Important Dates:
March 20 – Friday – Non Instructional Day – No classes
March 23 – 27 – Spring Break
March 30 – Monday – Classes Resume
Please note – due to ongoing construction in the building, there will be no access to students between March 20 and 27th. Ensure students have everything they need for the break prior to leaving on March 19th.
Student Fundraising Opportunities:
· Chocolate Sales Start February 26 – limited quantity
· PRE-Pak Meat Sales – February 26 – March 13 ***DEADLINE APPROACHING FAST**
· Spring Plants – April 13 – 29th
Please see Ms. Schmidt in room 1011 for chocolate sales and check out the fundraising page on the Bowness website for information and order forms for all 3 campaigns.
https://bowness.cbe.ab.ca/fundraisers-donation
March 12 at lunch Jostens will be onsite for anyone interested in Graduation rings and jewelry. Check the Graduation page on the Bowness website for more information, including styles and pricing. https://bowness.cbe.ab.ca/graduation
Student Conferences - bookings open at 4pm today.
https://bowness.cbe.ab.ca/teacher-conference
Thursday March 19 - from 4:30 to 7:30pm - these conferences will be held in person at the school. Teachers will be in the main foyer.
Friday March 20 - from 9am - 2pm - these conferences will be held online.
Looking for Graduation Information? Have you ordered your hoodie? Have you ordered your Gown yet?? Questions about tickets? Visit the updated Graduation page on the Bowness HS website - https://bowness.cbe.ab.ca/graduation or visit the Graduation D2L shell.
City of Calgary Youth Hiring Fair takes place on March 26, 2026 from 1:30-6:00 pm at the Big Four Building, Stampede Park, connecting job seekers aged 15-24 with 80+ employers.
Hiring Fairs – if you are looking for work experience in the auto service industry, have a drivers license and morning or afternoon availability, please submit a CAREERS application. Scan the QR codes on the posters outside Student Services and the Work Experience office or read your CBE email.
Kal Tire – March 11
Fountain Tire – March 18
Aboriginal Futures Spring Job Fair: March 19, 2026 at Delta Hotels Calgary South 1:00 to 3:30pm. Free event for Job Seekers. Bring your Resume-apply on the spot!
City of Calgary Youth Hiring Fair takes place on March 26, 2026 from 1:30-6:00 pm at the Big Four Building, Stampede Park, connecting job seekers aged 15-24 with 80+ employers.
YWITT (Young Women in Trade & Technology) program is putting on a hands-on event with Fix Network on March 27, 2026. Are you wanting to try auto body work and paint a fender from scratch? Spots are first come, first served and very limited—only 12 spots available. Please note that a CAREERS application must be submitted in order to participate.
Absences – just a reminder you can email us – 24 hours a day – with student absences, late arrivals and early departures. Bowness@cbe.ab.ca Please include the student’s first and last name, and the reason. Also remind your students that if they arrive late, or leave early, they need to sign in or out at the office in order to maintain an accurate record of their attendance. Any changes to attendance needs to be addressed with the teacher, who will advise the office.