EXCEPTIONAL OFFERINGS

Although Webber Academy has high academic standards, creating well-rounded individuals who excel outside the classroom is vital to preparing students to thrive in university and beyond. There are many offerings to elevate each student’s experience at Webber Academy with unique courses, clubs, sports, courses, and excursions.

Grade 11 Student, Grace Awotundun at the University of Calgary working on her Applied Science Project with her mentors, Rachel Lacroix and Dr. Deborah Kurrasch.

Senior High Jazz Band

Senior High Robotics Club

  • All students benefit from exposure to a wide variety of activities. At Webber Academy we believe our students should have the opportunity to experience new challenges from all segments of the programme. Therefore, lunch hour and after-school activities are made available to students who wish to expand their horizons, learn a new skill, or enjoy the camaraderie of others. Activities are offered on the basis of expertise amongst the staff and parent volunteers. The following are examples of some of the activities offered at Webber Academy:

    For Elementary:

    • Ballet

    • Badminton

    • Baseball

    • Basketball

    • Chess Club

    • Choir Choral

    • Speech

    • Coding

    • Cross Country

    • Math Contest Club

    • Reach for the Top

    • Science Olympics

    • Spelling Bee

    • Volleyball

    For Senior School:

    • Chess Club

    • Chinese Speech Club

    • Debate

    • Designer Genes Club

    • GSA Club

    • Grad Committee

    • Jazz Band

    • Legacy Project

    • Math Society

    • Model United Nations

    • Reach for the Top

    • Robotics Club

    • Science Fair

    • Science Olympics

    • Spanish Tertulia

    • Speech Club

    • Voices: Senior School Students’ Magazine

    • WASSU (Student Council)

    • Wind Ensemble

  • Computer science education prepares students to succeed in today's tech-driven world. At Webber, our computing courses focus on hands-on learning, projects, and real-world simulations to equip students with critical knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Our curriculum is designed to align with student interests, promoting motivation and real-world applications of technology. We aim to produce confident and creative graduates who can use technology to solve problems and make a positive impact. Our computer science education provides a solid foundation for success in the 21st century and prepares students for the rapidly-changing tech landscape.

    Technology areas that we focus upon include, but are not limited to:

    Programming using a vast range of programming languages, like, Python, C++, Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

    Robotics course as well as competitions/challenges

    Audio/Video Productions and Editing Techniques

    Digital Design

    Computer graphics (vector and raster)

    Animation – 2D and 3D

    Visual Communication

    Green Screen

    Graphic Design

    Photography & Videography

    Script Writing

    Web Design

    Keynote Presentations

    Word Processing

    Spreadsheet

  • The Applied Science Project is a course unique to Webber Academy where students design and conduct a year-long investigation to address a research question in their own area of interest under the mentorship of an expert in the field. Student assessment includes oral presentations at science fairs and other venues, as well as a final research paper (4000–5000 words) that can be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal. Over the past 8 years, students enrolled in this course have received major awards and scholarships at the Calgary Youth Science Fair, Canada Wide Science Fair, the International Science and Engineering Fair, and the Sanofi Biogenious Competition.

    The course is only available to students in Grade 11. The course is has a limited capacity, and students must apply in Grade 10.

  • All senior high school students may attend several career counselling sessions each year and receive relevant information through our CALM 20 (Career and Life Management) course. These sessions explore self-awareness, enhance understanding of university and graduation requirements, explore available scholarships, enhance understanding of SATs, and more. We also actively encourage grade twelve students to book individual appointments with our career counsellors to strategically explore options, discuss admission procedures, receive assistance in navigating university websites and answer the many questions that arise. The same services are accessible to grade ten and eleven students as they prepare for their final high school years and university admission.There is more to discovering students’ strengths than simply identifying their strongest school subject. Students are engaged in activities and assessments throughout high school in order to formulate a strategic developmental plan that will successfully meet their graduation and university admission requirements.

    Webber Academy maintains a library of postsecondary resources. This library is available to students and includes current:

    • Admission requirements

    • University profiles

    • University directories

    • Scholarship directories

    • Scholarship and university applications

    • SAT registration packages

    • SAT preparatory resources

EXCURSION OPPORTUNITIES

The positive impact that traveling has on students is incredible. The excursions are opportunities for students to mature and grow, gain perspective on life, try new things, problem-solve, and enjoy time with others in a new and unique environment. At Webber Academy, providing unique experiences for students to travel, explore, and grow has been a cornerstone of the school since its early days of operating.

Every second year there are language immersion programs in place for Spanish, French, and Mandarin; countries students have traveled to include, Spain, Argentina, Costa Rica, China, and France. Teams and clubs also have the opportunity to travel nationally or internationally. Senior School band has traveled to Toronto, New Orleans, New York, and Europe. Our Model United Nations club has attended conferences in South Korea and Singapore, and our basketball teams have competed in California. Every year, our Grade 6 class also travels to Ottawa to learn about the Canadian parliament. The destination list continues to expand, as these excursion opportunities play a large role in preparing students to thrive in university and beyond.

Junior High and Senior High students pictured by the spectacular view of the city of Toledo, Spain

Junior High and Senior High students pictured by the spectacular view of the city of Toledo, Spain

Webber Academy Senior School students marvelling at the beauty of the church of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Webber Academy Senior School students marvelling at the beauty of the church of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Junior High and Senior High students spending time in France at the Palace of Versaille

Junior High and Senior High students spending time in France at the Palace of Versaille

Webber Academy Chinese Language students exploring at the Great Wall of China

Webber Academy Chinese Language students exploring at the Great Wall of China

Webber Academy French Language students photographed in Paris by the Eiffel Tower while touring the city

Webber Academy French Language students photographed in Paris by the Eiffel Tower while touring the city

Junior High and Senior High Chinese language students at the Temple of Heaven in Dongcheng, China

Junior High and Senior High Chinese language students at the Temple of Heaven in Dongcheng, China