Dear Henry Wise Wood Families:
We hope you were able to book a virtual interview with your child’s teachers for tomorrow. There is no school for students. Please email teachers directly should you want to be in contact. Term one report cards will be shared on Monday, November 9, so there is still time to improve academic standing. Outstanding summative assessments should be completed by Wednesday, October 28 to provide marking time.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Veterans’ Tea such a meaningful success this past Wednesday. Under the exceptional leadership of Ms. Teleky, students had the opportunity to connect with more than 40 veterans, explore exhibits, hear personal stories, and reflect on the values of remembrance, gratitude, service, and community. This cherished HWW tradition continues to create powerful connections between generations while honoring the sacrifices of veterans and the memory of those who have shaped our school community. We are deeply grateful to the many students, staff, volunteers, veterans, and community partners who made this inspiring event possible.
Deep gratitude is also extended to the Friends of Wise Wood Football (also referred to as Friends of HWW Football). This past Friday night committed parents and volunteers generated a memorable evening to raise funds in their pursuit of football excellence, equipment needs, athlete development, and community-building events. HWW Football Families are encouraged to follow Instagram: Friends Of HWW Football (@hww_football) • Instagram photos and videos
Student Transit Survey: 521 Voices, One Important Conversation
Thank you to the 521 students and parents who shared their experiences through our Henry Wise Wood transit survey. We brought the results to a productive meeting with Ward 11 Councillor Rob Ward, Calgary Transit, CBE Transportation and school administration to discuss the challenges students are experiencing and opportunities for improvement.
What did we learn, and what happens next? Read the full recap, including key survey findings, Calgary Transit facts, discussion highlights and next steps, on the Wisewood Families website.
Read the full transit survey recap
Congrats to our WiseMUN Model United Nations delegates, who attended their first conference of the year over the weekend at Sir Winston Churchill High School. Nearly forty delegates attended, including many first-timers who had a wonderful weekend finding their voices, debating global issues, and cooperating with students from around the city to seek out solutions to complex geopolitical issues. A special shout out to Eliza, Zain, Navneeth, Maahip, Seth, and Taylor, who all took home committee awards. All of our delegates should be proud of themselves for their diplomacy, dedication, and hard work!
A special thank you to Ms. Khalil for sponsoring the Dance Club! The club will meet every Thursday at lunch in Room 135 (Yoga Studio). We encourage all students to get involved in at least one club this year. Every club welcomes new members, and most clubs offer flexible attendance, making it easy for students to participate when they can.
Optional School Pictures: Images will be available online in 5-7 days
Please visit mylifetouch.ca: Sign in or Create an Account
· Add New Student or Event
· Select – Student ID
· Enter Student Information (HWW specific postal code required - T2V 0S6)
· Select photo package and place your order.
· Orders will ship direct to home
Questions: 1.866.457.8212
Or use live chat on mylifetouch.ca
Fall Athletic Photos with Lifetouch in the Cafeteria: Tuesday October 20th
Pictures are taken individually and the team is then stitched together at the Lifetouch lab, so students can come to the cafeteria at any time.
What to Wear:
Volleyball: maroon jersey and black shorts
Cross Country: singlet (if you don’t own one, we will provide one for photos) and black shorts
Football: Jersey will be provided and black pants
Girls Soccer: Jersey and white shorts
Golf: bright golf shirt
We will start taking photos in the cafeteria at 8:00 am. Any early bird students and coaches, along with cross country & golf, may come before the school day begins. Please remind students that the only door to get into the school early will be the front door.
Here is the schedule for the day: We make a schedule so that we can account for all team members, but if a student can’t leave class (due to an assessment), they can still come at another time. Please remind your child of this.
8:00 am – 9:00 am: Cross Country & Golf (note – anyone can come)
9:00 am – 9:30 am: Jr. & Sr. Girls Volleyball
9:30 am – 10:00 am: Jr. & Sr. Boys Volleyball
10:00 am – 10:30 am: Sr. Girls Soccer
10:30 am - 11:15 am: Jr. Football
11:15 am – 12:10 pm: Sr. Football
12:10 – 12:45 pm: Lunch break for photographers
1:00 – 1:30 pm: Anyone who missed their time slot!
Student Services Update
If your child needs support from Student Services, we look forward to meeting with them soon. Our hours of operation include:
Monday – Thursday: 8:45-3:45
Friday: 8:45-1:45
NEW in 2026-27: Walk In Wednesday - no appointment necessary
Please make appointment to see us through the main office:
A – G: Ms. Robinson (VMRobinson@cbe.ab.ca)
H – O: Mr. Chieng (atchieng@cbe.ab.ca)
P – Z: Mr. Finockio (gofinockio@cbe.ab.ca)
Student Services Secretary: Ms. Schade (dmschade@cbe.ab.ca)
Out Of Province University Fair: Come join us on Wednesday October 21 from 9-10:30. Over 48 Universities and Colleges from outside of Alberta will be here to answer questions and provide information about programs, scholarships and awards. See you in the courtyard!
Scholarship Spotlight – REMAX Quest for Excellence: Forty eligible students from across Canada will be selected, and each awarded a $1,000 scholarship based on their essay submissions. Applications are open now through March 15, 2027.
Eligible applicants must:
• Be enrolled in Grade 12 during the 2026–2027 school year
• Attend a Canadian school
• Legally reside in Canada, excluding Quebec
• Not have already graduated
Eligible students must submit an online essay of at least 500 words, answering one of the following questions:
1. What does “home” mean to you?
2. How have you demonstrated leadership or charity within your community?
3. What is one dream you hope to achieve, and what motivates you to pursue it?
For more information and to apply for the scholarship, visit REMAX Quest for Excellence.
