Dear HWW Students, Families, and Community members, 

The 2025-2026 school year is now underway. It is a delight to see our students returning this week. We trust that our families have enjoyed some time outdoors on this beautiful land that we call home, and we acknowledge the Treaty 7 Territory on which our school is built. 

We enjoyed our Link Assembly on the first day of school; 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! 

This week, the admin team is gathering with students by grade level to welcome students back and review how to be a successful Warrior.

A key piece of information that we are reviewing with students is the opportunity to commemorate Mr. Chris McMechan, one of our staff team who passed away this summer. A digital and physical space is being created for these commemorations. If you would like to contribute, we invite you to access the form here, best accessed using a gmail account. CBE Psychology is onsite again tomorrow if any students are in need of support.

Looking ahead, just a few reminders: 

· Our first fire drill will be Friday at 12:45 pm 

· 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, while maintaining safety.

· A reminder that we have a Warrior Connect Homeroom each Friday. This is part of our instructional day. We know that wellbeing and connection precedes learning. Attendance is required and a great deal of important information is shared and discussed in Warrior Connect.

We have several opportunities upcoming for parents/guardians to get connected with us: 

· Wednesday, Sept 17 from 6-8pm is our Meet the Teacher evening and Grade 10  IB Information night held in person at the school. 

· The first meeting of our wonderful School Council will be on Monday, September 22 at 6:30pm in the School Courtyard. All parents/guardians are welcome. A virtual link will also be provided. 

· Athletics are up & running, come on out and cheer on our Warriors!

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.

With gratitude,

Aileen Smyth, Principal