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wildwood@cbe.ab.ca
Phone: (403)
403-777-8430
Fax: (403)
403-777-8432
School Hours: AM:
8:20
~
11:30
PM:12:30
~
2:38
School Location
120 - 45 Street S.W.
Calgary
,
AB
T3C 2B3
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Wildwood School serves the communities of Wildwood, Spruce Cliff, Westgate, Aspen Woods, West Springs, Cougar Ridge, and Wentworth. Wildwood students transition to Vincent Massey or Bishop Pinkham (French Immersion) Junior High School and then to Ernest Manning or Central Memorial High School.
About the School
The school was built in 1956 and is situated on 3.67 acres. Significant modifications have been made to the school over the last 44 years. Wildwood School is located in the southwest picturesque community of Wildwood and is part of Area IV of the Calgary Board of Education. Currently there are 52 staff, 32 teachers and 20 support staff who implement the CBE Ends and three year plan for every student. The school currently has 25 classrooms, a library, double gymnasium, and two computer resource centers located in the library and Room 1.
Every student has access to quality music and drama as part of the fine arts program, French as a Second Language and daily physical education. There is an outdoor naturalization classroom (The Wild Woods), which is used to connect core curriculum, the environment and the fine arts. Students learn and achieve through an inquiry approach. Student diversity at Wildwood School is a strength that is celebrated and embraced. Staff at Wildwood School work hard to create learning opportunities that engage students and challenge their thinking in multiple ways, in a personalized learning environment.
About School Name
The school was named after the community in which it is built.
School Mission
Wildwood School provides a creative atmosphere in which a love for learning is nurtured within a caring, respectful community. We strive to develop balanced citizens who make wise choices and solve problems effectively.
Committed to:
recognizing the dignity and worth of each individual
establishing a spirit of unity and a sense of pride and purpose
providing quality learning through effective and innovative teaching/learning programs
involving parents, staff, students and the broader community in the learning community
Long Term School Goals
To promote excellence in learning and teaching for all
To ensure a safe and healthy school environment which fosters flexibility, understanding and tolerance.
School Motto
"Working Together to Create a Community of Lifelong Learners."
Unique Points
Daily Physical Education
K-6 - French as a Second Language Instruction
Students learn through inquiry
Circle of Courage School
Grade K-6 Learning Celebrations
Practicum Student Teachers University of Calgary 1st/2nd year students
Mount Royal Practicum Education Students in many classrooms
Naturalization Area The Wild Woods to foster environmental learning.
Service Learning Terry Fox, Foodbank, Unicef, Philippine donations
Grade 1-6 Student Voice Council two students from each class
Multicultural celebrations throughout the year to celebrate the school's cultural diversity
50 different languages spoken at Wildwood School ESL Teacher and Assistant
Fine Arts Focus Artist In Residency Program
Grade K-6 Swimming Program/Skating Program
Outdoor School Program Grade 6
Grandparent Reading Program/Calgary Reads School
Technology is integrated into all learning experiences
Desire to Learn (D2L) All Grades K-6 classrooms
SmartBoards, PC and Mac Computers in every classroom
Two class sets of PC and Mac Notebooks
Kid Zinc, a before and after school program
Learning Resource Center Library
Two Computer Labs
Student Health Committee students from grades 4-6
Student Environment Team Grade 1-6 DC Busters Energy, Water,
Waste reduction
Student Enrolment
(September
2009
) Total Enrolment:
519
Other
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
8
87
79
67
66
59
77
76
Principal:
Dave Quon
School Board Trustee:
George Lane
CBE Ward:
Ward 6
Chief Superintendent:
Naomi Johnson
Area:
Area
IV
Director (Area):
Jim Langley
Notes for Substitute:
Please park in the parking lot facing south towards 5th Avenue.
