BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Events Booking BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0a975 SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Chess - All Ages R E959 DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesdays\, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.\, 25 February– 1 April Where: Online Does your child love to play chess? This six-week programme is a unique opportunity to play the game while improving skills in problem solving\, deductive reasoning\, and creative thinking by solvin g chess puzzles and applying a systematic process to beat an opponent. A lthough this programme is described as \"beginner\,\" it will challenge yo ur chess player and keep them engaged\, even if they have been playing for years. DTSTART:20260225T180000Z DTEND:20260401T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0aafa SUMMARY:WISDOM Information Session C E1080 DESCRIPTION:When: 7 March at 3 p.m.Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to re gistrants \; Thinking about homeschooling? Join us for a live onli ne WISDOM Home Schooling Information Session\, where we walk you through w hat homeschooling with WISDOM looks like\, from funding and facilitators t o community\, flexibility\, and long-term planning. This session is idea l for: Families new to homeschooling \; Parents considering a s witch from another program Families looking ahead to high school and bey ond We’ll cover: What makes WISDOM distinct How funding\, fa cilitators\, and reporting work The balance of freedom and accountabilit y Support for high school\, credits\, and post-secondary pathways What daily life in WISDOM can look like for real families There will be t ime for questions and discussion. Come curious. Leave confident. DTSTART:20260307T220000Z DTEND:20260307T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0ab89 SUMMARY:ML: Behaviour - Online I E1034 DESCRIPTION:When: 10 and 17 March\, 7–9 p.m. Where: Online Prerequisite : \;None In conjunction with the Foundations workshop\, this session focuses on how children’s behaviours are shaped\, helping them become c ompetent\, secure\, and resilient learners. Move from conflict to coo peration. Find positive ways to address behavioural challenges. Develo p skills for responding to delays\, blocking\, fear of failure\, fear of s uccess\, lack of confidence\, and argumentative behaviour. Learn nine ke y areas of living\, performance\, and stability. Engage in personal and group activities that strengthen your ability to identify learning barrier s and address frustration. Bring your home to a new place of success and peace. DTSTART:20260311T010000Z DTEND:20260311T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0ac03 SUMMARY:AI Awareness & Your Child’s Learning (Part 1) B E1062 DESCRIPTION:When: \;March 16\, 2026 from 7-8:30pmLive online + recordin g for registrantsCost: $25 We begin with what matters most: your child ’s learning and development. We’ll consider how AI tools may influence attention\, creativity\, and study habits\, and what responsible use can look like as children grow into teens and prepare for university. Then we ’ll demystify the current AI landscape—what today’s tools can and ca n’t do and where they’re heading—including text-based systems (like chatbots)\, image creation\, and video creation/editing. DTSTART:20260317T010000Z DTEND:20260317T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0ac78 SUMMARY:WISDOM Information Session D E1081 DESCRIPTION:When: 18 March at 7 p.m.Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to r egistrants \; Thinking about homeschooling? Join us for a live onl ine WISDOM Home Schooling Information Session\, where we walk you through what homeschooling with WISDOM looks like\, from funding and facilitators to community\, flexibility\, and long-term planning. This session is ide al for: Families new to homeschooling \; Parents considering a switch from another program Families looking ahead to high school and be yond We’ll cover: What makes WISDOM distinct How funding\, f acilitators\, and reporting work The balance of freedom and accountabili ty Support for high school\, credits\, and post-secondary pathways Wha t daily life in WISDOM can look like for real families There will be time for questions and discussion. Come curious. Leave confident. DTSTART:20260319T010000Z DTEND:20260319T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0acf2 SUMMARY:CLT (College Entrance Exam & Grade 11-12 Assessment) March DESCRIPTION:The Classical Learning Test (CLT) is a post-secondary entrance exam\, created as an alternative to the SAT and recognized at many post-se condary institutions across the United States\, and a growing number in Ca nada. For students in grades 11-12 College entrance exam Online f ormat Length: 2hrs (plus up to 30 mins proctor instructions) Free and unlimited score sharing CLT partner colleges offer over $100 million in scholarships DTSTART:20260321T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0ad3b SUMMARY:Using AI as a Homeschooling Parent (Part 2) B E1063 DESCRIPTION:When: March 23\, 2026\, 7:00–8:30 p.m. Duration: 90 minutes • Live online\, with recording available to registrants A practical\, step-by-step guide