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.

Monday 31 October 2016


remembrance day service   our school’s remembrance day service will take place Wednesday, november 9th at 11am. members of the public are welcome to attend.

 

europe trip   a reminder to all participants that all forms have to be handed in to mr. aguirre, even if your passport form can’t be completed.

 

Camryn  & gwynn  congrats to camryn – she won the  Gold Medal for highest mark for Level 6 voice in Manitoba.  gwynn was the level 1 gold medalist.

 

spirit week   monday – costume day, with costume contest at lunch. there are signup sheets around the school.

tuesday – twin day, 3-legged race at lunch

Wednesday – western day, donut-eating challenge at lunch

Thursday – throwback thursday, retro gaming at lunch

Friday – pj day, pillow fighting contest at lunch.

 

choralfest   Tuesday, November 15th, 4:00 PM at Sturgeon Creek United Church

Tuesday, November 22nd - Polysonix - 2:45 PM in the Westwood Theatre

Wednesday, November 23rd - Transcendence - 1:00 PM in the Westwood Theatre.

 

nominate an exceptional teacher   Students and parents nominate an exceptional teacher today!  More info can be found at www.pma.gc.ca or check out the poster outside the office.

 

student services news   - The University Fair will be held on Nov 3rd at Sturgeon Heights. It will be hosting a record number of universities from around the country this year. Interested gr 11 and 12 students are to sign up in Student Services.

- Lunch and Learn will begin in November. This is an opportunity to learn about possible careers and speak with professionals about their chosen field; a different career will be presented every 2 weeks. Up coming presentations for November are Engineering, Canadian Reserves and Skilled Trades. Please see Ms Bennett for more info and to sign up for any of the presentations.

 

extra help   room 117 is open tuesdays and wednesdays from 12:15 to 1pm for extra help and study time for all subjects!

 

wcaag   The Westwood Collegiate Arts Advisory Group, which is a parent group that supports the performing and visual arts in the school, will have their annual "meet and greet" on Thursday, November 3/16 at 7PM in the drama room. All parents, experienced and new, are invited to attend!

 

hedges yearbooks   are ready to be picked up.

 

girls hockey  Monday practice at 330 dismiss at 250. Tuesday game vs cjs dismiss at 220.

 

intramural soccer   monday:  tfm vs spongebob, prestige vs m8

 

intramural polo   sign up in front of the gym by october 29th at noon.

Friday 28 October 2016


remembrance day service   our school’s remembrance day service will take place Wednesday, november 9th at 11am. members of the public are welcome to attend.

 

spirit week   monday – costume day, with costume contest at lunch

tuesday – twin day, 3-legged race at lunch

Wednesday – western day, donut-eating challenge at lunch

Thursday – throwback thursday, retro gaming at lunch

Friday – pj day, pillow fighting contest at lunch.

 

pep rally   it’s today. class times in the morning are as follows:

P1 - 8:30-9:20

P2 - 9:20-10:10

P3 - 10:10-11:00

 

choralfest   Tuesday, November 15th, 4:00 PM at Sturgeon Creek United Church

Tuesday, November 22nd - Polysonix - 2:45 PM in the Westwood Theatre

Wednesday, November 23rd - Transcendence - 1:00 PM in the Westwood Theatre

 

student services news   - The University Fair will be held on Nov 3rd at Sturgeon Heights. It will be hosting a record number of universities from around the country this year. Interested gr 11 and 12 students are to sign up in Student Services.

- Lunch and Learn will begin in November. This is an opportunity to learn about possible careers and speak with professionals about their chosen field; a different career will be presented every 2 weeks. Up coming presentations for November are Engineering, Canadian Reserves and Skilled Trades. Please see Ms Bennett for more info and to sign up for any of the presentations.

 

cafeteria   watch for the special halloween treats all WEEK.

 

extra help   room 117 is open tuesdays and wednesdays from 12:15 to 1pm for extra help and study time for all subjects!

 

wcaag   The Westwood Collegiate Arts Advisory Group, which is a parent group that supports the performing and visual arts in the school, will have their annual "meet and greet" on Thursday, November 3/16 at 7PM in the drama room. All parents, experienced and new, are invited to attend!

 

hedges yearbooks   are ready to be picked up.

