Off-Campus Field Trips

All parents must sign the required CBE forms and return them to school before their child can participate in any off-campus activity. Parents will be notified of all off-campus (field trip) activities so that they will be aware of the purpose, costs, and other requirements of the trip. Depending on the activity and destination, various information and authorization forms may be required to address safety and legal liability issues. Students will not be permitted to participate in any off-campus activity without signed Forms and required CBE Risk Management Forms. Verbal or telephone approvals are not acceptable.

Parents are asked to pay for field trips and special presentations as they arise throughout the year. No child will be refused the right to participate in a regular off-campus activity due to lack of funds. Please advise the principal if financial assistance is required.

​Off-Site Activities at the CBE

At the CBE, we call “field trips” off-site activities. Off-site activities are learning experiences that​ occur away from the school site and are organized and supervised by the CBE. All off-site activities must adhere to our Administrative Regulation 3027 – Off-Site Activities. Off-site activities enable students to participate in quality learning experiences that are:

  • Supporting educational outcomes
  • Relevant, flexible, and accessible
  • Connected to the Alberta Programs of Study and learning outcomes, Guide to Education and CBE Results statements

An off-site activity usually originates with the classroom teacher (called the teacher-in-charge) who makes a proposal to his or her principal. Once the activity is approved (based on learning impact and safety), the teacher will provide information to parents regarding the off-site activity including potential risks that are unique to the activity.

Preparing Your Child for an Off-Site Activity

  • Read all of the information sent home with your child from the teacher
  • After reviewing information, if you want your child to participate in the off-site activity sign the Acknowledgement of Risk Form​ and any other documents provided by the teacher
  • A parent meeting is required for all overnight off-site activities, and may be held for other off-site activities
  • Talk to your child about the activity – where they will go, what they will do and what they will be learning about
  • The consent of the parent, guardian, or volunteer must be obtained before the student may participate in an off-site activity

Volunteering for an Off-Site Activity

If you want to volunteer for an off-site activity, you can find more information on the Volunteer page (in the Get Involved section of our website).​​