News

2020

Letter from Mr. Barfuss

Posted on March 16 2020

Dear Parents:   A lot has changed in the education world in the last 24 hours.  This is an unprecedented situation and there also may be more coming.  I will update information as soon as possible.…

Letter from Division regarding school closure

Posted on March 16 2020

Hi Westwind Families, This afternoon, the Government of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, and Alberta Education announced new measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Effective immediately, all K to…

Alberta Health Services advice on Novel Coronavirus

Posted on March 4 2020

Here's a statement from Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health on the current best practices around the virus, and flu season in general. Click to view.

Healthy Teens newsletter from Alberta Health Services

Posted on March 3 2020

Modelling healthy food habits and learning to manage your emotions.  https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/school/csh/if-sch-csh-mar-2020-healthy-teens.pdf

Field Trips Thursday February 27

Posted on February 25 2020

Two field trips this Thursday take advantage of current attractions we don't want our students to miss! The 8/9 classes will be going to Calgary Science Centre and the 6/7 classes will be going to Lethbridge…

Senior Girls Basketball sponsors

Posted on February 13 2020

Our Senior Girls' Basketball team want to send a huge thank you to their biggest sponsor, Saputo Dairy Products, for contributing to the team this year! They made possible a trip to Medicine Hat for a…

Healthy Teens newsletter from Alberta Health Services

Posted on February 4 2020

How do you support the mental and emotional development of the teens in your life? And how does early sport specialization affect them? https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/school/csh/if-sch-csh-feb-2020-healthy-teens.pdf

Healthy Teens newsletter from Alberta Health Services

Posted on January 6 2020

Dental health for teens and fostering good mental health are this month's topics. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/school/csh/if-sch-csh-jan-2020-healthy-teens.pdf

2019

Healthy Teens newsletter from Alberta Health Services

Posted on December 2 2019

Canada's new food guide explained, and the risks of vaping and e-cigarettes.  https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/school/csh/if-sch-csh-dec-2019-healthy-teens.pdf

Parent Teacher Interviews November 26

Posted on November 20 2019

Parent Teacher Interviews will be held Tuesday, November 26 from 4 to 6:30 in the school gym. Our first report cards will be ready to pick up as well. If you are unavailable to come during that time,…

Colin Krutchner Presentation

Posted on November 7 2019

Next Thursday, November 14, our students will be travelling to Magrath to participate in a Division-wide presentation.  Mr. Colin Kartchner will be speaking on the harmful effects of social media on…

Healthy Teens newsletter from Alberta Health Services

Posted on November 4 2019

Staying active when you don't play school sports, and advice for those considering body art.  https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/school/csh/if-sch-csh-nov-2019-healthy-teens.pdf

Final volleyball tournament in Magrath

Posted on October 23 2019

Healthy Teens newsletter from Alberta Health Services

Posted on October 11 2019

How to get more time outside, and how to talk about sexual health with your teen. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/school/csh/if-sch-csh-oct-2019-healthy-teens.pdf

Healthy Teens newsletter from Alberta Health Services

Posted on September 10 2019

Advice on family communication and recognizing concussions. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/school/csh/if-sch-csh-sept-2019-healthy-teens.pdf  

Back to School Info

Posted on August 15 2019

First Day of Classes: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 August 29-20, 2019: New Student Registration

School Wide activity June 20

Posted on June 12 2019

The school will be visiting Little Beaver for a hike and campfire on Thursday June 20. Permission slips will be coming home. We will also be planting a tree

Final exam schedule

Posted on June 5 2019

Final exams begin Friday, June 14. Each exam day, students will begin exams first thing in the morning, and may leave after they are done with permission from home. Students who stay through the afternoon…

Healthy Teens newsletter from Alberta Health Services

Posted on June 1 2019

Information this month on tobacco advertising and the mental health benefits of exercise. Click here to read the full newsletter. 

Healthy Teens newsletter from Alberta Health Services

Posted on May 3 2019

Information on sports mouth guards and ATV safety this month. Click here to see the full newsletter.