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Phone: (403)
777-7370
Fax: (403)
777-7379
School Hours: AM:
8:45
~
PM:
~
3:21
School Location
819 - 32 Street S.E.
Calgary
,
AB
T2A 0Y9
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Sir Wilfrid Laurier School is located in the southeast community of Radisson Heights. It currently serves the communities of Albert Park and Radisson Heights.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier moved to a middle school Grades 5-9 configuration this year. The only elementary feeder school is the newly constructed K-4 Radisson Heights School.
Beginning in 2007, all Sir Wilfrid Laurier School students will move on to Forest Lawn High School, Jack James High School, or Lester B. Pearson High School, depending on their program of choice.
About the School
The school was built in 1966 and is situated on 11.45 acres. The school has 22 classrooms, industrial arts and home economics labs, a library, cafeteria and lunchroom, computer lab, art room, and drama/music room.
About School Name
Our school is named after Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who was a lawyer, a journalist, and a politician. Sir Wilfrid Laurier was born on November 20, 1841. He studied law at McGill University and became a lawyer in 1864. He served in the house for 45 years. Laurier became the leader of the Liberal Party in 1887 and was the leader of the party for 22 years. In 1896, he was elected as Prime Minister of Canada and was in that position until 1911. Laurier promoted national unity and equal rights for French and English Canadians at a time when there were radical changes and deteriorating cultural relationships. He was involved in building the transcontinental railway which, when completed, joined the East and West by rail. Sir Wilfrid Laurier died in 1919. He has been described as a very clever and eloquent politician and we are proud to be the school named in his honour.
School Mission
Together on a journey toward individual growth.
To work together with parents, children, teachers, the community (business, academic, and residential) and social support services.
To strive toward individual growth and development of all stakeholders.
To be flexible and prepared as we are on a journey that may lead in different directions and towards unforeseen challenges.
School Philosophy
We are "together" with our parents, students, business community, and academic community in providing growth opportunities to all. Every one of us is an individual with unique talents and needs, and Sir Wilfrid Laurier is a school committed to the individual growth and improvement of all stakeholders. A major goal for the staff is to build a sense of belonging for our students. We believe in creating opportunities for our students to achieve mastery in a variety of ways.
School Motto
"Go Lightning!" means Pride and Respect.
Unique Points
Close student, staff, community relationships
Active and changing physical education and complementary programs
Multicultural setting
Strong intramural and interschool programs
Teacher Advisor program (TA)
Inclusion of Special Education students in all aspects of school program
Student Enrolment
(September
2009
) Total Enrolment:
387
