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This program will the develop student’s understanding and skills with the scientific method in the realm of Biology as they study and conduct experiments regarding: The Neurological System (Dissection of Sheep’s Brain); Endocrine System, Reproductive System (Pregnant Sow Reproductive Tract Dissection); Genetics. This lab seminar could serve as a support to the Biology 30 course credit challenge.
When: February 12, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Bring a water bottle and a bag lunch.
Where: St Benoit Catholic Church, 2nd Street and Main Avenue, Pickardville
This workshop uses tools developed by neuroscientists to enhance every aspect of homeschooling. Parents will learn how to apply these tools to support their children, themselves, and others in overcoming challenges. The aim is to improve cognition and behavioural responses and to foster faith in God and in one another. The workshop consists of a single session lasting five hours.
Foundations is a prerequisite for all other Mediated Learning courses, with the exception of Screen Impact. Once you have completed Foundations, you may explore the other courses in any order.
This program will further expose students to the scientific method and develop their knowledge and skills in the realm of Chemistry. They will study and conduct experiments regarding: The Ideal Gas Law (Measuring change of volume due to a change in pressure); Stoichiometry (Combustion of H2 and O2) to build rockets; Titration (Strong Acid with Strong Base); and Calorimetry (Enthalpy of Neutralization). Students will write a lab report for each experiment and will receive personalized feedback to aid and improve further studies.
This program will further expose students to the scientific method and develop their knowledge and skills in the realm of Physics. They will study and conduct experiments regarding: Kinematics (Projectile Motion); Centripetal Force; Electric Fields (Drawing of equipotential lines); Optics (Manipulating the various factors in the production of images through mirror and lens).
The Senior Physics laboratory seminar offered through WISDOM Home Schooling and The Gilbertine Academy is designed to be a self-enclosed program. Students who are not currently studying Physics 20/30 for course credit can benefit from this program. The Senior Physics laboratory seminar can also be used for 15% of their portfolio in their Physics 20 course credit challenge and/or 15% in their Physics 30 course credit challenge.
To enrol in this lab seminar, students must have successively completed at least one of the following WISDOM Lab programs: Biology 20; Physics 20/30; Chem 20; Physics 20/30; General Physical Science.
When: 16 February, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: 45 minutes southwest of Calgary
Family (up to four participants): $188
Additional family members: $38
Enjoy a unique and memorable Family Day this year, where all ages can learn, create, and explore together in a fun and supportive outdoor setting. Families will gain hands-on experience building snow shelters, brewing flavourful wild teas, practising hot-tent basics, and carving simple wooden utensils. A cozy hot tent equipped with a wood stove will serve as a warm gathering space for carving sessions and breaks between outdoor activities, ensuring everyone stays comfortable throughout the day. With plenty of opportunities to work together, try new skills, and embrace winter adventure, this experience offers a wonderful way for families to connect, learn, and make lasting memories in the outdoors.
What to bring
- Non-folding knife (optional)
- Lunch, snacks, and plenty to drink
- Clothing suited for colder temperatures than forecast, worn in layers
- Toilet paper and hand sanitizer
Additional info:
If extreme cold occurs, the class may be rescheduled. If you cannot attend the new date, a refund will be issued.
There are no toilet facilities on site; participants will need to use the outdoors (hygiene in the woods will be covered).
When: 9:00 - 10:30 am Tues/Thurs, Feb 17 to March 26 in time for Apr '26 diploma exam
This workshop is intended to assist students who are preparing for the written portion of the English 30 Diploma exam. Students will learn to decode essay prompts and utilize effective essay formatting. 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. Students will be taken through a 6 week program to cover each of the 7 scoring categories of the exam to help students achieve the highest score they can. Students will meet up to 90 minutes twice a week, and will have lots of hands-on writing practice and feedback. Marks for essays and mock-exam in this workshop may be used toward the ELA course challenge portfolio.
Workshop acceptance based upon application. A maximum of eight students 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 contact Kathy.
When: 17 and 24 February, 7–9 p.m.
Where: Online
This workshop uses tools developed by neuroscientists to enhance every aspect of homeschooling. Parents will learn how to apply these tools to support their children, themselves, and others in overcoming challenges. The aim is to improve cognition, behavioural responses, and to foster faith in God and in one another. The workshop consists of two sessions, each lasting two hours.
