WIC Annual Report 2016 - 2017

EMBOLDEN BUILDING STRENGTH OF PURPOSE • WIC’S 2016-17 ANNUAL REPORT

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OUR PURPOSE

We unleash the potential of passionate and creative problem solvers, ready to contribute to a better world.

OUR PROMISE

We challenge, inspire and support one another as we imagine and create our best futures.

OUR COMMITMENTS

CONNECTION

CREATIVITY

CONFIDENCE

Together WIC students and faculty build

WIC students are ready for the challenges and opportunities life

a powerful culture of creativity that is without

presents them. They grow strong, self-assured and motivated by

boundaries. We are critical thinkers who

each WIC experience. Through academic rigour and a supportive

challenge ideas, pave new paths and

environment, our students become resilient problem-solvers

encourage inventiveness whenever possible.

who believe they can and will achieve what they set out to do.

As a close-knit community, we know and care about each other. We foster an environment where students can feel supported while building their futures.

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A NOTE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL As I reflect on the 2016-17 academic year, I am struck by the what we have accomplished as a community. This Report is intended to highlight these accomplishments and share what I am incredibly proud of for West Island College.

Our College focuses on an academically rigorous and relevant program that prepares our students for the world beyond our walls. The performance results achieved by our students speaks to the success of our programs. We saw 100% of our graduates receive admissions offers from post-secondary institutions and the class of 2017 will be attending over 15 post-secondary institutions across North America. There were also strong results from our Advanced Placement course offerings. The percentage of our students who challenged AP exams and received achievement marks of 3 or higher was 94.7%, compared to the provincial rate of 77.7%. These are just a sampling of the academic results that you will find in this Report.

I am also struck by the global and caring attitudes of our students each and every year. This year, 113 students travelled to the destinations offered

Carol Grant-Watt, B. Ed., M.A. Head of School and CEO

through our International Studies program – China, Japan, Morocco and Peru. While travelling, our students completed over 572 hours of service for a remote village in China, 600 hours to a school in Morocco, and 504 hours to a school in Peru. These service learning experiences provide valuable humility and empathy within a global context further enriching our commitment to nurturing the whole child.

We are a place of discovery, wonder and creativity for our students. As such, we have been working closely with David Kelley and the infusion of design thinking principles into our programs. Kelley is the founder and chairman of the global design and innovation company IDEO. My colleagues, pictured left, spent time with Kelley in the IDEO offices this past spring.

Kelley also founded Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, known as the d.school. Kelley’s most enduring contributions are in humancentered design methodology and design thinking. These principles of empathy, analysis and reflection when applied to problem-solving inspire greater creativity and innovation. We hope to further inspire and delight our students as we continue to create innovators, to inspire and challenge young minds, and to support each other as we create our best futures.

Thank you for entrusting us with the education of your children and I look forward to the future.

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A NOTE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR The 2016-2017 school year was another successful year for West Island College.

The Board of Directors believe the College is achieving the priorities as set out under WIC’s Strategic Plan.

The top priority for the Board continues to be academic excellence and post-secondary preparation. Through the leadership of our Head of School Carol Grant-Watt, we believe the College is attaining this priority as measured by such markers as the Fraser Institute rankings and the number of Grade 12 graduates receiving the Rutherford scholarship. Historically, 98 – 100% of WIC’s graduates transition to post-secondary education.

While academic excellence is the top priority, the College offers so much more. The diverse and extensive co-curricular programs at WIC provide our students with the tools to succeed upon graduation. From successful fine arts programs, to international language options, to International Studies trips, to our highly successful athletic programs, 2016-2017 was another great school year.

The Board of Directors continues to be supportive of the highly successful Institute Programs. The Institute Programs have allowed WIC students to experience learning opportunities that may lead to future academic or career areas of interest. Students are given opportunities for mentoring, networking

Ward Mallabone Chair of the Board

and job shadowing within the program areas of Business, Engineering, Health Sciences and Liberal Arts.

Financially, 2016-2017 was a solid year. Our fiscal year ended on August 31, 2017 and we had an annual surplus of approximately $650,000. This surplus is primarily driven by continued strong enrollment, although we are also starting to see contributions from our Advancement program. Surplus funds have been assigned to our priority areas and you have likely noticed some of the improvements around the College. It is worth noting that WIC continues to carry some long-term debt which sits at approximately $5 million and we are striving to eliminate this debt expediently.

West Island College continues to attract outstanding employees which have allowed the College to implement its Strategic Plan. The College is in the enviable position of attracting the best and brightest to its faculty and staff.

Lastly, I would like to thank our Head of School, our faculty, and staff for the successful 2016-2017 school year. Further, I would like to acknowledge all of my fellow Board Members who volunteered their time and efforts on behalf of West Island College over the school year.

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OUR TALENTED FACULTY AND STAFF FACULTY CREDO We support a philosophy that has the interests of the individual child as the focus. Children have needs which we are responsible for fulfilling: They need to be loved, so it is our responsibility to treat our students with love, kindness and respect.

They need to be guided, so it is our responsibility to model the behaviour that we expect of them.

They need to be encouraged and challenged, so it is our responsibility to be enthusiastic, well prepared and flexible in our teaching.

