Ernest Manning Weekly Rundown

Feb 2 - Feb 6

We look forward to the first full week of Semester Two, with timetables now finalized and students settled into their new classes.  

As a complement to the detailed information found on the EMHS website, we present the weekly rundown. 

EMTV – EM DAILY Weekly 

Here is the first installment of Semester 2 of the EM Weekly Rundown from our EMTV students.  

CULINARY ARTS 

Students (and teachers!)  are reminded to pack a lunch for the next two weeks. Our cafeteria food service is also on hold until February 17 as new groups of students learn fundamental skills necessary for food preparation.   

PARENT COUNCIL CONNECTIONS 

Please consider stepping forward to serve your school community by filling valuable vacant roles on our School Council.  

The remaining meetings for the 2025/2026 year will be: 

  • February 18 (Face-to-face/virtual) 
  • March 18 (Face-to-face/virtual) 
  • May 20 (Face-to-face/virtual) 

FEBRUARY 18 SCHOOL COUNCIL / PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING 

The next meeting which is open to all parents and guardians in the Manning community will occur on Wednesday, February 18 at 6 pm, both in-person and virtually. To register for the meeting, please use this link. From the call out for more volunteers we have a nomination for a 2nd co- chair.  This co-chair will be voted on at the meeting. For any questions regarding EMHS Council, please email chair@emhscouncil.com. 

JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY 

Wonder what it's like to be a police officer? ​The Calgary Police Service Junior Police Academy gives youth aged 12 to 16 the chance to find out!​ 

Students are invited to an immersive experience into the world of a Calgary police officer, covering various aspects of law enforcement. 
Youth will also participate in presentations from front line police officers, the Violent Crimes Suppression Team, and have the chance to learn about the history of the Calgary Police Service. The week concludes with participants marching on parade and receiving certificates. 
There are no costs associated with this program. Youth will be selected one month before the session begins and notified via email. 
Successful applicants will go through an internal police background check and may have a 10-minute online interview with a member from the Youth Mentorship Team. 

2025 Jr. Police Academy Sessions: April 5-10, 2026 / July 12-17 / August 9-14 
Registration Link: https://www.calgary.ca/cps/youth-programs-and-resources/youth-mentorship/junior-police-academy.html 

CASTLE ROCK STUDY GUIDE SALE – UNTIL FEB 11 

As we start the new semester, we’re excited to share that Castle Rock Research study guide sales are now open through February 11. 

EducationMatters has partnered with Castle Rock Research to offer high-quality study materials at a significant discount for CBE students. These supplementary resources are a great way to support learning and build confidence throughout the semester. 

Simply place your order through our school link on the sales page: 
https://castlerockresearch.com/cbe-site-sale 

Best of all, every purchase helps raise funds for EducationMatters, supporting programs that help CBE students thrive. 

OFF-CAMPUS CORNER 

CAREERS Internship Fair – Paid Internships for Alberta Youth 

Central Memorial High School & CT Centre 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM 
5111 21 Street SW 
February 24, 2026 

The CAREERS Internship Fairs connect Alberta high school students with paid internship opportunities through off-campus education. Hosted by CAREERS: The Next Generation, these events are designed to help students explore career pathways, meet employers hiring youth, and learn how classroom learning can turn into real-world, hands-on experience. 

Students and parents are invited to attend these free internship fairs to connect directly with employers from in-demand industries. The fairs provide an opportunity to learn about paid student internships, off-campus education options, and career pathways available to Alberta youth while still in high school. 

Why Attend a CAREERS Internship Fair? 

Attending a CAREERS Internship Fair allows students to: 

  • Learn about paid internship opportunities for high school students 
  • Meet employers actively hiring youth in Alberta 
  • Explore off-campus education and work-integrated learning pathways 
  • Discover careers in high-demand industries 
  • Pre-register for a chance to win door prizes 

Parents are encouraged to attend alongside students to learn more about how paid internships support career exploration, skill development, and post-secondary planning. 

Work Experience 

For students who have a job and are interested in earning high school credits for work experience please see Mr. Chambers during Periods 3 and 4 in Student Services or email mjchambers@cbe.ab.ca to find out more. 

GRADUATION UPDATES  

EMHS Grad Tickets 

The 2026 Ernest Manning Graduation ceremony and banquet will both take place on Monday, May 11 at the BMO Centre. Grad rehearsal will take place Thursday, May 7 in the gym. Graduating students will miss afternoon classes. 

Grad Ceremony FREE tickets – Forms will be sent out March 16  (Due April 6) Grad Banquet Ticket Sales - Round One (opens March 16), Round Two (opens March 30) 

Further details including banquet ticket prices will be announced as plans for graduation evolve. Stay tuned.  

