Cappy Smart School is located in the northeast community of Marlborough Park.
Mission
Creating a community of resilient and reflective problem solvers in an environment where everyone belongs.
Motto
Be Kind. Be Courageous. Be Cappy Smart.
Slogans
We are not just smart, we are Cappy Smart!
Have a Super Cappy Day!
Who Was Cappy Smart?
The school was named after James "Cappy" Smart. He was born in Dundee, Scotland on July 12, 1865. At age 18 he came to Canada, settling in Calgary on October 19, 1883. In 1885 he began his long association with the fire department. On Dec. 1, 1894, he was elected secretary of the fire department, became assistant chief on Jan. 23, 1898, and two months later he was named chief. He held this post for 35 years, from March 21, 1898 to March 1933.
When he retired, he had completed 48 years of service with the fire department. He was instrumental in organizing the first May 24 sports day, an event that continued for many years. He was interested in all kinds of sports and was official timekeeper at all major sporting events over a span of more than 40 years. Cappy Smart also served as the Parade Marshall for the Calgary Stampede for many years. Chief James "Cappy" Smart died on July 25, 1939.
Cappy Smart School at a Glance
- We follow the traditional CBE calendar.
- Grades K-6
- PM Kindergarten program
- 3 system EES (Enhanced Educational Support) classes: Grades 1-6
- Priority on achievement in literacy, numeracy and well-being
- Classrooms are active places where our students use a variety of learning strategies and digital tools
- Students are supported through school wide literacy blocks, flexible groupings in multi-aged classrooms and team teaching environments.
- Library Learning Commons provides resources and supports for students
Our School's Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
We are committed to acknowledging and supporting the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 Calls to Action specific to education. Our school, along with all CBE schools, made a Truth and Reconciliation Commitment to Action, on June 21, we renewed our commitment.
View Our Truth and Reconciliation Commitment | 2025-2026
School Development Plan
Each year, our school prepares a development plan with input from teachers, school staff, students and parents. We review many sources of data, including report cards, provincial achievement test results and school surveys. Based on this information, we create our plan identifying targeted areas for growth. Our school development plan is not meant to represent all of the work that takes place in our school, but rather it focuses on specific areas for improvement.
View Our Cappy Smart SDP 25 26
School Improvement Results Report
Our school also prepares a results plan, which looks at our previous school year. It shows our students’ achievement and progress in meeting the goals and outcomes as set out by the CBE and Alberta Education, outlines some of the highlights of our school development plan and gives an overview of our school. You can look on the CBE website for system-wide results.