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 22 December 2016


thank you to mrs. russell and her singers for the warm welcome to school this morning. thanks also to sources of strength for the candy canes and nice thoughts.

 

matchmakers   period 2 teachers – there are matchmakers in your mailbox. please give your students a few minutes to complete them.

 

spirit week   Thursday:  ugly sweater day, rock the halls at lunch – free admission! Runs from 11:45-1:15.

class times dec. 22 are as follows:

8:30 – 9:30

9:30 – 10:30

10:30 – 11:3-

Rock the Halls 11:30-1:30

1:30-2:30

2:30-3:30

 

exam schedule is available in the office or on our website.

 

attendance   students are reminded that if they are going to miss 3 or more days of school, they need to fill out the appropriate paperwork, which is available online or in the office.

also, if students are late, they must receive a late slip from the office.

 

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

 

girls hockey   Please excuse the girls at 3 pm for their alumni game at 330pm

 

online phys ed   modules are due december 22nd.

Wednesday 21 December 2016


spirit week   it’s dec. 19-22. tuesday: canadian day, poutine in the caf at lunch.  free maple syrup popsicles in front of the caf at lunch. Wednesday:  hawaiian day, beach volleyball in the gym at lunch.  Thursday:  ugly sweater day, rock the halls at lunch – free admission! Runs from 11:45-1:15.
class times dec. 22 are as follows:
8:30 – 9:30
9:30 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:3-
Rock the Halls 11:30-1:30
1:30-2:30
2:30-3:30
 
exam schedule is available in the office or on our website.
 
attendance   students are reminded that if they are going to miss 3 or more days of school, they need to fill out the appropriate paperwork, which is available online or in the office.
also, if students are late, they must receive a late slip from the office.
 
the event   all event participants are to report to the theatre at 9:30 this morning for a very important meeting.
 
art house films   we are celebrating the holiday season with a special presentation of the 1987 classic, “a christmas story” on dec. 21st at 4pm.  a hearwarming comedic look at a young boy’s desire to attain the beloved red rider bb gun. “be careful – you’ll shoot your eye out, kid.”
 
extra help   room 117 is open tuesdays and wednesdays from 12:15 to 1pm for extra help and study time for all subjects! 
 
girls hockey   Good luck to our girls hockey team who take on Shaftsbury today at 4 pm at KW Arena
 
online phys ed   modules are due december 22nd.

Tuesday 20 December 2016


late start and early dismissal tuesday.

 

spirit week   it’s dec. 19-22. tuesday: canadian day, poutine in the caf at lunch.  free maple syrup popsicles in front of the caf at lunch. Wednesday:  hawaiian day, beach volleyball in the gym at lunch.  Thursday:  ugly sweater day, rock the halls at lunch – free admission! Runs from 11:45-1:15.

class times dec. 22 are as follows:

8:30 – 9:30

9:30 – 10:30

10:30 – 11:3-

Rock the Halls 11:30-1:30

1:30-2:30

2:30-3:30

 

locker cleanup   tuesday at 11:40.

 

exam schedule is available in the office or on our website.

 

rock the halls   there is a brief meeting for all performers tuesday at 12:03 in room 219.

 

cafeteria   thursday – fingers & fries.

 

attendance   students are reminded that if they are going to miss 3 or more days of school, they need to fill out the appropriate paperwork, which is available online or in the office.

also, if students are late, they must receive a late slip from the office.

 

art house films   we are celebrating the holiday season with a special presentation of the 1987 classic, “a christmas story” on dec. 21st at 4pm.  a hearwarming comedic look at a young boy’s desire to attain the beloved red rider bb gun. “be careful – you’ll shoot your eye out, kid.”

 

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

 

basketball   looking for scorekeepers – go to the gym right now to see mr. schmeichel.

 

broomball tournament   this afternoon at kw.

 

online phys ed   modules are due december 22nd.

