Looking for a place to keep up to date with the daily happenings at Westwood Collegiate, look no further. This blog is dedicated to our daily announcements as generated by the office.

Thursday 30 May 2013

THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013 DAY 1





Our school has set up this blog for our daily announcements. Those interested can go to the following site and sign up to get our announcements sent directly to their email account.


exam schedules   they are available on the website or in the office. report conflicts to mr. valentim.

gym   All grade 9 and 10 gym classes should report to the theatre for attendance because of the band concert.

pride week   this is pride week. our gsa will be giving away a necklace to the winners of a question each week. answers are in the front foyer. today’s question is:  who was the gay running back for the green bay packers?
Come to the office to submit your answer.
Get Your Pride on and wear your rainbow apparel on Friday in support of your GSA and Pride Week.

westfest    it’s june 7 from 11:30-1:30. sign up on the student council board.

cas   there is a mandatory cas meeting at lunch in room 219 on wednesday, june 5th.

cafeteria   tuesday – taco in a bag and mexi tater tots, Wednesday – pasta with caesar salad and pride cupcakes, thursday – pulled pork with potato wedges.

grade 12 english exam   there will be prep sessions for the provincial English exam at noon thursday in room 205 for grade 12s involved.

fundraiser for siloam   you can pay $2/day to use your cell phone in the hallways from tuesday to friday. simply check in with wil in front of the office each morning and you will receive a wrist band.

band concert   come out to support your fellow students at our band concert Thursday at 7 pm. setup will be Wednesday at 8:30 pm.

grad tickets   students and parents are reminded that grad dinner tickets can be purchased online this year. information is on our school website. once tickets are purchased, students will be able to select their tickets either june 4 or 5th at lunch in the library. refer to our website or the grad package you were given in the grad meeting for more information.

math extra help   extra help monday and thursday at lunch.

athletic banquet   The banquet is June 5th. Any students who have played on a sports team this year - please see your coach for your sports banquet ticket. additional tickets can be purchased from mrs. lundgren. janine hanson, olympic silver medallist, will speak and a meal from calabria market will be served.

camp scholarships   Any student who is attending an athletic camp this summer and wants the opportunity for a scholarship should bring Mr. Schmeichel a copy of their registration and receipt by the end of the week.

girls rugby   there is an exhibition game against oak park june 4th at 4 pm at oak park. see ms. ammeter for more details.

boys rugby   In Boys rugby playoff action last night, the team fought very hard but lost in sudden death double overtime.  Trys were scored by Matthew Nieman-Mayer, Nicolas Gilles, and Aaron Major.  Players are reminded to pick up their sports award banquet tickets from Mr. Braun.

girls soccer   There is a girls soccer team meeting today at 1203 in room 204. See Mr Hayes if you can't make it.

boys soccer    Congratulations to the boys soccer team for their 4-2 win over Portage la Prairie last night. The team opened up the field quite early with solid passing and good communication.  Goals were scored by: Colton Rooney, Mohammed Kahmil, Zach Nickerson and Jihun Park.  Players of the game, as named by Mr. Edwards and Mr. Aguirre were:  Matt Size and Jihun Park.

Well done boys!  Catch them in action at their next game on Monday as they play at Shaftsbury at 4:00 p.m.

floor hockey   No games today  

Wednesday 29 May 2013

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2013 DAY 6





Our school has set up this blog for our daily announcements. Those interested can go to the following site and sign up to get our announcements sent directly to their email account.


exam schedules   they are available on the website or in the office. report conflicts to mr. valentim.

pride week   this is pride week. our gsa will be giving away a necklace to the winners of a question each week. answers are in the front foyer. today’s question is:  what were the colours on the original rainbow flag?
Come to the office to submit your answer.

westfest    it’sjune 7 from 11:30-1:30. sign up on the student council board.

cas   there is a mandatory cas meeting at lunch in room 219 on wednesday, june 5th.

cafeteria   tuesday – taco in a bag and mexi tater tots, Wednesday – pasta with caesar salad and pride cupcakes, thursday – pulled pork with potato wedges.

grade 12 english exam   there will be prep sessions for the provincial English exam at noon wednesday and thursday in room 205 for grade 12s involved.

fundraiser for siloam   you can pay $2/day to use your cell phone in the hallways from tuesday to friday. simply check in with wil in front of the office each morning and you will receive a wrist band.

band concert   come out to support your fellow students at our band concert Thursday at 7 pm. setup will be Wednesday at 8:30 pm.

grad tickets   students and parents are reminded that grad dinner tickets can be purchased online this year. information is on our school website. once tickets are purchased, students will be able to select their tickets either june 4 or 5th at lunch in the library. refer to our website or the grad package you were given in the grad meeting for more information.

valedictorian auditions   Valedictorian auditions will take place on wednesday, at 12:03pm in room 207.

math extra help   extra help monday and thursday at lunch.

athletic banquet   The banquet is June 5th. Any students who have played on a sports team this year - please see your coach for your sports banquet ticket. additional tickets can be purchased from mrs. lundgren. janine hanson, olympic silver medallist, will speak and a meal from calabria market will be served.

camp scholarships   Any student who is attending an athletic camp this summer and wants the opportunity for a scholarship should bring Mr. Schmeichel a copy of their registration and receipt by the end of the week.

boys rugby   Next game is on Wednesday beginning at 5:00 at Maple Grove Park.  Team members are expected on the field by 4:30 PM.

