Thank you Families

Our staff want to thank the many families who have brought in special treats for our staff to indulge in over the past few weeks. Your generosity is very much appreciated; although our waistlines may not agree.

Staff Update

We are pleased to welcome Ms. Sarah Forbister (6-1) and Ms. Shelby Koch (pronounced Ms. Cook) in 6-3 who will be joining our grade 6 team in the New Year. Ms. Forbister is replacing Ms. Winters who is retiring today and Ms. Koch is temporarily replacing Ms. Heaney who is off on a medical leave until further notice. As previously mentioned, Jessica Havens is also joining us to teach grade 7 Humanities as we move Ms. Hillis into a literacy and resource intervention role.

Spirit Week and Leadership Activities

We want to thank the grade 7-9 Leadership classes for making our December a very fun and festive month. We had fun dress up days, door decorating challenges, two Winter Wonderland dances and today they handed out hot chocolate and candy canes to all of the students. We even had some helper elves and even the big guy in red showed up for an appearance.  

Food Bank Donations – Class Challenge Complete

 Thank you Willow Park families! This by far was the biggest collection of much needed food bank items that we have ever seen. Your generous contributions will help ensure that those most in need, have a better winter holiday.

WillowRidge Community Centre – Student Art Work Displayed

 We are always pleased to partner with the Willow Ridge Community Centre to highlight student art work. This artwork is changed out every few months, and this month we have pieces displayed that were created by some of our grade 5, 6 & 7 students.

 Open House – Thursday, January 8 from 5-7 p.m.

 We are very excited to open our school to new families and potential siblings that may want to join our amazing program next fall. Our drop-in format allows families to explore the many fine arts programs, PE and athletics and our core classes and each grade level. Join us to check out what we have to offer.

 Do us a favour and spread the word by texting your friends, posting on your social media feeds – and just singing our praises for all to hear.  

 On-line applications start January 12, 2026

 Dance Show – Tickets Available Now

 Yes, it is that time of year when our Grade 5-9 Dance show is almost ready to go. Students have been working so hard this year, especially to make up almost 4 weeks of rehearsals that were missed in October. They are very excited to present “Legacy of Pop Stars” with 2 shows, 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM on January 22. This performance will take place in the theatre at Lord Beaverbrook High School.

 Tickets are available to purchase starting Monday January 5 at 9:00 AM through your PowerSchool account. Cost is $7. Please be sure to purchase the show time that you want as tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.

 Yearbook

 Our Yearbook and Photography class is very excited to be working on our new and improved yearbook for the 2025/26 school year. Attached is a QR code to purchase your yearbook that students receive in June. Absolute order deadline is Feb 20/2026. The on-line ordering portal closes after this.

 Visit Buy Your WILLOW PARK SCHOOL Yearbook

School Fees now available in your MyCBE - Account

A reminder to families that your Arts-Centred Learning, Instrumental and Band course fees are now available for payment. These important fees support the amazing programming that occurs at WPS on a daily basis.

Did you know you can make partial payments? Log in to your account for details.

SAVE THE DATE(S):

• Jan 1 – Happy New Year – Bring on 2026!!
• Jan 5 – Classes Resume
• Jan 8 – Open House 5-7 p.m.
• Jan 12 & 15 – Grade 5/6s to Canada Olympic Park for Skiing/Snowboarding
• Jan 14 – OPA Fun Lunch
• Jan 22 – Dance Shows 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.  
• Jan 28 – Boston Pizza Fun Lunch – this one is a make-up from missed October date
• Jan 28 – Semester 2 begins – new options
• Jan 30 – Non-instructional Day – No classes