。

保障学生学习进度与教学质量是我们一贯的首要任务。我们将持续关注此事进展,并及时告知您任何最新动态。

 

JGD捐赠活动对停车场的影响

 

JGD运动队将于10月4日上午9点至12点,在公交站旁我们两个校区之间的停车场举行“瓶子捐赠活动”。届时现场将有卡车与帐篷用于收集瓶罐,该区域停车可能会受影响,请家长提前规划,建议使用其他停车场并注意安全。

感恩节长周末

 

2025年10月11日(星期六)为感恩节假期,10月18日(星期六)恢复上课。

希望您跟孩子渡过一个快乐而有意义的感恩节!

全校大合照摄影日

 

学校拍照日于10月18日(星期六)进行。这些照片将用于学生档案,并在获得许可后用于宣传或社区活动。请务必在此日期前填写媒体同意书,以便您的孩子可以参与拍照。

媒体同意书

 

请于2025年10月18日前完成在线媒体授权表的填写。如若逾期未提交,学校将视为同意授权。

链接:https://forms.gle/511f7dNs7aKdX2yu5

消防演习

 

年度消防演习将于2025年10月4日(星期六)进行。此次演练旨在确保所有学生和教职工熟悉应急程序,为突发情况做好准备。

推荐奖励

 

每推荐一名新生入读,将获得$10礼品卡。礼品卡将从10月起开始发放。感谢您助力社区成长!

双课程注册奖励

 

同时注册中文班与兴趣班,可获得$10礼品卡。礼品卡可于周六在JGD办公室(121室)领取,或于周二至周四在中央街维德广场办公室领取。

学生安全提醒

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,家长必须在位于 John G. Diefenbaker High School 办公室填写一份提前放学通知单,再由家长到课室接学生离开。

推荐资料——学习多种语言的好处

 

我们推荐您观看《学习多种语言的益处》。该视频生动阐述了学习多种语言如何促进认知发展、提升解决问题能力,非常适合与孩子共同分享!

感谢您一如既往的支持,让我们携手共建一个安全、充实、充满活力的学习环境。

 

We are pleased to share that the school year is off to a strong start! Over the past month, it has been wonderful to see our students back in class and engaged in learning. Please take note of the following important reminders for October.

Teacher Strike Update

The ATA has voted to reject the proposed agreement, allowing strike action to begin on Monday, October 6, 2025. We have confirmed with the CBE Rentals Department that this will not affect The Chinese Academy. All classes, including Saturday, October 4, will proceed as scheduled. We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as needed.

Parking Lot Affected by Bottle Drive – Saturday, October 4

The JGD Sports Teams will be hosting a Bottle Drive on Saturday, October 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the parking lot located between our two campuses, next to the bus stop. A truck and tents will be set up on-site to collect bottles and cans. Please note that parking in the area may be affected during this time. We kindly ask families to plan ahead. We recommend using other parking lots and paying attention to safety.

Thanksgiving Long Weekend

There will be no school on Saturday, October 11, 2025 for Thanksgiving.
Classes will resume on Saturday, October 18.

School Photo Day

We are planning to hold our School Photo Day on Saturday, October 18. These photos may be used for school records and, with permission, for promotional or community purposes. To ensure your child can participate, please complete the Media Consent Form before this date. Thank you for helping us keep our records up to date.

Media Consent Form

All families are required to complete the online Media Consent Form by October 18, 2025.

If no response is received by the deadline, consent will be assumed.

Link: https://forms.gle/511f7dNs7aKdX2yu5

Fire Drill

Our annual fire drill will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

This practice helps ensure that all students and staff are familiar with emergency procedures and prepared for unexpected situations.

Referral Gift Card Program

Families will receive a $10 gift card for each new student referral.

Gift cards will be distributed beginning in October. Thank you for helping our community grow!

Dual Registration Gift Card

Families enrolled in both a Chinese class and an option class will also receive a $10 gift card.

Gift cards can be picked up at the JGD office (Room 121) on Saturdays, or at the Centre Street office from Tuesday to Thursday.

Student Safety Reminders

 

  • Pick-Up Procedures for JGD 2nd Floor Classes:
    1. Parents are not permitted upstairs.
    2. Pick up students at the designated meeting area on the 1st floor.
    3. Teachers will escort students; any late pickups will be taken to the JGD office (Room 121).
  • Leaving Campus: Students are not permitted to leave school property during class or recess.
  • Computer Use: Computers at JGD are for the English school only. TCA students and families are not permitted to use them.

Recommended Resource

We encourage you to watch “The Benefits of a Bilingual Brain.”

This video highlights how learning multiple languages enhances cognitive development and problem-solving skills. A great resource to share with your children!

Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together to create a safe, enriching, and vibrant learning community.

Expera I.T. Educational Support Scholarships 教育资助奖学金 Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Expera I.T. Educational Support Scholarships

The Chinese Academy is grateful to Expera I.T. for generously donating $5,000 in scholarships to support students in need.

✔ $100–$400 per student
✔ First come, first served
✔ New applicants only
✔ $10 gift card for each new student referred
✔ TCA offers many other scholarships ranging from $80–$100

The Chinese Academy reserves the final right of approval regarding all applications.

📌 Apply Now – Click the link to view the application form:
Simplified Chinese: Scholarship Application Form (S)
Traditional Chinese: Scholarship Application Form (T)

☎ 403-777-7663 | 🌐 www.chineseacademy.ca


Expera I.T.  教育资助奖学金

亚省中文学校感谢 Expera I.T. 慷慨捐赠 $5,000 奖学金,以支持有经济需要的学生。

✔ 每位学生可获奖学金 $100–$400
✔ 名额有限,先到先得
✔ 只限新申请
✔ 每推荐一位合资格学生可获 $10 礼品卡
✔ 亚省中文学校还提供许多其他社区奖学金,金额范围为 $80–$100

亚省中文学校保留对所有奖学金申请之最终审核权。

📌 立即申请 – 点击以下链接查看申请表:
简体中文: 奖学金申请表 (S)
繁體中文: 獎學金申請表 (T)

☎ 403-777-7663 | 🌐 www.chineseacademy.ca