Unearthing Evidence of Earth’s Story
On April 7, the West Ridge School Grade 7 students had the opportunity to explore the Royal Tyrrell Museum’s galleries with a specific focus on how fossils are created and on the evidence of how the earth has changed over time. Students also participated in a fossil-casting class and went on a short hike around the Badlands Interpretive Trail. We even got to see some fossils still in the ground and a permineralized tree trunk.
Matilda Tickets on Sale!
Tickets for Matilda are now on sale! We have changed our ticket platform this year to TipToe Tickets instead of Eventbrite.
Our evening performance dates are:
- April 29 - 7pm
- April 30 - 7pm
- May 1 - 7pm
- May 2 - 7pm
PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PAYMENT TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF TICKETS AND THE CORRECT SHOW.
https://ticketportal.app/westridgeschool/buy
We look forward to seeing you in the audience!
Celebrating Student Creativity: Matilda Poster Contest Winners
Thank you all of the students who participated in the Matilda Poster Contest. We have so many talented students at West Ridge and here are just a few of the design that were submitted. Congratulations to the following winners!
1st place - Lydia T - 8-2
2nd place - Abiana K - 9-4
3rd place - Rayya R - 7-3
Safe Travels
Safe travels to some of our Grade 9 students who set off early this morning for their sailing trip. With a 5:30 a.m. airport meet-up, it was an early start, but students arrived on time, full of enthusiasm and excitement for the adventure ahead.
A big thank you to Mrs. Carter and Mr. Whelan for travelling with the students and supporting them throughout this experience. We look forward to hearing many stories and reflections when the group returns next week.
The next two Grade 9 trips are scheduled over the coming months, and we are excited to see more students take part in this memorable learning opportunity.
Discounted Study Guides
We are excited to share a special offer for educational resources through a continued partnership between Education Matters and Castle Rock Research. For the next little while, you can purchase valuable study materials at a significant discount and help raise funds for EducationMatters.
This is a great opportunity to get supplementary resources to support your students’ learning this school year.
How to Order
- Visit our school's unique online portal: https://schoolorders.solaro.com/CR57
- Place your order and pay directly online.
All print materials will be delivered to the school after the closing date and distributed to students. For more details, please see this flyer.
School Council Update
Growing Smiles Spring Plant Fundraiser
You can order beautiful planters, hanging baskets, flowers and herbs for spring planting and more, all while supporting the school. Orders can be placed here before April 26th. Pick up will be on May 11th.
JOIN us for the School Council Meeting - April 16
The next hybrid meeting will be held April 16 at 7:00pm. Please note the time change to 7:00 as this is to accommodate the Grade 6 Camping Trip Parent Meeting. If you wish you join us virtually, just click on this link.
In the meantime, you can see the agenda and previous minutes here: https://westridge.cbe.ab.ca/school-council
Volunteers needed for Society & School Council!
Elections for the 2026-2027 school year will take place at the AGM in May.
We need the help of our parent community to ensure the success of our students and school initiatives. Together, we support the kids and staff at West Ridge School by building community, supporting learning, and adding as much fun as we can.
If interested, send an email to: wrscouncil@gmail.com
Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch - Subway
The next Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch is on April 23 and is from Subway. You can order here.
Stay in the Loop
Quick links for fundraisers and sign-ups Skip-the-Depot
Check out the school webpage
Send us an email:
Council: wrscouncil@gmail.com
Society: infowrss@gmail.com
Raptors PE & Athletics
Athletics
Badminton tryouts have now concluded and practices will begin next week. Coaches are still finalizing some of their roster decisions, but congratulations to those students who have already been selected to represent West Ridge this season.
Attention all Grade 7 girls who have been trying out for the Badminton Team. We will be having a third tryout this Tuesday, April 14 after school. Please meet Mrs. Gosselin in the Main Gym at that time. Thanks everyone!
Our first Grade 5 Developmental Badminton session will be happening next Friday, April 17 from 7:45-8:30am. These sessions are open to any Grade 5 students who want to learn more about the game and build their skills for next season.
For the most up-to-date information regarding all of our athletic programming, please visit our Athletics website.
Night of the Raptors
Preliminary planning has begun for our annual Night of the Raptors event. This is an evening celebration of athletics and is open to any student who competed on an inter-school team this year. Details about date, time, and tickets will be forthcoming, however we would like to ask a couple of things from our incredible parent community. A big part of the celebration are the amazing door prizes we give out each year. This wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of local businesses, professional sports teams, and West Ridge families. We are looking for any donations that can be used as door prizes for this event. In the past we’ve had everything from gift cards, new sports equipment, tickets/passes, items from businesses/companies, water bottles, candy, jerseys, clothing, etc. Basically, anything that junior high student athletes would like would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped off in the main office (attn: PE Team) or brought to school by your child directly to the PE office. Recognition of donors will happen during the event with names being displayed during the slideshow and announced during each prize giveaway.
Lastly, the past few years we had a dedicated parent volunteer help with the planning and coordination of Night of the Raptor. Their children have since moved into high school and so we are looking for a new person(s) to assist us. Duties would include the purchasing of decorations (table cloths, balloons etc.) and drinks, assisting with securing a caterer, potentially finding a guest speaker, and other odd jobs to help bring the entire event together. If this is something you’d like to help with, please contact Tyler (tcdixon@cbe.ab.ca) or Jeremy (jebraynen@cbe.ab.ca) in the PE office. Thank you!
This Week
Monday, April 13 - Day 1
- Gr. 8 & 9 Theatre Tech Field Trip
Tuesday, April 14
- Gr. 7 Girls - Badminton Tryout - After School
Wednesday, April 15
- Grade 9 Sailing Trip Returns
Thursday, April 16
- Grade 6 Outdoor School Parent Meeting (6 pm)
- School Council & Parent Society Hybrid Meeting (7 pm)
Friday, April 17
- Gr. 5 Developmental Badminton - Before School
Month Ahead
Apr 23 - Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch - Subway
Apr 24 - No School - Non-instructional Day - Maatoomsii'Pookaiks
Apr 27 - Matilda Tech/Dress Rehearsal
Apr 28 - Matilda Dress Rehearsal
Apr 29 - Gr. 5/6 Mount Royal Math Contest
Apr 29 - Matilda Matinee performance for students
Apr 29 - Matilda Evening Performance (7pm)
Apr 30- Matilda Matinee performance for students - West Springs Gr. 4 visit
Apr 30 - Matilda Evening Performance (7pm)
May 1 - Matilda Evening Performance (7pm)
May 2 - Matilda Evening Performance (7pm)
Dates of Significance
Please find the link to the CBE Dates of Significance below which also contains additional details for each date. Please scroll down on the site to find the current date.