Last Update November 8, 2023
List of Field Trips & Events 2023-2024
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.
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
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
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.
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
For our November Learning Extravaganza,we will be going back in time to England during the Victorian Era, 1837 - 1901
Monday, November, 27 - Travel back in time “sharing fair” at Magrath Seniors’ Centre. Create a display to share what you’ve learned, and come dressed in Victorian-era clothes...rich or poor...if you like. Set up at 6 pm End at 8 pm
Tuesday, November 28 - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Calgary at Max Bell Theatre. (Wait list only.)
Wednesday, November 29 - Raymond - “The Man Who Invented Christmas” movie + crafts + games + luncheon - all Victorian-style! Meet at the Raymond Seniors’ Centre (RSC) at 9:30 am. Pick up @ RSC at 2 pm. (We’ll be walking to the Raymond Theatre for the movie. DRESS WARMLY!)
Thursday, November 30 - Cardston - “The Man Who Invented Christmas” movie + crafts + games + luncheon - all Victorian-style! We start at the school @ 10:30 am. Pick up @ WAS at 3 pm. (We’ll walk to the Remington Theatre for the movie. DRESS WARMLY!)
Deadline to sign up is November 22! Click on the following links!
Resources Display Sign-Up "Shairing Fair" RSVP
There are no regular classes this week.
Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
ONE FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT FOR EACH PARTICIPANT
Open to PEP/SRP students with the possibility of some parents & sibling seats as well.
Students in Grades 1-9 will be given priority, remaining tickets will be offered to parents and siblings Grade 1 and up only. Please register all participants now to help us organize seats.
*We will contact you if we are unable to accommodate your request.
REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 24, 2023
BUS LEAVES RAYMOND- 7:00 AM
BUS LEAVES CARDSTON- 7:15 AM
•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.
•Play ends at 1:30 pm. There will be a bathroom break in Nanton, unless we have to stop earlier.
ARRIVAL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
BUS ARRIVES RAYMOND- 4:45 PM
BUS ARRIVES CARDSTON- 4:30 PM
ONE FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT FOR EACH PARTICIPANT
Open to Grade 5-9 PEP/SRP STUDENTS ONLY. $20.00 Ticket will be paid by Westwind Alternate School
REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023
"The Secret Garden" A Musical
Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Yates Memorial Theatre in Lethbridge
BUS LEAVES RAYMOND- 6:10 PM
BUS LEAVES CARDSTON- 5:30 PM
•Dress for the weather (layers). Sometimes the bus is cold, then gets hot.
ARRIVAL TIMES HAVE CHANGED!
The bus will arrive at the Raymond campus at about 9:50 pm
The bus will arrive at the Cardston campus at about 10:30 pm
ONE FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT FOR EACH PARTICIPANT
Open to Grades 1-4 PEP/SRP students, parents & siblings.
Tour of RCMP Buildings Raymond & Cardston
Friday, October 27, 2023
Please meet at your Campus.
Cardston Campus at 9:40 AM
Raymond Campus at 8:30 AM **NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR RAYMOND CAMPUS!
Raymond Campus- Mrs. Kain & Mrs. Bright
Cardston Campus- Mrs. Burton & Mr. Creed
•Dress for the weather!
Students will return to their Campus by 11:20 AM.
This is a BONUS Field Trip and does not count towards your allotted number of Field Trips!
REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 20, 2023
ONE FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT FOR EACH PARTICIPANT
Date: Friday, September 29
Bus Leaves: Cardston/Raymond Campuses at 7:45 AM
Bus Returns: Cardston/Raymond Campuses at 3:45 PM
Special Instructions: For other children in family it is $17.50 per child to participate in the educational program tour. Or if parents would prefer they can take their non PEP children and do a self guided tour with ‘Explorer Booklet’ provided, at no charge.
Cost: Free for PEP/SRP Students & Parent Volunteers, $17.50 for siblings
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 22
Please send your payment to wasfees@westwind.ab.ca