They need to belong, so it is the responsibility of all of us, staff and students, to generate a sense of community within the school and an appreciation of our place in the community at large.

Experience

20 9 4

Average number of years working in education

Average number of years at WIC

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AS A COMMUNITY We should take pride both in our accomplishments and in the accomplishments of our fellows.

We should be proud of the bilingual heritage of our country and in the bilingual nature of our school.

We should work with the school community to generate in all members of this community a sense of respect for ourselves, for our fellows, for our diversity and for the school.

We should work to generate a sense of commitment both to the school and to the larger community of which we are a part.

To achieve these goals, we will work together harmoniously and honour our commitments.

Education

45 % 31 % 13

Different post-secondary institutions attended across the globe Have a Masters’ degree

Have a Doctorate of Education

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PROVINCIAL DIPLOMA COURSE ACHIEVEMENT

West Island College is a university preparatory school that prides itself on challenging, inspiring and supporting one another in the pursuit of excellence through creativity, leadership and academic rigour. Our reputation for academic excellence is well deserved. The 2017 Diploma Course achievement results continue to uphold that reputation.

2017 Blended Course Marks English French Social Studies French Social Language Arts Language Arts 30-1 Studies 30-1 30-1 30-1

Mathematics 30-1

Biology 30-1

Chemistry 30-1 Physics 30-1

WIC

83.6% 77%

80.4% 78.3% 78.9% 82.0% 82.0% 82.8%

Alberta

70.3%

72.2%

6

75%

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72.3%

72.5%

73.9%

75.1%

76.4%

IN 2017 76 Total number of exams written by WIC students 101 WIC students writing at least one AP exam

WIC AP students with scores of 3 or greater

72

Students recognized as AP scholars

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In 2017, Students Achieving Marks of 3, 4 or 5 (on a 5-point scale)

Since the year 2000, WIC students celebrated:

94.7%

6 21 50 6 112

77.7% 60.3%

Students recognized as AP scholars with honour 2

Alberta

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

West Island College

Globally

The Advanced Placement (AP) program provides opportunities for motivated and academically-focused students to experience post-secondary-level courses while still attending high school. AP courses

focus on critical inquiry, synthesis and research skills. A majority of Canadian and American Universities will grant first-year credit for courses where students have excelled on the corresponding AP examinations. WIC students consistently achieve at a level far higher than the provincial or global levels.

2017 Average AP Exam Score (on a 5-point scale)

3.94

West Island College

3.37

International AP Diplomas

National AP Scholars

AP Scholars with Honours

AP Scholars with Distinction AP Scholars

Alberta

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POST-SECONDARY PLACEMENT

Offering post-secondary preparatory training for Grade 7-12 students, WIC is dedicated to excellence in academics, English and French communication skills, experiential learning opportunities and the arts.

Class of 2017 Attended the following post-secondary institutions

Historical WIC students have attended the following post-secondary institutions over our 35-year history

Canada:

Canada:

USA:

Acadia University of Alberta University of British Columbia University of British Columbia, Okanagan University of Calgary Dalhousie University University of King’s College University of Lethbridge McGill University Queens University St. Francis Xavier University University of Victoria University of Waterloo Western University

Alberta College of Art and Design Bishops University Carleton University Concordia University University of Guelph Kwantlen Polytechnic University Mount Royal University Université de Montréal Ontario College of Art and Design University of Ottawa Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts Red Deer College Ryerson University University of Saskatchewan Simon Fraser University Southern Alberta Institute of Technology University of Toronto Trent University York University

American Musical and Dramatic Arts Academy Arizona State University Carnegie Mellon University University of Chicago Dartmouth University Fashion Institute of Design Merchandising Georgetown University Harvard University University of Maryland University of Miami Otis College of Art and Design Parsons School of Design Princeton University The Wharton School Williams College

USA: Hawaii Pacific University

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100

%

of our graduates receive admissions offers from postsecondary institutions

100

%

of our graduates complete high school in three years, compared to the provincial rate of 76.5%

UK & Europe:

Australia:

University of Aberdeen University of Cambridge University of Edinburgh Hult International Business School Laurea University of Applied Sciences University of Limerick University of Southampton St. Andrews University

Deakin University University of Melbourne University of Western Australia

40

%

of our high school students enroll in AP courses

65

students graduated in the class of 2017

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INSTITUTES WIC’s various Institutes will provide students with hands-on learning experiences to prepare students for success at a post-secondary level. For more than five years, a vast majority of our students have pursued post-secondary education in business, engineering, health sciences and liberal arts. In response, the Institute programs were created in order to provide our students with significant learning opportunities that will connect them with their areas of passion.

Institute Overview • Students will work in teams focused around project-based plans.

• Partnering with universities and colleges,

INSTITUTE CERTIFICATE RECIPIENTS 10 2

Business Engineering

they will enjoy educational interactions

Health Sciences

with post-secondary business, engineering,

Liberal Arts

9 2

health sciences and liberal arts programs and communities.

• Students will learn to think critically, to work in teams and to use their academic knowledge and skills to solve complex problems.

• They will be given opportunities for mentoring, internship, networking and job shadowing within the business, engineering, health sciences or liberal arts communities.