 

picture retakes   are october 28th in the morning. pictures must be returned, or there will be a $5 fee.

 

grad clothing    grad clothing will be available to order from Oct 20th - 28th in the morning, at noon, and after school in front of the office. Please see website and posters around the school for further information.

 

open gym basketball   Open gym basketball continues Friday at 3:30 pm and Monday morning at 7:15 am. Workouts are also taking place Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 pm.

 

girls indoor soccer    there will be a girls indoor soccer meeting at 12:03 in Room 124.

 

intramural soccer   friday:  internationals vs squad, eom1 vs big boys

 

intramural polo   sign up in front of the gym by october 29th at noon.

Thursday 27 October 2016


remembrance day service   our school’s remembrance day service will take place Wednesday, november 9th at 11am. members of the public are welcome to attend.

 

international students   please go to room 213 at lunch for a group photo.

 

spirit week   monday – costume day, with costume contest at lunch

tuesday – twin day, 3-legged race at lunch

Wednesday – westwern day, donut-eating challenge at lunch

Thursday – throwback thursday, retro gaming at lunch

Friday – pj day, pillow fighting contest at lunch.

 

pep rally   it’s this friday. class times in the morning are as follows:

P1 - 8:30-9:20

P2 - 9:20-10:10

P3 - 10:10-11:00

 

student services news   - The University Fair will be held on Nov 3rd at Sturgeon Heights. It will be hosting a record number of universities from around the country this year. Interested gr 11 and 12 students are to sign up in Student Services.

- Lunch and Learn will begin in November. This is an opportunity to learn about possible careers and speak with professionals about their chosen field; a different career will be presented every 2 weeks. Up coming presentations for November are Engineering, Canadian Reserves and Skilled Trades. Please see Ms Bennett for more info and to sign up for any of the presentations.

 

cafeteria   thursday – pizza with fries or caesar salad.

watch for the special halloween treats all WEEK.

 

extra help   room 117 is open tuesdays and wednesdays from 12:15 to 1pm for extra help and study time for all subjects!

 

wcaag   The Westwood Collegiate Arts Advisory Group, which is a parent group the supports the performing and visual arts in the school, will have their annual "meet and greet" on Thursday, November 3/16 at 7PM in the drama room. All parents, experienced and new, are invited to attend!

 

hedges yearbooks   are ready to be picked up.

 

picture retakes   are october 28th in the morning. pictures must be returned, or there will be a $5 fee.

 

grad clothing    grad clothing will be available to order from Oct 20th - 27th in the morning, at noon, and after school in front of the office. Please see website and posters around the school for further information.

 

open gym basketball   Open gym basketball continues Friday at 3:30 pm and Monday morning at 7:15 am. Workouts are also taking place Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 pm.

 

intramural soccer   Playoffs!  senior stat vs spongebob, m8 vs raissa

friday:  internationals vs squad, eom1 vs big boys

 

intramural polo   sign up in front of the gym by october 29th at noon.

 

intramural track  3:30 today.

 

girls hockey  Good luck to our girls hockey team as they take on Oak Park today at Eric Coy Arena.  Girls are to be dismissed at 2:40 pm for their game.

There will also be a quick team meeting today at lunch.

Wednesday 26 October 2016


movie night   The student council and the art-house films club are hosting “Poltergeist” on Wednesday at 4pm in our theatre.  Drinks and popcorn will be sold.  Please pick up a permission form outside the drama room.

 

spirit week   monday – costume day, with costume contest at lunch

tuesday – twin day, 3-legged race at lunch

Wednesday – westwern day, donut-eating challenge at lunch

Thursday – throwback thursday, retro gaming at lunch

Friday – pj day, pillow fighting contest at lunch.

 

pep rally   it’s this friday. class times in the morning are as follows:

P1 - 8:30-9:20

P2 - 9:20-10:10

P3 - 10:10-11:00

 

student services news   - The University Fair will be held on Nov 3rd at Sturgeon Heights. It will be hosting a record number of universities from around the country this year. Interested gr 11 and 12 students are to sign up in Student Services.

