Dear Mid/High campus community, Aligned with the government of Canada, in June we commemorate National Indigenous History Month 2021 to recognize the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada. We encourage everyone to wear an orange shirt on Monday, June 21st as well as bring a pair of shoes, a stuffy toy or an [...]
Dear Grade 7-12 families, The information below explains, in detail, how learning will carry on based on the information from Alberta Education. Presently Alberta Education has mandated all grade 7-12 students in the Calgary area to engage in online learning for the period of May 3rd – May 14th (this may be subject to change and we will notify families [...]
From April-June 2021, the Women’s Centre is offering free girls programming online for girls in grades 5 - 9. Programs for girls at the Women's Centre of Calgary offer safe and supportive spaces for all girls to build community with each other, explore issues that matter to them, build new skills, and develop their leadership abilities. In the sessions, girls [...]
As Diploma exams are optional this year, we have modified our June exam break. The last day of classes for Grades 9-12 is now Tuesday, June 15 The last day classes for Grades 5-8 remains Friday, June 25
Theme: Normalcy Attention all MidHigh Students! We are happy to announce WCS will be accepting written and visual submissions for the fourth annual WCS Literary Anthology for Grades 5-12. The aim of the anthology is to provide our gifted students with the opportunity to explore their inner writer, poet, playwright, satirist and publish meaningful short stories, poems, monologues, narrative essays, [...]
To advise that your child is going to be late or absent, please call 403 217 9427 and choose option 1. Provide your child’s: name (please spell your child’s last name) grade the date reason for absence or late. (If your child is experiencing COVID-like symptoms, please let us know) *If your child is in quarantine related to a Westmount [...]
March 15-18 is SPIRIT WEEK at the Mid-High campus! Work from Home MONDAY: Dress in your Zoom meeting attire! (Pajama bottoms/sweats and formal upper wear) Tropical TUESDAY: Put on your Hawaiian shirts, cargo shorts, and other touristy things! St. Paddy's WEDNESDAY: Wednesday is St. Patrick's Day! Wear everything green, Irish, and Leprechaun-themed! Disney Themed THURSDAY: Wear anything related to the [...]
If you are starting to wonder what camps and other summer offerings for students will look like this year, check out the opportunities below. Foothills Academy & Camp Amicus https://www.foothillsacademy.org/community-services/amicus/camps Camp Amicus is a unique summer camp program designed specifically for children and youth with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD. Our goal is to create a rewarding and successful summer camp for [...]
Please note that Mid-High Year Books are $40 this year, not $35 as noted in the Friday, January 22, email communication. We apologize for the error. You may purchase one by accessing your school fees page online in the family zone. We submit yearbook orders on February 21, so if you want a yearbook to commemorate this extraordinary year [...]
A Westmount Drama Production – Check, Please! By Jonathan Rand. Presented virtually by Westmount Charter School. January 28-29, 2021 $5 (USD) per household viewing TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Check the Friday, January 25th school email communication for the link or email communications@westmountcharter.com. Grade 9-12 Students, check your WCS-g email accounts for details. Click to view in browser Think you missed [...]
Grade 7 – 12 Students! Come and join University of Alberta Engineering, Augustana Campus for a full-ay Virtual Engineering Workshop (AEnW), cultivating hands-on activities that can be carried out with everyday objects in everyone’s home, in addition to the kit of materials we will provide. When? January 30, 2021 Registration deadline: January 16th, 2021 Activities will include things like building [...]
From the Schulich School of Engineering: Get your students involved in our first-ever VIRTUAL Women in Engineering Day Inspiring female engineers. A fun engineering escape room. Insight into cool engineering careers. That's what Women in Engineering Day is all about. At the Schulich School of Engineering, we want today's bright students to know that a richly diverse engineering community is essential to [...]
