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Bell Let’s Talk Day is Thursday, January 28 and we’re joining in to help drive progress in mental health. COVID-19 has affected every aspect of our lives, including our mental health. According to…

This week we were thrilled to have Westwind alumni Dr. Tiffany Prete join our Westwind podcast, NunnTalks, for part one of a two-part series centred around trauma-informed practice. Dr. Prete helps us…

It is so important to read and engage in literacy-related activities as a family! Today is Family Literacy Day, a national awareness initiative to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging…

At approximately 7:15 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2021, a Westwind School Division Bus operated by the Division was involved in a collision with a semi-truck hauling manure. The accident occurred north of…

Once a week, the Lethbridge Herald publishes a column written by a superintendent of one of five school jurisdictions in the Lethbridge area. This week’s column is authored by our Westwind superintendent,…

Let's Talk! Westwind has recently launched a new engagement platform, Let's Talk Westwind, specifically designed to invite parents, students, teachers, and all of our partners in education to make their…

Westwind School Division wishes to recognize and acknowledge Sydnee Roberts as the recipient of Westwind School Division's Edwin Parr Award 2019/2020 nomination!  The Edwin Parr Teacher Award recognizes…

Westwind Christmas break runs from December 18, 2020 - January 3, 2021. Based on the information we have received from Alberta Education, all students are scheduled to return to one week of online learning…

Please CLICK HERE to read an important message from Superintendent Darren Mazutinec regarding COVID-19 in Westwind....

COVID-19 cases continue rising across Alberta and the situation is critical. To address its growing number of cases, Alberta’s government has introduced a series of new COVID-19 measures that will…

Once a week, the Lethbridge Herald publishes a column written by a superintendent of one of five school jurisdictions in the Lethbridge area. This week’s column is authored by our Westwind superintendent,…

November 16 marks the start of Bullying Awareness Week, which focuses on promoting awareness and understanding of bullying and its impacts. This year's theme is #WhereToTurn. Do you know where to turn…

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Today, Westwind recognizes Remembrance Day and honours and pays tribute to the Canadian heroes who have bravely served and are…

Recently the government of Alberta announced a COVID-19 Border Testing Pilot Program. This program allows eligible international travellers returning to Alberta at specific airport and border crossings…

This year, the scariest part of Halloween is NOT the traditional ghouls and goblins. Like many parents, you may be wondering if planning a safe and spooky Halloween during COVID-19 is even in the forecast…

Starting November 2, there are updates to the daily COVID-19 symptoms checklist. There is now a separate checklist for children under 18, and some updates made to the checklist for adults 18 and older.…

Westwind School Division will be hosting a virtual career fair on October 28, 2020. Students will not have regular classes that day but will be at the school involved in career exploration presentations…

Westwind School Division is looking for 2 members to sit on the Division's Audit Committee.  Service on this committee will be for a 3-year term effective Nov 1, 2020.  Please CLICK HERE to learn more....

Once a week, the Lethbridge Herald publishes a column written by a superintendent of one of five school jurisdictions in the Lethbridge area. This week’s column is authored by our Westwind superintendent,…

Westwind School Division is looking forward to recognizing Orange Shirt Day on September 30. Orange Shirt Day, held annually on September 30, is a day to acknowledge those affected by residential schools…