to using AI responsibly in homeschooling. We’ll turn big ideas into everyday workflows you can actually use—ideal for parents who want to start (or improve) real-world use without the overwhelm. DTSTART:20260324T010000Z DTEND:20260324T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0adcb SUMMARY:Financial WISDOM 1 - Money & Finance Made Easy E1082 DESCRIPTION:When: Fridays\, 9–10 a.m.: April 17 (April 17\, April 24\, Ma y 1\, May 8\, May 15\, and May 22) Who: Grade 9 and up Cost: $295 Where: O nline via Microsoft Teams Money and Finance Made Easy: Money can be a my stery. What is it? How does it work? How do I earn it? How do I save it? H ow do I invest it? Whether we like it or not\, money affects us all and is essential to our lives in the twenty-first century. In this course\, Trav is Callaway will make money and the financial decisions we all encounter s imple to understand\, using practical examples and real-life scenarios to help students prepare for their financial futures. The course includes six lessons\, each focusing on a separate piece of the overall financial puzz le: What Is Money\, and How Does It Work? Banking Basics Budgetin g and Spending Wisely Credit\, Debt\, and Credit Cards Saving and Inve sting for the Future Real-World Financial Decisions Travis earned a n MBA in finance from Durham University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He has worked as a private equity analyst\, a senior portfolio management analyst\, a director of private equity\, a managing d irector of venture capital\, the vice president of finance for a technolog y start-up\, and a part-time chief financial officer for several companies . He is an active investor in start-up companies\, the co-founder of a fin ance advisory business\, and teaches business and finance at the Universit y of Calgary and Mount Royal University. A minimum of five registrants i s required for this workshop to run\, so please spread the word. DTSTART:20260407T150000Z DTEND:20260407T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0ae77 SUMMARY:Chess: Intermediate Continuation Class - All Ages P E961 DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Chess When: Tuesdays from 11:00 –12:00 pm\, April 7–May 12 New time: Wednesdays from 11:00–12:00 pm\ , April 8–May 13 Where: Online Intermediate chess course is for studen ts who want to learn complex concepts \;that revolve around seeing at least \;2 moves ahead or more. This challenging 6 week course helps st udents reach their full potential as they master all fundamentals \;an d start visualizing multiple variations. Classes can only be taken by stud ents who took the beginner \;chess class offered by WISDOM or for stud ents who contacted Mr Bloom directly \;to verify skill level. DTSTART:20260407T160000Z DTEND:20260407T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0af12 SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Chess - All Ages T E962 DESCRIPTION:When: \;Wednesdays from 11:00 - 12:00pm April 8 - May 13Whe re: Online Does your child love to play chess? This six-week program is a unique opportunity to play the game while improving skills in \;Prob lem Solving\, Deductive Reasoning and Creative Thinking \;by solving c hess puzzles and executing a systematic process to beat your opponent. W hile this program is called \"beginner\" it will challenge your chess play er and keep them engaged\, even if they have been playing for years. DTSTART:20260408T170000Z DTEND:20260408T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0afca SUMMARY:Chess: Advanced Continuation Class B - All Ages E963 DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Chess: Intermediate Continuation Class \;When : Mondays from 10:00 - 11:00am April 13 - May 18Where: Online This Works hop is for students who have completed the beginner \;and intermediate chess workshops and are ready for some fine tuning to their skills. \ ; Students have learned core chess concepts\, while solving puzzles to i mprove problem solving skills . In Advanced Chess\, it's time to put those skills into action. This class focuses on real-time game playing with per sonalized coaching\, and adds in new concepts that take the game to the ne xt level. DTSTART:20260413T190000Z DTEND:20260413T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0b040 SUMMARY:Financial WISDOM 3 - Investing Made Easy E1084 DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesdays\, 9–10 a.m.: 15 April (15 April\, 22 April\, 29 April\, 6 May\, 13 May and 20 May) Who: Grade 9 and up Cost: $295 Wher e: Online via Microsoft Teams Investing can be overwhelming\, but it is also essential to our financial futures. Investing is unavoidable: it affe cts us and our families both directly and indirectly\, and the investment industry itself is enormous. Globally\, investment markets are worth hundr eds of trillions of dollars. Whether we like it or not\, investing is a fu ndamental part of life in the twenty-first century. In this course\, Travi s Callaway will make investing easy to understand\, using practical exampl es and real-life scenarios to help students learn how to invest their own money responsibly. The course includes six lessons\, each focusing on a di fferent part of the overall investment puzzle. A