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Taking advantage of the fantastic fall weather, our Phys. Ed. classes at our School for Boys and our School for Girls went over to Currie Reservoir Disc Golf Course at…

We had wonderful weather for the Terry Fox Run on Friday and we heard reports of our students being Respectful on the pathways. Thanks to the generosity of our school…

Currie Campus is Buzzing Nearly half of our students are now housed at our Currie Campus with almost 80 students. We occupy the two floors of the North Wing of…

Grade 9 Windmill Projects! The Grade 9’s are reading George Orwell’s Animal Farm in ELA. On top of learning important lessons about power and governance in Animal Farm, they are learning the skills…

WOW what a week! The epic snowfall on Tuesday has reinvigorated the fort building frenzy at the Richmond Campus and snow pants and snow shovels are back in vogue. A…

North Point / Legends Academy wrapped up this past Sunday in fantastic fashion with a wind up tournament at the Richmond campus (in front of fans and family).   Legend’s Coaches…

NORTH POINT SCHOOL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE  OUR NEW ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL OF THE GIRLS SCHOOL Starting in August of 2022, Ms. Jenny Davidson will assume the role of Associate Principal…

A group of students and parents had a blast cheering on the Edmonton Stingers who completed a sweep of two of the top teams from Latin America on Wednesday night, defeating Real…

We had the head coach for Calgary Team Handball, Khalil El Haddoui, join us in our grade 8, 7 and 6 physical education classes to ensure we had a chance…

Our four Basketball teams have been very busy of late and that means our amazing coaches have been pulled in many directions as well. We are so proud of the…

North Point had a blast at the Be Brave Hitmen game. All of the students represented North Point very well, and they even managed to get on the JumboTron a…

The middle school Art students set out on an adventure to The Leighton Arts Centre on Wednesday. They created 3D felted animals in the old school house, went on a…

The Gr. 6-8s have been taking advantage of the nice weather by walking over to the ODR (Outdoor Rink)  during their Phys. Ed. class for some skating and boot shuffling.…

On Friday, the Gr. 6-8 Action/Outdoor Education Option went to the Calgary Climbing Centre to learn all about climbing, belaying and rappelling including the equipment and commands used. The boys…

The Gr. 8 class put an incredible effort into writing and creating their own short stories – complete with illustrated book covers! On Friday they also took the time to…

The shovels are a popular recess-time tool as the boys are taking advantage of the milder weather. WEEK AT A GLANCE FRI. JAN. 21 – High School Outdoor Ed. Field…

It’s hard to believe that this is our first week back but we are delighted to have the boys back in the halls! And our halls have been fantastically decorated…

WEEK AT A GLANCE FRI. DEC. 17 – Ugly Christmas Sweater Day; Last day of classes for 2021 FRI. DEC. 17 – Action Friday: School-wide bowling at Chinook Bowl MON.…

NORTH POINT GIVES BACK On Friday the majority of our student body was involved in giving back to the community in some way. The Gr. K-5 walked around our neighbourhood…

Castle Showcase The Gr. 8s have been investigating life in the Middle Ages including understanding life within the Medieval Castle. The Castle Showcase allowed the boys to share their understanding…

High School Boys Cook Quick and Ready Meals for their Gr. 3/4 buddies Outdoor Ed. Collaboration – Gr. 3-4 Perspective! The Gr. 3/4s have been learning about the types of…

WEEK AT A GLANCE MON. NOV. 22 – Healthy Hunger: Splumbo’s (Richmond Campus);  Edo (Currie Campus) WED. NOV. 24 @ 4-8pm – Checkpoint Meetings THURS. NOV. 25 @ 8am-4pm –…

The gym and our hallways have been decorated with thoughtful student art work inspired by our creative art teachers, Mrs. Fairhead and Miss. McPeake. These wonderful works of art set…

Today the Grade 8 boys, along with Mr. Qureshi and Mr. Devost were at Dunvegan Gardens for a garlic planting extravaganza and moving a ton of bails!  The boys showed…

Theatre Lunch Club Under the tutelage of Ms. Aliza Sarian, Our Theatre Lunch Club participants have been experiencing all aspects of theatre, including theatre make-up. This week, Ms. Sarian brought…

