Westminster School is located in the community of Glenora. We welcome students from our direct feeder schools - Glenora, Coronation, Grovenor, Westglen and Oliver. We excel at combining academics, arts, athletics and real life experiences for our students and as a result, we also welcome Grade Seven to Nine students from all over the City of Edmonton in the delivery of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP), in which our Regular Program, and two District Special Needs Programs - Strategies and Behaviour Learning Assistance reside.

Westminster exists to create a safe space for students to find out who they are and flourish into who they are meant to be. We provide rich and fullfilling experiences for students, coupled with academic discipline and community involvement. Students leave Westminster feeling challenged, respected and valued, and confident.

We are Inclusive. Everyone belongs. Everyone is valued.

We Build Character. Kind, compassionate, and empathetic students.

We look Beyond Schooling. We educate whole, well-rounded students through a multitude of opportunities and rich experiences.

We have Fun. There is an element of delight in all that we do.

We are Community - Centred. Inside and outside of Westminster, we focus on building a better world. 

At Westminster, we are big believers in giving back. Not only is SERVICE a part of who we are, it's part of the core buildlign blocks of the IBMYP.  Every year, our students collectively commit to over 5 500 hours of volunteering. We wholeheartedly believe servcie helps develop well-rounded students, and establishes a fundamental principle of giving those who need our support. 

During the 2019/2020 school year, Westmisnter was chosen as one of four schools in the Edmonton area to compete in the Hockey Helps Kids challenge, hosted by the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation. Our Westminster Warriors chose to support Little Warriors, a local charity focused on the awareness, prevention, and treatment of child sexual abuse. As a result of this opportinity, Westminster has developed a strong relationship with Little Warriors and going forward, we continue to have our Warriors helping Warrios, with Little Warriors and the The Be Brave Ranch as our school's Charity of Choice. 

‌Mission Statement of the IBO

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.  To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.  These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and life-long learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

 The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) curriculum aims to:

• promote responsible global citizenship and encourage international-mindedness
• encourage a positive attitude to learning by challenging students to solve problems, show creativity and resourcefulness and participate actively in their communities
• reflect real life by allowing students to se the connections among the subjects themselves and between subjects and real issues
• support the development of communication skills - inquiry, understanding, language acquisition, reflection and expression
• emphasize, through the learner profile, the development of the whole child - physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and ethically
• Provide students with the skills to act collaboratively and become critical and reflective thinkers

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) is a four year program designed for students between the ages of eleven and sixteen or in grades 6 to 9. The age group for which the program is intended represents a critical stage in a student’s personal and intellectual development. For many students, it is a time of uncertainty, heightened sensitivity and susceptibility, as well as a time for questioning many aspects of their life in the world around them. The IBMYP responds by providing a disciplined, yet open, approach with challenging standards. The program provides opportunities for students to develop skills and to exercise creativity, thereby encouraging them to become responsible, self-reliant and participating members of society.

Year One of the IBMYP is offered at both Westglen and Glenora Schools.  Year Two, Three and Four of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)  is offered at Westminster School. A student does not have to take Year One of the IBMYP to register at Westminster School. We accept students into Year Two without any previous IB programming. 

Coronation School is a International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IBPYP) and offers IBPYP to students in Kindergarten to Grade 6.

IBMYP Parent Information

10 Reasons Why the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Encourages You to Become A Creative, Critical and Reflective Learner

At the core of Westminter's Pedagogy is the IB Learner Profile. Regardless of our students' strengths and challenges, we believe that the IB Learner Profile is applicable to ALL of our students. Every student is worthy of an IB education. We facilitate an environment where each and every student can be:

Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-Minded
Caring
Risk-Takers
Balanced
Reflective

Subject Requirements

Every student in the IBMYP will study eight subject disciplines. These include:

1. Language A (at Westminster this is English Language Arts)
2. Language B (at Westminster we offer French and Spanish)
3. Mathematics
4. Science
5. Humanities (Social Studies which includes History and Geography)
6. Arts (includes one of Music, Drama, and/or Art)
7. Physical Education
8. Design (choices may include Computer Studies, Food Studies, Construction, Drafting and Design, Environment Outdoor Education, Mechanical Studies, Film Exploration)

Westminster IBMYP Expression of Interest (All Grades)

Grade 7 Warrior Option Selection Form

Grade 8 Warrior Option Selection Form

Grade 9 Warrior Option Selection Form

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CONNECT WITH WESTMIN' ADMIN

To support our future Warrior families, Mr. Monsma (Assistant Principal) and Ms. Paul (Principal) will be scheduling personalized Google Meets with prospective families on:

• Tuesday, March 16th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
• Wednesday, March 17th from 4:00 PM to 5:45 PM and from 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM
• Thursday, March 18th from 4:00 PM to 5:45 PM and from 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM

To book a Google Meet with us, you will need to access Conference Manager.  The link for Conference Manager is https://westminster.schoolsoft.ca   For parents who do not have a Conference Manager account, you will be prompted to create one to book a Google Meet.  If you are having difficulty logging into Conference Manager, please connect with Mrs. Johnston (carolyn.johnston@epsb.ca). We look forward to connecting with you!

