Banff Elementary School

Banff Elementary School Habits of Mind: Remaining Open to Continuous Learning! Learners who engage in this Habit are proud and humble enough to admit when they don't know something.

Remaining Open to Continuous Learning means that we are open to new experiences and willing to learn from them. They are also very curious. At BES, we strive to ensure students develop a wide range of competencies including being an engaged thinker who remain open to continuous learning. As parents, there are many ways to assist your child develop Habits of Mind. Some examples include:

Model and explain that making mistakes is critical to learning and improving
Encourage your child to use precise words instead of generalizations
Use words and questions to stimulate deeper thought
Provide your child with information when looking for a solution instead of telling him/her the solution/answer
Encourage looking at issues and situations from many points of view
Model trying new things, learning, growing, and thinking through problems
Assist your children to look at an issue and decide what might be needed to help

A reminder that BES is closed tomorrow (September 30).
09/29/2026

A reminder that BES is closed tomorrow (September 30).

On Tuesday September 29, we will recognize Orange Shirt Day and honor the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and we invite all students and staff to wear orange. We will hold an afternoon assembly at 1:09 PM with visiting Knowledge Keepers Tracey and Cassandra working alongside our school. Following the assembly, students will collaborate in their cross-graded House Advisory groups to build a "Legacy Chain of Action," reflecting on tangible, positive steps toward reconciliation. We look forward to a week rich with community, purpose, and shared learning.

A reminder that Banff Elementary School is closed on Wednesday September 30 to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

On Tuesday September 29, we will recognize Orange Shirt Day and honor the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and...
09/28/2026

On Tuesday September 29, we will recognize Orange Shirt Day and honor the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and we invite all students and staff to wear orange. We will hold an afternoon assembly at 1:09 PM with visiting Knowledge Keepers Tracey and Cassandra working alongside our school. Following the assembly, students will collaborate in their cross-graded House Advisory groups to build a "Legacy Chain of Action," reflecting on tangible, positive steps toward reconciliation. We look forward to a week rich with community, purpose, and shared learning.

A reminder that Banff Elementary School is closed on Wednesday September 30 to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Tomorrow, Friday September 25, is our Terry Fox School Assembly and Run beginning at 9:30 am in the BES gym, followed by...
09/24/2026

Tomorrow, Friday September 25, is our Terry Fox School Assembly and Run beginning at 9:30 am in the BES gym, followed by a Grade 1 - 8 run in the Elk Field and along the Banff pathways starting at 10:15 am.

Tomorrow is also a half day for students - dismissal is at 12:00 pm.

09/18/2026
Reminder to BES Families - Tomorrow, Thursday September 10 is Picture Day 📷😁 (class and individual photos), AND it is al...
09/09/2026

Reminder to BES Families - Tomorrow, Thursday September 10 is Picture Day 📷😁 (class and individual photos), AND it is also the BES Open House from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm. BES K-8 parents and guardians are invited to drop by to see your child's classroom and meet the teachers.

We look forward to seeing all the students at BES tomorrow.
08/31/2026

We look forward to seeing all the students at BES tomorrow.

Welcome to a new and exciting 2026-2027 school year at Banff Elementary School! Class placements are now available on yo...
08/28/2026

Welcome to a new and exciting 2026-2027 school year at Banff Elementary School! Class placements are now available on your Parent Portal under My Schedule. Please also ensure to check out the 2026-2027 Back to School Information letter emailed to you August 27 and it can also be found on our website.
We look forward to seeing all the students on Monday on the Elk field between 8:15 - 8:30 am.

07/13/2026

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Today (June 30) is the last day of school and dismissal is at 12:05 pm. Report Cards will be available this afternoon on...
06/30/2026

Today (June 30) is the last day of school and dismissal is at 12:05 pm. Report Cards will be available this afternoon on PowerSchool Parent Portal.

The school office will be closed for the summer break and will reopen on Wednesday August 26 at 1:00 pm. This is your last chance to check the lost & found.

On behalf of all of us at BES, we hope everyone has a safe and happy summer! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday August 31!

06/28/2026

☀️Summer Reading Club returns this week, and what better way to begin than playing games with friends. Join us this Thursday, July 2nd, for our first weekly edition of Level Up!

🎲Similar to It's Your Turn!, join friends and make new ones while playing tabletop games. Registration is required for this program, and can be done at the link below. What game are you wanting to try this summer?

☀️DATE: Thursday, July 2nd, 2:30 - 4PM
🎲LOCATION: Banff Public Library, in the Program Room
☀️AGES: 10 and over
🎲REGISTRATION: https://www.banfflibrary.ab.ca/Events-Calendar/2026/07.-july/src-level-up!-10?id=1783024200-1090677

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325 Squirrel Street P. O. Box 748
Banff, AB
T1L1K1

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+14037624465

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