Jacket Racket - As the colder weather approaches, Students' Union is collecting donations for Jacket Racket Calgary! We are asking families to consider donating any new or gently used jackets that are no longer needed. These donations help provide warm clothing to individuals and families throughout the winter. Every donation is appreciated and can make a difference! There will be a box on the stage in the Fishbowl to drop off your jackets. Collection ends on November 6th.

 Grad Photo Session Booking Info – Please see the school website for information to book your GR 12 student’s Graduation photos. https://bowness.cbe.ab.ca/graduation Sessions available October 23 – November 10.

 Winter Sports Tryout dates

·         Basketball – starting November 16th, more info to follow

·         Badminton – starts in February

·         Wrestling – Combined with William Aberhart - Practices begin November 2 at Aberhart at 4pm

 Trojan Athletics- For all things athletics – including tryouts, apparel, game times, calendars, and scores and updates – visit the athletics page at https://bowness.cbe.ab.ca/athletics Bookmark for easy reference!!

 School Council – Next meeting of the school year is Wednesday, November 25 at 6:30pm. All parents and guardians of current students are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please enter the school through the main yellow pillar doors.   Treats will be provided by our amazing Culinary Arts Program!

 Student Fundraisers

                Reminder – Coco Brooks orders are available for pickup between 3:30 and 4pm at the Cosmetology doors on November 5

                Poinsettias and Holiday Greenery  - sales begin Monday November 2, and close November 18th.  Pickup is December 3rd after school.  Order direct at https://bownesshighschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home or visit the school website for order forms and more information. https://bowness.cbe.ab.ca/fundraisers-donation

 From Student Services:

  • The Indigenous Recruiter from the University of Calgary will be here at lunch on Monday, November 2 in room 1131. Status or Non Status Indigenous Students from all grades are welcome to attend. See what opportunities there are for acceptance into University.
  • Robertson College will have a booth at lunch on November 2.
  • The University of Alberta will be here at lunch on Friday, November 6
  • The ELAA provincial post secondary fair is on November 16 during period 1. All students are welcome to check it out. This is for students only.
  • A reminder to all Grade 12 students to continue booking your Grad Check meetings with your counsellor. Thank you for your perseverance in continuing to look for open appointment times. Please remember that new booking spaces become available each Monday, so keep checking if you have not yet been able to secure a meeting.

Unique Pathways - Deadline for second semester applications is Nov 20th! If you have any questions, please email Ms. Lee, Work Experience teacher, at jelee@cbe.ab.ca or see your school counsellor. 

The Test Centre – is a teacher supervised after school program in the Learning Commons that provides an opportunity for students who need to catch up on assignments or missed exams. The Test Centre is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:50 – 5:10. Students need to show up ready to work, and must be sponsored by a teacher. The Test Centre is accessible to all students. Please see your subject teacher for more information, or to

Attendance– please email bowness@cbe.ab.ca if your student is going to be late, absent, or needs to leave early.  Please include the student’s name and details of the absence including start and end date or time. Email makes it easier to track, reduce errors and be more efficient, and allows you to provide attendance in advance if known. Please note we are not able to make changes in attendance after one month. If you believe your student has been marked absent incorrectly, please have them speak to their teacher first, who will contact the office to update their record if necessary.

 In accordance with CBE Policies around student safety, the doors to the school are now locked. Access to the building is by buzzer during regular office hours. Students required to have access for activities outside office hours must be under the direct supervision of a Bowness High School staff member. Arrangements for access will be made directly with the staff member. The doorbell for the school is located at the yellow pillar entrance, and anyone wishing to enter will need to identify themselves to gain access.

Student Parking – Just a quick reminder there is no student parking in the school parking lot. All spaces are allocated to staff and guests. Students are also reminded to be kind and aware of our neighbours and not to block driveways, park in spots designated to local businesses, or the Bowness Sports Plex. We have already been contacted by local businesses who will be calling to have vehicles ticketed and towed.