Important information and schedules for our Field Trips. This document is continuously being updated and changed.
PEP/SRP Learning Extravaganza Days (Field Trips & Events)
FIELD TRIP DECEMBER 4- CASA Lethbridge Drumming & Art Exhibit
Open to all students in Grades 1-9 PEP/SRP Programs.
**Due to the limited size of rooms, attendance is reserved for PEP & SRP students only**
We would like to inform you of an important change to the field trip schedule. Students will no longer be walking to the mall for lunch. Instead they will load busses and return to their campuses.
This adjustment has been made to address any concerns parents may have had. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Date: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024
Departure from Raymond Campus 8:40 AM
Departure from Cardston Campus 8:20 AM
STUDENTS MUST ARRIVE AT YOUR CAMPUS 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO BUS DEPARTURE TIME.
Return Times Are Approximate
Bus Returns Raymond Campus- 12:30 PM
Bus Returns Cardston Campus- 1:00 PM
Cost:
PEP & SRP students -FREE
Itinerary:
•9:15 AM Arrive at CASA
•9:30-11:45 AM-Group rotations Drumming and Art Gallery Tours
•12:00 PM- Load Busses
What To Bring:
•water bottle, snacks for bus ride
•weather appropriate clothing
Registration Deadline: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024
FIELD TRIP NOVEMBER 21-Calgary Military Museums
Open to all students in Grades 1-9 PEP/SRP Programs.
Join us as we Explore History together!
The Military Museums of Calgary, Alberta is the largest tri-service museum in Western Canada and the second largest military museum in the country.
Date: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024
PLEASE NOTE THE BUS SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED!
Departure from Raymond Campus 7:00 AM SHARP
Departure from Cardston Campus 7:10 AM SHARP
MUST ARRIVE AT Raymond Campus NO LATER THAN 6:50 AM
MUST ARRIVE AT Cardston Campus NO LATER THAN 7:00 AM
Return Times Are Approximate
Bus Returns Cardston & Raymond Campus- 3:30/3:45 PM
Cost:
PEP & SRP students -FREE
Parent(s) and non PEP/SRP students/children who are accompanying the PEP/SRP student- $16.50/ea
(First Come First Served, and only if we have the space)
Fee must be paid before the registration deadline of NOVEMBER 14.
Cash/Cheque or eTransfer to wasfees@westwind.ab.ca
Itinerary:
•10:00 AM Arrive at Military Museums
•10:00 AM-1:00 PM Division Tours & Time to Explore
•1:00/1:15 PM Load Busses
Activities:
Group tours and time to explore on your own.
What To Bring:
•bagged lunch, water bottle, snacks for bus ride
•weather appropriate clothing
•good walking shoes
Registration Deadline: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024
REGISTER HERE
ART & TALENT SHOW UPDATE:
We’re thrilled to share some exciting updates about this year’s Art and Talent Show! This year’s show will not be held in person as originally planned, instead, we are excited to announce that our talent show will be accessible online!
If you have signed up for a performance, whether it is singing, acting, or any creative act-please record your performance and send your video to John Creed at john.creed@westwind.ab.ca, by Friday, November 29, if you wish to view your performance online.
Plus, mark your calendars! All art submissions will be displayed at our festive Family Christmas Party in Raymond on Tuesday, December 17th. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate creativity and talent with our community!
Sincerely, WAS staff
ART & TALENT SHOW:
Open to all WAS students in our PEP and SRP programs.
WHEN: Thursday, November 7
WHERE: Cardston Theatre
TIME: 1:00-3:00
*Contestants need to be at the theater by 12:00 for a run through. Show is from 1-3:00 (The show may end sooner depending on the number of contestants)
- Please complete one form per child.
- Select only one category that your student will be performing in.
- The performance should be 2-3 minutes long.
- For anxious performers, acts can be videoed in advance and played at the talent show (note: the student will introduce themselves and the video at the show)
- Email all videos to John Creed: john.creed@westwind.ab.ca
- All acts (including song lyrics) must be school appropriate.
- There will be no last minute changes to the acts as this will affect the line-up of performances and times.
- Deadline for submissions is Monday, Nov 4. Thank you! WAS staff.
Remember, WAS has talent!
FIELD TRIP OCT 17- Corn Maze
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming field trip to the Corn Maze! This promises to be a day full of fun, exploration, and memorable experiences for our students. Below are the details you'll need to ensure your child is ready for this adventure.This is sure to be an unforgettable experience filled with laughter and learning. If you have any questions or need further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to an incredible day at the Corn Maze!
Open to all students in Grades 1-9 PEP/SRP Programs.
Date: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024
Bus Leaves Cardston- 8:50 AM
Bus Leaves Raymond- 9:00 AM
Return Times Are Approximate
Bus Returns Cardston Campus- 3:00 PM
Bus Returns Raymond Campus- 2:45 PM
Cost:
PEP & SRP students -FREE
Parent(s) and non PEP/SRP students/children who are accompanying the PEP/SRP student- $7.00/ea
Payment must be made before attending field trip.
eTransfer to wasfees@westwind.ab.ca
Itinerary:
•Arrive at Corn Maze 10:00 AM
•Lunch (please bring a bagged lunch)
•Load Busses- 2:00 PM
Activities:
•Petting Zoo – Each student will get a chance to visit the petting zoo and receive a cup of feed to share with the animals. - Rabbit cages can only have 5 students at a time - however, the rest of the petting zoo has not restrictions on numbers.
•Train Ride – All participants will enjoy a scenic train ride around the maze. Train holds about 25 students at a time.