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45 12 8

HIGH SCHOOL CASE COMPETITIONS

University of Western Ontario Ivey School of Business

2 x University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

FOCUS FRIDAY

HEALTH SCIENCES OFF-SITE LOCATIONS • Rockyview Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) • Rockyview Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic • Foothills Medical Centre • Peter Lougheed Hospital – eSIM Unit • TotalCardiology Rehabilitation and Risk Reduction Clinic • STARS Air Ambulance • Telus Spark – Live from the Operating Room - Knee Surgery - Cataract Surgery

ENGINEERING COMPETITION

14 100

New York Financial District – GS, NYSE, IDEO, UN

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• Regional Fertility Clinic • University of Calgary – Health Science Open House • University of Calgary – Operation Medical School • Hotchkiss Brain Bee Competition • Advanced Primary Care Clinic • Copeman Healthcare Centre • Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre (CARE)

University of Calgary Schulich School of Engineering SET Challenge WIC Senior Engineering Challenge

West Island College members

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Women in Engineering Day

WIC Grade 7 Engineering Challenge

The Focus Friday block was created last year to provide a designated time for students to pursue an area of interest in more detail and to expose them to different career paths. Focus Friday is mandatory for Grade 9s and 10s to participate in an activity; it is not compulsory for the Grade 11s and 12s. We also have core diploma-level teachers available at this time to offer tutoring for those students interested in more personalized learning.

• Wolves’ Den Speaker Series – Ms. Amber MacArthur and Mr. Paul Davis • 240 Grade 8-12 students completed ‘Level 1’ Excel workshop (average 4-5 lessons) • 150 Grade 10-12 students participated in 8 separate Health Science site visits • 80 Grade 7-9 students attended Investment Club • 10 Grade 10-12 students participated in introductory ASL Sign Language Club • 10-12 Grade 10 students signed up for DELE / DELF exam prep sessions • 5 Grade 10-12 students attended the Science Enrichment Labs • 100 Grade 7 students:

- attended 4 STEM workshop sessions at Telus Spark

- participated in the Touchstone program

- toured Calgary YouthLink • 14 Grade 10-12 students completed introductory CAD SolidWorks Software sessions • 30 Grade 10-12 students participated in Concussion Seminars • 14 Grade 10-12 students worked on AIM Engineering project • 13 Grade 10-12 students attended D. Lab (new initiative) • 30 Grade 11-12 students signed up for 20/30- level tutoring • 104 Grade 8s had 4.5-hours of prep time for Science Fair projects • All Grade 8/9 students gained experience working with the TinkerCad software / Scratch Coding / PencilCase App software • 110 Grade 9s completed their First Aid Certification (15-hour course) • 10 Grade 10 -12 students signed up for the Global News site visit • 4 Grade 10-12 students attended the university prep math program • 10 Grade 10-12 students participated in Model UN Club • 5 Grade 8-12 students participated in French Poetry Competition • 8 Grade 10-12 students attended Law Club

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INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES

International Languages program exposes our students to languages through a variety of life experiences. We want our students to be confident when travelling, to engage in authentic interactions with individuals whose native

language is different from their own, to become aware of their cultural identity, and to achieve their career goals by being able to compete confidently in a multilingual job market.

We offer French Immersion, French and Spanish as a second language along with numerous short-term language options related to our International Studies program destinations each school year.

DELF A1 (Grade 9-10) (French as a Second Language stream) School Average:

DELF A2 (Grade 10) (French as a Second Language stream) School Average:

DELF B1 (Grade 9) (French Immersion stream) School Average:

DELE A1: Students who successfully completed the exam

84% 78% 80% 13 The DELF is a diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education to prove the French-language skills of non-French candidates. There are six independent diplomas, which correspond, respectively, to the six levels of the Council of Europe’ s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).

Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) are official titles certifying degree of competence and mastery of the Spanish language, granted by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain. The Instituto Cervantes organizes examination sessions, while the Universidad de Salamanca in Spain designs the exams, and is in charge of corrections and the final evaluation of all exams.

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French Immersion • French Language Arts (Grades 7, 8, 9) - School Average Provincial Achievement Test (PAT): 83% - Science (Grades 7-8-9) School Average PAT: 83% - AP French 35 Language & Culture (Grade 11) School Average AP Mark: 83%

French as Second Language (FSL) • French 30 (Grade 10) School Average French 30 exam: 81%

A Path to Bilingualism: The WIC Bilingual Diploma The bilingual diploma is awarded to those Grade 12 students who have successfully completed 45 credits of study in which the language of instruction was French.

A bilingual diploma is also defined as a means to describe and measure language proficiency, cultural experiences and sets students apart at post-secondary institutions.

Spanish as a Second Language • Spanish 30 (Grade 10) average grade: 84%

LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES • French Immersion Québec Trip (Grade 7) • Poetry in Voice / Les voix de la poésie (Grades 9-12) – 3 candidates in Semi-Finals all across Canada – Congratulations to Claire Padley, Rosalie Morrish and Sean-Gerald Udeh • Dictée P.G.L. (Grades 7-12) – Congratulations to Alex Dong for being the winner in the French as mother tongue category in the Western Provinces.

