Good afternoon, Colonel Irvine School Community, 

下午好! 学文学校社区, 

Last night was our annual Spring Concert at Colonel Irvine School. It was a harmonious evening. It was the first concert for our grade 5 and 6 students and the second for our grade 7-9 band students.  The students sang and played some fabulous pieces. Their hard work in preparing for the concert was evident. As mentioned at the concert, if your child wants to join the band next year and they have not selected it as their option, please contact Ms. Roberts in the main office.  

Special kudos to Ms. Hammond efforts in making the concert a success and for our staff for supporting rehearsals during the day. We would also like to give gratitude to our band council members for all their support for the band program.   

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to each member of the current parent council executive members for their dedication, leadership and time. The collective effort of the executive has helped to shape and build a strong school community. At our council meeting on Tuesday night, it was shared that all positions will be vacant for next year’s council.  

We encourage all parents to consider joining the school council. Together, we can continue to make a difference. Your involvement can make a significant impact on the educational journey of our children and help shape the future of our school community and society. Key positions must be filled for the School Council to stay operational. We would be in danger of losing our casino if key positions are not filled.  

If you have the desire to serve and make a positive impact, we encourage you to consider joining the School council. Please reach out to the current council members for guidance or information on how you can get involved. Please see below.   

Happy Eid to all the families that celebrate Eid al-Adha. Have a great weekend and thank you for your continued support.  

Ms. Ko & Mr. McDonald 

Dates to Remember:  

Tuesday June 2 – Grade 5/6 Mayor Expo Field Trip 

Thursday June 4 – Grade 6 English Language Arts and Literature Part B 

(All Dates Below) 

Wednesday, June 10 – track meet @ Foothills Athletic Park 

Friday, June 12 – Athletic BBQ – 11:55 – 2:00 pm 

Monday, June 15 – Grade 4 Feeder school Tours in the afternoon 

Thursday June 18 – Gr. 9 Farewell Activity  

Wednesday June 24 – Gr. 9 Farewell Ceremony – 9A, 9B, 9D – 8:45 am,  

9C, 9E, 9F – 10:30 am 

Thursday June 25 – Awards Ceremony – Gr. 5-7 @8:45am. Gr 8-9 @10:30am 

Friday, June 26 – Last day of school – Appeals in 12:30 – 3:00  

Monday, June 29^th – Non-Instruction Day - Appeals 9:00-12:00 

Tuesday, June 30^th – Non-Instruction Day   

Provincial Achievement Tests  

We want to confirm that Grade 6 and 9 students will write Provincial Achievement Tests in May and June. The dates of these exams are below. Please be aware that students cannot write these exams ahead of time. During these tests, no phones or wearable technology (watches, earbuds, smart glasses) are permitted in the exam rooms.  

May 25 – Grade 6 English Language Arts and Literature Part A - Completed

May 26 – Grade 9 English Language Arts Part A - Completed

June 4 – Grade 6 English Language Arts and Literature Part B 

June 9 – Grade 9 English Language Arts Part B 

June 11 – Grade 6 Social Studies 

June 12 – Grade 6 Science 

June 15 – Grade 6 Mathematics Part A 

June 16 – Grade 9 Mathematics Part A 

June 18 – Grade 6 Mathematics Part B 

June 19 – Grade 9 Mathematics Part B 

June 22 – Grade 9 Social Studies  

June 23 – Grade 9 Science 

Transportation Registration Has Started 2026-2027 

Families are now able to apply for yellow school bus service for the 2026-27 school year. Service levels and fees are outlined below. Registration is available through your MyCBE account. (If you do not already have an account, learn how.) 

Families must apply by Sunday, June 14, 2026, for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year. We continue to accept registrations after the deadline; however, students are added to the closest existing bus stop with available space. Processing times for registrations submitted after the June 14 deadline will be delayed. It may take until mid-October before your child is able to ride the bus. 

Service levels will remain the same as the current school year with a fee of $500/year per student. 

Important Transportation Update – Kincora & Country Hills  

With the new school designations affecting students in Kincora and Country Hills who are in regular program, there are important changes to transportation services: 

• Students who choose to remain at Colonel Irvine School instead of attending their newly designated school will qualify for busing as a conditional rider for the next school year.  
• Please note that the transportation registration portal for conditional riders will open on June 14. 

We encourage families to plan ahead and review these changes carefully when making school and transportation decisions. 

Confirmed routes will be posted in MyCBE in August.   

School Council 

There are no more school council meetings for the remainder of the school year. Thank you to all parents and community members who have attended; your support is greatly appreciated.  

Lunchroom 

Monday – Chilli Dog and side  

Tuesday – Beef Donair 

Wednesday – Lemon Pepper Chicken and Pasta 

Thursday – Assorted Pizza  

Athletics 

Track & Field: 

Practices will go from 3:15-4:15 with the exception of Shot put, it will end at 4 pm. 

The track meet will be taking place at Foothills Athletic Park on June 10^th, at 9am. If you or your child have any questions, please let Mr. Prather know (wyprather@cbe.ab.ca). 

Badminton: 

-Team photos will be on Tuesday, June 2^nd during Grade 7 – 9 lunch time. Please make sure the student bring their badminton team shirts for the photos. 

Jr. Boys and Sr. Boys Volleyball teams: 

-The Potluck will happen on June 4^th after school from 3:15 – 5 pm. Please bring a food or drink item to share with the other teammates! Parents are welcome to attend as well! 

Year-End BBQ Athletics Party 

-In lieu of a Pizza party at the end of each sport season, we have decided to have a BBQ party for ALL students who were involved in an athletics team to celebrate their involvement. BBQ party will be on June 13^th from 12:00 pm – 2 pm! Students need to sign up on the P.E. bulletin board if they would like to attend and bring $2 for the party. 

Grade 9 Farewell Activity: 

Grade 9 students will be going to Calaway Park on June 18^th for their year-end activity. If you are interested in volunteering, we are looking for parent volunteers to help us with the trip. If you have all your Police check and are eligible to volunteer for the school, please email Ms. Yeo at yoyeo@cbe.ab.ca and you will be added to the list and given more information. Thank you!