Dear WDS Families, this week our Grade ½ students go on a field trip to Fort Calgary. The Grade 5/6 students also had Mad Science exploring air, aerodynamics, and flight. We also had Fun Lunch, Jersey/Sports Wear Day, and the Spring Dance. 

We had an amazing turnout for the spring dance. Thanks to all the teachers for displaying student's artwork. Thank you to all the parent volunteers and school council members for organizing this event. It is a great opportunity to bring the community together and to build school spirit. 

We have begun planning for the 2024-25 school year, if you have changed your address, planning on moving, or will not be attending WDS in the fall please call the office and let our administrative secretary Yuri Dolby know by calling 403-777-6110. 

Support Staff Appreciation Week April 22-28

We would like to thank our support staff for all of their hard work and dedication to our students at WDS. We could not do this work without their support. 

Spring-Time Safety Reminders

With the nicer weather on the way, we would like to share a couple of reminders to ensure that we keep everyone safe and sound. We would like to remind our families that scooters, bikes, and skateboards are not to be ridden on school property. We ask that students, parents and siblings dismount and walk all scooters, bikes, and skateboards through this area. 

School Wide Spring Concert

We are delighted to extend a special invitation to you for our upcoming spring concert, "Disney Dazzle"! This evening will be a celebration of music, imagination, and the joy of beloved Disney melodies.  

• Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024 
• Time: Concert starts at 6:30 pm (students call time is 5:45 pm). 
• Location: West Dalhousie School Gymnasium 

Prepare to be "dazzled" as our students take the stage to perform an array of Disney classics, from timeless tunes that have captured hearts of generations to the latest musical gems. There will also be a performance featuring a well-known song from Universal Studios! Get ready to experience the wonder of both Disney and Universal Studios in one concert event. 

The students at West Dalhousie School can’t wait to share their musical learning with you. 

*If you are unable to attend the evening performance, we are also offering family members the opportunity to see the dress rehearsal during school hours on May 16. Times for this will be communicated closer to the day. 

Kindergarten Registration Updates

Kindergarten registration is on-going! Dalhousie families are encouraged to register as soon as possible. This helps significantly with school planning for next year including teacher hiring and determining the number of classes required. Call 403-777-6110 if you need support with registration. 

Asian Heritage Month

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to reflect on and recognize the many contributions that people of Asian origin have made and continue to make to Canada. 

 Diversity represents one of Canada’s greatest strengths and adds to the cultural fabric of our country. 

Over the last 2 centuries, immigrants have journeyed to Canada from East Asia, Southern Asia, Western, Central and Southeast Asia, bringing our society a rich cultural heritage representing many languages, ethnicities and religious traditions. 

The people of these diverse, vibrant and growing communities have contributed to every aspect of life in Canada — from the arts and science to sport, business and government. 

Important Dates

Have a great weekend, 

Rhonda Williams