Dear Cecil Swanson School families, 

Thanks for reading Mr. Whitton’s Cecil Swanson School Weekly update! For the most up-to-date information on upcoming events, please continue to visit the Calendar on our website, and check your classroom teacher’s Weekly Update emails.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me at any time!

Thank you, 

Kevin Whitton, Principal, Cecil Swanson School

kmwhitton@cbe.ab.ca

Cecil Swanson School

Mr. Whitton’s Weekly Update Oct 5-9 , 2026

Friendly Reminders & Updates

  • Seven Sacred Teachings – The teaching for October is Eagle - Love
  • Winter Clothing Support - Jacket Racket - Community Closet: Winter clothing request – Fill out form
  • CBE Caregivers' Series on Youth Mental Health and Well-being - The dates and session topics for these online learning sessions are now added to our Cecil Swanson School Calendar. The first session is October 6, with information on Girls and ADHD.
  • School Council
    • Our next school council/parent society meeting is Monday October 26 21, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Learning Commons.
    • This will be our Annual General Meeting - we are in need of new parents to support the roles of Treasurer, Council Chair, and Secretary, as these roles are or may soon become vacant. Please come and support council in any way you can!
    • You can contact our School Council if you'd like to volunteer, or with questions, at their email address: cecilswanson43@gmail.com
  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day
    • Thank you for all of the support of this day! Next time you are at school, please have a look in our display case to see some of the learning that we did at school!
    • You can see the updated Cecil Swanson Truth and Reconciliation Commitment for 2026-27 on our Website in the Our School section or by clicking here

News from our School Website

Dates to Remember – Please check the Website Calendar for the latest!

  • October is: Canadian Islamic History Month, German Heritage Month, Latin American Heritage Month, and Women's History Month
  • Friday October 2 - Custodial Staff Appreciation Day
  • Friday, October 2 - Terry Fox Run 11:00am
  • Sunday, October 4 - Sisters in Spirit Day
  • Monday, October 5 - World Teachers' Day
  • Monday, October 12 - No School - Thanksgiving
  • Sunday, October 18 - Persons Day
  • Monday, October 19 - No School - Professional Day
  • Tuesday, October 20 - Dussehra
  • Monday, October 26 - Cecil Swanson School Council and Casino Society Annual General Meetings - 6:00pm in the learning commons
  • Friday, October 30 - Spirit Day - Dress Up/Costume Day - More info to come soon!