girls soccer   Congrats to the girls soccer team who defeated St James last night 5-0 in their season opener. The girls were led in scoring by Shannon Sarahs, Farrah Moffat and Nicole Craig and Taylor McKenzie was spectacular in net.

boys soccer   Next game is Wednesday in Portage. A reminder to to the boys to meet in front off the office at 2:30.

floor hockey   12:15  morrow vs clifford  

Tuesday 28 May 2013

TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2013 DAY 5





Our school has set up this blog for our daily announcements. Those interested can go to the following site and sign up to get our announcements sent directly to their email account.


exam schedules   they are available on the website or in the office. report conflicts to mr. valentim.

pride week   this is pride week. our gsa will be giving away a necklace to the winners of a question each week. answers are in the front foyer. today’s question is:
what year was American politician harvey milk murdered?
Come to the office to submit your answer.

aaa  Tuesday at lunch.

cafeteria   tuesday – taco in a bag and mexi tater tots, Wednesday – pasta with caesar salad and pride cupcakes, thursday – pulled pork with potato wedges.

grade 12 english exam   there will be prep sessions for the provincial English exam at noon wednesday and thursday in room 205 for grade 12s involved.

fundraiser for siloam   you can pay $2/day to use your cell phone in the hallways from tuesday to friday. simply check in with wil in front of the office each morning and you will receive a wrist band.

band concert   come out to support your fellow students at our band concert Thursday at 7 pm. setup will be Wednesday at 8:30 pm.

grad committee   there is a meeting tuesday in room 207.

valedictorian auditions   Valedictorian auditions will take place on wednesday, at 12:03pm in room 207.

math extra help   extra help monday and thursday at lunch.

athletic banquet   The banquet is June 5th. Any students who have played on a sports team this year - please see your coach for your sports banquet ticket. additional tickets can be purchased from mrs. lundgren. janine hanson, olympic silver medallist, will speak and a meal from calabria market will be served.

camp scholarships   Any student who is attending an athletic camp this summer and wants the opportunity for a scholarship should bring Mr. Schmeichel a copy of their registration and receipt by the end of the week.

boys rugby   Congratulations to the Boys Rugby team who crushed Sturgeon Heights 49-10 at last night's game.  Trys were scored by Jesse Schmidt, Nicholas Gilles, Zack Brown, Cam Cannon, and Aaron Major who scored 5 of the team's trys.  Converts were made by Jessie Schmidt and Aaron Major.  Next game is on Wednesday beginning at 5:00 at Maple Grove Park.  Team members are expected on the field by 4:30 PM.

girls soccer   Good luck to the girls soccer team who have their first game today after school at St James Collegiate.

boys soccer   a reminder of your games today and wednesday.

floor hockey   12:15  flo vs tribe         12:45  morrow vs clifford

Monday 27 May 2013

MONDAY, MAY 27, 2013 DAY 4





Our school has set up this blog for our daily announcements. Those interested can go to the following site and sign up to get our announcements sent directly to their email account.


exam schedules   they are available on the website or in the office. report conflicts to mr. valentim.

pride week   this is pride week. our gsa will be giving away a necklace to the winners of a question each week. answers are in the front foyer. today’s question is:
how many gay people were killed in concentration camps by the nazis?
Come to the office to submit your answer.

aaa today at lunch.

fundraiser for siloam   you can pay $2/day to use your cell phone in the hallways from tuesday to friday. simply check in with wil banner in front of the office each morning and you will receive a wrist band.

band concert   come out to support your fellow students at our band concert Thursday at 7 pm. setup will be Wednesday at 8:30 pm.

courtyard initiative   there will be a fundraising pasta dinner at DJay’s on June 2nd from 1:30 – 4 Pm. tickets are only $20, with half going to improve our courtyard. Tickets are available from the school office.

envirothon   Congratulations to the Westwood Envirothon team for their strong finish at the provincial competition last weekend at the International Peace Gardens.  The team received an excellence award in rangeland management.  If you are interested in joining the envirothon team for next year's competition, please see Mr. Shoesmith in room 219.

grad committee   there is a meeting tuesday in room 207.

valedictorian auditions   Valedictorian auditions will take place on wednesday, at 12:03pm in room 207.

math extra help   extra help monday and thursday at lunch.

athletic banquet   The banquet is June 5th. Any students who have played on a sports team this year - please see your coach for your sports banquet ticket. additional tickets can be purchased from mrs. lundgren. janine hanson, olympic silver medallist, will speak and a meal from calabria market will be served.

boys rugby   Boys rugby game today at Bruce.  All team members are expected no later than 4:30 on the field.

outdoor track   Congratulations to all members of our outdoor track and field team on a great effort at the conference championships.  The meet was held last friday at the u of m.  Three members of the team had great performances and will represent Westwood at the Provincial championships held at the u of m from june 6-8. 
Devin Bahauad finished third in the shot put and FIRST in the javelin; Kyle McCoy finished third in both the 800m and 1500m; and Morgan Hay finished second in high jump.  Congrats and good luck!!!

early years track meet   Any students going to the early years track meet on tuesday, May 28 please meet in the gym at the beginning of lunch today for a brief meeting.
Please have field trip forms ready.

boys soccer   a reminder of your games today and wednesday.

floor hockey   12:15  eom1 vs stingrays        12:45  eom2 vs stone keys