Monday 19 December 2016


spirit week   it’s dec. 19-22. monday: “would you still be my friend if i wore this?”. tuesday: canadian day, poutine in the caf at lunch.  Wednesday:  hawaiian day, beach volleyball in the gym at lunch.  Thursday:  ugly sweater day, rock the halls at lunch. Runs from 11:45-1:15.

class times dec. 22 are as follows:

8:30 – 9:30

9:30 – 10:30

10:30 – 11:3-

Rock the Halls 11:30-1:30

1:30-2:30

2:30-3:30

 

exam schedule is available in the office or on our website.

 

attendance   students are reminded that if they are going to miss 3 or more days of school, they need to fill out the appropriate paperwork, which is available online or in the office.

also, if students are late, they must receive a late slip from the office.

 

art house films   we are celebrating the holiday season with a special presentation of the 1987 classic, “a christmas story” on dec. 21st at 4pm.  a hearwarming comedic look at a young boy’s desire to attain the beloved red rider bb gun. “be careful – you’ll shoot your eye out, kid.”

 

blood donor clinic   the blood bus is coming back to westwood on December 21st at 1pm. sign up in the office if you’re 17 or older.

 

cafeteria shows   sign up on the student council board if you’d like to perform in the caf at lunch.

 

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

 

basketball   looking for scorekeepers – go to the gym right now to see mr. schmeichel.

vb – team pic today at noon. bring both jerseys.

 

broomball tournament    captains’ meeting today at 12:15 in the fitness centre.

 

online phys ed   modules are due december 22nd.

Friday 16 December 2016


spirit week   it’s dec. 19-22. monday: “would you still be my friend if i wore this?”. tuesday: canadian day, poutine in the caf at lunch.  Wednesday:  hawaiian day, beach volleyball in the gym at lunch.  Thursday:  ugly sweater day, rock the halls at lunch. Runs from 11:45-1:15.

class times dec. 22 are as follows:

8:30 – 9:30

9:30 – 10:30

10:30 – 11:3-

Rock the Halls 11:30-1:30

1:30-2:30

2:30-3:30

 

exam schedule is available in the office or on our website.

 

broomball   teams must have their forms and food donations in to mr. sdrolias by this friday.

 

gym riot   those students who have not yet signed up for gym riot can do so on the student council board until friday!

 

attendance   students are reminded that if they are going to miss 3 or more days of school, they need to fill out the appropriate paperwork, which is available online or in the office.

also, if students are late, they must receive a late slip from the office.

 

art house films   we are celebrating the holiday season with a special presentation of the 1987 classic, “a christmas story” on dec. 21st at 4pm.  a hearwarming comedic look at a young boy’s desire to attain the beloved red rider bb gun. “be careful – you’ll shoot your eye out, kid.”

 

blood donor clinic   the blood bus is coming back to westwood on December 21st at 1pm. sign up in the office if you’re 17 or older.

 

cafeteria shows   sign up on the student council board if you’d like to perform in the caf at lunch.

 

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

 

boys hockey   congrats to the boys for their 4-1 win yesterday.

 

online phys ed   modules are due december 22nd.

Thursday 15 December 2016


spirit week   it’s dec. 19-22. monday: “would you still be my friend if i wore this?”. tuesday: canadian day, poutine in the caf at lunch.  Wednesday:  hawaiian day, beach volleyball in the gym at lunch.  Thursday:  ugly sweater day, rock the halls at lunch. Runs from 11:45-1:15.

class times dec. 22 are as follows:

8:30 – 9:30

9:30 – 10:30

10:30 – 11:3-

Rock the Halls 11:30-1:30

1:30-2:30

2:30-3:30

 

 

exam schedule is available in the office or on our website.

 

broomball   teams must have their forms and food donations in to mr. sdrolias by this friday.

 

europe trip   there is a meeting thursday at lunch in room 211 for all students going to europe.

 

Wcaag   there will be a WCAAG meeting on Thursday December 15th at 6:30pm in the library.  It is to discuss FLOTA theme and it should be brief.

 

emergent expressions   congratulations for a great show!

 

cafeteria   thursday – christmas dinners will all the trimmings!

 

gym riot   those students who have not yet signed up for gym riot can do so on the student council board until friday!

 

attendance   students are reminded that if they are going to miss 3 or more days of school, they need to fill out the appropriate paperwork, which is available online or in the office.

also, if students are late, they must receive a late slip from the office.