• Creative writing with Wordfest (Grade 7-9) – WIC welcomed the author Laurent Tardy in October 2016.

The first graduates who earned an International Languages Certificate crossed the stage this year.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

100% 20% 34%

• Le Café Français (Grades 7-12) • Poetry in Voice – Bilingual club (Grades 7-12) • French Play – Festival de Théâtre Jeunesse de l’Alberta (Grades 7-12) - the French Drama team performed the play Le bon Richard Coeur-de-Pomme and won multiple awards: congratulations to Page Cole, Reece Wilson, Stephen Montgomery, Sydney Nelson, Paige Stone, Krista Cooper, Anabelle Munyezamu, Jada Curry, Danielle Cole • French improvisation with Inouk Touzin – Artistic Director from the “Théâtre à Pic” (Grades 7-12) • Peer tutors in French (Grades 9-12) • Common Ground – Bilingual club (Grades 7-12) • Newspaper – Bilingual club (Grades 7-12) • Cultural Awareness Field Trips (Grades 9-12)

of our students attained a Grade 12 (30-level) language

of the WIC student population is in the French Immersion stream (Grades 7-12)

of the WIC student population is in the French as a Second Language stream (Grades 7-10)

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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

113 16 14

Total number of students who travelled

Lives Touched and Life Lessons Learned:

Total number of staff who travelled

INNUMERABLE

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LIST OF 2017 DESTINATIONS Japan

43 students, 6 staff

China

23 students, 3 staff

49 26

Morocco

26 students, 4 staff

30

Peru

21 students, 3 staff

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APPROXIMATE AIR DISTANCES TRAVELLED Japan

(15,878 kilometres each)

China

(21,079 kilometres each)

778,022 km 548,054 km

Morocco

(16,370 kilometres each)

491,100 km

Peru

(18,100 kilometres each)

434,400 km

List of highlight cities visited

List of highlight destinations visited

Beijing Casablanca Cusco Essaouira Fes Guiyang Kyoto Lima Marrakech Montreal Osaka Ouarzazate Pisaq Puno Rabat Shanghai Tokyo Urubamba Xian Xijiang Yokohama

Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah Beijing Forbidden City Convent of San Francisco Great Wall of China Hakone Open Air Museum Harajuku Hassan II Great Mosque Koutoubia Mosque Lake Titicaca Macchu Picchu Medersa Ben Youssef Miraflores Mount Fuji 5th Station Odaiba Olympic Bird’s Nest & Water Cube Sacsayhuaman Incan Ruins Shibuya Crossing Terracotta Warriors The Bund The Sacred Valley Tiananmen Square Wild Goose Pagoda Xian Grand Mosque Yangtze River

2017 TOTAL: 2,251,576 KILOMETRES Approximate number of service hours worked while travelling

Hours of language instruction offered for students who travelled

572 600 504

Moroccan Arabic Lessons

4 x 45 min

3 hours

(20 hours each)

(21 hours each)

4 x 45 min

3 hours

(22 hours each)

Mandarin Lessons

China Baibi Villiage

Morocco Alaymoun School

Peru Institutión educative de Chicon

Japanese Lessons

5 x 45 min

3.75 hours

each attendee each attendee each attendee

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ATHLETICS INTERSCHOLASTIC TEAMS BY TERM Number of athletic teams

Number of competitive sports

30 9 Total number of team members

Total number of coaches

547 41

Cross Country

7/8 Boys Basketball

Senior Golf

8/9 Girls Basketball

Grade 7 Girls Volleyball

8/9 Boys Basketball

Grade 7 Boys Volleyball

Senior Girls Basketball

7/8 Girls Volleyball

Senior Boys Basketball

7/8 Boys Volleyball

Junior Badminton

8/9 Girls Volleyball

Senior Badminton

8/9 Boys Volleyball

Rugby

Senior Girls Volleyball

Track & Field

Senior Boys Volleyball

7/8 Soccer

Grade 7 Girls Basketball

8/9 Soccer

Grade 7 Boys Basketball

Field Hockey

7/8 Girls Basketball

Athletics at West Island College are an integral and valued part of the school culture. Athletic competition plays a vital role in developing one’s physical, intellectual, social and emotional well-being, and WIC takes pride in exceptional student participation rates. Furthermore, the coaching staff is passionate about helping the athletes to develop a lifelong love of physical activity during their personal journeys to individual excellence.

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Podium placements of sports at the Junior School

Number of teams who competed in the provincial championships

Number of coaching hours provided

Number of matches played

1

3

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30

+ PER YEAR

Number of clubs and activities offered

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

70

Number of leadership opportunities available

We aim to develop the student as a whole, not just academically. As such, our students are encouraged to get involved in one aspect or another of student life.

Participation in one or more of our many teams and clubs is not only personally fulfilling, but it also allows our

students to get the requisite credit for the Head of School List: each student is required to participate in a minimum of one school activity per term in order to receive credit. Whether a student likes to be in the forefront of action or behind the scenes, WIC’s vast array of clubs has something for everyone. The clubs are all open to all genders, although they may vary in terms of their target age groups. The majority of the clubs take place over the lunch hour, but many involve after school or evening commitments as well.

