Varsity Acres School is a caring community and a dynamic K-5 French Immersion place of learning where students come first and are encouraged to stretch to their full potential.

Motto

Stretching for Success - Toujours plus haut

Mission

To put success within the reach of all children - but to ensure that they have to stand on tiptoe to reach it. Each individual endeavors to reach his/her full potential by being challenged, respected, supported and understood in an inclusive and safe environment.

We provide a quality program to all of our students from Kindergarten to Grade 5.

​​​Our School's Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

We are committed to acknowledging and supporting the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 Calls to Action specific to education. Our school, along with all CBE schools, made a Truth and Reconciliation Commitment to Action, on June 21, we renewed our commitment.​​


View Our Truth and Reconciliation Commitment | 2025-26

School Development Plan

​Each year, our school prepares a development plan with input from teachers, school staff, students and parents. We review many sources of data, including report cards, provincial achievement test results and school surveys. Based on this information, we create our plan identifying targeted areas for growth. Our school development plan is not meant to represent all of the work that takes place in our school, but rather it focuses on specific areas for improvement.​​​

View Our Varsity Acres School Development Plan 2025 26

​​​​​School Improvement Results Report

Our school also prepares a results plan, which looks at our previous school year. It shows our students’ achievement and progress in meeting the goals and outcomes as set out by the CBE and Alberta Education, outlines some of the highlights of our school development plan and gives an overview of our school. You can look on the CBE website for system-wide results​.

View Our Varsity Acres School Improvement Results Report 2024 25


Our School at a Glance

  • Straight grade configuration for Grades K-5
  • Swimming program for Grades 1-3 
  • Downhill skiing/snowboard programs for Grades 4 & 5 at WinSport's Canada Olympic Park
  • Music specialist 
  • Phys. Ed. specialist
  • Open Area Learning Commons
  • Technology focus (MacBook and Chromebooks, iPads, Spheros, robotics)
  • Fine Arts (Dance and Music Residency programs)


FAQ about the school

  • Open House
    • This will be held January 16, 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm. 
  • School Hours and Calendar
    • Please see the bottom on the home page for our Calendar and school and office hours.
  • Childcare
    • There are a number of childcare organizations that service the school.
  • Busing
    • Parents can apply for bussing for registered students. Information will about yellow bus registration will be sent to parents from the Transportation Department
  • Field Trips and Activities
    • Each grade group or class participates in a number of offsite or in-school educational events throughout the year.
    • Most of these events will have an associated fee.

Orientation Information

  • School Hours and Calendars
    • Our school hours and calendars are posted on our website on the main page. 
    • The 2025-2026 calendars will be posted on our website by June 25, 2025.
  • Absences/Late Arrivals
    • When your child is going to be absent or late, please call the school absence line 403-777-6090 ext. 1.  If your child will be missing 2 or more weeks of school you will need to fill out an extended absence form, and you can contact the office to get the form.
    • If your child is ill, please keep them at home until they are well enough to participate in all school activities. If your child becomes ill during the school day, we will contact you for your child to be picked up as soon as possible.
  • Early Pickups
    • If you are picking your child up early, please send a note to the teacher and call the office in advance. We appreciate your cooperation in reducing interruptions in the classroom during instructional time as much as possible. Students who arrive at school after 8:00 AM (or after 12:30 PM if coming back from lunch) are required to come through the front doors and stop at the office to be checked in.
  • Visitors & Volunteers Sign-In
    • All parents, visitors and volunteers must report directly to the office and receive a visitor card before proceeding to other areas of the school. This is an additional security measure to keep our school safe.
  • Fees
    • There are various fees that will be assigned to your MyCBE account throughout the year.  Fees may include student supplies, transportation, lunchroom supervision and activity fees.  Students at Varsity Acres School participate in approximately 5 field trips per year.  Activity fees cover field trip costs for students. Parents are responsible for checking their MyCBE account regularly and ensuring fees are paid.
    • Please see the following PAGE for information on CBE fees.
  • Volunteers
    • Volunteers with the Calgary Board of Education must have a valid PIC including a vulnerable sector check.  To obtain a PIC, Volunteers must first register with the school annually through SchoolEngage.  
    • Instructions LINK
  • Student Health Plans
    • This form will be included in your welcome email in August.  It is only required when a student has a medical condition that the school needs to be aware of/or medication needs to be taken at school.  Medication is kept in the school office.  We cannot administer medication without a Student Health Plan.
  • Emergency Response Form
    • This form is to be filled out in addition to a Student Health Plan if a student has a life threatening allergy or medical condition. This form assists schools to develop a plan of action when students require an intervention or emergent response to a situation such as anaphylactic shock.  Please contact the office if you require this form.
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