- Lunch and Learn will begin in November. This is an opportunity to learn about possible careers and speak with professionals about their chosen field; a different career will be presented every 2 weeks. Up coming presentations for November are Engineering, Canadian Reserves and Skilled Trades. Please see Ms Bennett for more info and to sign up for any of the presentations.

 

cafeteria   wednesday – assorted pasta. vegetarian or meat, and gluten.free is available.

thursday – pizza with fries or caesar salad.

watch for the special halloween treats all week..

 

extra help   room 117 is open tuesdays and wednesdays from 12:15 to 1pm for extra help and study time for all subjects!

 

wcaag   The Westwood Collegiate Arts Advisory Group, which is a parent group the supports the performing and visual arts in the school, will have their annual "meet and greet" on Thursday, November 3/16 at 7PM in the drama room. All parents, experienced and new, are invited to attend!

 

hedges yearbooks   are ready to be picked up.

 

picture retakes   are october 28th in the morning. pictures must be returned, or there will be a $5 fee.

 

grad clothing    grad clothing will be available to order from Oct 20th - 27th in the morning, at noon, and after school in front of the office. Please see website and posters around the school for further information.

 

blood donor clinic   the blood bus is coming to pick up students who are over 17 today.  

 

boys hockey   have at meeting in room 217 at lunch and practice at 4:45.

 

open gym basketball   Open gym basketball continues Friday at 3:30 pm and Monday morning at 7:15 am. Workouts are also taking place Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 pm.

 

volleyball   JV Boys Volleyball team photos before practice bring your uniforms today be prepared for either 3:30 or 7:30.

 

intramural soccer   victorious vs spongebob, harambe vs internationals

 

intramural polo   sign up in front of the gym by october 29th at noon.

 

intramural track  first indoor track practice today at 3:30 pm

 

girls hockey  practice at 3:30 dismiss at 2:50.

Tuesday 25 October 2016


movie night   The student council and the art-house films club are hosting “Poltergeist” on Wednesday at 4pm in our theatre.  Drinks and popcorn will be sold.  Please pick up a permission form outside the drama room.

 

spirit week   monday – costume day, with costume contest at lunch

tuesday – twin day, 3-legged race at lunch

Wednesday – westwern day, donut-eating challenge at lunch

Thursday – throwback thursday, retro gaming at lunch

Friday – pj day, pillow fighting contest at lunch.

 

pep rally   it’s this friday. class times in the morning are as follows:

P1 - 8:30-9:20

P2 - 9:20-10:10

P3 - 10:10-11:00

 

student services news   - a Reminder that tonight is U of M's Evening of Excellence beginning at 6:00 until 9:00 at University Centre

- The University Fair will be held on Nov 3rd at Sturgeon Heights. It will be hosting a record number of universities from around the country this year. Interested gr 11 and 12 students are to sign up in Student Services.

- Lunch and Learn will begin in November. This is an opportunity to learn about possible careers and speak with professionals about their chosen field; a different career will be presented every 2 weeks. Up coming presentations for November are Engineering, Canadian Reserves and Skilled Trades. Please see Ms Bennett for more info and to sign up for any of the presentations.

 

cafeteria   wednesday – assorted pasta. vegetarian or meat, and gluten.free is available.

thursday – pizza with fries or caesar salad.

watch for the special halloween treats all week.

 

tadd   meeting tuesday at lunch in the library.

 

drama senior company   all members – there is a meeting in the drama room tuesday morning at 8:30am.

 

extra help   room 117 is open tuesdays and wednesdays from 12:15 to 1pm for extra help and study time for all subjects!

 

wcaag   The Westwood Collegiate Arts Advisory Group, which is a parent group the supports the performing and visual arts in the school, will have their annual "meet and greet" on Thursday, November 3/16 at 7PM in the drama room. All parents, experienced and new, are invited to attend!

 

hedges yearbooks   are ready to be picked up.

 

picture retakes   are october 28th in the morning. pictures must be returned, or there will be a $5 fee.

 

grad clothing    grad clothing will be available to order from Oct 20th - 26th in the morning, at noon, and after school in front of the office. Please see website and posters around the school for further information.

 

blood donor clinic   on october 26th, the blood bus is coming to pick up students who are over 17.  

 

boys hockey   dismissed at 1:55 today for a game in springfield.

