Principal's Update
“Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.” - Bill Nye
Dear HWW Students, Families and Community members,
Here we are, already in March! Our planning for 2026-2027 is underway, as we work alongside our Grade 9 Feeder Schools and our current students to select courses. Thank you to our Feeder School partners and our Wise Wood Guidance and front office teams who are leading this work. As we have limited status for the fall, students are able to apply to transfer to Henry Wise Wood within our IB catchment area or for a sequence of courses not offered at the designated school. Please see the transfer page for information. And, please note March 15 is the deadline for transfers.
We were able to complete Fire Drill #4 yesterday, thank you to all Warriors for following procedures smoothly. Looking ahead, we are hosting our CPS partners for our lockdown practice on Tuesday, March 17 at 10:30am. As I shared at February’s School Council, we appreciate the opportunity to revisit and refine our procedures, particularly during unstructured time.
On the topic of safety, I want to share a reminder and heads up. Our Community Resource Officers have let us know they are conducting enforcement in crosswalks near the school. Drivers may be ticketed for failing to yield to pedestrians and pedestrians may be ticketed for failing to use crosswalks effectively. Also, a reminder that the front of the school is a no stopping zone, we need this clear for busses. We want to keep everyone safe.
Please give yourself lots of time in the morning and be patient. We are a large learning community and drop-off and pick-up will continue to be busy times. We appreciate the work that our Warrior Voice Council and School Council have done to gather information about how to improve bussing, driving, cycling and walking in and around our school. Thank you for your support in driving with extra care.
One final update– please come out to support our Boys basketball teams. Jr Boys progress to semi-finals at home 5:30 today and Sr Boys at 5:30 at Western Canada tomorrow. $2 students/ $5 adults at gate. Go, Warriors!
With gratitude,
Aileen Smyth, Principal
Important Dates
March 11 Music and Mingling 6 -8:30p
March 19 School Conferences 4:30pm—8pm In person, booking will begin March 12
March 20 School Conferences 8am-12pm Online, booking will begin March
March 20 Spring Break—No School for Students March 20 –March 29
March 30 Classes resume
March 30 School Council Meeting 6:30pm in person and online
April 3 Good Friday—No School
April 14 Term 3 Report Cards available on MyCBE
Table of Contents
Hours of Learning Commons, Fitness Center and Test Center
Clubs, Extracurricular and Athletics
Early and Late Hours |
Learning Commons Monday to Thursday: 8:30AM to 3:45PM Friday: 8:30AM to 2:00PM |
Fitness Center Monday to Thursday 3:45PM to 5:00PM Friday: 2:15PM to 3:30PM |
Test Center Monday to Wednesday 3:40PM to 5:15PM |
Extra Help |
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Math Monday: Room 304 3:35PM to 4:45PM Tuesday: Room 306 3:35PM to 4:45PM Wednesday: Room 304/305 7:45AM to 8:40AM Thursday: Room 307 3:35PM to 4-4:45PM (Grade 10's only) |
Science Help Monday: Room 208 3:35PM-4:45PM Tuesday: Room 215 3:35PM to 4:45PM Wednesday: Room 215 7:45AM to 8:40AM Thursday: Room 208 3:35PM to 4:45PM (Grade 10's only) |
Updates
Graduation Information
Graduation Information can be found on the graduation section of thewebsite.
*New* Grad Banquet: Friday, May 29, 6:00 PM.
Who can purchase tickets? Graduating Grade 12’s who have all their school fees paid up by April 16. Cost: $115/person
How many tickets can be purchased? A maximum of 5 tickets – including the graduand.
When can tickets be purchased? Sales start on Friday, April 24 at 12:00 noon online through your PowerSchool Fees account. They are sold on a first come, first served basis.
More information: An information sheet was handed out in period 2 classes. This is also posted on the Grade 12 D2L shell. Please make sure to check it out if you are a graduating student interested in attending the banquet!
Fees
The fees for Semester 2 have been updated. Please review them in My CBE PowerSchool at your earliest convenience.
Clubs, Extracurricular and Athletics
Tutoring
Do you want to be a peer tutor, or need a tutor? Click here
YMCA also offers tutoring at different locations through the city. Click here
Math Contests
If you are interested in challenging yourself mathematically, sign up for one or more of the following contests:
Galois – grade 10’s (Sign up by Mar 2 – contest date April 1) $12
Hypatia – grade 11’s (Sign up by Mar 2 – contest date April 1) $12
Euclid – students who have completed 30-1 (Sign up by Mar 2 – contest date March 31) $18
Please see Ms. McKay to sign up - in room 304 before school Monday – Thursday, or Mondays after school.
Agents for Change/Interact Club
If you would like to help make lunches for 290 Calgary schools, come volunteer at Brown Bagging It for Calgary's Kids! See Ms. Bamford or Mr. Foisy for details.
Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 4:45-7pm
Location: 909 11 Ave SW inside ATCO Towers
Model UN
Last weekend, Henry Wise Wood's Model United Nations club attended a two-day conference at Westmount Charter School. Delegates participated in committees based on the G20, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and the world of Gravity Falls. Shout-outs to Eliza, Zain, Rohan and Marta, who all took home awards! Our next conference will take place in March at Sir Winston Churchill High School.
Athletics
Soccer Tryouts are March 9 to 12
Work Experience
SafeGen - Youth Workplace Video Contest (Safety)
https://www.careersnextgen.ca/safegen-video-contest/
Submission deadline: April 1, 2026
Questions? See Ms. Belliveau in room 115
Earl Grey Golf Club Job Fair
March 7th
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Recruiting for seasonal positions including kitchen helpers
Questions? See Ms. Belliveau in room 115
