A Time of Reflection and Connection at CJA

October 11, 2024

A Time of Reflection and Connection at CJA

September and October have been a whirlwind of emotions at the Calgary Jewish Academy, where our community has come together to honour, remember, and celebrate significant moments in Jewish and…

Substitute Teachers

September 17, 2024

Substitute Teachers

The Calgary Jewish Academy seeks applications from appropriately qualified substitute teachers. The Calgary Jewish Academy is a well-established, highly reputable private school, offering a supportive environment, motivated students, small classes,…

Grade 7 & 8 Washington Trip: Arlington Cemetery and Teacher Reflection

June 11, 2024

Grade 7 & 8 Washington Trip: Arlington Cemetery and Teacher Reflection

It was our last day today and it was our third time to try get to Arlington cemetery. The bus we needed did not run on the weekend due to…

Grade 7 & 8 Washington Trip: Air & Space Museum and more…

June 10, 2024

Grade 7 & 8 Washington Trip: Air & Space Museum and more...

Two of my favourite interests are air and space so imagine my surprise when we went to the Air and Space Museum this morning. The best part of the museum…

Grade 7 & 8 Washington Trip: White House, African American Museum & Shopping

June 9, 2024

Grade 7 & 8 Washington Trip: White House, African American Museum & Shopping

This morning after being treated to little sleep in we had pancakes for breakfast (Yum). We had a slight change of plans after we waited for our bus for 45…

Grade 7 & 8 Washington Trip: Capitol Building, Monuments & Memorials

June 8, 2024

Grade 7 & 8 Washington Trip: Capitol Building, Monuments & Memorials

It was an early day so we could get to the Capitol building for our early tour. We walked with with empty hands to make sure we didn’t get held…

Grade 7 & 8 Washington Trip: The United States National Holocaust Museum

June 7, 2024

Grade 7 & 8 Washington Trip: The United States National Holocaust Museum

Today we were off in our uniforms to the Holocaust Museum. We started off on the top floor, after we got off the elevator that was symbolic of a gas…

Grade 7 & 8 Washington Trip: Dusk Tour, Canadian Embassy & National Archives

June 6, 2024

Grade 7 & 8 Washington Trip: Dusk Tour, Canadian Embassy & National Archives

This morning it was cloudy but warm as we left the hotel. We walked to the Canadian embassy and we saw a famous sculpture that used to be on the…

Grade 7 & 8 Washington Trip: Museums, Galleries & a Baseball Game

June 5, 2024

Grade 7 & 8 Washington Trip: Museums, Galleries & a Baseball Game

This morning started off with a warm walk to the American History Museum. I started off with my group and we went to see the Star Spangled Banner. It was…