EMMPA NEWS 

Big Band Gala 

Friday, March 6, 2026 

LOCATION: Mainstreet at Ernest Manning High School 

20 Springborough Blvd S.W. 

Featuring Ernest Manning Music: Gold Jazz, Blue Jazz, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and musical guests. 

This is Ernest Manning Music's biggest event of the year, supporting the cost of festivals, tours, clinics, and band camps. 

Doors Open at 6:00 PM Performances begin at 6:30 PM 

Raffle Baskets, 50/50, Photo Booth, Hors d'oeuvres and Desserts 

Early Bird Tickets- $30, Students and Seniors- $20, Adult Regular- $40  

Get Your Tickets Early https://square.link/u/cfP86k6Q 

Bring your Dancing Shoes!  For any questions regarding EMMPA, please reach out to Viviana Pacheco at emmpaassistant@gmail.com. 

SCHOOLFINDER FAIR 

The Spring 2026 Recruit in Canada / SchoolFinder Fairs are coming to Calgary this March! Here are the details: 

EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN 

Badminton 

  • Badminton tryout information meeting on Monday, February 2 at Noonin Room 1101! All students interested in trying out must attend this meeting. If you cannot attend, please contact Mr. Tam and Mrs. Tomas 

Track and Field 

  • Track and Field interest meeting on Thursday, February 5  at noon in the multipurpose room! Come meet the coaches and learn about this year's program which includes a new event (pole vault) and a trip to Kamloops. 

Wrestling 

  • Wrestling Quad Meet: February 4th, 5:00-8:00 pm @ Bishop Carroll  

Basketball 

  • SENIOR NIGHT- Sr Boys Basketball vs St. Francis Tuesday, February 3, 5:30 pm @ Ernest Manning 
  •  Jr Boys Basketball vs St. Francis Tuesday, February 3, 7:30 pm @ Ernest Manning 
  • Sr Girls Basketball vs Western Canada Tuesday, February 3, 5:30 pm @ Western Canada 
  • Jr Girls Basketball vs Western Canada Tuesday, February 3, 7:30 pm @ Western Canada 
  • Jr Girls Basketball vs Henry Wisewood Thursday, February 5, 5:30 pm @ Ernest Manning 
  • Sr Girls Basketball vs Henry Wisewood Thursday, February 5, 7:30 pm @ Ernest Manning 

Volleyball 

  • We are proud to announce that Sr. Boys Volleyball Head Coach Diandra Bridges has been named the CSHSAA Volleyball head coach of the year! Coach Bridges has been a cornerstone of the Ernest Manning volleyball program since restarting the senior boys team in 2005. Coach Bridges works tirelessly to organize practices, tryouts, and the Griffin Invitational, while also serving as a volleyball co-chair since 2018 to support and strengthen volleyball across Calgary high schools. 

Please follow our Athletics Instagram account, @EMHS.Athletics, for the latest updates on our teams and upcoming tryout information! 

Ernest Manning has partnered with Hudl to livestream sports played in our home gym directly to our very own Hudl x Ernest Manning fan website. On this site, you can find team schedules, highlights, and more information about our teams currently connected with Hudl. 

Here is the link to the website: https://fan.hudl.com/can/ab/calgary/organization/22902/ernest-manning-high-school 

SCHOLARSHIP NEWS 

Is your child planning to start university in Fall 2027? 

The Horatio Alger Association of Canada offers 150+ scholarships of up to $25,000, awarded during Grade 11 to support early planning. 

EMHS SPEED MENTORING MENTORS NEEDED 

We are looking forward to our EMHS Speed Mentoring Day on March 19 2026, a day during which students can explore career interests with mentors working in the field (aka – you!). No preparation is necessary on the part of mentors – just your wisdom and experience. 

We specifically need folks who can come and chat with students informally about careers in health, finance, law, trades, STEM, the Arts and real estate.  

If you or anyone you know is interested in this opportunity to mentor students about potential jobs and careers, please fill out this form. 

The deadline to sign up will be Friday, February 6.  

KEY UPCOMING DATES 

To support our families with upcoming plans:  

Monday, February 2 – PowerSchool report cards with final marks and comments released for parent viewing 

Feb 12-13 – Teachers’ Convention – no school for students 

Feb 16 – Family Day – No School  

Feb 27 – PD Day for teachers, no school for students 

March 19 & 20 – Parent Teacher conferences  

March 19 – Flex Day / Speed Mentoring  

March 21-29 – Spring Break  

 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Weekly Rundown, please contact the Main Office.