GATE Parents Newsletter February 2026

GATE Parent Education Session & General Meeting

Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Virtual

“Giftedness Beyond Grade Levels: Understanding Growth and Challenge in Schools”
Presented by Dr. Karen Rambo-Hernandez.
Professor and Fulbright Research Chair, University of Calgary.

If you’d like to get involved, we’d love your help! Please contact Jagdeep, our Fundraising Coordinator, at info@gatecalgary.ca.

GATE by the Numbers

GATE is thriving across the CBE with 451 students in four schools this year!

North: 256 students at Hillhurst (Grades 4–6) and Queen Elizabeth High (Grades 7–12). Enrollment has remained strong since 2022/23.

South: 195 students at Louis Riel (Grades 4–9) and Henry Wise Wood (Grades 9–11), continuing a dynamic and enthusiastic GATE community.

Thank you to all the families who support and champion GATE—our community is stronger and more vibrant because of you!


UPCOMING PARENT EDUCATION SESSIONS

The Community Education Service (CES) is offering the following sessions for parents and families. Sessions are offered at no cost but registration is required. *Click on the Poster/PDF icon below the correct session to register*

11 Feb 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Youth Crime

17 Feb 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Talking to Youth with Complex Needs About Sexuality

24 Feb 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Mental Health & Youth

26 Feb 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Navigating Technology with our Youth

09 Mar 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Mental Health & Youth

10 Mar 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Sleep Matters: Understanding and Supporting Teen Sleep

11 Mar 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Mental Health for Highly Sensitive Teens; Unique Struggles for Emotional Feelers

12 Mar 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Growing Resilient Teens

18 Mar 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Unmasking ADHD in Girls: Insights, Strategies, and Next Steps

25 Mar 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Community Drug Awareness

09 Apr 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Can We Talk: Sex Ed for Parents

23 Apr 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – The Effects of Screen Time and Social Media on Children’s Development & Mental Health


Volunteer Opportunities

We’re looking for a Henry Wise Wood Site Representative!

If you enjoy staying involved and supporting the GATE community, this is a great way to contribute.
Interested? Email:info@gatecalgary.ca

How can we help you?

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