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS PARTICIPATION The Duke of Edinburgh program believes that not all learning happens in the classroom. By recognizing all of the amazing things young people can do and learn outside the boundaries of formal education, the Award empowers them to discover hidden talents, develop untapped leadership potential, make a difference in their community and explore the wonders of the great outdoors.

The personal journey to earn the Award requires young people to look beyond their comfort zone and tap in to their sense of discovery. Participants set and achieve personal goals in activities they want to experience and develop, making each Award a unique journey.

CLUBS OFFERED: Book

Guitar

Business Studies Case Competition

Intramurals

Career Day Organizers Group

Investors

Choir

Junior Jazz Band

Common Ground

Model United Nations

Concert Band

Peer Support

Curators

Ping Pong

Drama Production

Robotics

Engineering

Roots and Shoots

Fictional Literature Society

Senior Jazz Band

Fine Arts Council

Service

Fitness

Students’ Council

Global Awareness

WICAA

Grade 9 Mentors

Yearbook

45 15 1 19 1

Bronze registrations

Silver registrations

Gold registration

Bronze completions

Silver completion

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION

The philosophy of Outdoor Experiential Education is apparent in its name: education via experience. Rather than learning through textbooks, lectures, or classroom simulations, experiential education aims to advance

learning by directly involving students in new and dynamic opportunities.

Experiential learning challenges students to make decisions and develop and apply their leadership skills.

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Strategic objective of the program The goals of the West Island College Outdoor Education Program are that students will develop: an interest in outdoor living, travel and general recreation; the attitudes and knowledge to participate in outdoor activities; and lifelong skills in leadership, teamwork, resiliency and decision-making.

Activities offered Cross country skiing

Grade 8 Grade 9

Backpacking trips

Grade 10

Scuba, Mountain Biking, Alpine Hiking, Mountaineering, Canoeing and Day trips

Grade 11-12

Rock Climbing and hiking

2 21 23 % 100

Provinces

Different sites for activities Different groups

of students have the opportunity to participate

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FINE ARTS

99 13 students: Grade Seven Band Clinics

students: Senior Jazz Band performance at WIC Open House

58 81 students: Grade Eight Band Camp at Rivers Edge

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students: Senior Band Remembrance Day performance

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• 37 Artists in Grade 8 travelled to Vancouver Island for the Chemainus Artist Retreat.

• 10 Artists in Grades 9 through 12 submitted work for the Youth Works Exhibition at the Leighton Art Center. Our own Megan Haig was the first-place winner of the junior high category.

• 8 of our students placed in the top categories for the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Poster Contest at the Branch level, including 3 first place winners, 2 second place winners and 3 honourable mentions. 1 student, Jenny Wei placed second overall in the city.

• 10 students earned their Fine Arts Tie • 3 students earned their Fine Arts Pin • 6 students were awarded their Fine Arts Certificate at graduation.

• For the first time this year, WIC students attended the Calgary High School Drama Festival and were energized by the festival experience.

• 3 drama productions this year with over 90 students involved: - The Canterbury Tales or…Geoffrey Chaucer’s Flying Circus - Nobody Sleeps - This is a Test

240 13 students: Winter Band Concert

students: Senior Jazz Performance at WICelebrates Alumni Event

240 13 students: Spring Band Concert

students: Senior Jazz band Performance at Graduation Commencement

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ALUMNI BY THE NUMBERS

Alumni Committee: Brian Ross - (Chair) Class of 2001 Saskia Knight - (Vice-Chair) Class of 2005 Aly Remtulla - Class of 2003 Cassandra Berard - Class of 2003 Chris Ghersinich - Class of 2008 Kyle Roll - Class of 2003 Salim Rana - Class of 2005 Jocelyn Wolfe - Class of 2009 Marta Broniewska - Class of 2002 Adil Hirji - Class of 2003

WIC Representatives: Ms. Tina Butz - (1988-current) Mr. Rolly Chalifoux - (1988-current)

438 3

963 15

Alumni that were engaged through all WIC sponsored events, volunteer initiatives & mentorship opportunities

Active Alumni in our data base

Networking 101 Sessions offered to students

Alumni Related events held last year

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FACILITIES

6.15 111,200 FT

2

acres

across two buildings

WIC enjoys campus facilities adjacent to two major transportation routes in a central area of south Calgary.

In 2015, we initiated a six-phase Campus Master Plan to align our facilities goals with our strategic plan and enhance the student experience around our campus. In 2016, we completed Phase 1 of our Campus Master Plan – the Campus Core. These changes involved the creation of useable outdoor student learning and meeting spaces, a tree-lined parking lot and a new entrance/reception area on the east side of the campus.

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Over the last four years, we have completed numerous upgrades to improve the atmosphere in our facilities and provide improved teaching and learning opportunities.

Projects completed in the summer of 2017:

Our future Campus Master Plans include:

• • • •

• Added a new classroom • Student initiated communications (WICAA) wall and student gathering space updated in the Hall of Nations • Collaborative Classroom project initiated.

