First Responder Candidate Application Letters for 2026-2027

By Mr. Dan Butler, Science Teacher, Senior School 
 
Are you a current grade or 11 student interested in being a First Responder next year? Mr. Butler is now accepting applications for 2026-2027. Your letter of intent needs to include:

  • Why do you want to be a First Responder?
  • How you will be using your First Responder certification when you graduate?
  • What specific experience do you have working with people and the roles you've had (e.g. WPGA summer camps, Pedalheads volunteer, babysitting)?
Note you also must have a current or expired “Canadian Red Cross CPR-C with AED” or higher (e.g. Bronze Cross, Bronze Medallion). A photocopy (not the original) of your certification must be included in your application. The CPR-C course may be taken at a future date but must be taken before attending the First Responder course.
 
Application Deadline: Please submit your application on or before Thursday, February 5 at 3:45pm in room 204's mailbox (no exceptions). Only successful candidates will be contacted by Mr. Butler. Of note that more than 25 teachers, administrators and staff are involved in the selection process.
 
Reimbursement Policy: Only students who are First Responders for two years (grades 11 and 12) will receive 100% reimbursement of their course fees. Students who serve one year (grade 12) will receive a 50% reimbursement. The current cost for the course is $595; this fee is subject to change by the course registration date.
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Since 1996, West Point Grey Academy has gratefully resided on the Jericho Lands, the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and sə̓lílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation. Honoured to learn and play on these beautiful lands, we endeavour to be a leader in Indigenous education. In creating shared understanding and opportunities, we hope to help foster a more equitable society for all.

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West Point Grey Academy

4125 West 8th Avenue
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