October 11, 2023

 

Hello Parents/Guardians,   

 

Field Trips Within Walking Distance 

 

The CBE values the educational benefit of field trips. Field trips close to our school can complement classroom learning by giving students opportunities to explore the community around their school.  

 

Please be advised the process for trips within walking distance of the school has been simplified, excluding restricted activities, e.g. swimming. As parents/guardians, you will no longer need to fill out a consent form for your child to go on a class trip that is walking distance from the school, e.g. to a local park.  Appropriate walking distance is determined by the Principal and may vary, depending on the age of the students. 

 

Teachers will provide at least 24 hours’ notice when planning a trip to a local site. You will be notified about these trips via School Messenger or Google Classroom. 

 

The following is a list of sites near the school that teachers may use to complement classroom learning: 

Name of location	Address / Description	Distance from school (kms)
Sun City Park	42 Taracove Estate Dr NE	400 m
Taralake Park	1175 R Taradale Dr NE	900 m
Kalac Playgrounds	60 Taralake Park NE	550 m
Ted Harrison School	215 Taravista Way NE	1.3 km
Saddletowne Library, Genesis Centre, YMCA	7555 Falconridge Blvd NE	1.1 km
Saddleridge Fire Station No. 32, Calgary Police Service District 5	800 Saddletowne Circle NE	800m

 

As with any field trip, we want to inform you about some common hazards involved with walking trips to the above locations. Please note this list may not include all of the hazards for a given trip: 

• Slips, trips and falls; 
• Getting separated from the group; 
• Street crossings; 

• Pre-existing medical conditions and/or allergies 

 

If you have any questions regarding field trips within walking distance of the school, please contact me or your child’s teacher. 

   

Sincerely, 

 

 

Karen Bose 

Principal, Taradale School 

t | 403-777-6270  

kabose@cbe.ab.ca