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Why Delta West Academy?

Delta means "the difference in" or "the change in". Delta West Academy chose the delta symbol to represent the fundamental mission of our school community - to make a difference and create change in the lives of our students.

Explore the DWA difference and discover what encourages all of our students to strive for academic excellence and personal bests. It's the best way to begin a bright future.

Kindergarten - Get the best start!

Elementary - Small classes to challenge growing minds

Junior High - Thriving rather than just surviving

Senior High - Getting ready for university

 

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DWA News  

Delta West Academy is hosting the March SSAT testing on Saturday, March 6.  Doors open at 8:30 am. See SSAT for more information.


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March Highlights...

  • The Grade 4 & 5 classes are continuing in the aquatic unit of their PE program with swimming lessons.  The Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2 and 3 classes are starting their swimming units on March 15.
  • Budo is the next PE unit for the Grade 6 & 7's. This traditional self-defense arts course is being taught by Calgary IAIDO Club and we are very pleased to welcome them to DWA as part of our athletics program.
  • On Saturday March 6, DWA is hosting the testing session for the SSAT's. Please arrive between 8:30 am and 8:45 am with your registration ticket.  See the above link for further information.
  • A group of Grade 9 & 11 students are spending the next two weeks in Cuba!  In this deep immersion experience, our students will be spending mornings with students of 3 different schools, learning from each other.  In the afternoons, they will be visiting cultural centres, museums and historic places to learn about Cuban culture.  They will also be learning how one learns about another culture while being immersed in it. 
  • Report Cards for Kindergarten to Grade 9 students are issued March 15.  Parent Teacher interviews are on March 17, 18 and 19.  This is a great opportunity to speak formally with all of your child's teachers to celebrate successes and identify challenges heading into the final stretch of the school year.
  • Monkey Shines, the popular children's book store, is coming to DWA for its annual Book Fair on March 16 & 17. 
  • The Kindergarten to Grade 6 classes are visiting Stampede Park for Aggie Days on March 17.  It is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the various agricultural sectors of Alberta and interact with live animals!
  • March 17 is St. Patrick's Day.  Green is the colour of the day and it replaces the regular uniform.  
  • The Grade 7 class is visiting Fort Calgary on March 22 as part of their study on the North West  Mounted Police and Immigration to Alberta.  This is an especially exciting excursion because our students will be part of a pilot project by Fort Calgary to evaluate new programs.
  • One of the best field trips ever? The Bernard Callebaut factory where the Grade 6 students will learn about everything chocolate!
  • March 26 is the last day of classes before Spring Break.  Relax, Enjoy and see you again on April 12.