Upcoming events
November
27	Grade 9 Parent IB Open House 6:30 – 8pm
28	Fall Drama Production
29	Fall Drama Production
30	Fall Drama Production
December
1	Junior Redhawks Invitational Tournament
2	Junior Redhawks Invitational Tournament

CELEBRATE WESTERN AUCTION IS LIVE! 

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Double Provincial Champions!

Huge congratulations to both the Senior Girls AND Senior Boys for winning the provincial championships in volleyball this weekend! Well done and well deserved.

IB Open House

Monday night, we will be hosting an open house for families of prospective IB and French Immersion IB students currently in grade 9. The information session will be held in the Main Gym beginning at 6:30 pm.

WCHS Drama in association with MTI present "Mean Girls: The Musical"

November 28th to December 1st at 7pm in the theatre. Tickets are $20, available for purchase in the theatre lobby at lunch or at the door. Cash/cheque only. General seating, doors open at 6:30pm. Please arrive to be seated before 7pm, latecomers will not be admitted.

ANNUAL STAFF APPRECIATION EVENT 

Dear WCHS Families, 

It's that time of the year again when we host the annual staff appreciation event. This has been a tradition at Western and this year the event will run from Dec.14th to Dec.20th. We will be decorating the staff room with festive decorations on Dec 11th and then we will be providing a spread of food over these days.  

We would really appreciate your help and request you to send anything to add to the spread. Please sign up to contribute using the following link. 

https://signup.com/go/hkrhUFq

In case you cannot offer a food contribution, we are accepting monetary contributions too. Our committee will use those funds to buy food for this event. 

Please make an e-transfer to wchsexec@gmail.com. You can also reach us at the same email if you have any questions or need any more information.

• Food contributions can be sent to the school office between 8 AM - 9:30 AM on your chosen day. 
• The sign-up link has a few suggestions but if you would like to contribute something else, we would be more than happy to add that on as well. Please sign up under “Item of your choice” and indicate what you will send, so we do not buy something similar in case we need to supplement. 
• Do attach a list of ingredients please, since we have a number of staff members with dietary or allergy restrictions. 
• Remember to mark anything you send with a note saying “Staff Appreciation” and send items in a disposable container. 
• Some items like beverages, chocolates, and plates can be dropped off earlier starting Dec 11th, but please mark them clearly as “Staff Appreciation” 

Thank you in advance for your support in making this event a success! Your contribution is greatly appreciated. 

Sincerely,

The WCHS Parent Council Exec Committee 

Post Secondary Information

• Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) – AUArts will be holding an in-person Portfolio Review Day on Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 12 to 4 p.m at AUArts (1407 14 Ave NW). This helps students prepare a portfolio for a future application to AUArts and is a great opportunity for students to have their work reviewed, learn how portfolios are evaluated, and receive tips on how to make an impactful portfolio. This event is best suited for grade 11 and 12 student, but anyone is welcome to attend. More information and to register: https://auarts.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/x7TT79Mc0k0kx67073Kl.ssc. 
• University of Toronto – The University of Toronto will be holding a Prospective Student Information Session in Calgary on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Westin Calgary (320 4 Ave SW). Representatives from all undergraduate division will be available to answer all of your students’ questions about programs, student life, and applying. More information and to register: https://apply.adm.utoronto.ca/register/?id=be27ef70-b657-4b5e-bf19-629ba8a1e179. 
• 
  University of King's College (Halifax, Nova Scotia) - The University of King's College is holding a virtual open house on Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (MST). This event is best suited for students pursuing an undergraduate degree. For more information and to sign up: https://ukings.ca/events/2023-virtual-open-house/.
  
• Vancouver Film School - Vancouver Film School is holding a Discovery Info Session in Calgary on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown (209 4 Ave SE) from 6 to 7 p.m. More information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-film-school-info-session-calgary-ab-tickets-743869964087?aff=HS.

The Queen’s Chancellor Scholarship

Applicants to Queens University can be eligible to win the Chancellor’s Scholarship ($48,000) to meet the criteria students must demonstrate: Superior academic abilities, creative and original thinking & proven leadership qualities.

If you meet the criteria and would like to apply, please send a copy of your resume and a 1 page essay demonstrating your creative/original thinking and your leadership qualities to Mme Plante (maplante@cbe.ab.ca) by November 30th 2023.

 Foods Program Request

The foods program is in need of a few new deep fryers and bread machines to replace the well-used and only partially working units in the classroom. If there is a family that would like to free up some space in their kitchen by donating an unused or barely used small appliance we would greatly appreciate the donation.

Thank you,

Tammy Adams RSE
Foods Teacher
Western Canada High School
Instagram: WCHSFoods

Prestige Grad Photo Bookings 

Grads photos sittings at Western have finished but grads can continue booking photos by making an appointment to go directly to the studio

Please share this link with your grad to book a time in our studio if they missed their sitting, or need a retake.

Available Dates: Dec. 5th ,7th - 11th 
https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1dqj327c/?e_id=5556