After-School Life Skills Program

The After-School Life Skills Program runs in various Junior High and Elementary Schools. This program includes exciting recreational activities, arts & crafts, as well as fun and educational activities designed to assist students in the integration process within school and society. Some activities include learning how to access different community services and facilities, discussing the meaning of the Canadian traditions (Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Valentine's Day, etc.); studying Canadian law, banking, nutrition, volunteer opportunities and career exploration.

Elementary School Schedule and Locations

  • Monday
    • Holy Redeemer, 708 47th St SE
    • St Monica, 235 18th Ave SW
  • Tuesday
    • Keeler, 4897 Forego Ave SE
    • Penbrooke Meadows, 5645 Pensacola Crescent SE
  • Wednesday
    • Douglas Harkness, 6203 24th Ave NE
    • Grant Macewan 180 Falshire Dr NE
  • Thursday
    • Chris Akkerman, 5002 Marbank Drive NE
    • Patrick Airlie, 1520 39th Street SE
  • Friday
    • University, 3035 Utah Drive NW
    • GW Skene, 6226 Penbrooke Dr SE

Junior High School Schedule and Locations

  • Monday
    • Colonel Irvine 412 Northmount Dr NW
  • Tuesday
    • Mount Royal 2234 14th St SW
  • Wednesday
    • Senator Pactrick Burns 2155 Chilcotin Rd NW
  • Thursday
    • Annie Gale, 577 Whiteridge Way NE
  • Friday
    • AE Cross, 3445 - 37 St SW



LYNX Project - Link Youth Nurture Excellence

This is a joint initiative of the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth, the Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School Board. United Way of Calgary and Area has provided funding for this initiative.

The LYNX Project has been developed to meet the needs of immigrant children and youth so they can experience success in learning and in their socio-cultural development.

The LYNX Coordinator and the two Community workers support immigrant youth and children by guiding them to become familiar with utilizing community based resources. An increased feeling of well-being and confidence is our goal.

After School LYNX

LYNX provides after-school community programs on a weekly basis to children and youth from grades 1 to 12 focusing on: leadership, life-skills, future school and career planning, community awareness and involvement and other themes as are appropriate. Some activities are provided in collaboration with a variety of community resources including: guest speakers, field trips, recreational activities and arts and crafts. The schools are consulted regarding appropriate themes and activities.

Students can join if their first language is not English and/or their parents were not born in Canada.

Adult LYNX

There is also an adult component which addresses community information and resources. Our goal is that both parents and their young children will have an opportunity to spend time doing some educational and enjoyable activities. Socializing and networking for parents is also our goal.

School Schedule and Locations

  • Monday
    • St. Martha Elementary-Junior High...6020-4 Avenue NE
  • Tuesday
    • St. Mark Elementary...4589 Marbank Dr. NE
    • St. Rupert Elementary School...111Rundle hill Dr. NE
  • Wednesday
    • Cecil Swanson Elementary School...4820 Rundlewood Dr NE
    • Lester B. Pearson High School...3020 - 52 Street NE
  • Thursday
    • Dr. Gordon Higgins Jr. Hi. School...155 Rundlehill Drive NE



In-School Settlement Program

Get in touch! Get informed! Get involved!

The Calgary In-School Settlement (ISS) Program helps first-year immigrant families with their settlement needs. Through an assessment process, the ISS Workers link and connect families with community and school services/resources. The workers proactively contact each newcomer family to offer them assistance to promote seamless integration into Canadian Society. New comer families are identified through various agency and school referrals, while at times clients contact the program directly.

The In-School Settlement Program operates under the umbrella of the Calgary Bridge foundation for Youth, in partnership with The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) and The Catholic Separate School District (CSSD). ISS Program services are offered by staff in a culturally competent manner, with languages specific to the needs of each family.

Information/workshops provided, include the following topics:
  • Child Care
  • Community / Cultural
  • Housing
  • Health
  • Education / ESL Training
  • Employment Needs
  • Family Programs
  • Financial
  • Immigration / Citizenship
  • Legal / Law
  • Transportation
  • Educational System
  • Life Skills
  • Recreation
  • Counseling services
  • And other services

In-School Settlement Locations

  • Kingsland Reception Centre (CBE)
  • Saint Angela Reception Centre(CSSD)
  • Sir John A MacDonald Junior High School
  • James Fowler High School
  • Crescent Heights Senior High School
  • John XXIII School
  • Don Bosco School
  • Holy Family School
  • Greenview School
  • Ernest Marrow Junior High School
  • Terry Fox Junior High School
  • Henry Wisewood Senior High School
  • Forest Lawn High School, 1304 44th St SE
  • Annie Gale, 577 Whiteridge Way NE
  • St Monica, 235 - 18th Ave SW