More scholarship information can be found on the HWW Scholarship Listings page.
Gentle reminders:
- Rotary Youth Exchange: The Rotary Club will be at the school on Tuesday, October 20 providing information about the Rotary Youth Exchange for high school students
- Do You Have a Photo of a Relative Who Served or is Currently Serving in the Canadian Armed Forces and Would Like to Honour Them at our School's Remembrance Day Assembly? Please send a photo along with a brief write-up to Ms. Renyk at jbrenyk@cbe.ab.ca. The deadline for submission is Friday, October 30.
- Henry Wise Wood Back to School - The Artists Perspective: Our period 4 Art 20 Students at Henry Wise Wood High School were invited to exhibit work at the Southwood Library for the month of October. You are encouraged to visit the exhibit.
GATE Parent Education Session: Wednesday, November 25 at 7pm
The GATE Parent Association is hosting a presentation entitled: Teaching Our Kids in the “Acceleration Age” – Without the Gift of Prophecy – presented by Dr. Veronika Bohac-Clarke, University of Calgary, Werklund School of Education
This presentation is open to all and is directed to parents and teachers looking to assist our children navigate our current era, which may be described as the “Acceleration Age”, where information is quickly moving and all at once. This is especially challenging as we grew up in a different, slower moving age and are also just learning to navigate this “Acceleration Age” while trying to provide guidance to our children. We invite attendees thinking about their own questions and possible solutions in advance of the presentation.
Register by November 23: https://gatecalgary.ca/meeting-registration/
Schedule of Events:
Gentle reminder: School fees are now posted in the CBE parent portal.
Full athletic schedule at: CSHSAA (Calgary Senior High School Athletic Association)
Wise Guys Science Help: 3:45 – 5:00 pm: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: Room 210; Wednesday: Room 206
Henry’s Math Help: 3:35 – 4:45 pm: Monday (rm 304), Tuesday (rm 305), Thursday – Grade 10s only (rm 308); Wednesday morning 7:45 – 8:40 am (rm 304 and 305)
Test Center: Room 108A - Monday @ 3:40pm-5:15pm; Tuesday @ 7:10am-8:45am; Wednesday @ 3:40pm-5:15 pm
Monday October 19: Noninstructional Day: no school for students
- Virtual Student Teacher Parent Interviews: 12:00 – 3:00 pm and 4:00 – 7:30 pm
- Note: HWW is an election site. As a result, all interviews will be virtual.
Tuesday October 20:
- Fall Athletic Photos with Lifetouch
- Lunch: Rotary Youth Exchange Presentation
- Lunch: Grade 12 Boys Rugby Meeting in the Art Room
- 5:00 – 6:30 pm: Jr Boys VB vs. North Trail (Home)
- 6:30 – 8:00 pm: Sr. Boys VB vs. North Trail (Home)
- 7:30 – 9:30 pm: Junior Boys Football Game vs. LBHS at Shouldice - Hellard Field (home)
Wednesday October 21:
- 9:00 – 10:30 am: Alberta Out of Province Fair in the Courtyard
- Lunch: Wise Woods Got Talent in the Drama Room
Thursday October 22:
- Lunch: Wise Woods Got Talent in the Drama Room
- 5:00 – 6:30 pm: Sr. Girls vs. LBHS (Home)
- 6:30 – 8:00 pm: Jr. Girls VB vs. LBHS (Home)
- 7:30 – 9:30 pm: Sr. Boys Football vs. JCS at Shouldice – Hellard Field (home)
Friday October 23: Practice Lockdown: pre-teaching will take place with students
Saturday October 24: Language Challenge Exam – Part 1 (portfolio writing): please see Mr. Chieng (atchieng@cbe.ab.ca) for details
Monday October 26 – Friday October 30: Spirit Week – more details next Sunday!
Monday October 26:
- 4:00 – 6:00 pm YMAP – Room 314: YMCA Achievement Program for Newcomers
- 5:00 – 8:00 pm: Interact/Agents for Change – Calgary Food Bank Volunteering
- 6:00 – 8:00 pm: School Council AGM (in person) - HWW Courtyard
Tuesday October 27:
Boys VB:
5:00 – 6:30 pm: Jr. Boys VB vs. St. Francis (away)
6:30 – 8:00 pm: Sr. Boys VB vs. St. Francis (away)
Girls VB:
5:00 – 6:30 pm: Jr. Girls VB vs. JDHS (home)
6:30 – 8:00 pm: Sr. Girls VB vs. JDHS (home)
7:30 – 9:30 pm: Junior Boys Football Game vs. St. Francis at Shouldice - Stampeder Field (Away)
Wednesday October 28:
- Report Card Entry begins: Wed October 28 – Wednesday November 4th – PowerSchool blackout
Friday October 30:
- Halloween Parade
- Last day of Term 1 (impacts 3 credit classes): drop date for Semester 1 classes
- 2:10 – 3:30 pm: HWW Chess Tournament for HWW students only – please see Mr. Watt (room 214) for details.
- Last day to submit photos of family members who have supported the Canadian military to jbrenyk@cbe.ab.ca
Monday November 2: Term 2 begins (impacts 3 credit classes)
November 6 - 8: Vic Lewis for Band Students
Monday November 9: Report cards visible to families
If you need to contact Administration, Student Services or a teacher for support, an email is the best way to reach out: HWW Staff List