A pilot project was started by adding various new furniture types in five learning centers including a Maker Space classroom • Infrastructure implemented to accommodate exterior/interior cameras and card readers for exterior doors • New flooring installed in the Davies building classrooms

• • • •

State-of-the-art Junior Lab Complete refresh of the Davies Building interior LED lighting throughout the campus Refresh of the Chemistry Lab, Learning Commons/ Library, Student Services area and Teacher workroom • Complete renovation of the Admissions offices and reception area • Addition of two classrooms • Theatre seating installed and major upgrades to the sound and audio/video systems in the Performance Centre

New outdoor field Gymnasium with three basketball courts Expansion of Learning Commons area Build-out of Science wing for Junior and Senior students

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PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

The West Island College Parent Advisory Council has been an important group at the College in their support of students and faculty. As a group, they provide the perspective of WIC parents and families in support of the continuing growth, enhancement and promotion of West Island College and its students. Their voice has long

PAC Chair

Rhonda Fulton

PAC Events

Kellie Doherty

PAC Communications

Michelle Flemming

maintain a focus that is congruent with the

PAC Board of Directors Representative

Michelle Screpnechuk

College’s Purpose and Promise and play an

PAC Executive Member

Stephanie Harfield

been an important sounding board for the school administration and the Board of Directors. They

important role as we strive to fulfill the goals of our Strategic Plan.

PAC is a strong source of volunteer support for the College, always ready to come to the aid of groups within the College. The promotion of information sessions for students, parents and families is a key focus with the Screenagers presentation a focal point last year. This presentation went to the entire Junior School population of students with an evening presentation to an audience of approximately 90 parents. PAC also supported the Track and Field program by supplying healthy snacks to over 175 student athletes on two days of competition.

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Other PAC supported events include: UNIVERSITY PREP AND BEYOND

GRADE 7 SLEEPOVER PARENT MIX AND MINGLE

WIC TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION EVENING

COFFEE WITH THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

TEACHER APPRECIATION DINNER

An evening parent information event designed for parents of Senior students.

Parent volunteers supported this event through registration and mixing with new parents to the College.

This was a chance for all interested parents to learn about WIC’s digital technologies.

Parent information event.

This is before Parent Teacher Conferences in the second semester. An outstanding meal was prepared for faculty by a large number of WIC parents.

40 54 70 20 54

Parents attended

Parents attended

Parents attended

Parents attended

Faculty members served

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OUR FINANCIAL REPORT Financially, the school realized another successful year because of record enrolment numbers, a growing and robust advancement program, and prudent spending and budgeting practices.

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Revenue sources

Expenses

Tuition and student fees – 62% Donations and advancement – 2.3% Government grants – 20% Other income – 15% Amortization – 0.05%

Salaries and benefits – 60% School operations – 16% Long-term debt and leases – 1% Facilities – 7%

Administration – 10% Advancement – 0.06% Amortization – 5%

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A GIVING AND CARING COMMUNITY

At WIC, we embrace a culture of philanthropy that is spearheaded through the work of the department of advancement. With the help of the community, we are delivering on our

promise to challenge, inspire and support one another as we imagine and create our best futures. In the fall of 2015, we launched a formal advancement program and in the fall of 2016, we launched the first Annual Fund Campaign. Gifts to the Annual Fund shape the future of WIC by providing current-use funds in priority areas that are crucial to the lives of students and faculty. Every gift made to the Annual Fund is vital to WIC’s growth and success. With a strong Annual Fund WIC is able to provide extraordinary opportunities, facilities and experiences that spark curiosity and prepare our learners for a world beyond WIC.

ADVANCEMENT AMBASSADORS

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• Ward Mallabone, Chair, Advancement Committee • Bob Sutton, Chair, Annual Fund Campaign • Debra Klippenstein, Executive Director of Advancement • Rolly Chalifoux, Administrator of Alumni Relations Development

$500,000+ $500,000 Dollars raised through the first Annual Fund Campaign

$115,000+ Net revenue from the inaugural WIC Legacy Gala

Goal for the first Annual Fund Campaign

550+ 50+ 50+ WIC Students

Parent

Staff

came together to create the first Student Art Project to create masterpieces that were auctioned off at the WIC Legacy Gala

WIC LEGACY GALA COMMITTEE • Michelle Screpnechuk, Chair • Tina Butz • Mona Hunter • Debra Klippenstein • Jane McCaig • Michelle McKenna • Karen McNeill • Pam Valk

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Thank You seats were sponsored through the Take a Seat Campaign

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STRATEGIC PLAN MILESTONES

A three-year Strategic Plan was launched by the College in 2015. This ambitious plan is intended to drive the innovative future of the school boldly forward. Within the Strategic Plan are five priorities meant to focus our efforts:

• Enrich our academic program, ensuring rigour and relevance for today’s learners • Empower our team of master teachers and professional staff to deliver on our vision • Nurture relationships within and beyond the school • Provide unparalleled, real world learning experiences • Ensure a sustainable future for the College

2016-2017

Goals and Strategies

Targets/Measures

Results

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Create a tutorial block within the timetable for all Grade 11 and 12 students to access; staffed with subject area professionals

- 100 % of all students achieve the acceptable standard on the diploma examinations.

