Upcoming events
November
9 - 14	Non-Instructional Days (Fall Break)
15	Report Cards Available
	Classes resume
	Volleyball Semi-Finals
16	Parent Council AGM – in person
	Jazz Night – 7pm in theatre & Band room
	Volleyball Semi-finals
17	Volleyball finals begin
18	Grade 10 Band Workshop 8:30 – 5pm
	Language Course Challenges Part 2: Exam
	Volleyball Finals
20	Basketball
	Wrestling season begins
21	ICT Careers Internship Fair – cafeteria 6pm – 9 pm
22	Grade 12 Band Camp - November 22 - 24
23	Volleyball Provincials - November 23 - 25
24	Non-Instructional Day – no classes
27	Grade 9 Parent IB Open House 6:30 – 8pm
28	Fall Drama Production
29	Fall Drama Production
30	Fall Drama Production

Updates for This Week

This past week we were very fortunate to have a number of guests attend our Remembrance Day Ceremony. We greatly appreciated Colonel Hunt taking the time to do a presentation for our students and sharing personal and local stories about those that have served. It was wonderful to see so many of our cadets in uniform to participate in the ceremony and we were also proud of the students who volunteered to speak. A special shout out to our piper and our trumpet players for their fantastic performances and preparation for the event. 

School Council AGM is Coming Up!

The next Annual General Meeting of WCHS School Council will be held this coming Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 6:30pm in person in the school library.

We will have Sylvia Hayward present the Off-Campus, Work Experience, Dual Credit Programs at WCHS; discuss the Council’s plans for the coming year; vote for the Executive; and approve the proposed budget.

All parents, guardians, staff and students are welcome.

Celebrate Western Fundraiser – How Can You Help?

We wanted to thank all the parents and businesses who have generously donated items, gift baskets, gift cards and more. If you or anyone you know would like to donate an item, gift basket, service or gift card to the 2023 auction please send a note to celebratewesternauction@gmail.com

Organizers are still accepting donations until November 15th. 

And watch for details for the 2023 auction going live November 26 - December 3. 

Thank you in advance for all your support. 

The Celebrate Western Auction Committee

Unique Pathways

The Unique Pathways website is now updated with offerings for second semester! Deadline for applications is Monday, November 20th.  

If you have any questions, see the Off-Campus Coordinator, Mrs. Hayward, in the Tech Centre. She is available Mondays and Tuesdays all day, and Thursday mornings.

Please be sure to check the website and read about the program you are interested in...many of the programs are off-campus during school hours, so would require a timetable adjustment for semester 2!

https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/high-school/unique-pathways-and-off-campus-education/Pages/default.aspx

Post Secondary Information

• Saint Mary’s University (Halifax, N.S.) – A representative from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia will be at Western on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at lunch time (11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) in the main foyer. Students wanting more information about programs, admission requirements, scholarships, and any questions should stop by to speak with him.   
• Your Degree at UBC in Calgary – The University of British Columbia will be holding an information session in Calgary on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Calgary TELUS Convention Centre (136 8 Ave SE). Students and their family can explore program options, interact with UBC students, faculty, and staff, and learn more about UBC. To register and more information is available at: https://account.you.ubc.ca/s/event-details?eventId=a0lJQ000001Uym9YAC. 

WCHS Drama Production 

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.

French Immersion and International Languages Events and Updates

Course Challenge Exams – Part 2

This coming Saturday, November 18th, students who have successfully completed part 1 of the language challenge exams will be returning to complete part 2. Those that did not do the challenge exams this semester will have a second opportunity next semester. Students and families are encouraged to review the information guide for more details.

BELCANFRAN

BELCANFRAN will have an information meeting for the parents and the students who are interested in knowing more about our exchange Belcanfran program on Nov. 26th, at Haysboro Community Centre, from 3:30pm-4:30 pm. 

The program has had 26 students from France and Belgium who were hosted by our students for the last 11 weeks and who will return home on Saturday, Nov. 4th. They have had a wonderful experience in learning about our Canadian culture and learning English. This coming year, BELCANFRAN will offer a summer exchange program as well, depending on the number of interested students. The information can be found on their website www.belcanfran.com