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.

Tuesday 31 May 2016


exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

convocation comments   the deadline is past due but there are still a lot of grads who haven’t handed their comments in. pick up a blank form from the office.

 

grad car wash   it’s june 4th from 10-4 at the Canadian Tire gas station. sign up outside of room 207 to volunteer.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

grad dinner tickets are now available on-line to purchase, please pay and bring your receipt to pick your table. you can select your seats May 31 (A-L) and June 1st (M-Z) in room 124 at lunch.

 

dancescapes    it takes place june 12 at 7:30 pm at mtyp at the forks. tickets are available on the school website.

 

assignments   the last date to hand in assignments is june 10.

 

online phys ed   hours are past due. today is the absolute final day – the system shuts down tonight.

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

sports awards banquet   The 2016 Athletic Awards Banquet will be on Tuesday, June 7th at 4:30pm in the theater. After the formal awards presentation, a meal provide by Calabria Market will be held in the cafeteria. Tickets are $10 and can be picked up in the school's main office. If you have paid your athletic fee, then your coach from the team you played on earliest in the year will have you ticket. Participation certificates, Warrior Participation Awards, scholar athlete recognition, camp scholarships, 2 awards per team and major awards will be handed out.

 

sports camp scholarships   any athletes looking to apply for a sports camp scholarship are asked to pick up an application form in the office.  deadline is wednesday.

 

intramurals   Today - open gym basketball
Wednesday - open gym floor hockey
Thursday - open gym badminton

Monday 30 May 2016


senior shirt initiative   Student shirt initiative (class of 2017).  Several grade 11 students will be conducting a vote for senior shirt design for next year.  Look for them at lunch outside the office  Monday.

 

Student Council   There are still a few spaces left current grade 9 and 10 students on next year's council.  If you are interested in volunteering for student council, please see Mr. Shoesmith or Ms. Overby this morning.  Speeches for executive positions will take place at lunch today in room 219.  Only students registered on next year's council may cast a ballot when the vote takes place on June 1.

 

Envirothon   Congratulations to all the Envirothon students for their strong showing this weekend in Pinawa.  A special shout-out goes to the grade 11 team for their third place finish overall.

 

Ultimate   Congratulations to the ultimate team for their 2nd place finish yesterday at the provincial championships. 

 

exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

convocation comments   the deadline is past due but there are still a lot of grads who haven’t handed their comments in. pick up a blank form from the office.

 

grad car wash   it’s june 4th from 10-4 at the Canadian Tire gas station. sign up outside of room 207 to volunteer.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

grad dinner tickets are now available on-line to purchase, please pay and bring your receipt to pick your table. you can select your seats May 31 (A-L) and June 1st (M-Z).

 

volunteer opportunity   fort whyte alive is looking for camp counsellors. Check student services for more information.

 

dancescapes    it takes place june 12 at 7:30 pm at mtyp at the forks. tickets are available on the school website.

 

assignments   the last date to hand in assignments is june 10.

 

online phys ed   hours are due to mr. sdrolias asap.

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

boys rugby   games today at 4:45 on field 4.

 

girls hockey   Anyone interested in trying out for next year will be encouraged to take part in workouts starting Monday may 30 at 330 in the fitness centre.   See mr Hiebert for more information. If you can't make it Monday.

 

sports awards banquet   The 2016 Athletic Awards Banquet will be on Tuesday, June 7th at 4:30pm in the theater. After the formal awards presentation, a meal provide by Calabria Market will be held in the cafeteria. Tickets are $10 and can be picked up in the school's main office. If you have paid your athletic fee, then your coach from the team you played on earliest in the year will have you ticket. Participation certificates, Warrior Participation Awards, scholar athlete recognition, camp scholarships, 2 awards per team and major awards will be handed out.

 

sports camp scholarships   any athletes looking to apply for a sports camp scholarship are asked to pick up an application form in the office.  deadline is next wednesday.

Friday 27 May 2016


senior shirt initiative   Student shirt initiative (class of 2017).  Several grade 11 students will be conducting a vote for senior shirt design for next year.  Look for them at lunch outside the office Friday and Monday.