Over the weekend, some of our teachers helped to transform our Gaga Pit from the knuckle injury inducing, clothing soiling, mud making, dust bowl to a new and improved playing…

High School in Action  We wanted to provide a little ‘picture tour’ of the High School this week. When folks enter the school they are greeted at our Admin office. …

Happy Thanksgiving and Turkey Trot We would like to wish all of our North Point families a very Happy Thanksgiving! May you enjoy the extra long weekend together as you…

It’s been hauntingly quiet around here as the Gr. 4-12s have been away on their Retreats. Here are a few pictures to remind us of all the energy that normally…

On Wednesday, students that are or will be taking the Art Option with Miss. McPeake had the opportunity to attend the Van Gogh exhibit at the BMO Centre. Beyond Van…

Things are going great at our Currie Campus (High School). We feel settled into our new digs and the students are making good use of all the grown up learning…

On Friday, our High School students hosted our Elementary and Middle School students for a tour of the Currie Campus and some of Mr. Redick’s famous pancakes, cooked by the…

NAVIGATOR DAY Our second day of school is traditionally our Fall Navigator Day! Every North Point student belongs to one of the four Navigators Squads. These Squads, aligned with our…

WELCOME BACK We have been planning and preparing for the 2021-22 school year and we are so excited! We know this will a stellar year filled with many exciting adventures,…

About North Point School & Our Team North Point School for Boys taps into boys’ natural curiosity and energy as a foundation for life-long learning. We create environments and experiences…

We heard from the Gr. 8-10s that are on the Galiano Island Kayaking Trip and they are having great weather and an even greater time. They are soaking in stunning…

We would like to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads, Grandpas and Uncles who are shaping our boys to be boys with Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, Resilience,…

Mr. Redick took the Gr. 8-10s to the Bowness Lagoon to get some kayaking experience in preparation for their Gulf Islands Outdoor Education trip. The weather mirrored what they are…

This week was all about Passion Projects! It was amazing to see the variety of passions our students have – from hobbies, to diving into family histories, to science and…

IT IS SO GOOD TO HAVE THE BOYS BACK! The hallways are a buzz with vitality again and the playground is full of happy shouts and running feet. It has…

The Gr. 6-10s had the incredible opportunity to have a Zoom visit from our Calgary Centre MP, Greg Mclean. Several of our boys were able to ask him some thought…

Our third episode of the North Point Navigators Culinary Arts Series took place last Friday as our boys made the transition to at-home learning once again. Tasked with making their…

Happy Mother’s Day! We would like to wish all the Moms, Grandmas and special ladies in the lives of our students a very Happy Mother’s Day. We know you are…

The Gr. 10s have been studying Biomes in their Science class and have put together some dioramas or digital presentations to show off what they have learned. For those who…

NEW HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS We are excited to announce that we have received the keys to our new High School Campus this week. Located just a stone’s throw away from…

SO MUCH FUN! The last day of school before Spring Break, the entire school went to Mt. Norquay for some tubing. Staff and students alike came back with tails of…

SPIRIT WEEK! We had great participation in all grades and it was awesome to see the boys and their teachers get involved. Crazy Hair day and Classroom Theme days were…

The Gr. 7-10s had a fantastic day on Wednesday to hit the slopes and enjoy the great weather and majestic mountain scenery. What a change from last year which was…

WEEK AT A GLANCE FRI. MAR. 12 – Non-instructional day: NO CLASSES SUN. MAR. 14 – Time Change: Set Clocks Ahead MON. MAR. 15 – Healthy Hunger: Subway WED. MAR.…

A few of our boys showing great form and intense concentration at CUSTTA where they learned all about Table Tennis for Action Friday last week. WEEK AT A GLANCE FRI.…

Top right photo credit: Felix C. For Action Friday last week we took the students out to the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary. These large, beautiful animals were a sight to behold…

Thanks to Mr. Redick’s ingenuity, we have a new game at North Point. This Nine Square in the Air game set is portable (can be taken outside when the weather…

In STEM this week, the boys combined their soldering skills with what they have learned about circuits to create these cool looking lights! WEEK AT A GLANCE FRI. FEB. 12…