WHO HAS ACCESS TO WESTMINSTER SCHOOL

Westminster School has open boundaries for the 2021-22 school year. We will accept ALL resident students who reside in the school’s designated attendance area. For the 2021-22 school year, we will be accepting some resident students outside of our designated attendance area and we will be carefully managing vacant spaces to monitor enrolment at the school.

Parents are welcome to submit a registration package or pre-enrol for any grade using central registration. Please be advised that based on the current enrolment of students who will be returning in September 2021, our school does not expect to be able to accommodate additional students from outside the attendance area in Grade 9. We anticipate having space in Grades 7 and 8.

• Students residing in the Westminster Attendance Area have guaranteed access to the school. 
• Students who are currently in the IBMYP and/or the IBPYP at Westglen, Coronation and Glenora have guaranteed access to the school. 
• Grade Six students who have a sibling currently attending Westminster School and will continue attending in either Grade 8 and/or Grade 9 in 2021 - 2022.

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

For students new to Edmonton Public Schools, pre-registration for the 2021 - 2022 school year opens on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021.  If your child is new to Edmonton Public Schools, you can register for school online. Visit the Division website to learn how to register for school. 

CURRENT DIVISION STUDENTS PRE-ENROL

For current EPSB families, you will need to pre-enrol on SchoolZone to tell us the school you'd like your child to attend next year. Find important dates and deadlines and learn more about pre-enrolment, which opens on Monday, March 8th, 2021 and closes at 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 15th, 2021. If you have questions about registering for school, contact our school office. 

IBMYP Parent Resources

The IBMYP Parent Package

Top 10 Reasons Why the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Encourrages You to Become a Creative, Critical and Reflective Learner

Check out our fun and spirited introduction to our amazing Warrior Teaching Teams!

The Westmin' Social Studies Team

The Westmin' Math Team

The Westmin' Second Languages Team

The Westmin' Language Arts Team

The Westmin' PE Team

The Westmin' Science Team

The Westmin' Option and Design Team

A Place for Every Student

WS Service

At Westminster, we are big believers in giving back. Not only is service a part of who we are, it's part of the core buildlign blocks of the IBMYP.  Every year, our students collectively commit to over 5 500 hours of volunteering. We wholeheartedly believe servcie helps develop well-rounded students, and establishes a fundamental principle of giving those who need our support. 

During the 2019/2020 school year, Westmisnter was chosen as one of four schools in the Edmonton area to compete in the Hockey Helps Kids challenge, hosted by the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation. Our Westminster Warriors chose to support Little Warriors, a local charity focused on the awareness, prevention, and treatment of child sexual abuse. As a result of this opportinity, Westminster has developed a strong relationship with Little Warriors and going forward, we continue to have our Warriors helping Warrios, with Little Warriors and the The Be Brave Ranch as our school's Charity of Choice. 

Discover Your Purpose at Westminster

We offer a wide range of opportunities for students to discover who they are through service opportunities, clubs, and committees. We are about educating whole, well rounded students through a multitude of opportunities and rich experiences. 

We definitely take our learning and having fun seriously at Westmin', ensuring there is something for everyone. Whether you are into drama, sports, the outdoors, animals, skiing, science, student leadership, dances, plays, band retreats, improv, art, gaming - we've got it all and more. Your can find a full list of how we support students in Discovering Their Purpose. 

At Westminster, an International Baccalaureate Middle Year's Programme (IBMYP) school, we envision a holistic approach to education. Combining academics, athletics, arts, and real life experiences, we seek to create equal opportunties for all of our students. Every student has a voice. Every student has a unique story to tell.

We foster a safe, equitable atmosphere for students to learn, grow, and discover more about themselves. We strive to ensure students graduate from Westminster with an excellent education, but also as well-rounded, compassionate, and community-focused humans.

At the core of Westminster's Philosophy is the IB Learner Profile. Regardless of our students' strengths and challenges, we believe that the IB Learner Profile is applicable to ALL of our students. Every student is worthy of an IB education. We facilitate an environment where each and every student can be:

• Inquirers
• Knowledgeable
• Thinkers
• Communicators
• Principled
• Open-Minded
• Caring
• Risk-Takers
• Balanced
• Reflective

As a District, it is our shared responsibility to ensure that each student can learn and realize their potential within a safe and caring learning environment. Westminster School's Student Rights and Responsibilities communicates our expectations so that every student can thrive in a safe, productive, and welcoming learning environment. 

We are a place for everyone.