 

exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

convocation comments   the deadline is past due but there are still a lot of grads who haven’t handed their comments in. pick up a blank form from the office.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

grad dinner tickets are now available on-line to purchase, please pay and bring your receipt to pick your table. you can select your seats May 31 (A-L) and June 1st (M-Z).

 

grad   congrats to kara gross who will be presenting a toast to the teachers at grad.

 

dance advanced auditions are this saturday from 9-11am. please make sure you have signed up in the office or spoken to mr. toms.

 

volunteer opportunity   fort whyte alive is looking for camp counsellors. Check student services for more information.

 

dancescapes    it takes place june 12 at 7:30 pm at mtyp at the forks. tickets are available on the school website.

 

WSU   The WSU May Mental Health Month Art Competition has now started! See the bulletin board outside the art room for details! Contest due date is Friday, May 27th.

 

assignments   the last date to hand in assignments is june 10.

 

online phys ed   hours are due to mr. sdrolias asap.

 

westfest is may 27th   Today at Westfest students will be able to bid money on teachers doing some hilarious things such as shaving heads, shaving eyebrows, getting make-up put on them and eating some weird and "unique" food! staff members included are Mr. Alexiou, Mr. Soulatzkoff, Mr. Hiebert, Ms. Krecsy, Ms. Wake, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Dohie, and many more! Starting bids for Mr. Soulatzkoff's eyebrow-shaving are already at $40! So bring lots of money tomorrow because it is all going to charity and a great cause.

food will be available, cash or debit.

class times:

P1 - 8:30-9:30

P2 - 9:30-10:30

P3 - 10:30-11:30

Westfest 11:30-1:30 (please help supervise for 1/2)

P5 - 1:30-2:30

P6 - 2:30-3:30

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

Any students wanting to volunteer at the Teddy Bear picnic on May 29th can see Ms. Sheldon to sign up. 

 

boys rugby   Boys rugby team plays Friday on fields 1 and 2 at Maple Grove Rugby Park beginning at 4:45.

 

girls hockey   Anyone interested in trying out for next year will be encouraged to take part in workouts starting Monday may 30 at 330 in the fitness centre.

See mr Hiebert for more information. If you can't make it Monday.

 

sports awards banquet   The 2016 Athletic Awards Banquet will be on Tuesday, June 7th at 4:30pm in the theater. After the formal awards presentation, a meal provide by Calabria Market will be held in the cafeteria. Tickets are $10 and can be picked up in the school's main office. If you have paid your athletic fee, then your coach from the team you played on earliest in the year will have you ticket. Participation certificates, Warrior Participation Awards, scholar athlete recognition, camp scholarships, 2 awards per team and major awards will be handed out.

 

sports camp scholarships   any athletes looking to apply for a sports camp scholarship are asked to pick up an application form in the office.  deadline is next wednesday.

 

track   congrats to our jv girls for winning the conference championship for the first time in our school’s history. good luck to the team as they travel to provincials in brandon.

Thursday 26 May 2016


cafeteria   thursday   poutine with a choice of toppings.  

 

exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

visit from the mayor     Grade 10, 11 and 12 classes will be called to the theatre right after attendance to represent Westwood for our Mayor's visit and message to high school students. 

Students will return to class at about 3:15.

Teachers please escort students down and remain with your class.

 

convocation comments   the deadline is past due but there are still a lot of grads who haven’t handed their comments in. pick up a blank form from the office.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

grad dinner tickets are now available on-line to purchase, please pay and bring your receipt to pick your table. you can select your seats May 31 (A-L) and June 1st (M-Z).

 

dance advanced auditions are this saturday from 9-11am. please make sure you have signed up in the office or spoken to mr. toms.

 

volunteer opportunity   fort whyte alive is looking for camp counsellors. Check student services for more information.

 

dancescapes    it takes place june 12 at 7:30 pm at mtyp at the forks. tickets are available on the school website.

 

WSU   The WSU May Mental Health Month Art Competition has now started! See the bulletin board outside the art room for details! Contest due date is Friday, May 27th.

 

assignments   the last date to hand in assignments is june 10.

 

online phys ed   hours are due to mr. sdrolias asap.

