Upcoming events
January
15	PD Day - No School
16 - 18	Regular Classes
16	Sr Boys Basketball @ Western v St. Mary’s 5:30pm
	Jr Boys @ 7:30pm @ Western v St. Mary’s
	Sr Girls Basketball @ St. Francis 5:30pm
	Jr Girls Basketball @ St. Francis 7:30pm
19	9:00 am FLA 30 Diploma Part B
	1:30 pm Physics 20
	Physics 20IB
	Science 20

School Council Message

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

We want to express our deepest gratitude for your support of our Staff Appreciation Event in December. Your contributions enabled us to provide a breakfast and luncheon spread to all WCHS staff every day for a full 5 days! 

Thank you so much. We could not have done this without your tremendous generosity. 

If you would like to see photos or find out more about the event, please check out our Facebook page. If you are interested in participating in initiatives like this one, please email wchsexec@gmail.com. 

We wish you a great start to the new year! 

The WCHS School Council Executive

Scholarship Information

The National Scholarship Program – Western University Candidates

- National Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round excellence. They are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning. National Scholarships also recognize exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities such as the arts and athletics. A special emphasis is placed on a candidate's commitment to community service through ongoing contributions to school and community life. - https://registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/admission/national_scholarship_program.html

- If you want to be one of 4 Western Canada High School nominees please have one page essay describing your ability for creative and innovative thought and your passion for the pursuit of learning and a copy of your résumé by Feb. 1st 2024 to Mme Plante (maplante@cbe.ab.ca)

Burns Memorial Fund:

High School Diploma Preparation Assistance

This program is for students requiring financial assistance with costs related to registering for diploma preparation courses. Please submit applications at least two weeks prior to the course start date.

Deadline for Applications: On-going. https://burnsfund.com/programs/childrens-fund/high-school-students/

High School Bursary Program

This program is for Calgary high school students who are within two semesters of graduating from grade 12 and who are at risk of dropping out of school for financial reasons. basic living allowance is provided to assist students in covering expenses such as rent, food and transportation. Attendance and marks are monitored monthly. Students require a referral from their high school counsellor and are interviewed by our grants manager.

Deadline for Applications: On-going. https://burnsfund.com/programs/childrens-fund/high-school-students/

Grade 11 Scholarships!

Horatio Alger Association of Canada offers a variety of scholarships for Grade 11 students

Ten $10,000 Scholarships Awarded

• Be enrolled full-time as a high school grade 11 or first-year CEGEP student in Canada
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university
• Prove critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
• Demonstrate desire and ability to be entrepreneurial in a chosen field
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70
• Be Canadian citizens

The application for current Grade 11 students is open annually December 1 to March 15. https://horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/about-our-scholarships-programs/national-scholarships/

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