Henry Wise Wood High School (HWW) is a

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located in the southwest quadrant of

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, Canada. The school was built in 1961 and is named after

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, an Alberta pioneer (cowboy) who was instrumental in forming the

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. Wood is regarded as an influential individual in Canadian agricultural and farming history. Academically, the school offers the

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Programme (IB), and the Gifted and Talented Education Program (GATE), in addition to the full range of academic programs standard to the province. The school is part of the Action for Bright Children Society. A unique option in the IB Programme that the school offers to students as an additional

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subject is Philosophy 20/30 SL IB, which is made available bi-annually. Henry Wise Wood has a music program that includes a symphonic band, jazz band, and choir.

Athletics programs

Henry Wise Wood is noted for its football team, having won several city championships over the years. The school also has many other sports teams, including soccer, badminton, swimming, basketball, volleyball, rugby, and track. Wise Wood features number of athletics programs and teams which include: * Swimming * Cross Country Running * Curling * Football * Rugby * Soccer * Basketball * Badminton * Track and Field * Volleyball * Field Hockey

Notable alumni

* Ari Taub (born 1971), Olympic Greco-Roman wrestler *

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References

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