Swimming | Grade 4-6 and Miss Hansen

Students in Grades 4–6 and Miss Hansen’s class will be swimming this week. To help make the transition at the pool smoother, please have your child wear their swimsuit under their clothes when they come to school. In addition, remember to pack a towel, undergarments for after swimming, and an extra snack, as students are often hungry after their lesson.

Celebration of Learning

Thank you to all the families who joined us last Thursday for our Grade K, 1, 4, and 6 Celebration of Learning. The students were thrilled to share their performances with you, and we truly appreciate everyone who was able to attend. A special thank you to our teachers for their hard work and dedication in preparing the students for this wonderful event.

Dance Pl3Y Performance | Parents Invited

Grade K-3 students will be engaged in a dance residency this week generously funded by our Parent Council! They will be showing off their moves on Friday for the whole school. Parents are invited to attend this performance! The doors will open at 10:30 am, with the performance starting at 10:45 am.

Minds Matter | Healthy Screen Time Habits

With the banning of Social Media for all kids under 16 happening in Australia, it is a great time to explore the concept of healthy screen time given it’s known impacts on social development and mental health. Please see the Minds Matter Newsletter developed by the CBE in conjunction with the Recovery Alberta Team highlighting healthy screen time habits this month.

Family Pizza Night | This Thursday @ Hunterhorn Dominoes

Order from Domino's in Hunterhorn this Thursday for Family Pizza Night! 20% of all proceeds from online and phone orders when using the promo code RAISE20 will go towards supporting Beddington Heights families in need at Christmas. Treat your family to pizza and help make a difference for BHS families. Thanks to this fundraiser alongside our popcorn sales, we were able to support 39 families in need this holiday season! Thank you for supporting our broader school community. Flyers for discounts will come home with students this week.

  If you have any questions or require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school.

Take care,

 Steve Ross

Principal

Beddington Heights School

Key Dates

Recurring Messages

Beddington Heights School is on Instagram
We will be sharing updates about school events as well as showcasing the learning taking place throughout our building. Follow us: @beddingtonheightsschoolcbe

Fun Lunch | Mary Brown’s

Our next Fun Lunch will be Mary Brown’s Chicken on December 18^th.  Ordering deadline is December 13. Orders can be placed at HealthyHunger.ca. During our Dominoes Fun Lunch we were able to provide 14 free Fun Lunches to students thanks to generous donations of BHS parents! Thank you to all those who supported this effort!

Popcorn Sales | Delivered Every Thursday

Again this year, the Parent Council will be selling popcorn for students which will be distributed each Thursday. All proceeds will support BHS families in need during the Winter Break/Christmas season. Popcorn orders will be made through Healthy Hunger, so students won’t need to bring money to school. Families can also pre-order for multiple weeks if they prefer.

To order, please visit HealthyHunger.ca. The ordering deadline each week is the Saturday before each Thursday.

FlipGive Fundraiser

Support Beddington Heights School all year long through FlipGive — an easy, free way to raise money just by shopping for things you already buy!

Our school earns cash back whenever families shop for groceries, gas, dining out, or online purchases from hundreds of popular retailers.

Join our team here: Beddington Heights FlipGive

Every purchase helps support our school families.

Fee Waivers

At Beddington Heights School, we are committed to ensuring that every student can participate in all school activities, regardless of financial circumstances.

If you are having difficulty paying school fees, we offer fee waivers to assist you.

Central Fee Waiver

Central fees include lunch supervision, transportation, student supplies, and music instrument rental fees.

To apply for a central fee waiver, please submit your application through your MyCBE account. For details on eligibility and required documents, visit our website.

School Fee Waiver

School fees cover course fees, activities, and field trips.

Starting this year, you must first apply for a Central Fee Waiver to be considered for a school-based fee waiver. This application will be part of the review process for waiving school-based fees.

To begin the application process for a fee waiver, click the link below and follow the instructions for the central fee waiver. This will provide us with information about the economic or other barriers your family is facing.

Request a fee waiver

Once you receive an email confirming the completion of the central review, please contact the school office to discuss the school fees you are requesting to be waived.

We understand that affordability can be a challenge, and we are dedicated to providing every student with a high-quality education, regardless of their family’s ability to pay fees.

Dates of Significance

Bodhi Day (December 8)
Bodhi Day commemorates the Buddha’s enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. It is a day for reflection, meditation, and practicing kindness. Many observe it by lighting candles, studying teachings, and focusing on inner peace and compassion.

Human Rights Day (December 10)
Human Rights Day honours the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It highlights the importance of dignity, equality, and freedom for all people. Schools and communities reflect on global issues and reaffirm commitments to justice and human rights.