Foundations is a prerequisite for all other Mediated Learning courses, with the exception of Screen Impact. Once you have completed Foundations, you may explore the other courses in any order.
Prerequisite: Chess: Intermediate Continuation Class
When: Wednesdays from 1:00 - 2:00pm February 18 - March 25
Where: Online
This Workshop 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 improve problem solving skills . In Advanced Chess, it's time to put those skills into action. This class focuses on real-time game playing with personalized coaching, and adds in new concepts that take the game to the next level.
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
When: 19 February, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Edmonton
This workshop uses tools developed by neuroscientists to enhance every aspect of homeschooling. Parents will learn how to apply these tools to support their children, themselves, and others in overcoming challenges. The aim is to improve cognition, behavioural responses, and to foster faith in God and in one another. The workshop consists of a single session lasting five hours.
Foundations is a prerequisite for all other Mediated Learning courses, with the exception of Screen Impact. Once you have completed Foundations, you may explore the other courses in any order.
When: Mondays, 23 February – 4 May (No class 6 April), 9:00–10:30 a.m.
Who: Ages 12–18
Cost: $165 per person
Requirements: A computer with a modern web browser
This newly revised 10-week course introduces students to programming using Python. Designed for beginners, it provides a solid foundation in coding concepts that can be applied to other programming languages. While prior experience with visual programming languages like Scratch is helpful, it is not required. Students will learn basic Python syntax, problem-solving skills, and fundamental programming concepts. By the end of the course, participants will have a strong understanding of Python and be prepared to explore more advanced programming topics.
When: Six Fridays, 23 February–30 March, 10–11 a.m.
Who: Grade 9 and up
Cost: $295
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
Money and Finance Made Easy: Money can be a mystery. What is it? How does it work? How do I earn it? How do I save it? How 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, Travis Callaway will make money and the financial decisions we all encounter simple to understand, using practical examples and real-life scenarios to help students prepare for their own financial futures. The course will include six lessons, each focusing on a separate piece of the overall financial puzzle:
- What Is Money and How Does It Work?
- Banking Basics
- Budgeting and Spending Wisely
- Credit, Debt, and Credit Cards
- Saving and Investing for the Future
- Real-World Financial Decisions
Travis earned an MBA in finance at Durham University and the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He has worked as a private equity analyst, a portfolio management senior analyst, a director of private equity, a managing director of venture capital, the vice-president of finance for a technology start-up, and as a part-time chief financial officer for several companies. He is an active investor in start-up companies, the co-founder of a finance advisory business, and teaches business and finance at both the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University.
We require a minimum of five registrants for this workshop to run, so spread the word!
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Chess
When: Mondays from 10:00 - 11:00am February 23 - March 30
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.
When: Mondays, 23 February–30 March, 10 a.m.
Who: Grade 9 and up
Cost: $295
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
Investing can be overwhelming, but it is also essential to our financial futures. Investing is unavoidable: it affects us and our families both directly and indirectly, and the investment industry itself is enormous. Globally, investment markets are worth hundreds of trillions of dollars. Whether we like it or not, investing is a fundamental part of life in the twenty-first century. In this course, Travis Callaway will make investing easy to understand, using practical examples and real-life scenarios to help students learn how to invest their own money responsibly. The course includes six lessons, each focusing on a different part of the overall investment puzzle.
We require a minimum of five registrants for this workshop to run, so spread the word!
When: Fridays from 11:00 - 12:00pm February 27 - April 3
New time: Mondays from 11:00 - 12:00pm, February 23 - March 30
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.
Where: Rabbit Hill, SW of Edmonton
When: February 24. Meeting at 9am, hill closes at 9pm
Lift ticket: $38 Rentals: $22 Both: $55
Rabbit Hill is an excellent place to learn or improve downhill skiing or snowboarding skills. Rabbit Hill has excellent instructors for every level. This is an ideal opportunity for those who have never given downhill skiing or snowboarding a try. This is also a great day to enjoy together as a family and meet some other WISDOM Home Schooling families on the hill or in the chalet.