 

volleyball   Varsity Boys Volleyball Team Meeting at 12:03 in the cave.

 

intramural soccer   victorious vs spongebob, harambe vs internationals

 

intramural polo   sign up in front of the gym by october 29th at noon.

Monday 24 October 2016


remembrance day   All student cadets please meet with Mrs.Cordova in the office for a brief meeting on Monday, October 24th at 12:00.  We are looking for helpers for our Remembrance Day ceremony coming up on November 9th.

 

dear reading challenge it’s drop everything and read during period 3 today. if your teacher allows, read for at least 20 minutes straight or for the whole period today.

 

tadd   meeting monday at lunch in the library.

 

cafeteria the caf will reopen every day from 3:30 – 4.

 

extra help   room 117 is open tuesdays and wednesdays from 12:15 to 1pm for extra help and study time for all subjects!

 

wcaag   The Westwood Collegiate Arts Advisory Group, which is a parent group the supports the performing and visual arts in the school, will have their annual "meet and greet" on Thursday, November 3/16 at 7PM in the drama room. All parents, experienced and new, are invited to attend!

 

hedges yearbooks   are ready to be picked up.

 

picture retakes   are october 28th in the morning. pictures must be returned, or there will be a $5 fee.

 

take your kid to work day   for grade 9s. it’s november 2nd. if you didn’t yet receive a form, pick one up in the office. they are due back to your english teacher asap.

 

grad clothing    grad clothing will be available to order from Oct 20th - 26th in the morning, at noon, and after school in front of the office. Please see website and posters around the school for further information.

 

inktober   students who love to draw with ink should take part in inktober.check out the posters around the school or see mrs. teichroew in the art room.  prizes will be awarded – they are on display in front of the office.

 

blood donor clinic   on october 26th, the blood bus is coming to pick up students who are over 17.  

 

2016/17 yearbooks   if you haven’t yet ordered a yearbook for next year, order online asap.

 

Grade 9 girls volleyball practice today at 530 pm.

Girls soccer meeting today at 3:30.

 

girls hockey   practice today at 4:45.

 

boys hockey   dismissed at 2:50 today.

 

cheerleading   any girls interested in cheerleading are to see ms. soufi in room 211.

 

intramural soccer   victorious vs spongebob, harambe vs internationals

 

intramural polo   sign up in front of the gym by october 29th at noon.

Thursday 20 October 2016


remembrance day   All student cadets please meet with Mrs.Cordova in the office for a brief meeting on Monday, October 24th at 12:00.  We are looking for helpers for our Remembrance Day ceremony coming up on November 9th.

 

cafeteria the caf will reopen every day from 3:30 – 4.

 

extra help   room 117 is open tuesdays and wednesdays from 12:15 to 1pm for extra help and study time for all subjects!

 

wcaag   The Westwood Collegiate Arts Advisory Group, which is a parent group the supports the performing and visual arts in the school, will have their annual "meet and greet" on Thursday, November 3/16 at 7PM in the drama room. All parents, experienced and new, are invited to attend!

 

picture retakes   are october 28th in the morning. pictures must be returned, or there will be a $5 fee.

 

take your kid to work day   for grade 9s. it’s november 2nd. if you didn’t yet receive a form, pick one up in the office. they are due back to your english teacher asap.

 

grad clothing    grad clothing will be available to order from Oct 20th - 26th in the morning, at noon, and after school in front of the office. Please see website and posters around the school for further information.

 

inktober   students who love to draw with ink should take part in inktober.check out the posters around the school or see mrs. teichroew in the art room.  prizes will be awarded – they are on display in front of the office.

 

blood donor clinic   on october 26th at lunch, the blood bus is coming to pick up students who are over 17.  

 

2016/17 yearbooks   if you haven’t yet ordered a yearbook for next year, order online asap.

 

girls hockey   Just a reminder that the girls have dryland today at 330 in the fitness centre.

 

curling   Any students that are planning to curl this year must attend tryouts this Thursday at Assiniboia Curling Club.  The practice will run from 4 - 5:30, please see Mrs. Nemetchek if you are unable to attend.

 

basketball   Next open gym basketball for boys is Monday at 7:15 am.

 

intramural soccer   big boys vs squad, raissa vs internationals