•The Big Slide & Corn Maze – There will be plenty of time for sliding down the big slide and, of course, wandering through the corn maze!
What To Bring:
•bagged lunch, water bottle, snacks for bus ride
•weather appropriate clothing
•good walking shoes
Registration Deadline: MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024
CHANGE OF DATE FIELD TRIP MAY 31- Heritage Park, Calgary
Open to all students in Grades 1-9 PEP/SRP Programs. Due to some transportation issues, we are rescheduling our Heritage Park Field Trip to Friday, May 31, 2024! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.If you have signed up but are unable to attend, please contact us, and we will take your name off the list.Those who can still attend will remain registered.
Date: FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024
Bus Leaves Cardston- 7:00 AM
Bus Leaves Raymond- 7:00 AM
Return Times Are Approximate
Bus Returns Cardston Campus- 3:30 PM
Bus Returns Raymond Campus- 3:30 PM
Cost: No Cost
Itinerary:
•Arrive at Heritage Park 9:30-9:45 AM
•Living History Village - self guided tour 10:00 AM
•Picnic Lunch- 12:00 PM
•Load Busses- 12:30 PM
What To Bring:
•bagged lunch, water bottle, snacks for bus ride
•weather appropriate clothing
•good walking shoes
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 24, 2024
FIELD TRIP APRIL 26- Hutterite Colony Tour
Open to all students in Grades 1-9 PEP/SRP Programs.
CARDSTON CAMPUS- will visit the East Cardston Colony
RAYMOND CAMPUS-will visit Hutterville Colony
Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
Bus Leaves Cardston- 9:00 AM
Bus Leaves Raymond- 9:00 AM
Return Times Are Approximate
Bus Returns Cardston Campus- 12:00 PM
Bus Returns Raymond Campus- 12:00 PM
Cost: No Cost
Itinerary:
9:30 AM- arrive at colony
Student will be split into 2 groups. The younger group will participate in a colony walking tour while older group play games and visit at the school.
10:00 AM-groups switch
10:30 AM- everyone joins together to enjoy a "Hutterite snack"
11:00 AM- groups board busses to head back
12:00 PM- bus returns to campus
Deadline to register is April 19.
FIELD TRIP MARCH 1-Coulee Climbing
Open to all students in Grades 1-9 PEP/SRP Programs.
Coulee Climbing #1-1602 3 Avenue S, Lethbridge
Date: Friday, March 1, 2024
Bus Leaves Cardston- 7:30 AM
Bus Leaves Raymond- 8:00 AM
Return Times Are Approximate
Bus Returns Cardston Campus- 1:00 PM
Bus Returns Raymond Campus- 12:30 PM
Cost: No Cost
Special Instructions:
•2 Waiver Forms Must Be Filled Out
•Dress for the weather (layers). Sometimes the bus is cold, then gets hot.
•Bring a lunch, snacks, and water bottle with your name on it.
•Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to stretch and move.
•Climbing Shoes provided by Coulee Climbing
Registration Deadline: February 16, 2024
BOTH Forms must be completed
PEP/SRP Semester II Options
FIELD TRIP JAN 30-Galt Museum Lethbridge
Open to all students in Grades 1-9 PEP/SRP Programs.
Students in Grades 1-6 will participate in the Building Bridges Program.
Students in Grades 7-9 will participate in a tour of the Stolen Kainai Children and Blackfoot Peoples Voices Program.
Galt Museum Lethbridge 502 1st Street S, Lethbridge
Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Bus Leaves Cardston- 9:45 AM
Bus Leaves Raymond- 10:00 AM
Return Times Are Approximate
Bus Returns Cardston Campus- 1:45 PM
Bus Returns Raymond Campus- 1:30PM
Cost: No Cost
Special Instructions:
•Dress for the weather (layers). Sometimes the bus is cold, then gets hot.
•Bring a lunch, snacks, and water bottle with your name on it.
Due Date: REGISTRATION CLOSES January 24, 2024
FIELD TRIP JAN 12- Lethbridge College STEM Field Trip
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS!
NEW DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 19
ONE FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT FOR EACH PARTICIPANT.
Open to all students in Grades 1-9 PEP/SRP Programs
Lethbridge College’s Centre for Trades is forging partnerships in K-12 school systems and among skilled tradespeople to help introduce students to career possibilities in the trades while providing meaningful, authentic and relevant learning opportunities in STEM.
*As a courtesy please sign up as soon as possible so we can let the College know how many to expect.
STEM ~ Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Date: Friday, January 19, 2024
Bus Leaves Cardston Campus: 8:15 AM
Bus Leaves Raymond Campus: 8:30 AM
Return Times Are Approximate
Bus Returns Cardston Campus: 12:45 PM
Bus Returns Raymond Campus: 12:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Special Instructions: Students should bring a light snack & a water bottle.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Lethbridge College: Your Partner in STEM thanks our partners in Westwind School Division who have been working on this project since its inception, and the Government of Alberta for funding through the Apprenticeship Partnership Grant.
REGISTRATION & WAIVER FORMS
All WAS Family Christmas Party Dance & Carnival:
Grade 1-9 Students in our PEP/SRP & 600 Programs
DATE: Friday, December 15
LOCATION: Magrath High School Auditorium 41 S Centre Street Magrath, AB
TIME: Doors open at 6:15 PM
EVENT STARTS: 6:30 PM
EVENT ENDS: 8:30 PM
There will be Carnival Booths with various games- Dance Instructions-Family Dance with DJ-Light Refreshments
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