PARENTAL PRESENCE REQUIRED
When: February 24 from 10 - 12pm
Where: Vertically Inclined 8523 Argyll Road Edmonton, Alberta
Aimed towards the first-timer, this 2 hour session allows participants to learn about the sport of climbing through hands-on (and feet-on) skills.
Ages 6 and up. This is not a drop off program. If your student is not accompanied by an adult, they will not be able to participate in the program. Parents may register and climb as well if they wish.
Climbing shoes will be provided for sessions. Participants can bring in comfortable clothes, and socks to wear in the climbing shoes.
A waiver from Vertically Inclined will be sent with the registration confirmation. Please fill out one for each climber and send them back!
When: Tuesdays from 11:00 - 12:00pm February 24 - March 31
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.
When: Thursdays, February 26 – May 7, 2026 (no class April 2), 9:00–10:30 a.m.
Who: Ages 12 and up
Cost: $185 per person
Requirements: Trinket (free account required before Day 1) – https://trinket.io
A gentle, practical introduction to web design for young learners. Students build small, useful projects they can use in everyday life while learning the basics of web pages and simple coding.
What students will learn
- How a web page is structured (headings, text, images, links)
- Styling with colours, spacing, and layout
- Core coding concepts: variables, conditions (if/else), and loops
- Making pages respond to actions such as button clicks and simple inputs
What to expect
- Project-based sessions focused on simple, usable mini-projects
- Fully online delivery; parents only need to ensure the Trinket account is set up in advance
When: 26 February, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
New date: 27 February, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Calgary
This workshop uses tools developed by neuroscientists to enhance every aspect of homeschooling. Parents will learn how to apply these tools to support their children, themselves, and others in overcoming challenges. The aim is to improve cognition, behavioural responses, and to foster faith in God and in one another. The workshop consists of a single session lasting five hours.
Foundations is a prerequisite for all other Mediated Learning courses, with the exception of Screen Impact. Once you have completed Foundations, you may explore the other courses in any order.
When: Fridays, February 27 – April 10, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Who: Grade 9 and up
Cost: $295
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
Most of the world’s wealthiest people are not members of royal families, Hollywood celebrities, or heirs to vast fortunes. They are almost exclusively entrepreneurs—people who started their own businesses. And anyone can start a business.
But how? Even the idea can feel overwhelming. In this course, Travis Callaway makes starting a business simple to understand, using practical examples and real-life scenarios drawn from teaching entrepreneurship and business planning at universities. Students will learn how to plan and prepare to launch their own business.
The course includes six lessons that guide students through the full business planning and business launching journey.
When: 5 March, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Resurrection Lutheran Brethren Church, Camrose
This workshop uses tools developed by neuroscientists to enhance every aspect of homeschooling. Parents will learn how to apply these tools to support their children, themselves, and others in overcoming challenges. The aim is to improve cognition, behavioural responses, and to foster faith in God and in one another. The workshop consists of a single session lasting five hours.
Foundations is a prerequisite for all other Mediated Learning courses, with the exception of Screen Impact. Once you have completed Foundations, you may explore the other courses in any order.
When: 10 and 17 March, 7–9 p.m.
Where: Online
Prerequisite: Mediated Learning Foundations
In conjunction with the Foundations workshop, this session focuses on how children’s behaviours are shaped, helping them become competent, secure, and resilient learners.
- Move from conflict to cooperation.
- Find positive ways to address behavioural challenges.
- Develop skills for responding to delays, blocking, fear of failure, fear of success, lack of confidence, and argumentative behaviour.
- Learn nine key areas of living, performance, and stability.
- Engage in personal and group activities that strengthen your ability to identify learning barriers and address frustration.
- Bring your home to a new place of success and peace.
When: 12 March, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Edmonton
Prerequisite: Mediated Learning Foundations
In conjunction with the Foundations workshop, this session focuses on how children’s behaviours are shaped, helping them become competent, secure, and resilient learners.
- Move from conflict to cooperation.
- Find positive ways to address behavioural challenges.
- Develop skills for responding to delays, blocking, fear of failure, fear of success, lack of confidence, and argumentative behaviour.
- Learn nine key areas of living, performance, and stability.
- Engage in personal and group activities that strengthen your ability to identify learning barriers and address frustration.
- Bring your home to a new place of success and peace.