- 50% of all students achieve the standard of excellence on diploma examinations

APORI Results: 97.7% Acceptable Standard 53.5% Standard of Excellence

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Revise the summative assessment model to be more responsive and effective by allowing teachers to determine the best times to schedule assessments based on the learning needs of the class rather than centrally scheduled by administration (except for January final exam and midterms and June final exams).

- 100% of students achieve acceptable standard and 40% of students achieve the standard of excellence on provincial achievement tests - 100 % of all students achieve the acceptable standard on the diploma examinations.

- 50% of all students achieve the standard of excellence on diploma examinations.

PAT Acceptable Standard 97.1 Standard of Excellence 45.6

As part of the professional learning framework, the College will create a definition of excellence in respect to academic achievement and will provide exemplars of exemplary practice within each subject area. Working in subject area PLC’s, the vertical integration of essential skills Grades 7-12 (reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking and collaboration) will result in increased student achievement.

- 100% of all graduates qualify for the Rutherford Scholarship - 100% of students achieve acceptable standard and 40% of students achieve the standard of excellence on provincial achievement tests - 100 % of all students achieve the acceptable standard on the diploma examinations.

- 50% of all students achieve the standard of excellence on diploma examinations.

Interim May 2017 Results

Priority One: Enrich our academic program ensuring rigour and relevance for today’s learners

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Diploma Exam Acceptable Standard 97.7 Standard of Excellence 53.5

PAT Acceptable Standard 97.1 Standard of Excellence 45.6 Diploma Exam Acceptable Standard 97.7 Standard of Excellence 53.5

2016-2017

Goals and Strategies

Targets/Measures

Results

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The College will utilize the professional learning framework and the teaching quality standard to create a formal Teacher Institute for all Faculty, ensuring WIC is a Centre of Teaching Excellence.

This would include a focus on excellence in the following areas:

WIC will place in the top five of the Fraser Report Rankings

WIC was 4th on the Fraser Report.

- 100% of students achieve acceptable standard and 40% of students achieve the standard of excellence on provincial achievement tests - 100 % of all students achieve the acceptable standard on the diploma examinations.

• Personal - 50% of all students achieve the standard of • Praxis (Praxis is the process by which a theory, excellence on diploma examinations. lesson, or skill is enacted, embodied, or realized.

- 100% WIC graduates are accepted into the “Praxis” may also refer to the act of engaging, post-secondary program of their choice. applying, exercising, realizing, or practising ideas.) as important in emerging ideas, research and trends - WIC will attract the top teachers from around the world.

• Leadership planning/succession/development • Emerging technology competence/master • Communication • Conflict Resolution • Design Thinking Principles • Assessment

PAT Acceptable Standard 97.1 Standard of Excellence 45.6 Diploma Exam Acceptable Standard 97.7 Standard of Excellence 53.5 Students who received offers from post-secondary institutions 100%

To realize this goal, the College would develop a revised professional development model, align resources around teaching practice more intentionally, and provide high level opportunities for teachers to meet within the building and to network with other educators and innovative staffing models to provide for executive coaching, peer mentorship and collaboration.

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Launch the Liberal Arts Institute to complete Institute offerings at the College.

Launch at Open House and provide a modified certificate for the year. 5 students to receive the modified certificate at graduation 2017.

3 students received the modified Liberal Arts Institute Certificate at graduation

2016-2017

Goals and Strategies

Targets/Measures

Results

Priority Two: Empower our team of master teachers and professional staff to deliver on our vision

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- Timetable co-created by cohort of teachers and Develop a new Grade 7/8 timetable with a staff administrators, WIC will place in the top five of the focus team to alleviate transition times for young Fraser Report Rankings students and to create a specialized cohort of - 100% of students achieve acceptable standard teachers focused on the middle school learner. and 40% of students achieve the standard of This would entail the following steps and priorities: excellence on provincial achievement tests • Teacher focus group created in October 2016 - 100 % of all students achieve the acceptable • Decision made by January 2017 standard on the diploma examinations.

• Reduce the number of classes in a day for Grade - 50% of all students achieve the standard of 7-8 students excellence on diploma examinations.

• Provide more time on task on Fridays - 100 % WIC graduates are accepted into the • Middle school specialists and subject area specialists post-secondary program of their choice. will result in a higher level of teaching and learning - WIC will attract the top teachers from around • Provide longer blocks for more intentional and the world. experience/inquiry-based lessons

WIC was 4th on the Fraser Report.

PAT Acceptable Standard 97.1 Standard of Excellence 45.6 Diploma Exam Acceptable Standard 97.7 Standard of Excellence 53.5 Students who received offers from post-secondary institutions 100%

• Reduce the number of teachers these young learners have in a day • Students’ unique learning needs better addressed as teachers have an opportunity to work more closely with fewer students.

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2016-2017

Goals and Strategies

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Hire a science lab technician to develop laboratory Increase the number and quality of laboratory and experiential opportunities for science students experiences for each senior high class by 2. and increase opportunities for students to practice high level science skills while at the same time increasing teacher time with individual students.

20% increase in lab experiments.

