School Message
Hello to our Western families,
A quick reminder that
Tomorrow is a non-instructional day and there are no classes. We look forward to having students back with us on Monday.
I’d like to thank our students for how they’ve been handling things this week without our custodial staff in the building. We have appreciated the extra efforts to help keep the cafeteria, classrooms, and halls fairly tidy. We recognize that the restricted hours have also had a detrimental impact on test rewrite opportunities and club activities. While we obviously don’t know how long this labour action will continue, we continue to ask for the understanding that we’ve already seen as the process plays itself out.
Finally, student conferences will be taking place in three weeks, on March 20 and 21. Please look for an announcement over the next ten days or so with the details to sign up with your child’s various teachers.
Thank you,
Darrin Whitbread | Principal, Western Canada High School
Upcoming Dates
- Non-Instructional Day (No School)
- Friday, February 28th
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Thursday, March 20th & Friday, March 21st
Updates
Track and Field
Track and Field season is starting soon - there is an information meeting for students at lunch on March 6th in the dance studio. No experience is necessary. The sign-up deadline is right before spring break.
Yearbooks
2024-25 Yearbooks are still available for purchase. Get yours before it’s too late. Find them here!
Field Hockey Team Tryouts – No Experience Needed!
Ladies, are you looking for a fast-paced, exciting sport to try? Come try out for the WCHS Junior or Senior Women’s Field Hockey Team! Whether you’ve played before or have never picked up a stick, this is your chance to be part of an energetic, supportive team. Field hockey is all about speed, teamwork, and strategy—think soccer, but with sticks! Or hockey, but without skates!
No experience necessary – we’ll teach you everything you need to know!
Please fill out the interest form here.
The information meeting will be at lunch in Room 356 on March 3rd .
If you have never picked up a stick before, there will be an open gym session on March 6th at 7:15 AM in the Aux Gym. Spots are limited, and sign-up will be available at the information meeting.
Tryout Dates
Senior Team (Grade 11 & 12 only): March 10th & 11th at the Calgary Soccer Centre
Junior Team (Grade 11 & 10 only): March 12th & 13th at the Calgary Soccer Centre
Grab your sneakers, bring a water bottle, and come see what field hockey is all about! Wearing a mouth guard, shin pads, and soccer socks is encouraged if you have them.
For more information about the senior team, contact Mrs. Reierson at aareierson@cbe.ab.ca or stop by Room 356. For more information about the junior team, contact Ms. Savoie at brsavoie@cbe.ab.ca or stop by room 330.
See you on the field!
WCHS Associations
Due to ongoing strike action, associations will still operate with the regular schedule but their time will be limited to 3:40 – 4:15 on the associated day. Once strike action is resolved, associations will resume their regular length.
Reminder of meeting days in March: Tuesday March 4, Wednesday March 12, Tuesday March 18, Tuesday April 1. Full list is available on the back board of room 208.
Grad Photo Reminder
Attention Grade 12 Students! To have your grad photo included in the school yearbook, you must have them taken by Lifetouch no later than March 31. Any photos received by the Yearbook team after this date will not meet the publication deadline.
Upcoming Math Contests
The Galois, Hypatia, and Euclid Mathematics Contests are approaching for students in grades 10, 11, and 12 respectively. The Euclid Contest may be required as part of applications to specific programs at the University of Waterloo. The deadline to register is March 5, 2025. Please contact Mr. Hunchak at aphunchak@cbe.ab.ca or stop by Room 102A for more information.
Registration for Next Year – Grade 11 Students
From March 3rd to March 7th, the student services team will be guiding grade 11 students through the process of registering for next year during period 2 in the theatre (teachers will bring their classes down). PowerSchool registration will open from March 10-21 to put in your requests.
Grade 12 - Grad Gown Survey
Many grade 12 students have not yet completed the Grad Gown Survey. If you are in grade 12, and have not yet completed the survey, please do so by clicking the link here.
Ms. Hanley will be calling students to the office who have not completed the form to fill it out.
World of Choices 2025
Event Timing: 14 March 2025 from 9:00 - 12:30
Event Address: SAIT Campus
Hosted by Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta, this event is designed to empower students in grades 8-12 to reach their future career goals. Students participate in round table conversations with various local career mentors.
Students:
- Are exposed to a variety of career possibilities;
- Learn the training and education required for the career
- Get a glimpse into what a typical day looks like on the job.
This event will inspire students to stay in school until they have acquired the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to follow their chosen career path.
Register Here - Limited spaces available - Spots will be distributed on a first come, first served basis
Exploratory & Dual Credit Programs for Summer and Fall | Starts 4 March
Applications for summer and fall dual credit and exploratory programs start March 4 and ends 10 April. Programs are tuition-free learning opportunities provided by Alberta post-secondary institutions, industry partners and community organizations. Selected Programs include:
- ICT Networks & Hardware
- Healthcare Career Essentials
- Culinary Trades (SAIT)
- Hospitality, Tourism & Marketing
- Veterinary Technical Assistant Program (One Year Program – PM classes)
- Pre-Employment Autobody
- Pipe Trades
- Carpentry
Click here on 4 March to see an updated list of available learning opportunities, program requirements and application instructions.
See Mr. Smith in the Tech Centre (Room 083) during PM tutorials Period 3 & 4 if you have any questions.
Online Safety Courses
Students considering enrolling in Work Experience or RAP for the summer should complete HCS3000 online prior to June. See Mr. Smith in Tech CEntre for instructions – or check the internal school monitors to get started immediately. There are up to 4 30-level credits available through online learning.
Post Secondary
Applications are open for students interested in participating in the Ivey HBA Business School Case Competition
You have until March 4th to submit your application. More information about the competition can be found here, including Calgary dates.
- York University – Thursday, March 6th, 8:15-9:00 am in the Foyer
- Queen’s University – Monday, March 31st 11:50 – 12:30pm in the Foyer
- UBC – Monday, April 7th 8:15 – 9:00 am in the Foyer
Women In Trades
Quick Link: https://www.tfaforms.com/5157255
Skilled Trades Career Fair
Quick Link: https://www.tfaforms.com/5150855