Happy Sunday, Samuel W. Shaw Families

Leading Truth and Reconciliation, Diversity, and Inclusion at Samuel W. Shaw

Constellation Art in Grade 9

As part of our learning about space and culture, students explored how different cultures, including Indigenous communities, use the stars to share stories and pass on important knowledge.

To deepen this learning, students visited the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory in partnership with the University of Calgary. They learned how astronomers study the night sky using telescopes and technology, and got to explore how science helps us understand stars. Back in class, students created their own constellations based on personal or cultural symbols and wrote short stories to explain their meanings. This activity combined creativity, identity, and scientific learning to help students see the sky in new ways.


Rothney Astrophysical ObservatoryIndigenous Junior Police Academy - Offer

Indigenous Police AcademyIn support of Indigenous student well-being and achievement, CBE schools are encouraged to share this exciting opportunity with Indigenous students aged 12–16, and their families.

The Calgary Police Service is hosting its second annual Indigenous Junior Police Academy, a unique summer experience designed to give youth a behind-the-scenes look ​at what it’s like to be a police officer. Participants will engage with specialized units including the Mounted Unit, HAWCS helicopters, Canine Unit, and the Indigenous Relations Team. This is a valuable opportunity for Indigenous students to build leadership skills, explore future career paths, and connect with community role models.

  •  Monday, July 28 – Friday, Aug. 1
  • Calgary Police Service (details provided upon registration)
  • Indigenous youth aged 12-16
  • Space is limited. Students can down​load application on the CPS website

Smudge with Ms. Kerry

Our final Smudge of the year will be this Friday, June 20. We will end the year in a good way, just like it began.

Yearbook Sale

Attention SWS! Did you forget to order yourself a yearbook? The yearbook committee will be selling the extra yearbooks on Thursday, June 19th outside the Learning Commons starting at the beginning of lunch. This sale will be first come, first served, as we have a limited number of books available. Payment is $35 cash (no credit or debit). Preordered yearbooks will be distributed by homeroom teachers the last week of school.

Talent Show 2025!

We are thrilled to invite families to join this year to watch the many talented students on Talent Show Day! Talent show is June 24, 2025. Grade 5, 6, and PLP will be P2 (10:08), and Grade 7, 8, and 9 will be P4 (12:09). The performance lists will be posted on June 16, so kids performing in the Talent Show can inform families then.

Sports Day - June 25

Sports Day is planned for Wednesday, June 25. Students will be participating in activities outside for Periods 1-4. Please make sure your child is prepared for a day outside in the sun (sunscreen and hats!), and that they are ready to perhaps get a little bit wet. Students are sure to work up a big appetite with all these high energy activities and fresh air, so they would benefit from packing a good filling lunch for this fun day.

Library Books - Returns are Overdue

All library books are now overdue. Please ensure your child has rooted through their rooms and backpacks to get these resources back to the Learning Commons as soon as possible!

Trellis Society Summer Offerings

The Trellis Society (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary and Aspen Family & Community Network) is a Calgary-based non-profit dedicated to strengthening children, youth, and families through comprehensive, no-cost supports (growwithtrellis.ca). They offer a range of services—including in-home family support, parenting programs, housing assistance, foster care, youth shelters, and community hubs in Calgary and Strathmore—designed to build resilience, stabilize households, and help families thrive (growwithtrellis.ca). Please see the attached fliers for summer offerings.

Cobs Bread

Cobs Bread Love bread? Us too! Mention Samuel W. Shaw school at the Shawnessy Cobs and our school receives a portion of proceeds! Win, win!!

Calendar of Events

  • June 16 - Grade 6 & 9 ELA PAT Part B
  • June 17 - Grades 6 & 9 Math PAT Part B (K&E included); Grade 5 Movie Field Trip
  • June 18 - Grades 6, 9 & K&E Social Studies PAT
  • June 19 - Grade 9, & K&E Science PAT; GSA Potluck
  • June 20 - Holistic Wellness Day; World Refugee Day; Summer Solstice; Kona Ice Trucks on site for purchase
  • June 21 - National Indigenous Peoples Day
  • June 23 - Grade 9 Farewell
  • June 24 - Talent Shows!
  • June 25 - Sports Day! (AM only)
  • June 26 - LAST DAY OF CLASSES! Early Dismissal (1:20)
  • June 27 - Appeals Day (by appointment)


With warmth,

Bobbi, Shannon, & Kerry