Dear Parents and Guardians

What a wonderfully busy week we have had together! We kicked things off with a very successful Book Fair, followed by the excitement of School Photo Day. Our Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch was a delightful addition, and we proudly recognized Orange Shirt Day to honor Indigenous history and culture. To cap it all off, we enjoyed a fantastic Welcome Back BBQ paired with our Meet the Teacher Night. 

Thank you to all the families who participated and made these events special. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers, as you are truly the backbone of our community. In addition, a huge thank you to Friends of Somerset School Foundation and 1st Class Child Care for sponsoring the BBQ and 1st Class Child Care for bringing in 360 Films – Video Booth. 

Here are your weekly updates: 

URGENT | Demographic Verification Forms Compliance 

This is an urgent reminder that Demographic Verification Forms for the 2024-25 school year are now overdue (the deadline was September 20). Currently, a significant percentage of our students’ forms are incomplete, and we need your help to address this. 

Completing these forms is a legal requirement from Alberta Education and is crucial for our school’s funding. Incomplete forms could lead to a reduction in financial support for Somerset School. 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. 

STEP 1: Set up your MyCBE Account HERE 

STEP 2: Update Demographic Forms 

No Classes for Students on Monday - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation  

Please note that there will be no classes on Monday in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 

Volunteer Security Clearance Process

1. Register as a volunteer: 

  • Complete the Annual Volunteer Registration Form, to confirm your commitment to student safety, confidentiality, and school policies, found HERE and return it to the office in person 
  • The school will verify your identity and send a letter for a police check.  
    • Bring Photo ID 

2. Apply for a Police Information Check (if required) 

  • Use the CBE volunteer letter to apply through the Calgary Police Service’s (CPS) online system (ePIC). 
  • Wait for an email from CPS to apply, ensuring the voucher is ready. Costs are covered for online applications only; in-person applications require a $21.25 fee. 

3. Submit your clearance: 

  • Share your clearance document with the school in person, or by email. 

Photo Retake Day - Tuesday, October 15

We have booked the PHOTO RETAKE DAY or Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in the morning. More details to follow later. 

Thank you for your continued support and engagement. We appreciate everything you do for our school community. 


See you Tuesday! 

Hand to Heart,  

Nathan Bane   

Principal, Somerset School