Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 28, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- Ainlay
- The common shorthand name for the school used by students and the local community.
C
- CAS
- Creativity, Activity, Service; the core project requirements for students in the IB program.
- Confed
- Short for Confederation Leisure Centre or Confederation Mall, the nearby facilities where students go off-campus.
- Confed
- Confederation Mall, a popular off-campus lunch destination located directly across the street.
- Culinary
- The student-run food service provided by the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) culinary arts program.
- Culinary Lab
- The professional kitchen area where Career and Technology Studies (CTS) students prepare food.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
I
- IB
- International Baccalaureate; the rigorous academic program for which Harry Ainlay is a major hub in Edmonton.
- Interact
- The student service club sponsored by the Rotary Club, focused on community and international service.
S
- SAC
- Student Activity Council; the student government body responsible for school events and spirit days.
- Southgate
- The nearby Southgate Centre mall food court, a popular off-campus lunch destination.
- SU
- Student Union, the elected student leadership body responsible for school events.
T
- The Caf
- The main school cafeteria where daily hot lunches are served.
- The Hill
- The grassy outdoor area surrounding the school where students hang out during warm weather.
- The Hub
- A designated student workspace or resource area within the school.
- The Pit
- The central cafeteria and sunken social area where students eat and hang out.
- The South Side
- Refers to the school's location in South Edmonton, often used in the context of sports rivalries.
- The Wing
- Refers to specific hallways (e.g., 'the 100 wing') used to navigate the large campus.
- Titans
- The official mascot and collective name for all Harry Ainlay students and athletic teams.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Arc Card
- The electronic transit card used by students for the Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) to get to school.
- Century Park
- The nearby LRT station that serves as a major transit point for students commuting to the school.
- Confed Station
- The Confederation Transit Centre, the primary bus hub for students commuting to the school.
- CTS Wing
- The Career and Technology Studies area housing shops, labs, and specialized classrooms.
- culinary_skills_centre
- Culinary Skills Centre
- harry_ainlay_cafeteria
- Harry Ainlay Cafeteria
- ID Card
- Required for borrowing materials from The Hub and for identification during exams.
- Large Gym
- The main gymnasium used for Titans basketball and volleyball games.
- Late Start
- The weekly Wednesday morning schedule where classes begin later to allow for staff professional development.
- OneCard
- The multi-purpose student ID card required for library loans and school identification.
- PL Days
- Professional Learning days, occurring on specific Wednesdays, when classes start later than usual.
- PowerSchool
- The online platform where students and parents check real-time grades and attendance records.
- SchoolZone
- The EPSB portal used for school news, fee payments, and digital report cards.
- Small Gym
- The secondary gymnasium used for PE classes and smaller events.
- Southgate LRT
- The nearby Light Rail Transit station used by a large portion of the student population for commuting.
- Southgate Station
- The nearby LRT (Light Rail Transit) stop used by the majority of commuting students.
- The 400s
- The upper-level wing of the school, primarily housing math and science classrooms.
- The 700s
- The wing of the school dedicated to Career and Technology Studies (CTS) and vocational classrooms.
- The Career Centre
- The dedicated office for guidance counselors, post-secondary planning, and scholarship information.
- The Fitness Centre
- The school's weight room and exercise facility used for PE and athletic training.
- The Hub
- The modernized learning commons and library area used for study and collaboration.
- The Large Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for Titans basketball, volleyball, and major school assemblies.
- The Loop
- The designated bus and vehicle drop-off/pick-up area at the front of the school.
- The Pit
- The sunken seating area in the student lounge/cafeteria used for socializing and lunch.
- The Rotunda
- The central circular hub of the school where the main entrance and office are located.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 28, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 19 approved campus terms and 25 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.