Lost and Found
Our lost and found is extremely full of lost items. If you wish to come to the school to look through the lost and found during school hours, please enter through the main entrance and sign in at the office.
Items that are not claimed by Thursday, January 29 at noon, will be donated to charity.
Leadership Report
At the January 2026 School Council meeting, the Leadership Report was on Task Design, Assessment, and Report Cards.
Mme Julie, Mme Stephanie, M. Blais, and Mme Bradley presented to parents about the learning and assessment process, beginning with reviewing curricular outcomes and identifying what students need to know. They explained how teachers design tasks with multiple entry points, assess student learning, and use indicators and written comments to communicate progress on report cards.
Please see the presentation here.
Gently Used Spirit Wear Sale
As true believers of the sustainable clothing movement, we are planning a special sale of gently used Westgate School spirit wear. This event will help ensure that all students, regardless of income level, have the opportunity to participate in spirit days with pride.
In preparation for this sale, we are collecting gently used Westgate spirit wear which your family no longer uses.
Donations can be brought to the office and/or brought to Carnaval (look for a bin near the hot chocolate stand)
Thank you so much. There will be more information to come in the next couple of weeks.
Report Card Update
Report cards will be available for parents to view through their MyCBE account on February 24 and will be available to view until May 29. This date was postponed from the usual end of January date due to the October learning disruption.
Next Year (Kindergarten – Grade 5)
If you know that your child will NOT be attending Westgate School next year, please let the office know by Monday, February 9.
Next Year (Grade 6)
If you know that your Grade 6 child will NOT be attending Bishop Pinkham School next year, please let the office know before Monday, February 9.
Carnaval de Westgate
On Thursday, February 5 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm, all Westgate families are invited to attend the special outdoor celebration Carnaval de Westgate. This event is completely outdoors (except for limited access to washrooms). This Westgate Parents' Society sponsored event is free for everyone to attend. Students and teachers will be engaging in activities celebrating culture and all things winter throughout the week; to wrap up this fun filled week, Carnaval de Westgate will feature outdoor games, snow shoeing, hot chocolate, food trucks, a crepe station, festive music as well as ice skating on our community rink - all weather permitting of course! Alongside the hot chocolate, water bottles will be available.
Grab your mitts and toques and join us for an evening of fun and community building!!
These events would not be made possible without your help. We are looking for volunteer help to make this event successful. If you are able to volunteer your time or are able to donate items, please see the signup link: https://signup.com/go/bqxSdWT"
We will also be collecting bottles this year. Look for the Bowness Bottle Depot truck parked along 8 Avenue on the north side of the school between 4:30 - 6:30pm. Proceeds will fund various school initiatives such as in-house residencies like Cabane à sucre and Folkfolie.
Gymnastics
This unit will last until Thursday, January 29 and will take place during your child’s regularly scheduled physical education time. If your child has long hair, please send an elastic to tie their hair back.
Important Dates
January 12-29 – Gymnastics Unit begins
January 29 – Bishop Pinkham Open House 6:00pm
January 30 – No School (Non-Instruction Day)
February 2 – Folkfolie
February 3 – Special Lunch
February 3 – Cabane à sucre
February 3 – Class Photo Day
February 5 – Carnaval 4:30pm
February 5 – Bottle Drive
February 12-13 – No School (Teacher's Convention)
February 16 – No School (Family Day)
February 17 – Lion Dance Performance (for students only)
February 17 – Special Lunch
February 18 – Coffee Fundraiser Delivery
February 20 – Popcorn Day
February 24 – Report Cards Available for Viewing in MyCBE
February 24 – Texas Donut Day
February 26 – Grade 3 Assembly
February 26 – School Council Meeting – 6:30pm (Virtual)
February 27 – No School (Non-Instruction Day)