By Alicia Hope-Ross | March 8, 2024
For 34 years, Sandra taught elementary children at five Calgary Board of Education schools and was a Learning Leader at two of them. She loved teaching and cared deeply for her students. Sandra was particularly focused on teaching methods designed to strengthen her students’ reading ability. Sandra’s commitment to the education of students continued long Continue Reading »
By Alicia Hope-Ross | March 2, 2024
This bursary was established to assist students in financial need with pursuing trade/vocational training beyond high school. DONOR: Anonymous WHERE TENABLE: Calgary Board of Education FIELD OF STUDY: Trade or vocational programs (4-year degree programs not eligible) VALUE: $4,000 NUMBER: Twenty (20) ELIGIBILITY: Open to students registered in grade 12 in the Calgary Board of Continue Reading »
By Alicia Hope-Ross | February 29, 2024
This award was established by Brookes College to encourage and support students in pursuing further education beyond high school. DONOR: Brookes College WHERE TENABLE: Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District (City of Calgary schools only) FIELD OF STUDY: Unrestricted VALUE: Minimum $1,000 NUMBER: Up to four (4) ELIGIBILITY: Open to students Continue Reading »
By Alicia Hope-Ross | February 29, 2024
This award was established to commemorate Greta Paige Marofke, daughter and granddaughter of two generations of William Aberhart High School alumni, who passed away in 2017 at the age of 3. The story of Greta’s two year struggle with a rare form of liver cancer brought together people from all over the world in a Continue Reading »
By Alicia Hope-Ross | February 29, 2024
Carolyn’s career with the Calgary Board of Education spanned three decades, through which she taught in a number of high schools. She was employed as a teacher of psychology at Henry Wise Wood High School from 1991-2002. She will always be remembered for her flamboyant persona, her zest for giving, and for her unconditional support Continue Reading »
By EducationMatters | November 6, 2023
Eduardo Bilanes lived a long life with selflessness in one hand and compassion in the other, always caring for those around him first. Eduardo-Jose Martinez carried happiness and positivity wherever he went, lending a helping hand while bringing a smile to your face. Both Eduardos were diagnosed with cancer, and in 2022, peacefully passed away Continue Reading »
By EducationMatters | March 9, 2023
This scholarship was established by the Calgary Flames Foundation to recognize well-rounded students who exemplify leadership and volunteerism in their community. Donor The Calgary Flames Foundation on behalf of Jennifer and Steve Major (from proceeds of the Calgary Flames Ambassadors’ Charity Poker Tournament) Where Tenable Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District (City Continue Reading »
By EducationMatters | March 9, 2023
This scholarship was established in 2005 in tribute to Edith Berger’s deep love of education and teaching. Endowed by her brother, it is intended to provide graduating high school students the opportunity to pursue post-secondary education towards a teaching degree. Edith concluded her career in education as principal of Huntington Hills Elementary School and a Continue Reading »
By EducationMatters | March 9, 2023
Inspired by the Results crafted by the CBE Trustees, this award was established by EducationMatters in 2006 in honour of the CBE Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. Adhering to the principles that we can all be leaders and that learning experiences empower students to lead the way in their schools, their communities and the world around Continue Reading »
By EducationMatters | March 9, 2023
This award was established in 2012 in memory of Dustin Peers by his family and friends. The purpose of the award is to assist Calgary students graduating from Central Memorial High School and other Calgary Board of Education (CBE) and the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) schools in pursuing studies in visual arts and arts-related Continue Reading »
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