Health - Sexual Health
The sexual health outcomes of the Physical Education and Wellness (Gr5 & 6) and Health (Gr 7, 8, & 9) programs of study will be taught February 9 to 11 this year. In accordance with the ministerial order, participation in these outcomes requires parents/guardians to ‘opt in’. Copies of the ‘opt in’ form were emailed out last week and can be picked up in the office. All students who are not ‘opted in’ to these outcomes will engage in an alternate learning activity with a teacher.
CPS Junior Learning Academy
Calgary Police Services is offering a Junior Academy for youth ages 12 to 16. Get more information and apply here.
Semester Change and Report Cards
The last day for Semester 1 is January 27, with Semester 2 beginning on January 28. In past years, the change in semester and report cards have coincided with one another. This year, report cards will be available for families to view on February 24. This mid-year report card will include grades for all full year and semester 1 courses, with comments for all Core courses. Ongoing reporting of assessment for students is available through PowerSchool and updated regularly. https://www.cbe.ab.ca/news-centre/Pages/access-online-report-cards-in-February-2026.aspx
Complementary Courses
Each spring we design our course offerings based on students’ selections. This past spring we were able to expand our offerings for high interest courses and ensure all students received 3 out of 4 of their top choices, with most students receiving 4 out of 6 of their overall choices. As a result, we are not able to accommodate changes to complimentary courses.
Yearbook
William D. Pratt Yearbooks for the 2025-26 school year are on sale for $42.00. They can be purchased by following this link.The yearbooks will be delivered in June. The final order deadline is coming up in February. See the above website for more information and to place your order. Don’t delay, order yours today.
Key Dates
January 19 Wall Climbing (Outdoor Ed 7)
January 20 Archery (Outdoor Ed 9)
January 21 Ice Skating (Outdoor Ed 8)
January 21 School Council Meeting (6pm)
January 22 Late French Immersion Presentation (Gr6)
January 26 High School Tour: Thirsk (Gr9)
January 26 Open House: Thirsk (5:30pm)
January 27 Last day of Semester 1
January 28 First Day of Semester 2
January 28 Fun Lunch: Hot Dogs
January 29 Open House: Diefenbaker-Regular Program (5:30pm)
January 29 Open House: Diefenbaker-IB Program (5:00pm)
January 30 Non-Instructional Day (No School)
February 3 Gr9 Vaccinations
February 5 Open House: Branton-Late French Immersion (6:30pm)
February 11 Fun Snack: Purdy’s & Rocky Mountain Chocolate
February 12-13 Teacher’s Convention (No School)
February 16 Family Day (No School)