minimum of five registr ants is required for this workshop to run. DTSTART:20260415T150000Z DTEND:20260415T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0b0b4 SUMMARY:Financial WISDOM: Starting Your Own Business E1085 DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesdays\, 10–11 a.m.: 15 April (15 April\, 22 April\ , 29 April\, 6 May\, 13 May and 20 May) Who: Grade 9 and up Cost: $295 Whe re: Online via Microsoft Teams Most of the world’s wealthiest people a re not members of royal families\, Hollywood celebrities or heirs to vast fortunes. They are almost exclusively entrepreneurs—people who started t heir own businesses. And anyone can start a business. But how? Even the idea can feel overwhelming. In this course\, Travis Callaway makes startin g a business simple to understand\, using practical examples and real-life scenarios drawn from teaching entrepreneurship and business planning at u niversities. Students will learn how to plan and prepare to launch their o wn businesses. The course includes six lessons that guide students throu gh the full business-planning and business-launching journey. DTSTART:20260415T160000Z DTEND:20260415T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0b126 SUMMARY:CLT (College Entrance Exam & Grade 11-12 Assessment) April DESCRIPTION:The Classical Learning Test (CLT) is a post-secondary entrance exam\, created as an alternative to the SAT and recognized at many post-se condary institutions across the United States\, and a growing number in Ca nada. For students in grades 11-12 College entrance exam Online f ormat Length: 2hrs (plus up to 30 mins proctor instructions) Free and unlimited score sharing CLT partner colleges offer over $100 million in scholarships DTSTART:20260416T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0b192 SUMMARY:Financial WISDOM 2 - Preparing to Work in our Changing World E1083 DESCRIPTION:When: Fridays\, 10–11 a.m.: April 17 (April 17\, April 24\, M ay 1\, May 8\, May 15\, and May 22) Where: Online via Microsoft Teams Who: Grades 9 and up Planning for a career can be challenging at the best of times. The rapid advancement of AI\, which is upending industries and lab our markets\, can feel overwhelming. Whether we like it or not\, we need t o plan to work in a world that is being permanently changed by AI. In this course\, Travis Callaway\, an AI investor\, university instructor\, and b usinessman\, will help students prepare for higher education and career de cisions in the age of AI\, using practical examples and real-life scenario s so that students can prudently plan for their workplace futures. DTSTART:20260417T160000Z DTEND:20260417T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0b233 SUMMARY:Essay Skills: Write Your Best English 30 Diploma Exam M E964 DESCRIPTION:When: 9:00 - 10:30 am Tues/Thurs\, Apr 21 to May 29 in time for June '26 diploma exam This workshop is intended to assist students who are preparing for the written portion of the English 30 Diploma exam. Stud ents will learn to decode essay prompts and utilize effective essay format ting. Applicants need to have advanced writing experience. This workshop covers the 2 essay types of the written portion of the exam: the Critical /Analytical Response to Literature and the Personal Response. \;Studen ts will be taken \;through a 6 week program to cover each of the 7 sco ring categories of the exam to help students achieve the highest score the y can. Students will meet \;up to 90 minutes twice a week\, and will h ave lots of hands-on writing practice and feedback. Marks for essays and m ock-exam in this workshop may be used toward the ELA course challenge port folio. Workshop acceptance based upon application. A maximum of eight st udents will be accepted. If you are considering writing the 30-2 diploma - or you'd like to know the difference between these two exams - please c ontact \;Kathy. DTSTART:20260421T150000Z DTEND:20260421T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0b2d5 SUMMARY:ML: Challenges - Online A E1038 DESCRIPTION:When: 21 and 28 April\, 7–9 p.m. Where: Online Prerequisite : \;None In conjunction with the Foundations Workshop and the Behavi our Workshop\, this session explores cognitive processes—specifically ho w the brain thinks—and emphasizes the importance of developing these pro cesses. By doing so\, children can better understand their world\, discern God's will for them\, and act in accordance with His will in faith and in tegrity. In this workshop: Move from struggle to success. Explore student attitude and belief using the mediational method. Assess weakne sses and strengths. Support children struggling with focus\, memory\, co nfusion\, processing\, frustration\, planning\, and learning delays. Dev elop an actionable plan. Gain hope\, moving from “I can’t” to “I can.” DTSTART:20260422T010000Z DTEND:20260422T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0b34a SUMMARY:CLT 10 (College Preparatory Exam & Grade 9-10 Assessment) - April DESCRIPTION:The Classical Learning Test 10 (CLT10) is for students in grade s 10 or 11. These tests focus on numeracy and literacy\, and can be a usef ul evaluation tool\, as well as a CLT preparatory exam. CLT can be conveni ently accessed from home. \; For students