UPDATE: Administration of the 2022-23 Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) Survey
UPDATE: Alberta Education is further extending the deadline for the completion of the Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) Survey to Friday, March 24, 2023 Each year Alberta Education sends a survey to all parents and legal guardians of students in grades 4-12 to gather important information on the quality of education provided by school authorities and their schools. This year's [...]
Westmount Brings Home the Gold AGAIN!
Please join us in congratulating and celebrating our Intermediate Concert Band (Grades 7 and 8) and Senior Concert Band (Grades 8 and 9) for bringing home TWO MORE GOLD AWARDS from Alberta International Band Festival in Edmonton with Superior ratings from all of the judges in all of their performances. With these additions to our students' previous Gold Award [...]
Creative Corner: Discovering Your Passion
To find out what one is fitted to do, and to secure an opportunity to do it, is the key to happiness.” – John Dewey Do you remember what you were passionate about as a child? What are you passionate about now? Has it changed, or have you lost your passion? Do you know what your child is passionate about? [...]
UHCA Soccer Registration Open to U4’s to U13’s through April 15th!
The University Heights Community Association invites U4’s to U13’s (ages walking through 12) from all neighbourhoods to register for soccer! Deadline to Register - April 15th: http://www.uhcacalgary.org/community/soccer The season runs from April 25th through June 22nd, with a focus on fun. The game schedules and field locations will be available online on the UHCA web site. To register and [...]
Westmount Charter School Spring 2023 Raffle
It’s that time of year – time for our annual Spring Raffle organized by Westmount Charter School Parent Fundraising Society and School Council. This year, for the first time ever, we are excited to introduce two opportunities to win: WestJetRaffle The raffle prize is one (1) roundtrip flight for two (2) guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination* (*No cash [...]
Incoming Gr 5 Q & A Session
Incoming Westmount Grade 5 families for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to a question and answer session at the Mid-High (MH) Thursday, May 11th at 6:00 pm. We will meet in the gymnasium. After the session, there will be time for a tour of the Grade 5 wing of classrooms, as well as the other spaces Grade 5s [...]
June Exam Schedule
Click below for June 2023 Exam information. June Exam Schedule Steps to rescheduling an exam
Elementary Principal Announcement
Release Date: May 17, 2023 Elementary Principal Announcement Adriana Klassen announced as the new Elementary Principal of Westmount Charter School The Westmount Charter School Board of Directors is pleased to announce Adriana Klassen as the new Elementary Principal effective August 23, 2023. Adriana began her teaching career in gifted education in 2006. She worked at the University of Calgary [...]
Volunteers Needed for Westmount Charter School Parent Fundraising Society
The Westmount Charter School Parent Fundraising Society (WCSPFS) is seeking additional parent volunteers for the 2023-2024 school year. WCSPFS is seeking to fill the following positions: President Organize and chair society meetings Oversee and ensure that society bylaws are adhered including: service renewals (website and insurance), annual returns, AGLC requirements, and reporting Act as point of contact for WCS [...]
Creative Corner: Spotlight on Drama
Suzanne McDowell, Performing Arts Specialist, Drama Teacher It’s course selection time at Westmount! A time of great anticipation coupled with anxiety for many students and their parents. Oftentimes parents have other courses in mind for their students. I hear them saying, “ I can’t take drama because my parents want me to take (insert anything else here).” The [...]
MH Attendance Voicemail Issue Resolved
The voicemail for the Mid-High attendance line has been repaired. We are in the process of implementing a new phone system but in the meantime the voicemail option for the attendance line appears to be working. Please contact the school to report attendance either by emailing attendance-mh@westmountcharter.com, or by calling the attendance line at 403.217.9427. Press 1 to leave [...]
Yellow School Bus Service Resumes Feb. 22, 2023
Yellow school bus service resumes today, Wednesday, Feb. 22. We recommend that families anticipate and be prepared for potential service delays for the school buses and Calgary Transit. Please ensure your child is dressed and well-prepared for the weather and is not left unattended at bus stops or left to spend any extended period of time outdoors under any [...]