WEEK AT A GLANCE FRI. FEB. 5 – Action Friday: Indoor activities & games at the school MON. FEB. 8 – Healthy Hunger: Spolumbo’s TUES. FEB. 9 – PEP back…

The volleyball tournament and pizza party this past Friday after school was the culmination of the volleyball season. We had fantastic participation and enthusiasm from boys in grades 4-7, many…

A mild January and facility closures are the perfect excuse to get outside and do some hiking. The older boys took to the foothills and explored Heart Creek trail near…

The Gr. 1-2s have been learning all about the Arctic and created dioramas filled with incredible detail and imagination. They were encouraged to focus on at least two animals and…

Welcome back! The hallways have been noticeably quiet these last few days! We a looking forward to having everyone return to school on Monday – let the learning and the…

This will be our last to the Point newsletter until January 14th. January 4-8 all students will be learning from home. Contact your son’s teacher directly for more information. The…

We have had the unique opportunity of having internationally renowned artist, Carl White, lead our boys through a fantastic art journey, culminating the completion of their skateboard art last Friday.…

PHOTO CONTEST Ms. Pirie announced the winners of our Mountain Day Photo contest at our Townhall on Tuesday. We had 12 boys submit multiple great photos, making the selection process…

On Wednesday, the grade 8s showcased the castles that they had built during their unit on the Middle Ages in Social Studies. There were some very creative and detailed projects!…

Our Remembrance Day ceremony on Tuesday is one we at North Point will remember for some time to come. Veteran Vince Fowler joined us and shared how childhood bullying, being…

Learning to solder in Roots2Stem is always a big hit with the boys. The Gr. 6/7s were practicing Responsibility in using hot new tools and building materials in a safe…

Halloween was celebrated in style today – complete with slime, costumes, games and treat bags. Halloween at North Point wouldn’t be the same without a family of dinosaurs. Thank you…

Oh Friday the boys had the opportunity to give the Visions Sport Centre a trial run by playing Ball Hockey there as part of their Action Friday. Visions Sport Centre…

So often we highlight all the fun and exciting things that happen on Action Fridays or special events, that we neglect to recognize that real learning happens within these walls…

Autumn at North Point wouldn’t be the same without a visit to the Calgary Farmyard (formerly the Calgary Corn Maze). Another glorious day to enjoy all the outdoor activities! WEEK…

In the spirit of reconciliation & healing, our Northpoint Navigators from Grade 1-10 wore orange shirts to honor & recognize the experience of Residential School survivors & the children who…

What a fantastic day for the Terry Fox run on Friday. It was a little hazy but that made the temperature more bearable for the six laps around the school.…

Having our gym classes outside has freed up our gym to become a learning space where classes have more room to spread out and be separated from each other. The…

The wonderful weather this week made outdoor gym even more enjoyable! It was great to see everyone participating and staying active. We heard and saw many of our new boys…

We’ve had a great first week! The weather was absolutely perfect for our outdoor Welcome Townhall! We had lots of room to distance and what could be better than doing…

Sneak Peak Welcome back! Mr. Devost has made a series of videos that will show you what we have done to make the school safe and introduce you to the…

Message from Mr. D Our entire North Point team would like to thank you all for your incredible commitment to your boys, and your support of the school during this…

Dear Dads of North Point,Thank you for being there to advocate for your boys, cheering them on in their sports and in life, mentoring them to be great men of…

As we prepare for the final weeks of school it is bittersweet. While knowing our farewell to our students will look very different this year, we are excited for the…

One thing that hasn’t changed is that June is very busy at the school. We are touring new families looking at North Point as an option for their sons, we…

The theme for our TownHall this week was RELENTLESS! As we come into the final month, the tendency is to take our foot off the gas and coast to the…

ZOOM UPDATE Beginning May 30th, 2020, Zoom will be enabling GCM encryption across the entire Zoom platform, providing increased protection for meeting data. Please have your son update to Zoom 5.0 NOW or before May…

Speaking of taking care of our mental health, this weekend is an extra long weekend with Friday being a PD day and Monday being Victoria Day. We hope you take…

