Events Calendar

Grande Prairie & Area Spring Social

When: Sunday, May 4, 2-4pm
Where: Kleskun Hills Park (located between Grande Prairie and Bezanson)

Cookies and Lemonade at Kleskun Hills Park. Current homeschooling families and anyone interested in home schooling are welcome! Spend time with other homeschoolers and members of the WISDOM team, ask questions and find out more about how WISDOM can serve you best. Lemonade provided by WISDOM. 

Please bring: A lawn chair and a plate of cookies to share with others.

Questions?

Anella Jantz 587-297-1992 or email anella@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Randy Kopp 780-723-5382 or email randy@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Paul van den Bosch 403-358-4497 or email paul@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Gordon Loewen 587-298-7565 or email gordon@wisdomhomeschooling.com 

Portfolio Workshop C

When: May 5 from 7-9pm
Where: Online via Zoom

• What is a portfolio?
• How do you develop a portfolio?
• How do you tailor a portfolio to assist in making the most of your education and gaining access to post secondary education?

Presented online via Zoom.

This workshop is for WISDOM families only.

ML: High School G

Jumpstart Your Path to Success!

When: May 6, 13 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Online
For high school students (14+) and parents.

Unlock growth together in this interactive, 3-part workshop series designed to inspire self-direction, boost motivation, and equip students for success both in high school and beyond. This workshop includes a personal WISDOM Jumpstart Journal for each student participant, used as a practical tool during the sessions and beyond.

Axe and Saw Safety - Drayton Valley

When: May 7, 1 - 3pm
Where: Drayton Valley Blue Rapids Public Recreation Area

With summer approaching it’s a good time to practice some axe work. This class will cover types of axes and their use as well as safety. 

Participants will practice chopping wood using a few methods as well as finer knife work processing. 

Axe and Saw Safety - Stony Plain

When: November 8, 2024
Time: 1-3pm
Where: Stony Plain, Chickakoo Recreation Area
Meet at upper parking lot by the washrooms

With summer approaching it’s a good time to practice some axe work. This class will cover types of axes and their use as well as safety. 

Participants will practice chopping wood using a few methods as well as finer knife work processing. 

Mediated Learning Foundations B

When: May 8, 15, 22 — 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Online

Learn the steps to empower your innate teaching skills.

This series of three 2-hour sessions will include instruction, parent participation, and opportunity for Q & A.  As participants meet in a virtual classroom, a microphone headset, a strong internet connection and speakers are required.

Foundations is a prerequisite to all other Mediated Learning Courses with the exception of Screen Impact.  Once you have completed Foundations, please explore the other courses in any order.

Spruce Grove Open House Event

When: Thursday, May 8, 6:30-8 pm
Where: Spruce Grove Alliance Church - Oasis Room, 250 Century Rd

Are you considering homeschooling?  Join us at our open house event to gain more insights into homeschooling through WISDOM.  Already homeschooling but know someone who is interested?  Invite your friend/neighbour to come to our information night.

The WISDOM Facilitators present will reflect on their own homeschooling experiences.  We will also provide some basic information about homeschooling in Alberta with WISDOM.  Then we will open the discussion to all in attendance to introduce themselves and share their thoughts on homeschooling. To be followed by a Q&A session.

Coffee, water and snacks provided. Door prizes and children's activities, too.

For questions and late registrations, please contact:

Desmond Kilgannon 780-225-6688 or email desmond@wisdomhomeschooling.com 
Randy Kopp 780-723-5382 or email randy@wisdomhomeschooling.com

Portfolio Workshop D

When: May 8 from 7-9pm
Where: Online via Zoom

• What is a portfolio?
• How do you develop a portfolio?
• How do you tailor a portfolio to assist in making the most of your education and gaining access to post secondary education?

Presented online via Zoom.

This workshop is for WISDOM families only.

Axe and Saw Safety - Edmonton

When: May 9, 2025
Time: 1-3pm
Where: Edmonton, Sir Wilfred Laurier Park Picnic Site 7 https://maps.app.goo.gl/B94jpvhsLqSB9TTC9
Please follow these exact coordinates to avoid any confusion.

With summer approaching it’s a good time to practice some axe work. This class will cover types of axes and their use as well as safety. 

Participants will practice chopping wood using a few methods as well as finer knife work processing. 

CLT (College Entrance Exam & Grade 11-12 Assessment) May 10

The Classical Learning Test (CLT) is a post-secondary entrance exam, created as an alternative to the SAT and recognized at many post-secondary institutions across the United States, and a growing number in Canada.

• For students in grades 11-12
• College entrance exam
• Online format
• Length: 2hrs (plus up to 30 mins proctor instructions)
• Free and unlimited score sharing
• CLT partner colleges offer over $100 million in scholarships

Second Annual WISDOM Alumni Banquet

Calling all WISDOM Home Schooling past students!

You are invited to join us in our second annual WISDOM Alumni Banquet!

When? May 10, 2025 - Doors Open at 4PM
Where? St. Josaphat Parish Hall, 9637 108 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2M4
Cost? $25/person (Get 20% off by purchasing by April 18)

WISDOM Alumni play a big role in our thirty year history and we want to celebrate with each and every one of you. During this dinner banquet, you'll also hear how Alumni can continue to impact WISDOM's future.