There are many ways you can contribute to our school’s success, and make a difference for our school and our students. In our school, this can include providing in-kind donations, contributing cash and lending expertise and technical knowledge. Connect with our principal on what may be appropriate. For more information on ways to give to CBE, visit the Donate page ​on the CBE website.​​​

Growing Smiles

Woodlands School Council is selling festive plants and poinsettias for the holiday season. All profit goes directly to supporting our teachers and students!


50/50 Raffle

Looking for a fun way to support our students and maybe win some extra holiday cash? The annual Woodlands School 50/50 Raffle is already underway — with the jackpot climbing every day!

👉 Buy your tickets here:    https://woodlandsschool.rafflenexus.com.

⏰ Ticket sales end December 11 at noon — don’t miss your chance!

💰 Current prize pot is almost $1,000 
Half of this jackpot directly supports Woodlands programs, improving resources and providing extracurricular activities for all students.

Last year, we awarded almost $1,200 in cash prizes, and we’d love to beat that total this year — but we need your help to get there!

Tickets are open to all Alberta residents and you can purchase as many times as you'd like — Please help us spread the word! Share the link with family, coworkers, friends, sports teams, neighbours, and anyone else who wants a chance to win.


Volunteer at Woodlands School’s Casino Fundraiser!

  • Support Woodlands School · Casino events raise thousands for essential programs, classroom resources.
  • It’s Easy & Social · No experience needed. Meet great people, enjoy snacks, and help your community.
  • Professional Perks · Volunteering looks great on a resume and builds teamwork skills.

How It Works:

  • Volunteer for shifts: The school council recruits volunteers to work various roles at a licensed casino on a specific date.
  •  Receive a portion of proceeds: In return for providing the volunteers, the council receives a portion of the casino’s profits from that event.
  • Long waiting periods: There are often long wait times (1.5 to over 3 years) to be assigned a casino event, as there are more charitable groups than available casino slots.
  • Volunteer commitment is crucial: If the school council cannot provide enough volunteers to fill all the required shifts, they will not receive any of the funds generated that day.
  • Use of funds: The money raised is used to fund school programs, events, and activities, which can be crucial for things like technology and extracurriculars. 

 Key Facts:

  • Fundraising model: This is Alberta's unique charitable gaming model where organizations get a share of casino revenue by providing volunteers.
  • AGLC oversight: The AGLC licenses and assigns these casino events to eligible charitable organizations, including school councils.
  • Volunteer-driven: The entire system depends on the willingness of volunteers to staff the event, making volunteer recruitment a critical part of the fundraising effort.
  • Monetary goal: A single casino event can raise anywhere from $40,000 to over $70,000 for the school council.
  • Where & When: Deerfoot Inn & Casino · February 22nd & 23rd
  • Watch for communications in Woodlands school newsletters for volunteer opportunities!
  • Contact: Courtney Young, woodlandscasino@gmail.com

Two Easy Ways to Support Woodlands School!

We’re now set up with Benevity and SkipTheDepot, making it easier than ever to support our school!

 ✅ Benevity

Many workplaces offer donation and matching programs through Benevity, allowing employees to give to registered non-profits. If your company participates, you can now look up Woodlands School Council and make a donation—some employers will even match your contribution, doubling your impact! 

♻️ SkipTheDepot

Let your bottle refunds support the school! Schedule a pickup and select Woodlands School Council to have the funds donated directly—no sorting, no drop-off, just an easy way to give back. 

​​​Donating to Our School

Ways to give to our school include:

Monetary (cash) Donation
  • I wish to receive a tax receipt for my donation. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.
    • Visit the EducationMatters online donation webpage to make a donation. (Preferred donation method)
    • Write a cheque payable to EducationMatters  (all one word) and include the name of our school and the specific program, activity or item you want your donation to support in the 'memo' section. Give the cheque to the school or mail it to: EducationMatters, 1221 8 Street SW Calgary, AB T2R 0L4
  • I do not wish to receive a tax receipt for my donation
    • ​Write a cheque made payable to Calgary Board of Education  and include the name of our school and the specific program, activity or item you want your donation to support in the 'memo' section. Give the cheque to the school.
In-kind donations of school supplies or equipment 
  • Please complete this form | In-kind Donations Form
    If you have multiple items in different categories, please fill out the form for each item. This will help us to process your offer more efficiently.

Thank you for thinking of our school!​