Events Calendar

Office Closed - Remembrance Day

CLT 10 (College Preparatory Exam & Grade 9-10 Assessment) - November

The Classical Learning Test 10 (CLT10) is for students in grades 10 or 11. These tests focus on numeracy and literacy, and can be a useful evaluation tool, as well as a CLT preparatory exam. CLT can be conveniently accessed from home. 

• For students in grades 9-10
• College preparatory exam 
• Free and unlimited score sharing 
• Diagnostic and summative exams to track growth and provide academic assessment
• Norm-Referenced
• Online format - Parent Proctored
• Length: 2hrs (plus up to 30 mins proctor instructions)

Chess: Intermediate Continuation Class - All Ages K

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Chess
When: Wednesdays from 9:00 - 10:00am November 12 - December 17
Where: Online

Intermediate chess course is for students who want to learn complex concepts that revolve around seeing at least 2 moves ahead or more. This challenging 6 week course helps students reach their full potential as they master all fundamentals and start visualizing multiple variations. Classes can only be taken by students who took the beginner chess class offered by WISDOM or for students who contacted Mr Bloom directly to verify skill level.

Fundamentals of Chess - Ages 6-10 E

When: Wednesdays from 1:00 - 2:00pm November 12 - December 17
Where: Online

Does your child love to play chess? This six-week program is a unique opportunity to play the game while improving skills in Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning and Creative Thinking by solving chess puzzles and executing a systematic process to beat your opponent.

While this program is called "beginner" it will challenge your chess player and keep them engaged, even if they have been playing for years.

Fundamentals of Chess - Ages 11+ E

When: Fridays from 10:00 - 11:00am November 14 - December 19
Where: Online

Does your child love to play chess? This six-week program is a unique opportunity to play the game while improving skills in Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning and Creative Thinking by solving chess puzzles and executing a systematic process to beat your opponent.

While this program is called "beginner" it will challenge your chess player and keep them engaged, even if they have been playing for years.

Beginner Ballroom Dance Workshop - Lethbridge Area

When:
November 14 from 1pm - 9:30pm - bring a packed supper

Ball begins at 7:00pm on the 15th. Please bring a change of clothes for the ball. Semi formal to formal attire. 

Where: Raymond Agricultural Society Heritage Centre (the Barn) 98E Park Street

Our ballroom dance workshops are a great place to have fun while learning the basics of ballroom dancing. You will not only learn the basics - like how to waltz, rumba, fox trot and jive - instructors Mike and Michele Barter will also teach ballroom etiquette. These workshops have trained several generations of homeschoolers in the art of ballroom dance. Students and parents benefit from the training in social graces as well as the opportunity to spend time with other home schoolers. 

Open to non-WISDOM families; WISDOM families take precedence.

Prices:
$175 per family
$45 per individual 
Drop in for the grand ball: $50 per family and $15 per individual.

Pricing for non-WISDOM families:
$196 per family
$50.40 per individual
Drop in for the grand ball: $56 per family and $16.80 per individual.

Basics & Intermediate Ballroom Weekend - Lethbridge Area

When:
November 14 from 1pm - 9:30pm - bring a packed supper
November 15 from 9am - 11:00pm - bring a bag lunch, and a main dish and salad or dessert for the potluck supper

Ball begins at 7:00pm. Please bring a change of clothes for the ball. Semi formal to formal attire. 

Where: Raymond Agricultural Society Heritage Centre (the Barn) 98E Park Street

Want the full ballroom experience? Register for both workshops together and enjoy the best of both worlds. You will not only learn the basics—like how to waltz, rumba, fox trot and jive—but also strengthen your skills and add in new steps along the way. Instructors Mike and Michele Barter will guide you through the fundamentals and then help you take the next step, adding dances like the cha-cha and samba. These workshops reinforce ballroom etiquette, giving you the life skills that stem from practicing courtesy. Students and parents benefit from the training in social graces as well as the opportunity to spend time with other home schoolers.

By registering for both events at once, you can save your spot in the full programme and take advantage of a seamless progression from the basics to the more advanced dances. Generations of home schoolers have enjoyed learning with Mike and Michele and now you can, too!

Open to non-WISDOM families; WISDOM families take precedence.

Prices:
$290 family
$70 for individual
Drop in for the grand ball: $50 per family and $15 per individual.

Pricing for non-WISDOM families:
$321.90 per family
$76 per individual
Drop in for the grand ball: $56 per family and $16.80 per individual.

Intermediate Ballroom Dance Workshop - Lethbridge Area

When: 
November 15 from 9am - 11:00pm - bring a bag lunch, and a main dish and salad or dessert for the potluck supper

Ball begins at 7:00pm. Please bring a change of clothes for the ball. Semi formal to formal attire. 

Where: Raymond Agricultural Society Heritage Centre (the Barn) 98E Park Street

Time to further develop your skill! Mike and Michele Barter will work with you to strengthen your skills and add in new steps for the waltz, fox trot, jive and rumba, You will also add new dances like the cha-cha and samba. This workshop reinforces ballroom etiquette, giving you the life skills that stem from practicing courtesy. Students benefit from the training in social graces as well as the opportunity to spend time with other home schoolers.

Open to non-WISDOM families; WISDOM families take precedence.

Prices:
$175 per family
$45 per individual 
Drop in for the grand ball: $50 per family and $15 per individual.

Pricing for non-WISDOM families:
$196 per family
$50.40 per individual
Drop in for the grand ball: $56 per family and $16.80 per individual.