 

westfest is may 27th   Tomorrow at Westfest students will be able to bid money on teachers doing some hilarious things such as shaving heads, shaving eyebrows, getting make-up put on them and eating some weird and "unique" food! staff members included are Mr. Alexiou, Mr. Soulatzkoff, Mr. Hiebert, Ms. Krecsy, Ms. Wake, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Dohie, and many more! Starting bids for Mr. Soulatzkoff's eyebrow-shaving are already at $40! So bring lots of money tomorrow because it is all going to charity and a great cause.

food will be available, cash or debit.

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

Any students wanting to volunteer at the Teddy Bear picnic on May 29th can see Ms. Sheldon to sign up. 

 

Golf   Team picture - Thursday at 8:25 in the graphic tech room

 

Baseball   Team picture - Friday at 8:25 in the graphic tech room

 

Please bring uniform for both

 

Canoe Trip Meeting   Thursday after school in cave.

 

boys rugby   Boys rugby team plays Friday on fields 1 and 2 at Maple Grove Rugby Park beginning at 4:45.

 

sports awards banquet   Any student who played on a sports team this year please is to see your coach for your sports banquet ticket.  Please see the coach you played for first!

 

sports camp scholarships   any athletes looking to apply for a sports camp scholarship are asked to pick up an application form in the office.  deadline is next wednesday.

 

outdoor track   all athletes who competed at the conference championships are to see mr. sdrolias right now for a very quick meeting.

 

all phys ed classes are to meet in the theatre.

Wednesday 25 May 2016


New Student Council 2016-2017   The new student council list has been posted on the student council bulletin board at the front of the school.  There will be a meeting for this group on Wednesday, May 25, at noon in room 219.  It is important that all new members attend as we will be outlining the procedures for running for executive - president, secretary and treasurer.

 

sources of strength   There will be a Sources of Strength meeting in the student services area on Wednesday during period 5.

 

exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

convocation comments   the deadline is past due but there are still a lot of grads who haven’t handed their comments in. pick up a blank form from the office.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

grad dinner tickets are now available on-line to purchase, please pay and bring your receipt to pick your table. you can select your seats May 31 (A-L) and June 1st (M-Z).

 

dance advanced auditions are this saturday from 9-11am. please make sure you have signed up in the office or spoken to mr. toms.

 

Digital arts club   The last meeting of the year will be Wednesday, May 25 after school.

 

volunteer opportunity   fort whyte alive is looking for camp counsellors. Check student services for more information.

 

paint night   our next fundraiser is wednesday, may 25 from 7-9 pm in the art room.  cost is $30, first come, first served. reserve your spot by emailing to kzapotochny@sjsd.net.

 

dancescapes    it takes place june 12 at 7:30 pm at mtyp at the forks. tickets are available on the school website.

 

WSU   The WSU May Mental Health Month Art Competition has now started! See the bulletin board outside the art room for details! Contest due date is Friday, May 27th.

 

assignments   the last date to hand in assignments is june 10.

 

online phys ed   hours are due to mr. sdrolias asap.

 

westfest is may 27th   sign up on the student council board. performers must attend a meeting Wednesday at lunch in room 219.

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

Any students wanting to volunteer at the Teddy Bear picnic on May 29th can see Ms. Sheldon to sign up. 

 

boys soccer   Rescheduled soccer pic (boys) will be wednesday at 12:10 in Mr. Cichosz’s room. Bring your soccer jersey.

 

boys rugby   Boys rugby practice today at 5PM

Boys rugby team plays Friday on fields 1 and 2 at Maple Grove Rugby Park beginning at 4:45.

 

beach volleyball   Reminder to all beach volleyball players: You must have attended at least 2 practices in order to attend this week’s tournament and there are only 2 practices left. So make sure you are there if you want to play.

Beach Volleyball practice today after school at 3:30.

 

sports awards banquet   Any student who played on a sports team this year please is to see your coach for your sports banquet ticket.  Please see the coach you played for first!

 

sports camp scholarships   any athletes looking to apply for a sports camp scholarship are asked to pick up an application form in the office.  deadline is next wednesday.

 


Tuesday 24 May 2016


today is the last late start of the year

 

New Student Council 2016-2017   The new student council list has been posted on the student council bulletin board at the front of the school.  There will be a meeting for this group on Wednesday, May 25, at noon in room 219.  It is important that all new members attend as we will be outlining the procedures for running for executive - president, secretary and treasurer.