MOTHER’S DAY – May 10 NO SCHOOL – May 15 & 18 Have a great long weekend everyone! CHECKPOINT – May 21 Checkpoint Meetings originally scheduled on May 7th will now…

It’s the last day of April and we only have 8 weeks of school left. We are in the home stretch and together we can do this. The warmer weather…

We are now in week 3 here at North Point School at Home. The school halls are so quiet (Mr. Jackson is getting so much more work done) but we…

Mr. Fagan’s grade 5 class have been working on some posters this week. They are definitely learning to be Resilient through this all and looking for ways to help others.…

And here we go! Mr. Groberman started the week off with a comprehensive course in Zoom with every class during our first online Financial Academy class, setting the standard for…

THIS WEEK FRI Mar. 6 – Action Friday – Walk in Bowness Park FRI Mar. 6 – Term 2 Report Cards issued NEXT WEEK MON Mar. 9 – Healthy Hunger…

THIS WEEK FRI Feb. 28 – Term 2 ends NEXT WEEK MON Mar. 2 – Healthy Hunger – Mucho Burrito FRI Mar. 6 – Action Friday – St. Andrew’s Park…

THIS WEEK FRI Feb. 21 – Action Friday – Climbing FRI Feb. 21 – Return Nakiska Ski Trip “Student Information Form” and cheque NEXT WEEK MON Feb. 24 – Healthy…

THIS WEEK MON Feb. 10 – Healthy Hunger – Cobs WED Feb. 12 – Hot Dogs for sale at lunch THURS Feb. 13 – Non-instructional Day: NO SCHOOL FRI Feb.…

And all of a sudden January is over! The cold snap was a challenge, especially for the buses, but Mr. Jackson kept everything on track, Mr. Devost and Mrs. Pirie…

THIS WEEK THURS Jan. 23 – Checkpoint Meeting Online Registration opens The  Conference Manager by SchoolSoft will be open for booking your Checkpoint Meeting beginning at 6:00 AM. FRI Jan. 24 Action…

FIRST WEEK IN JANUARY MON Jan. 6 – Classes Resume MON Jan. 6 – Healthy Hunger: Tim Horton’s FRI. Jan. 10 – Action Friday: Laser Quest SECOND WEEK IN JANUARY…

THIS WEEK FRI. Dec. 13 – Deadline for new students to bring in Christmas Ornament with their name and 2019 written on it FRI. Dec. 13 – Deadline for Secret…

Save the Date – Christmas Concert TUES. Dec. 17 @ 7pm ~ MRU Nickle Theatre THIS WEEK FRI. Dec. 6 – Action Friday: Candy Cane Walk & ECCO Recycling (Gr.…

Town Hall On Tuesday, we had our monthly Town Hall during which some of our young men were recognized for exemplifying 5R Character. Boys were applauded for being Responsible, Relentless…

The Aroma of Learning Poppy Innovations had the boys chopping veggies and following recipes yesterday as they improved on their cooking skills. Our youngest Navigators made the biscuits while the…

North Point Remembers THIS WEEK FRI Nov. 15 – Action Friday – Swimming at SAIT (Gr. 7-9); Table Tennis (Gr. 1-6) FRI Nov. 15 – Term 1 Ends NEXT WEEK…

And in the blink of an eye, we are in November. November is that in-between month. The upheaval of back to school is long behind us and the retail world…

Today our Town Hall was a buzz of energy as the boys were eager to show off their costumes and get on with the afternoon Halloween Howl activities. Before that…

The boys had a great time orienteering last Friday. They came back with rosy cheeks and excited about learning outside of the classroom. The rest of this week featured a…

We’ve had a fairly relaxing, short week after the Thanksgiving long weekend but next week is quite busy so make sure you take note of everything that’s happening! THIS WEEK…

Now that the boys are back from their Annual Retreats, things are in a comfortable rhythm here at North Point. We want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving and…

It has been very quiet here this week with the grades 4-9s away on their Annual Retreats. We are looking forward to the good stories they will bring back! Even…

This week we had our first Townhall and it was great to recognize the upstanding character of many of our Navigators – from grade ones who were Resilient in working…

