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Online registration for 2025/26 Kindergarten programs opens on Dec. 2 at 5 p.m.

Does your child like to learn through play, in nature, or in French? Canadian Rockies Public Schools (CRPS) offers all of these exciting options.

Kindergarten is an exciting milestone for both children and families. Kindergarten children arrive in our classrooms ready to explore and experiment with their surroundings and develop important social and cognitive skills that will help prepare them for their elementary years.

Designed with a child-centred approach, CRPS' kindergarten programs recognize that each child is unique and has their own learning pace and style. Teachers tailor their instruction to accommodate individual differences and support each child's development. They also place a strong emphasis on language and literacy development. Children are exposed to a rich language environment, where they engage in activities that promote speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. This foundation helps prepare them for later academic success.

Kindergarten students’ days are balanced with play, exploration, and focused learning time. Outdoor play-based learning serves as an important basis for our programming, encouraging students to interact with their natural surroundings to bolster curriculum-based learning.

 

 

Ensure your Kindergarten child is prepared for their first day of school by participating in Canadian Rockies Public Schools’ (CRPS) Little Rockies Bus Adventure First Ride Program!

2024/25 School Year Location Dates and Times

Elizabeth Rummel School - Tuesday, August 27 at 6 p.m.

Banff Elementary School - Wednesday, August 28 at 6 p.m.

Alpenglow School - Thursday, August 29 at 6 p.m.   

Offering a comprehensive introduction to CRPS’ transportation services, this FREE program is designed to familiarize students with various aspects of school transportation, ensuring a smooth transition for new riders and instilling confidence and a safe and positive experience. Through interactive sessions, CRPS’ knowledgeable staff and experienced drivers will guide students through hands-on demonstrations and engaging discussions, addressing any concerns or questions they may have. Students will learn about bus safety rules and procedures, including boarding and disembarking protocols, student code of conduct, and emergency preparedness. Parents will also have the opportunity to ride a school bus with their child, helping families to feel at ease and empowering them with confidence and peace of mind.

Please RSVP to crpstransportation@crps.ca

Through a partnership with the Town of Banff’s Community Services and the Canmore Community Daycare, Banff Elementary School and Elizabeth Rummel School in Canmore provide before and after-school care programming that offers a safe and supervised environment for children when parents are at work or otherwise occupied. These programs often offer a range of structured and engaging activities, such as arts and crafts, games, sports, and educational activities, keeping children active and engaged during their time outside of regular school hours.

Banff Elementary School

Parents can register their child for before-school care through Banff Elementary School. This program starts at 7:45 am and runs until 8:15 am. This is a free service for BES families, but registration is required.

Parents wanting to enroll their child in after-school care do so through the town’s Out of School Club. The club’s services operate from 3 to 6 p.m. on regular school days, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on half-day Fridays, and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on CRPS’ professional development days, school breaks, and parent-teacher interviews. Fees and registration information are accessible on its website.

Elizabeth Rummel School

Parents wanting to enrol their child in after-school care (OOSC) can do so by getting on the waitlist at Canmore Community Childcare (Waitlist Application Here). Services operate from 3:06 to 5:45 p.m. on regular school days, 11:51 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on half-day Fridays, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on CRPS’ professional development days. Fees and registration information are accessible on Canmore Community Childcare’s website.

No before-school care is available at this time.

 

Settlement Services support Permanent Residents, Live-in Caregivers, Refugees and Temporary Foreign Workers transitioning to permanent status who are living in the Bow Valley – Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise and Kananaskis – no matter the length of time living in Canada.

Please contact Settlement Services for more information.

Registration

In Alberta, children eligible for kindergarten must turn five years old by Dec. 31 of the school year they will  begin. Learn how to register on our Kindergarten Registration page.