Our very own, Founder and Executive Director, Diana Stinn joined Denise Dutchuk-Smith from Delta West Academy to discuss the facts around independent schools in Alberta. Do We hire Alberta certificated teachers? Do we follow the Alberta program of studies? Are we financially accountable and professionally accountable to Alberta Education? Are we accountable to our families? Are our families Elite or
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The little school that could celebrates 13 years of helping families in their educational journey. Thanks to our Founders, Administration and Board, Phoenix has been able to flourish and grow over the last 13 years with many firsts. We have the ONLY kindergarten dedicated to Home Schoolers in the province. We were the first school to introduce iPads to our
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May 9th was National Missing Sock Memorial Day, so our Care team, led by Lisa Raffan thought we should mark the day and do some good. In the end, our parents and staff brought in 46 single socks, which leads to the donation of 48 brand new pairs to the YWCA to help them put their best foot forward. Thanks
Read moreCity of Calgary Community Summer Programs- Calgary Parks and Rec. Have fun with us. We have a wide variety of exciting programs and special events that cater to children, youth and families, all led by qualified City staff. Join us and experience games, crafts, activities and more. Children (3-12 years) Youth (12-17 years) Families (all ages) Stay n’ Play Breakout Youth
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Thanks to the generous support of the Whole Kids Foundation Bee Cause Grant, Bee Wise supplies, and volunteers Christine Hourd, Alex Ranger and Jenn Hvingelby along with our lead BeeKeeper, Calgary BeeKeepers Association President Thomas Schweizer, we now have 2 Bee Hives full of living, working Bees here at Phoenix Foundation. We are proudly the first K-12 school in Calgary to
Read more2017 Youth Photography Contest As part of the Mayor’s Environment Expo, the photography contest encourages students to consider the environmental community that surrounds them and to take action to protect it. If you are a student in grades 7 to 12, grab your camera and capture your community, classroom or neighbourhood. Then enter your best shot into one of the
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Jack Leslie Youth Environmental Grant Do you have any great idea’s for our school? E mail Larry at larry@phoenixfoundation.ca Get $1,000 of funding for your youth environmental project! The Jack Leslie Youth Environmental Grant honours the positive impact former Mayor Jack Leslie had on the city and the environment, and is awarded to youth in Calgary who continue his efforts.
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