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Focus on brain research as a school-wide professional 100% WIC Faculty to attend with 160 additional development focus. Culminating with a two-day teachers to also attend. teachers’ convention workshop hosted by WIC with Dr. David Sousa and including Foundations for the Future, Rundle College, Calgary Jewish Academy, CFIS and River Valley School.

176 teachers from around the Calgary area and from the University of Calgary attended.

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Implementation of the Professional Learning Framework will provide clarity regarding the professional teacher’s role at WIC. Evaluation of professional practice will improve and become more effective in helping teachers improve their practice. Teachers will feel empowered to invest in their professional practice and experience the tangible benefits in job satisfaction and results.

Teacher satisfaction with the process will be evident via feedback surveys.

75% of all faculty were engaged. The remaining 25% were completed by June 1.

Goals and Strategies

Targets/Measures

Results

Creation of a comprehensive Alumni Database including 1,500+ alumni

100% complete and accuracy

40% complete

Campus visits to UBC/Simon Fraser and Queen’s to network with recent alumni will include teachers.

30 students to connect at each event.

37 at UBC 42 at Simon Fraser

Expand Student Services to include the following positions:

Data will be collected to provide a baseline for a reduction in:

• Dean of Junior Students • 2 Learning strategists

• Student anxiety • Absenteeism • Conflict • Bullying

Anecdotally, students report the changes have made a difference in terms of support and reduction of anxiety.

2016-2017

Targets/Measures

Results

A similar process has been developed and implemented with Operations Team.

Priority Three: Nurture relationships within and beyond the school

1 2 3

This will allow for a further personalized approach to learning and provide adult mentorship and advocacy for each student.

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Positions were successfully recruited and filled.

2016-2017

Goals and Strategies

Targets/Measures

Results

100% of students proficient

100%

Priority Four: Provide unparalleled, real world learning experiences

1 2 3

All students will receive instruction in EXCEL

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Develop an Athletics and Kinesiology Certificate for Baseline data will be established and criteria implementation in September 2017. published prior to the start of school in September 2017

Ensure all grade 9 students receive certification in 100% of grade 9 students certified first aid to provide them with hirable skills on their resume.

100%

Launch the schoolwide Focus Friday block providing students with a variety of experiences in different areas. Mandatory rotating curriculum for grades 7-10 and flexibility of choice and participation provided for grades 11-12.

100% 86% for grade 11 and 12 with 96% participating at some point.

100% grade 7-10 participating 80% of grade 11 and 12

Certificate criteria completed and a modified certificate launched.

5 students will qualify for presentation at graduation 2017

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2016-2017

Goals and Strategies

Targets/Measures

Results

1 2

Ensure full enrollment

535 students

550 for the year

Pilot the SSAT testing process for admissions for new students entering Grades 8-12 to align with other independent schools with the result being students who are accepted at WIC have the skills necessary to be successful.

Data collected and analyzed in in the 2016-2017 school year to determine if this is direction the College will pursue as a preferred method of admissions testing.

Grade 8-12 utilized SSAT

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Launch the Annual Fund Campaign

Campaign target: $500,000 100% of Senior Leadership team contributes 100% of Board of Directors contributes

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Establish a major gifts and Annual Fund Committee Charters and membership completed by December 2016

Completed

Plan and launch the inaugural gala

Raise $60,000 Net 350 people attend

$115,000+ 350

Partner with MISBO and IDEO and eleven other partner schools to explore innovative ways to remain financially strong.

Participate in three national networking opportunities to learn and acquire new ideas for financial sustainability

First two events attended

Ensure a carry forward contingency fund.

$250,000

On track to have $350,000 carry-forward

Eliminate the Annual Deficit of Operations (ADO)

Three years $1.8 million dollars

On track

Priority Five: Ensure a sustainable future for the College

500,000+ 100% 87%

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SWISS SUMMER SCHOOL 2017

Fast Facts: • 2 stops at an altitude over 3000m – Glacier 3000 and Gornegrat station near Zermatt • 10 lbs – the average amount of Swiss cheese and chocolate consumed by each student on the trip • 2 Swiss International Schools stops – Institut Le Rosey & Leysin American School • participated in an average of 12 different sporting activities • 23 Swiss Army Knives purchased • 40 km / hour the top speed on the Alpine Roller Coaster ride • 3x the number of activities with Alpinzentrum Adventure Company – high ropes course, rock climing and via ferrata trail • 38 peaks over 4,000 m around the town of Zermatt

13 3-week 3 3,000+ km senior students completed their English 20-1 / 30-1 course of studies

immersive Swiss experience

city visits – Bern, Geneva, Lausanne

logged driving around the Swiss Alps

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PRAESTANTIAM CONSECTEMUR - LET US PURSUE EXCELLENCE At WIC …

You can be strong, sure of who you are and what you can do.

You can be brave, exploring outside of your comfort zone.

You can fail without fear, knowing there’s a whole community behind you.

You can be inventive, outrageous, playful.

You can be gentle, thoughtful and introspective.

You can learn without limits and wonder without walls.

You can be part of something bigger: a team, a family, a community.

You can be the most authentic version of yourself.

You can be fierce in your path, wherever it takes you.

You can be anything, because at WIC it’s your future to own.

OWN YOUR FUTURE

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Be Bold.

Be Brave.

Be Ready.

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