SCHOOLS IN NEW BRIGHTON

ACADIA (K–4)

Acadia School believes that learning is an ongoing, natural journey, and that students will thrive in a caring and encouraging environment. Students learn together within a community of peers, parents, and teachers, and are taught the value of social and personal responsibility. This fantastic elementary school is located in its namesake community.

DAVID THOMPSON (5–9)

David Thomspon is located in Acadia, and serves as a feeder school for both Acadia and McKenzie Towne schools. The school puts students into learning communities to focus on students’ individual learning needs. In addition to core academics, students also have the opportunity to learn a wide range of electives, including music and technology studies. David Thompson’s athletic program is particularly outstanding, and the optional intramurals have a high attendance.

LORD BEAVERBROOK (10–12)

Lord Beaverbrook is a major high school in SE Calgary that serves students from many of New Brighton’s surrounding communities. The school strives to provide students with an academic foundation that will prepare students for their future careers. Lord Beaverbrook offers a wide range of electives and career prep courses, introducing students to a wide range of interests and potential passions.

LORD BEAVERBROOK SUPPLEMENTARY COURSES

  • Anthropology
  • Art
  • Auto Technology
  • Auto-Body
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Business Essentials
  • Cabinet Making
  • CALM
  • Choral
  • Vocal Jazz
  • Computer Programming
  • Construction Technology
  • Cosmetology
  • Creative Writing
  • Culinary Arts
  • Dance
  • Design Studies (CAD)
  • Digital Animation
  • Digital Photography
  • Drama
  • Fashion Studies
  • Foods
  • French
  • Graphic Design
  • Improvised Theatre
  • Information Technology
  • Innovative Technology
  • Medical Studies
  • Metal Technology
  • Military History
  • Musical Theatre
  • Personal Living Skills
  • Psychology
  • Publishing
  • Recording Studio
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Sports Medicine
  • Sports Performance
  • TEAM Leadership
  • Tech Works
  • Theatre Technology
  • Video & Audio Production
  • World Religions

OTHER NEW BRIGHTON SCHOOLS

French Immersion

Sam Livingston (K–4), Fairview (5–9), Dr. E.P. Scarlett (10–12)

Montessori

Lake Bonavista (K–6)

Spanish Bilingual

Canyon Meadows (K–4), Robert Warren (5–9), Dr. E.P. Scarlett (10), William Aberhart (11–12)

Separate/Catholic — English

Blessed Cardinal Newman (K–9), St. Albert the Great (K–9), Bishop Grandin (10–12)

Separate/Catholic — French

St. Cecilia (K–6), St. Matthew (K–6)