 

art house films   we are celebrating the holiday season with a special presentation of the 1987 classic, “a christmas story” on dec. 21st at 4pm.  a hearwarming comedic look at a young boy’s desire to attain the beloved red rider bb gun. “be careful – you’ll shoot your eye out, kid.”

 

lunch & learn   Upcoming: Dec 15 – Police. Please sign up in Student services.

 

win a skateboard!   Here’s your chance to own a custom Westwood Warrior skateboard!  Win either of the skateboards on display in front of the office.Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.

Tickets on sale at lunch and after school in the front foyer from Monday, December 12th to Thursday, December 15th. Winning tickets will be drawn on Friday, December 16th.  all proceeds go to the sansome school art program.

 

blood donor clinic   the blood bus is coming back to westwood on December 21st at 1pm. sign up in the office if you’re 17 or older.

 

make club   Are you interested in 3D design such as character modelling, jewellery or parts design, 3D printing, coding, electronics, robotics, drones, CNC, and automation? Do you like to make stuff like you might see on pinterest or instructables? Do you want to learn to control LED lights to add to your projects? Have you heard of Arduino and Raspberry Pi and want to know what they are and what they can do? Do you have a cool idea for a project, but don't know where to start? Do you want to meet new people and share your ideas? If so, come check out Make club. Where you can do all of the above and more!

Come to room 218 at 3 30 on Thursdays, or talk to Mr. Johnson.

 

cafeteria shows   sign up on the student council board if you’d like to perform in the caf at lunch.

 

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

 

girls hockey  Good luck to the girls hockey team who take on Selkirk today at Keith bodley arena. Girls are to be dismissed at 245 pm.

There will be a team meeting at lunch.  

 

online phys ed   modules are due december 22nd.

Wednesday 14 December 2016


spirit week   it’s dec. 19-22. monday: “would you still be my friend if i wore this?”. tuesday: canadian day, poutine in the caf at lunch.  Wednesday:  hawaiian day, beach volleyball in the gym at lunch.  Thursday:  ugly sweater day, rock the halls at lunch. Runs from 11:45-1:15, hour-long classes in the pm.

 

exam schedule is available in the office or on our website.

 

broomball   teams must have their forms and food donations in to mr. sdrolias by this friday.

all team captains to the office for a quick meeting.

 

Wcaag   there will be a WCAAG meeting on Thursday December 15th at 6:30pm in the library.  It is to discuss FLOTA theme and it should be brief.

 

international students   to room 213 right now.

 

emergent expressions   it’s our dance department student choreography showcase. takes place Wednesday, december 14th at 7pm in our theatre. admission is only $2, and all proceeds will be donated to charity.

 

cafeteria   wednesday – brownies for dessert. thursday – christmas dinners will all the trimmings!

 

gym riot   those students who have not yet signed up for gym riot can do so on the student council board until friday!

 

attendance   students are reminded that if they are going to miss 3 or more days of school, they need to fill out the appropriate paperwork, which is available online or in the office.

also, if students are late, they must receive a late slip from the office.

 

art house films   we are celebrating the holiday season with a special presentation of the 1987 classic, “a christmas story” on dec. 21st at 4pm.  a hearwarming comedic look at a young boy’s desire to attain the beloved red rider bb gun. “be careful – you’ll shoot your eye out, kid.”

 

lunch & learn   Upcoming: Dec 15 – Police. Please sign up in Student services.

 

win a skateboard!   Here’s your chance to own a custom Westwood Warrior skateboard!  Win either of the skateboards on display in front of the office.Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.

Tickets on sale at lunch and after school in the front foyer from Monday, December 12th to Thursday, December 15th. Winning tickets will be drawn on Friday, December 16th.  all proceeds go to the sansome school art program.

 

blood donor clinic   the blood bus is coming back to westwood on December 21st at 1pm. sign up in the office if you’re 17 or older.

