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Janus Academy opens doors of new school for children with special needs

Written by: Ryan White CTVNewsCalgary.ca Digital Reporter/Producer   A Calgary school for children on the spectrum hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new location as it prepares to welcome more students. Janus Academy opened the doors to its school in the...

Janus Students meet ‘Super Sam’

Sam Holness hopes to use autism 'superpower' at Ironman World Championship By Tomas Meehan and Alex Thomas, CNN March 26, 2021 (CNN)You need to be almost superhuman to take on the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Which is why Briton Sam Holness plans on...

GoodLife Kids Foundation story: Meet Keira McNeil

Keira stays active and learns new fitness skills with MOVE by GoodLife Kids Keira’s mother Stephanie heard about the new program from GoodLife Kids Foundation, MOVE, she signed Keira up. MOVE by GoodLife Kids is a physical activity program for youth aged 12-21 with...

Former farm girl learns to go with the flow at Janus Academy

TEACHER CREDITS EARLY EDUCATOR FOR ULTIMATE CAREER PATH Former farm girl learns to go with the flow at Janus Academy Calgary Herald, 17 Feb 2021, JACQUELINE LOUIE Malorie Schwenk teaches Grades 1 to 3 at Janus Academy, a not-for-profit independent school in Calgary...

Around Town Monday April 27 Janus Academy

Janus Academy was founded in 1997 as an accredited, independent, non-profit school to meet the unique educational needs of school-aged children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It was named after the ancient Roman deity of new beginnings; and the school...

Gala cancellation

CALGARY -- Staff and parents at a Calgary school for children with autism are worried the cancellation of an important fundraiser due to coronavirus concerns could have a major impact on their future. Janus Academy was founded in Calgary in 1997 by six families...

Talking to Santa for the first time…

The holiday season can be a stressful time for some of our students and families. Meet Sully... a year ago, he was not able to tell Santa what he wanted.         This is Sully's third year at Janus Academy and his communication skills have...

2019 Shoot of the Century

Thank you to all our sponsors and shooters for coming out in support of Janus Academy. It was a blast and we can't thank you enough for raising over $19,000 for our school! We hope to see you all next year! Sagium Health Strategies Steel Reef...

New West Truck Centres Donation

Last week our very own huge-hearted Greg Stahl presented the Janus Academy School for Children a new bus, courtesy of New West Truck Centres! The day was filled with fun, a BBQ and even Ralph the Dog from the Stampeders showed up to make the day amazing. To read more...

Sports Day Award Ceremonies

Huge shout out to Cochrane Awards & Promotions for generously donating the Medals for our Award Ceremonies. The students love them and are wearing them proudly!

Janus Students meet ‘Super Sam’

Sam Holness hopes to use autism 'superpower' at Ironman World Championship By Tomas Meehan and Alex Thomas, CNN March 26, 2021 (CNN)You need to be almost superhuman to take on the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Which is why Briton Sam Holness plans on...

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GoodLife Kids Foundation story: Meet Keira McNeil

GoodLife Kids Foundation story: Meet Keira McNeil

Keira stays active and learns new fitness skills with MOVE by GoodLife Kids Keira’s mother Stephanie heard about the new program from GoodLife Kids Foundation, MOVE, she signed Keira up. MOVE by GoodLife Kids is a physical activity program for youth aged 12-21 with...

read more
Around Town Monday April 27 Janus Academy

Around Town Monday April 27 Janus Academy

Janus Academy was founded in 1997 as an accredited, independent, non-profit school to meet the unique educational needs of school-aged children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It was named after the ancient Roman deity of new beginnings; and the school...

read more
Gala cancellation

Gala cancellation

CALGARY -- Staff and parents at a Calgary school for children with autism are worried the cancellation of an important fundraiser due to coronavirus concerns could have a major impact on their future. Janus Academy was founded in Calgary in 1997 by six families...

read more