Dear HWW Students, Families, and Community members,
Welcome back, Warrior Families,
We are excited to have the 2023-2024 school year underway! We trust that our families have enjoyed some summer land moments and we acknowledge the Treaty 7 Territory on which our school is built.
As part of our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, we have worked with our community to establish our Medicine Garden in front of the school. This beautiful design was created by an alumni student and will be planted in the Spring.
We saw over 1000 students come through Passport to Success on August 23 and 24 to get their photo ID, grad credentials, timetables, and tours.
We especially enjoyed our Link Assembly on the first day of school, where Grade 10 students had the opportunity to meet some new people, have some fun and begin the year in a good way. Thanks so much to our Link Leaders and teacher sponsors for their excellent leadership!
Our grade Assemblies have been very successful this week as we welcome students back and review how to be a successful Warrior at Henry Wise Wood.
Just a few reminders for our Warrior families:
· Our first fire drill will be Friday at 12:45.
· PARKING- Please do not enter the school parking lot. This is for staff and students only. Please use the adjacent streets to pick up or drop off your child. There are hundreds of cars moving in the parking lot and we need to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.
· A reminder that we have a Warrior Connect Homeroom each Friday. We know that connection for students is so important to learning success. We will be focusing on the Holistic Lifelong Learning Framework and the domains of spirit, heart, mind and body. Attendance is required and much important information is shared and discussed.
Ahead we have several opportunities for parents/guardians to get connected with us:
· Wednesday, Sept 13 from 6-8pm is our Meet the Teacher evening and Grade 10 information night held in person at the school.
· Our wonderful School Council is up and running, the AGM meeting will be on Monday, September 26 at 6:30pm in the School Courtyard. All parents/guardians are welcome. A virtual link will also be provided.
· Athletics are up and running, see the newsletter info below.
· There are some changes to CTS Bus routes, these are posted in the foyer.
Thank you for all you have done to prepare your students for back to school and welcome back! We look forward to an outstanding Fall season.
Aileen Smyth, Principal