BES Facts
Born in the den at about the size of a squirrel, this animal is the BES mascot.
Cubs
Short for charisma. It describes one's ability to charm.
Rizz
What occasion corresponds to the longest day of the year?
The summer solstice
Typically sent out on Sundays, this document includes important information occurring in the next couple of days
Week at a Glance
Established in 1885, this park was the original park in Canada’s now-vast network of more than 40 national parks
Banff National Park
The official grand opening of the new school happened in which year?
2019
Deriving from the popular game "Among Us", this word means someone or something is giving the impression that something is questionable or dishonest.
Sus
According to Guinness World Records, what's the best-selling book of all time?
The Bible
Defined as, "produced or conducted by two or more parties working together" this word could be heard with "____ problem-solving", "____ time during PLN', or "____ team meetings".
Collaborative
In 1909, this sport was introduced to Banff by Swiss and Austrian Guides
Skiing
Name a teacher at our school who has taught both a child and their parent.
Ms. Cavanaugh!
Doing something without knowing the outcome of your actions, in hopes that you'll at least get a good story out of it.
Do it for the plot
What is the only food that can never go bad?
Honey
What does the acronym ASEBP stand for?
Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan
This town sits roughly 1600m above sea level, making it the "highest town in Canada". I'm sure some of us would agree after riding in their gondola.
Lake Louise
The Philippines, Mexico, India, Japan, China... These are just some of the countries represented in our schools demographic. How many countries do we currently have represented at BES?
38
Used to express surprise or amazement, could be used as a response for something positive or negative
Sheesh
What is the name of the pet dinosaur on the TV cartoon "The Flintstones"?
Dino
Teachers are designers of learning, students work is worthwhile, and teachers improve their practice in the company of their peers are all principles of this.
TEF (Teachers Effectiveness Framework)
Tents frequent this street for Banff Food and Cocktail Fest, Snow Days, and Beer Fest. But in 1886, a tent on this street was the first ever Banff School.
Bear Street
A notable year as the USSR launches Sputnik 1, Egypt re-opens the Suez Canal, and the first elementary school was built at 325 Squirrel St.
1957
When something is mediocre, low quality, boring or inferior.
Mid
What was the very first video ever played on MTV?
"Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles
Canadian Rockies Public Schools "motto" encapsulating the beliefs of our district
Inspiring Hearts and Minds
Sleeping Buffalo Mountain or Tunnel Mountain