We are getting into the groove of things here at North Point and learning is happening all over the place! SAVE THE DATE MON Sept. 30 – ORANGE SHIRT DAY…

It was nice to get to know new families and catch up with our returning families at the Coffee Social, Parent Orientation and Ice Cream Social last week! REMINDER School…

Welcome to the first (mostly) weekly bulletin of the year! Hope it’s been a great first few days for your boys. It’s been busy and fun getting to know all…

5 Days Until School Starts! The Teachers and Staff are busy getting ready and we can’t wait for the halls to be filled with our amazing boys! SAVE THE DATE…

Have a great Summer ! We wish you all a wonderful summer. Thank you for being part of the North Point Family. We grow stronger every year thanks to our…

YOU MADE IT! It’s the last week of 2018-19. Thank you for walking this journey with North Point School. It was an amazing year of growth – both for our…

Thanks to all the fathers/grandfathers who made it to the Annual Softball Tournament & Father’s Day Celebration! Great fun was had by all. Special shout out to the Okotoks Home…

Hard to believe we only have two weeks left of school in 2018-19! This is the final push on academics with PAT exams, Navigators Sports Day (and crowning of the…

Great 4th Annual Boys in Business Fair! THANK YOU so much to everyone for their hard work! We had great weather, lots of attendees, volunteers and most of all –…

6 days until the 4th Annual Boys in Business Fair (June 1) ! Business Fair – Things are heating up as the boys get their products ready for the June…

Photo of the week: Mother’s Day tea! Thank you to all everyone who could make the time to attend our Mother’s Day tea. It was huge success and there may…

Photo of the week: Would you let your son crack an egg on your head? The Gr. 1-3 boys studied eggs this week and Mr. Devost was a willing participant…

Hi – 5 weeks until the 4th Annual Boys in Business Fair (June 1) ! Hope you all stayed safe during the spring snow storm last night ! Please make…

Hi – 6 weeks until the 4th Annual Boys in Business Fair (June 1) ! 1st Annual Mother’s Day Tea – May 9 Ms. Jenn started a wonderful tradition with…

Hi – Only 7 weeks until the 4th Annual Boys in Business Fair (June 1) ! Hope the plans and products are coming together nicely. We have a few photos…

Hi – Hello ! Hope you have a great two weeks off. Hard to believe it’s time to head back to classes for the final stretch of the year. We…

Hi – It’s been a big week for the school. A great Town Hall on Tuesday, #NorthPointSpaceTalk with astronaut David Saint-Jacques and North Point brought home the CISAA Gr 7/8…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day This is our last week before Spring Break. You will receive the next to the Point on Sunday April 7, 2019. ENJOY THE BREAK! Warmer Weather…

THIS WEEK Mon MAR 11 Healthy Hunger – OPA!Wed MAR 13 Passion Project Showcase 1-3 p.m.Fri MAR 15 ACTION FRIDAY – Nakiska Ski Day NEWS HIGHLIGHTS School-Wide ~~~ Passion Project…

Welcome to MARCH ! Excitement is in the air when March comes around! Our 2nd term officially ends and the challenge will be to jump out to a great start in…

THIS WEEK Mon FEB 25 Healthy Hunger – SubwayTues FEB 26 Town Hall / Dress Down / Fun LunchWed FEB 27 BE BRAVE Anti-Bullying Calgary Hitmen GameWed FEB 27 OPEN…

NOTE: No to the Point bulletin on Feb 17. Enjoy your Family Day weekend! We will be back with NP news on Feb 24. THIS WEEK Mon FEB 11 Healthy…

What a wonderful time to celebrate Family – Family day falls officially on Monday, February 18 this year but why not celebrate Family Day every day during the month of…

We are fine-tuning how you receive news about North Point. This regular communication to parents, to the Point, will show up in your inbox EVERY Sunday morning to to ensure…

A few reminders about other activities this week that weren’t in the bulletin sent out on Sunday.  THIS WEEK – @NP NOW – W   Jan 23  Gr. 4-9 SWIMMING Please…

THIS WEEK @NP NOW M   Jan 21  Healthy Hunger – Edo Japan W   Jan 23  After-school Engineering Academy         Winter session begins (see below for info) Th …