First Day of Classes
This year classes start on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 for all students. It is a full day of classes. The school office is open to parents on August 27, 2021.
Uniforms
FORMAL uniforms are worn every Monday and students are expected to wear formal uniform on the first day of school. If you have not ordered a uniform, please make every effort to do so to avoid product delays. The link for McCarthy’s uniforms is as follows: McCarthy Uniforms
School Start & End Times
Our bell times are:
Monday to Thursday regular days – 8:25 – 3:16
Friday and early dismissal days – 8:25 – 12:11
Doors open for students at 8:15.
School Supply Lists
Grade 6 students do not need to purchase any school supplies, and supply lists for Grades 7-9 will be communicated in the first week of school. For the first few days, students in Grade 7-9 should have a binder, lined paper and a pen and pencil to get started. A list of basic supplies can be accessed under Resources.
School Calendar
We are a school that follows the traditional calendar. View our School Calendar for upcoming events and dates.
For system calendars, please visit: http://www.cbe.ab.ca/registration/calendars
Noon Supervision
Our cafeteria will not be open on September 1. Please make sure you pack a lunch, snack and water for your child.
Grade 6 students are not permitted to leave the school during lunch times. All grade 6 students must be registered for noon supervision. You can do this using your MyCBE/Powerschool Account. Here is the link. Student and Parent Sign In
Registration Information
Please visit our How to Register page for all registration details and registration forms.
Students are admitted to Sir Wilfrid Laurier School using the lottery system. Applications are taken in January for the up-coming school year.
Forms Required
On the first day of school, your child will receive two packages of forms and a Demographic Verification Form. The white package of forms is for your information and does not need to be returned. The coloured package of forms along with the Demographic Verification Form need to be completed by you and returned to the school no later than September 10, 2021. Please do not separate these forms but keep them together as a package so that none are lost.
Other Information You May Need
In addition to the above information, the following information will be important for you and your child to know prior to school starting. Please ensure you review this information with your child.
Further Information
We look forward to a great year ahead. If you have any questions that we haven’t addressed here, please contact the school at 403-777-7370 after August 27, 2021. You can also reply to this message. There may be a delay in response as we are not in school until August 27 and may not be checking messages regularly.
