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School Message

Hello to our Western families, 

This is a late shout-out, but we want to acknowledge the success of our school and students at the Calgary Youth Science Fair last month. This event has been going on since 1962, and has been held at the Olympic Oval for many years. It typically has about 700 projects, put together by about 1000 grade 5 - 12 students from 100 schools in/around Calgary. While students receive some support at the school level, the vast majority of their success comes from their own imaginations/effort/dedication, which also deserves some recognition. A number of students submitted impressive entries, which they'd been working on since October (if not longer). While all did well, official congratulations are due to Evrett, Lillian, and Marlea for the six awards that they won for their respective projects. Western also won the Aggregate Score award, with our collective projects garnering the most points amongst all high schools. Thank you to all those who participated for representing our school well.

And now for something completely different, another reminder to check the June Exam schedule. There is an update for Math 20-2.

Thank you, 

Darrin Whitbread
Principal | Western Canada High School  

Upcoming Dates 

  • Non-Instructional Day (No School) 
    • Friday, May 16th
  • Victoria Day (No School) 
    • Monday, May 19th
  • Grad Ceremony & Banquet 
    • Thursday, May 22nd

Student Spotlight

  • Congratulations to April C., who qualified as one of four students from Canada to attend the International Biology Olympiad this summer in the Phillipines. 
  • Congratulations to Allison W., who qualified again this year to attend the Chemistry Olympiad training camp this summer.

Updates

Mandatory WCHS Graduation Rehearsal

  • Who:    ALL Grade 12s on the Grad List
  • When: Tuesday, May 13
  • Time:    Period 3 (2 pm – 3:40 pm)
  • What:  
    • Ceremony Info
    • Banquet & Dance Info
    • Get your Grad Gown, Cap, and Tassel

Questions? Email of see Ms Scharfenberger

Honour Society: 

CBE # lists have been posted between the main office and student services.  The calculations are based on grade-level core classes from the January and April report cards.   Students can look for their student number and email Ms. Rivers (serivers@cbe.ab.ca) if there are any questions, concerns, or oversights. 

The optional Honour Society celebration will take place on Monday, May 26th,, from 7-8 pm in the main gym.  Families are welcome.  Students who cannot attend can pick up their certificates AFTER the celebration in the main foyer at lunchtime. 

If students wish to attend, please fill out the quick RSVP form (no form required for students who cannot attend but still wish to pick up their certificate after).  Grade 12s will fill out the 2nd half of the form in addition to the RSVP.  https://forms.gle/xnPiCkAkTvX1BdXp8  

Lifetime Honour Society Medallions:  $20 for students who qualified in Grades 10, 11, and 12.  These can be purchased through the Business Office before May 26th if you wish to receive it at the event (but can also be purchased after the event). 

ABC Challenge. The Anything But a Car Challenge was a great success last week (Apr 28 – May 2)!! With over 12% participation, Western won a bike stand for being the top participating high school. The challenge continues, as travel to school by Anything But a Car is a great way to save the environment and stay in good mental and physical health. A new club will be born from the momentum of the ABC Challenge: the Wheels of Western Bike Club. Stay tuned for more on this in the weeks to come! 

Student Services Survey 

Help us serve you better. Student Services will be conducting a survey based on its programs and procedures. Please fill out the survey using the QR code for either Parent/Guardian or Student. The survey opens on May 13 and closes on May 20. 

https://westerncanada.cbe.ab.ca/news/student-services-survey--20250501205002  

WCHS CANSTRUCTION - May 14th 

The annual student CANstruction is approaching! Help us support the Calgary Food Bank on May 14th by creating the best structure out of cans of food! 

 We challenge students to form teams and collect cans of food (+ other non-perishable food items), while enjoying the afternoon with a fun team bonding activity. All the cans will be donated to the Calgary Food Bank, but first,, teams will use the cans they brought in to assemble a sculpture full of creativity and epicness! Each team's structure will be photographed and reviewed, with judges determining which of them is the most impressive and stunning. The top three winning teams will receive a prize, but more importantly, you will be equipped with the knowledge that you have helped your community deal with the scourge of food insecurity. Will you contribute and perhaps win the contest? Yes, you CAN! 🥫🥫🥫 

Form a team with your friends and sign up today, then come play with your food! (Registration Form/Sign-Up). 

Chicago Auditions!

Additional sign-up spots have been added for the auditions for the fall drama production,10s Chicago!  taking place June 11-13th at WCHS. Sign up and get all the information on the bulletin board in the drama/band hallway. Incoming grade 10s, are welcome to audition! Please email drama teacher Caitlin Gallichan-Lowe with any questions: cjgallichanl@cbe.ab.ca 

Grad Banquet Tickets 

Tickets will be distributed to group captains on Tuesday, May 13th at the grad rehearsal. If the group captain is a parent, tickets can be picked up on Thursday in the main office between 8:30 am - 4 pm.