Reminders 

January Diploma Exams 

Alberta Diploma Exams have been cancelled across the province for January 2026. Should a student wish to opt in to write the diploma exam for a Semester 1 diploma course, in February, please pop in to the office to gather more information about the process and your options. 

Timetable Updates 

As we approach Semester 2 (S2), the Student Services Department is continually updating student timetables. Students should be checking their S2 timetable in PowerSchool every day until Teachers' Convention, making note of any period/teacher/classroom changes. Changes will not be finalized until the start of the semester. 

Student Services Update 

BKH Scholarship 

The BKH scholarship is for Vietnamese students and for students of Vietnamese descent. 

All students, in grades 7-12, who apply by January 31st and meet the academic requirements are guaranteed a scholarship. Successful students will be notified early February 2026, and the scholarship presentation will be at Crescent Heights High School on March 1st, 2026. Students can apply directly online or fill out the attached form and drop it off at any of the below locations: 

• Calgary Vietnamese Association for the Encouragement of Learning Office – Ban Khuyến Học 
  #101, 1817 Street SE, Calgary, AB. 
• Calgary Vietnamese Association Office – Hội Người Việt 
  1829 54 Street SE, Unit #203, Calgary, AB 
• Calgary Vietnamese School (on Sundays only) – Trường Việt Ngữ 
  Cecil Swanson School, 4820 Rundlewood Drive NE, Calgary, AB 
• Truong Family Physician Clinic - Bác Sĩ Tam, Kim and Đỗ's 
  #202, 1817 – 48 Street SE, Calgary, AB 

Scholarship Criteria 

Grades 10, 11, and 12 Students: 

1. A minimum credit-weighted average of 80%, 
2. A minimum mark of 75% in at least three (3) of the following four core subjects: 
3. • English 
   • Mathematics 
   • Sciences 
   • Social Sciences / Humanities 
3. A minimum total of 35 credits earned during the school year. 

https://www.calgarybkh.org/ 

Competition Opportunity 

The NCTR would like to share that the deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 Imagine a Canada program has been extended to February 14, 2026. Youth from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and CÉGEP are invited to participate by submitting artwork, essays, videos, and music, as well as plans for community events, gatherings, workshops, permanent installations, and more… The sky is the limit! We are encouraging dedicated teachers, mentors, parents, and guardians such as yourself to challenge youth to think outside of the box to Imagine a Canada reconciled: up to 12 pieces from the art and essay stream will be selected to be featured in a special artbook and up to 15 projects will receive grant funding (up to $1500) to make their projects happen. 

  Looking for ideas on how to participate? Here are a few examples! You can find more ideas at Example Projects.

• Write an essay about what Reconciliation means to you; 
• Design and install a mural honouring an Indigenous role model; 
• Invite a speaker to talk about their residential school experience or minobimaadiziwin (living the good life); 
• Organizing a run to raise awareness about an area of passion (like Indigenous health and wellness or MMIWG2S); 
• Host a collection drive for sporting equipment to support Indigenous sports programs; 
• Hold a series of cultural workshops on beading or moccasin making; 
• Plant a medicine garden or Heart garden or community garden. 

The extended deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 program is February 14, 2026. 

 The application for the art and essay stream can be found at Art and Essay Stream, and the application for the project stream can be found at Project Stream. 

 We hope you'll share this news with others and encourage youth to participate individually, or as a group! 

 You can find more information about the Imagine a Canada program. If you have questions or would like to know more, please send us an email: imagineacanada@umanitoba.ca 

Upcoming Events 

Rhythm and Release Dance Showcase 

Our NTHS Dance program is putting on their end of semester showcase featuring work from our Dance 15 class, including student choreography, our Dance Team, K-Pop Club, and Bollywood Club. Please come out and support the dancers who have been working all semester to put on this show for you. 

• Date: Thursday January 29th, 2026 
• Where: NTHS Theater 
• When: Doors Open at 6:30 PM Show begins at 7:00 PM 
• Tickets: $7 (GST included) 

Where to Purchase: Tickets available at lunch from our school store January 12-23, and any extra tickets will be available at the door the night of the performance. 

Upcoming Dates