July 15, 2026

 Dear Henry Wise Wood Students, Families, and Community members:

 We trust that our Warrior Families are enjoying a wonderful July.

 If you are newly joining the Warrior Family, welcome to the Home of Artists, Scholars and Champions. Henry Wise Wood is a community where everyone belongs. Relationships matter, and students are inspired to excel in academics, athletics, the arts and leadership.

 For those students and families who are returning, a warm welcome back!

 Please review the HWW Back to School details on the website. Further information will be shared in our August summer newsletter.

 Please SAVE the DATE for Passport to Success:

  • Monday, August 24: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Grades 11 and 12
  • Tuesday, August 25:  9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Grade 10 and all new HWW students

 Classes begin for students on Monday, August 31, 2026.

  • Grade 10s all day
  • Grade 11s and 12s:  afternoon only

 Language Challenge opportunities:  please see below.

 Enjoy a wonderful summer and we will see you in the Fall, Warriors!

 Michelle Hornby

Principal

Language Challenges

Language Testing

 Welcome to Henry Wise Wood! Our HWW Languages team is continuing to offer the opportunity for incoming grade 10 students who have a background in Spanish or French to challenge the language 10 course. If you feel that your skills in either of these languages are proficient then you are welcome to join us at Henry Wise Wood on August 25th at 10:00 a.m. to challenge the 10-level course. If you are successful and receive 65% or higher, you will be placed in the 20-level language course and will receive retro-credits for the 10-level. 

 The Calgary Board of Education continues to offer language challenges at the 30 level for MANY languages.  These language challenges will happen two times per year, once per semester, at a centralized location (dates listed below).  Upon completion of the language challenge, students will receive 15 credits total for the language at the 10-20-30 level.  This challenge should only be undertaken if there is significant experience with a particular language such as an immersion program in Jr. High School or language spoken at home.  More information on the CBE language challenge can be found here: https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/program-options/language-programs/Documents/French-Intl-Languages-Course-Challenge-Guide-Students-Family.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217001200

 CBE Language Challenge Exam TENTATIVE DATES:

Semester 1​

Part 1 Portfolio Writing: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Part 2 Exam: Saturday, November 21, 2026​

 Semester 2​

Part 1 Portfolio Writing: Saturday, March 13, 2027​
​Part 2 Exam: Saturday, April 10, 2027

 If you feel that the 10 French or Spanish challenge or the 30 level CBE challenge is of interest, please use the following Microsoft Form to indicate: HWW Language Challenge Form – Fill out form


 Warrior Athletics

WARRIOR ATHLETICS 2026–2027 – please see the link for more information.