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School Message

Hello to our Western families, 

  As we finish the first of our final exam/assessment weeks, I just want to pass on that we’ve had tremendous efforts being made by students to get here on time, and by parents in communicating the few issues that have come up.  Thank you, all, and we’d just ask that it continue into next week. 

 If you haven’t taken the time to look at the new ‘update on lottery and overflow designation’ notice that was sent out yesterday to the families of our school and our feeder schools, I would encourage you to do so.  (It can also be found on our website.)  If you know of a new family potentially coming our way for next year who might not have seen this, I’d ask that you point them towards this update, as registration for the next school year has now begun.  Related to this, our Open House is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 27th from 4-6 pm and all new families are welcome. 

Thank you, 

Darrin Whitbread

 

Upcoming Dates

  • Last Day of Semester 1 Classes
    • Friday, January 10th
  • First Day of Semester 2 Classes
    • Tuesday, January 28thAward-winning

Updates

IPP's

Due to exam break, IPPs have been placed in the mail to ensure they are received by families. The IPP Excel sheet, which students/families can use to select new learning targets, will be sent to families in Semester 2 starting through School Messenger. Accommodation lists can be updated anytime; students/families are welcome to request changes on the form. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Julie Dixon (jadixon@cbe.ab.ca). 

Drama - High Performance Rodeo

“The Drama program invites all students to participate in our weekly professional theatre artist talks as part of our annual partnership with The High Performance Rodeo. For three Fridays in January we host professional artists from the High Performance Rodeo in the theatre to talk about their work with the students. 

Dates are: 

  • Friday January 17th, 1-2:30pm 
  • Friday January 24th, 1-2:30pm 
  • Friday January 31st, 1-2:30pm 

Free admission and all students are welcome to attend! “ 

Yearbook 

If you would still like to purchase a 2024-25 Yearbook, there is still time! Yearbooks are currently $57 and can be purchased here. 

Grad Speaker / Valedictorian Applications Available Now 

Graduating grade 12 students who are interested in speaking at the banquet or the ceremony are encouraged to pick up an application package from the main office. Applications are due back to the main office by February 7th.