 

sources of strength   There will be a Sources of Strength meeting in the student services area on Wednesday during period 5.

 

exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

convocation comments   the deadline is past due but there are still a lot of grads who haven’t handed their comments in. pick up a blank form from the office.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

grad dinner tickets are now available on-line to purchase, please pay and bring your receipt to pick your table. you can select your seats May 31 (A-L) and June 1st (M-Z).

 

Digital arts club   The last meeting of the year will be Wednesday, May 25 after school.

 

volunteer opportunity   fort whyte alive is looking for camp counsellors. Check student services for more information.

 

paint night   our next fundraiser is wednesday, may 25 from 7-9 pm in the art room.  cost is $30, first come, first served. reserve your spot by emailing to kzapotochny@sjsd.net.

 

dancescapes    it takes place june 12 at 7:30 pm at mtyp at the forks. tickets are available on the school website.

 

WSU   flowers will be sold at lunch for $2 – all proceeds go to canadian mental health association.

 

The WSU May Mental Health Month Art Competition has now started! See the bulletin board outside the art room for details! Contest due date is Friday, May 27th.

 

assignments   the last date to hand in assignments is june 10.

 

online phys ed   hours are due to mr. sdrolias asap.

 

westfest is may 27th   sign up on the student council board. performers must attend a meeting Wednesday at lunch in room 219.

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

Any students wanting to volunteer at the Teddy Bear picnic on May 29th can see Ms. Sheldon to sign up. 

 

beach volleyball   Reminder to all beach volleyball players: You must have attended at least 2 practices in order to attend this week’s tournament and there are only 2 practices left. So make sure you are there if you want to play.

Beach Volleyball practice today and tomorrow after school at 3:30.

 

sports awards banquet   Any student who played on a sports team this year please is to see your coach for your sports banquet ticket.  Please see the coach you played for first!

 

sports camp scholarships   any athletes looking to apply for a sports camp scholarship are asked to pick up an application form in the office.  deadline is next wednesday.

Friday 20 May 2016


exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

convocation comments   the deadline is past due but there are still a lot of grads who haven’t handed their comments in. pick up a blank form from the office.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

grad dinner tickets are now available on-line to purchase, please pay and bring your receipt to pick your table. you can select your seats May 31 (A-L) and June 1st (M-Z).

 

Digital arts club   The last meeting of the year will be next Wednesday, May 25 after school.

 

volunteer opportunity   fort whyte alive is looking for camp counsellors. Check student services for more information.

 

paint night   our next fundraiser is wednesday, may 25 from 7-9 pm in the art room.  cost is $30, first come, first served. reserve your spot by emailing to kzapotochny@sjsd.net.

 

dancescapes    it takes place june 12 at 7:30 pm at mtyp at the forks. tickets are available on the school website.

 

WSU   flowers will be sold at lunch for $2 – all proceeds go to canadian mental health association.

 

The WSU May Mental Health Month Art Competition has now started! See the bulletin board outside the art room for details! Contest due date is Friday, May 27th.

 

Students interested in taking part in a Mental Health workshop are asked to stop by the office and sign up. This workshop will be an hour long and take place on thursday, May 26th from 1-2pm. More details will be provided to interested students.

 

assignments   the last date to hand in assignments is june 10.

 

online phys ed   hours are due to mr. sdrolias asap.

 

westfest is may 27th   sign up on the student council board.

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

Any students wanting to volunteer at the Teddy Bear picnic on May 29th can see Ms. Sheldon to sign up. 

 

track   congrats to our team for an excellent performance yesterday at gp. special congrats to megan – 1st in the 800, and madison – 1st in the 200. brendan ran the 3000.  mandatory meeting at 12:15 in the fitness centre.

 

beach volleyball   Reminder to all beach volleyball players: You must have attended at least 2 practices in order to attend next week's tournament and there are only 2 practices left next week. So make sure you are there if you want to play.

 

sports awards banquet   Any student who played on a sports team this year please is to see your coach for your sports banquet ticket.  Please see the coach you played for first!

 

sports camp scholarships   any athletes looking to apply for a sports camp scholarship are asked to pick up an application form in the office.