PYP Welcome

WELCOME FROM THE PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME PRINCIPAL

Dear Primary Years Programme Families,

The time for summer fun is quickly coming to an end as we approach the first day of the 2024-2025 school year on Thursday, August 15th. I cannot wait to meet our youngest Blacksmiths in my first year as the PYP Principal. Together, we will create a supportive, engaging, and successful learning environment for all our students. Your involvement and support are invaluable, and we look forward to working closely with you throughout the year. 

From the moment I stepped up the hill from the WA High School, I have been blown away with the talent, dedication, and enthusiasm of our PYP teachers and the professionals that support our campus. We all are committed to Westlake Academy's vision of inspiring college bound students to achieve their highest individual potential in a nurturing environment that fosters the traits found in the IB Learner Profile attributes. The PYP program provides an incredible base for this vision and the development of our children.

Please help me welcome our newest teachers to campus: Cameron Luft in grade 3, Sara Kautzman in grade 1, Megan Stevens in Kindergarten and Nicole Saffrey in art. All come to us with previous teaching experience and stellar recommendations. Their excitement so far is infectious!

Communication is key to building a strong school community. I encourage you to reach out with any questions, concerns, or ideas you may have. Our practice is for the parent and the classroom teacher to work on issues cooperatively before involving administrative intervention. Together, we will celebrate successes, navigate challenges, and make this school year the best it can be!

Best,

Beth Hughes, M. Ed.

PYP Principal