Happenings 

  • January 20 (7pm): School Council at Branton or online (LINK) 
  • January 22 - Fun Lunch (order due tonight) 

Oki, Danit'astada, Âba wathtec, Tânisi, Taanishi, Bonjour, Hello Branton Families, 

Important Information Regarding the PowerSchool Data Breach

We hope this message finds you well. Following the recent communication from the Calgary Board of Education regarding the PowerSchool data breach, we understand you may have questions or concerns about this situation. 

To provide clarity and support, the CBE has updated its website with a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) addressing common inquiries. We encourage you to review these resources for detailed information and guidance.

 If you have further questions or require additional support, please do not hesitate to reach out to the following contacts: 

We thank you for your understanding and patience as the CBE addresses this matter. Please know that the privacy and security of our school community remain a top priority.

Sincerely, 

Sébastien Picard - Principal 

Planning for Next Year

It is that time where we begin to plan for the next school year. If you are NOT returning to Branton next year for Grade 7, 8 or 9 - please email bcrustad@cbe.ab.ca Thank you for your assistance.

New Stoves

We would like to express our gratitude to the school council for purchasing new induction stoves for the Foods program. These stoves will not only enhance safety in the kitchen, but also enable us to prepare new dishes, such as soups, that were previously not possible without an induction cooktop.

Stoves

Tiger Clubs Volleyball Camp

Tiger Cubs Volleyball Camp

Branton School Council Agenda January 20, 2025 Agenda

1.     Special guess: Belcanfran

2.     Open House

3.     Report Cards/IPPs

4.     Sports

5.     Hiring

6.     Field Trips

7.     High School / Aberhart

8.     2025/26 Calendar

9.     Upcoming fundraising options: Plant Sale

Attention Wrestler Parents/Guardians! 

We are looking for a few volunteers who would be willing to take on a supervisory role during the Divisional Tournament at Genesis Centre on January 28. You would still be able to drive yourself there and take your student home after they are finished wrestling. Please let Ms. Lackner (chlackner@cbe.ab.ca) know if you are able to be present for the tournament and can help us out with supervision of the Branton Wrestling Team. 

Fashion

Students have done a great job sewing or crocheting their final projects. I am always amazed by how creative students are. The grade 9’s are finishing off the semester with a group challenge to create something that uses only the skills that they have learned this semester. The grade 8’s are ending the semester by learning how to make Indigenous wrap beaded lanyards. Finally, the grade 7’s are learning how to do Metis finger weaving for their final project. 

Foods

The grade 8’s and 9’s have been learning about reducing food waste by participating in activities presented by Eco Cooks. A highlight from this week was when they did a blind taste test trying foods that had been preserved using a variety of methods. 

Grade 7’s have finished their healthy cookie challenge. Their healthy cookies tasted so good the judges had a lot of trouble picking the winners. This month they will be learning new techniques like cutting in and the muffin method. 

All students will be finishing the semester by making a variety of Quebecois recipes. Students in grade 7 will be making crepes and the grade 8’s and 9’s will be making sugar pie.

Students Working

Registration Information for the 2025-26 School Year

We would like to inform you that registration for the 2025-26 school year (for new students to Branton) will open on January 13, 2025. *Please note that Banff Trail and Varsity early immersion students are automatically registered for Grade 6). 

For families wishing to apply for an alternative program:

  • CBE students currently enrolled in Kindergarten to Grade 8: Parents/Legal Guardians must complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form online via SchoolEngage.
  • New students to CBE: A separate registration form, which includes the EOI, must be completed. 

Important Notes: 

  •  The EOI form is digital and can only be submitted online through SchoolEngage. Paper copies of the form will not be accepted.

If you have any questions or require assistance with the registration process, please feel free to contact the school office.

Cafeteria Menu

See our cafeteria and menu page.

Upcoming Fun Lunches for 2025

January 22 : Mucho Burrito Order Link Order by Friday, January 17 Midnight. To Volunteer for helping out on the 22 of January VolunteerVolunteer Link

February 20 - Mavericks

March 19 - Boardwalk

April 23 - Tim Horton’s

May 14 - Opa

June 16 - Booster Juice