Every year, CFIS celebrates the academic, athletic and community achievements of our students in Junior & Senior High. An annual awards ceremony is held to recognize these students. Results are published in the monthly Communiqué newsletter.

In 2007/08, the Calgary French School Endowment Society introduced several monetary awards and scholarships. For additional information on these or to find out about how to contribute to these awards, please review the Terms of Reference or contact the Board Secretary.

General Achievement Awards

PIONEER Award

This award is given annually to a student from each grade in Junior High who has in their own right taken on a challenge with vigour and determination. As is characteristic of a pioneer, these students have demonstrated a curiosity to learn more and have shown courage to persevere.

Highest Overall Effort Rating Award

All we can expect is for each student to try his or her best. This award is given to the students who are able to maintain a perfect mark, or 5, for Effort in all their subjects, and through an entire academic year.

Junior / Senior High School Top Academic Award

This award is given to the CFIS Junior High School students who have achieved the highest overall academic average in their grade level.

Overall Top Junior High Academic Award

This Award is given to the CFIS student who has achieved the highest overall academic average in Junior High.

Best Athlete Award

This award is given to the top male & female athletes.

The Donna S. Finley Student Award for Excellence in Leadership

This award is funded through a collection from Board members from each of the three CFIS boards in Donna Finley’s honour. Donna Finley, a parent at the school, was a driving force behind developing a new vision for CFIS. During an imperative for change, Donna came forward to help guide the school through a crossroads and towards a new strategic direction. During her time as President of CFIS, her vision and leadership enabled the purchase of the Cougar Ridge site and the construction of the new $20 million facility, the introduction of Junior and Senior High school programs, the introduction of Spanish education, the creation of innovative community partnerships, and the reassertion of the school’s pioneering role in language education.

AWARD: One cash award per year commencing in 2010 to a graduating grade 12 student.  From 2005 until the year before the first Grade 10 class there will be one non-monetary (book) award per year.

ELIGIBILITY: Grade 9 students registered at Calgary French & International School who exhibit excellence in leadership demonstrated by traits such as initiative, motivation, responsibility and commitment.

For complete details on this award, please review the Award Terms of Reference.

The EXTRA MILE Award, in honour of Ed Romanowski

Mr. Ed Romanowski has provided the initial endowment for this award. Additional contributions will be provided though the fundraising initiatives of The CFS Endowment Society. Ed Romanowski, a parent at CFIS, has truly gone “The EXTRA MILE” for this educational institution. He served as Vice President of Facilities for CFIS from 2000 to 2006, and as an Executive for the Finance and Facilities Committee Member for the Foundation Board. Mr. Romanowski was instrumental in leading the team of dedicated parents and school administrators that oversaw the site selection, acquisition, financing, planning, design, contracting and construction of the new school facility in Cougar Ridge over six years. Construction of the school was completed in two phases, both completed on time and under budget: the south wing in summer 2003 and the north wing in spring 2005. In honour of Ed’s tremendous efforts, unceasing energy and selflessness, the Foundation had the actual running shoes he wore on site to build this school bronzed as part of the presentation for this award. Ed, his wife Alice, and son Ryan, regularly participated in the Annual Madame Lorraine Fun Run.

AWARD: $200 per year for 5 years, to be applied towards a course selected by the student and approved by CFIS administration. Total Endowment Amount - $ 1,000.00.

ELIGIBILITY: Graduating Grade 9 students registered at Calgary French & International School who demonstrate going the EXTRA MILE for CFIS and the community as large through traits such as perseverance, community involvement and academic achievement.

For complete details this award, please review the Award Terms of Reference.

Grade 12 Scholarship Fund

This scholarship would be awarded annually to one graduating Grade 12 student from CFIS who is pursuing post-secondary education or training and who has maintained at least a 75% average in Grade 12. Although academics and financial need will be considered, this award will be based on the characteristics of a social entrepreneur. These characteristics may include:

• Determined
• Ingenious
• Meticulous
• Dedicated to their cause
• Altruistic
• Creative
• Thoughtful/caring
• Resourceful
• Risk taking

AWARD: One cash award per year commencing in 2010 to a graduating grade 12 student. The recipient of the award will be chosen by a group of teachers and administrators from Senior High.

ELIGIBILITY: Grade 12 students registered at Calgary French & International School meet the criteria as defined above.