in grades 9-10 Colleg e preparatory exam \; Free and unlimited score sharing \; Diag nostic 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) DTSTART:20260423T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0b394 SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Chess - All Ages U E965 DESCRIPTION:When: \;Tuesdays from 9:00 - 10:00am May 6 - June 17Where: Online Does your child love to play chess? This six-week program is a un ique 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 a nd keep them engaged\, even if they have been playing for years. DTSTART:20260506T150000Z DTEND:20260506T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0b406 SUMMARY:CLT (College Entrance Exam & Grade 11-12 Assessment) May DESCRIPTION:The Classical Learning Test (CLT) is a post-secondary entrance exam\, created as an alternative to the SAT and recognized at many post-se condary institutions across the United States\, and a growing number in Ca nada. For students in grades 11-12 College entrance exam Online f ormat Length: 2hrs (plus up to 30 mins proctor instructions) Free and unlimited score sharing CLT partner colleges offer over $100 million in scholarships DTSTART:20260516T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0b44f SUMMARY:Chess: Advanced Continuation Class C - All Ages E966 DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Chess: Intermediate Continuation Class \;When : Tuesdays from 11:00 - 12:00pm May 19 - June 23Where: Online This Works hop is for students who have completed the beginner \;and intermediate chess workshops and are ready for some fine tuning to their skills. \ ; Students have learned core chess concepts\, while solving puzzles to i mprove problem solving skills . In Advanced Chess\, it's time to put those skills into action. This class focuses on real-time game playing with per sonalized coaching\, and adds in new concepts that take the game to the ne xt level. DTSTART:20260519T190000Z DTEND:20260519T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0b4d7 SUMMARY:ML: High School - Online A E1046 DESCRIPTION:Jumpstart Your Path to Success! When: 19 and 26 May\, 7–9 p .m. Where: Online For high school students (14+) and parents. Prerequisi te: \;None Unlock growth together in this interactive\, three-part w orkshop series designed to inspire self-direction\, boost motivation\, and equip students for success both in high school and beyond. Each student p articipant will receive a personal WISDOM Jumpstart Journal\, used as a pr actical tool during the sessions and afterwards. Delivered via our virtu al classroom\, you’ll enjoy: Guided journaling: Receive a complimen tary Jumpstart Journal and learn how to use it to track goals\, spark idea s\, and plan your future. Goal-setting and self-motivation: Hands-on gui dance for setting and achieving personal and academic goals. Healthy hab its for success: Tips for developing effective study habits and balanced r outines. Skills for independence and responsibility: Strategies for self -management\, asking meaningful questions\, and making empowered decisions . Purpose: Discover ways to connect interests with career paths and life goals. Whether you're the student taking charge of your own future o r a parent supporting this exciting journey\, WISDOM's Mediated Learning H igh School workshop provides a toolkit for building a foundation of confid ence\, responsibility\, and resilience. DTSTART:20260520T010000Z DTEND:20260520T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0b563 SUMMARY:Chess: Intermediate Continuation Class - All Ages Q E967 DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: Fundamentals of ChessWhen: Wednesdays from 11:00 - 12:00pm May 20 - June 24Where: Online Intermediate chess course is for students who want to learn complex concepts \;that revolve around see ing at least \;2 moves ahead or more. This challenging 6 week course h elps students reach their full potential as they master all fundamentals&n bsp\;and start visualizing multiple variations. Classes can only be taken by students who took the beginner \;chess class offered by WISDOM or f or students who contacted Mr Bloom directly \;to verify skill level. DTSTART:20260520T160000Z DTEND:20260520T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0b5f0 SUMMARY:Building Executive Function While Playing Chess - Online C E1 056 DESCRIPTION:When: 5 June\, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Where: Online Prerequisite:& nbsp\;None In this workshop\, teens will learn how chess can enhance the ir planning\, strategic thinking\, and resilience. Co-hosted by chess expe rt Marty Barter. DTSTART:20260605T160000Z DTEND:20260605T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69ab66ee0b6c1 SUMMARY:Building Executive Function While Playing Chess - Online B E1 043 DESCRIPTION:When: June 8\, 1–3 p.m. Where: Online Prerequisite: \;N one In this workshop\, teens will learn how chess can enhance their plan ning\, strategic thinking\, and resilience. Co-hosted by chess expert Mart y Barter. DTSTART:20260609T010000Z DTEND:20260609T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T234446Z ORGANIZER;CN=WISDOM Home Schooling:MAILTO:events@wisdomhomeschooling.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR