Welcome Message from Mr. Parker, Head of Senior School

Dear Senior School Wolfpack Families:

Welcome back to WPGA—and an enthusiastic welcome to our new students. We are excited about another fabulous year of learning together. As you approach the Senior School you will immediately notice changes to our entrance: new signage, a paved walkway with lighting, and a reimagined entrance to the building. All are designed to communicate a warm, welcoming gathering place and the importance of community. We have also converted three locker rooms into Study Nooks, expanding our spaces for individual study. The floors are polished and sparkling. Staff are prepared and excited to connect with students. Here we go!

It gives me great pleasure to welcome back the following faculty members:

We are also fortunate to welcome these new teachers to the Senior School: 

Learn more about them here.

The first day of school is Tuesday, September 5. Grade 8 students are to arrive at 8:20am and report to the senior lobby. All other grades will report to the Upper Gym at 9:30am for the senior school assembly.  

Uniform for the first week of school is Ceremonial Uniform, except on Thursday, September 7, when students can wear House-coloured T-shirts. In our opening week, we will be setting tone and reviewing school norms, with PEAKS and House activities, rotation of all classes, and an all-school assembly on Friday. 

Important Timetable Changes 

School now ends every day at 3:30pm. We no longer have the regular flex-block early dismissals that began when Covid restrictions were in place. Please ensure medical appointments are scheduled during the late start or early release dates below:

Please do not excuse your child from PEAKS Advisory (which is now in the middle of the day) or extend vacations during the school year. Our enriched cocurricular program provides many opportunities for students to grow outside specific classes but also leads to significant absences. Further absences due to appointments or vacations should be avoided. When students are not in class, they quickly fall behind and are unable to contribute to the life of our school. 

WolfNet, our School Calendar and The Howl are valuable resources for staying informed of school events. You may also find our Yearly Block Order Schedule a valuable resource. As we navigate the year together, remember that your child's teachers, whose contact information can be found in WolfNet, are your first point of contact for any challenges they are having in the classroom. Contact them immediately if you have questions, concerns, or cause for praise. If you have questions about operational matters or require further classroom support, connect with our senior administrative team. We look forward to happily serving and working alongside you as we continue to shape lives of inquiry, action and joy.

Kind regards,