 

make club   Are you interested in 3D design such as character modelling, jewellery or parts design, 3D printing, coding, electronics, robotics, drones, CNC, and automation? Do you like to make stuff like you might see on pinterest or instructables? Do you want to learn to control LED lights to add to your projects? Have you heard of Arduino and Raspberry Pi and want to know what they are and what they can do? Do you have a cool idea for a project, but don't know where to start? Do you want to meet new people and share your ideas? If so, come check out Make club. Where you can do all of the above and more!

Come to room 218 at 3 30 on Thursdays, or talk to Mr. Johnson.

 

cafeteria shows   sign up on the student council board if you’d like to perform in the caf at lunch.

 

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

 

girls hockey   Just a reminder that there is dryland today at 330 in the fitness center.

 

boys hockey   congrats for their 8-4 win over springfield – second time beating the #1 team.

 

online phys ed   modules are due december 22nd.

Tuesday 13 December 2016


Wcaag   there will be a WCAAG meeting on Thursday December 15th at 6:30pm in the library.  It is to discuss FLOTA theme and it should be brief.

 

emergent expressions   it’s our dance department student choreography showcase. takes place Wednesday, december 14th at 7pm in our theatre. admission is only $2, and all proceeds will be donated to charity.

 

cafeteria   wednesday – brownies for dessert. thursday – christmas dinners will all the trimmings!

 

gym riot   those students who have not yet signed up for gym riot can do so on the student council board until friday!

 

drawcember    the winners of Drawcember are:  1st prize: Elisa Estevan,  2nd prize: Michayla Carlson.  They can pick up their prizes in the art room.

Next contest is Paintuary to begin after the holiday.

 

broomball tournament   our annual fundraising tournament takes place december 20th. sign up outside of the gym.

 

attendance   students are reminded that if they are going to miss 3 or more days of school, they need to fill out the appropriate paperwork, which is available online or in the office.

also, if students are late, they must receive a late slip from the office.

 

art house films   we are celebrating the holiday season with a special presentation of the 1987 classic, “a christmas story” on dec. 21st at 4pm.  a hearwarming comedic look at a young boy’s desire to attain the beloved red rider bb gun. “be careful – you’ll shoot your eye out, kid.”

 

lunch & learn   Upcoming: Dec 15 – Police. Please sign up in Student services.

 

win a skateboard!   Here’s your chance to own a custom Westwood Warrior skateboard!  Win either of the skateboards on display in front of the office.Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.

Tickets on sale at lunch and after school in the front foyer from Monday, December 12th to Thursday, December 15th. Winning tickets will be drawn on Friday, December 16th.  all proceeds go to the sansome school art program.

 

blood donor clinic   the blood bus is coming back to westwood on December 21st at 1pm. sign up in the office if you’re 17 or older.

 

make club   Are you interested in 3D design such as character modelling, jewellery or parts design, 3D printing, coding, electronics, robotics, drones, CNC, and automation? Do you like to make stuff like you might see on pinterest or instructables? Do you want to learn to control LED lights to add to your projects? Have you heard of Arduino and Raspberry Pi and want to know what they are and what they can do? Do you have a cool idea for a project, but don't know where to start? Do you want to meet new people and share your ideas? If so, come check out Make club. Where you can do all of the above and more!

Come to room 218 at 3 30 on Thursdays, or talk to Mr. Johnson.

 

cafeteria shows   sign up on the student council board if you’d like to perform in the caf at lunch.

 

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

 

online phys ed   modules are due december 22nd.

Monday 12 December 2016


grade level meetings  for grades 9 & 10 during period 1, and grades 11 & 12 during period 2 monday morning.

 

Wcaag   there will be a WCAAG meeting on Thursday December 15th at 6:30pm in the library.  It is to discuss FLOTA theme and it should be brief.

 

emergent expressions   it’s our dance department student choreography showcase. takes place Wednesday, december 14th at 7pm in our theatre. admission is only $2, and all proceeds will be donated to charity.

 

broomball tournament   our annual fundraising tournament takes place december 20th. sign up outside of the gym.

 

attendance   students are reminded that if they are going to miss 3 or more days of school, they need to fill out the appropriate paperwork, which is available online or in the office.

also, if students are late, they must receive a late slip from the office.

 

art house films   we are celebrating the holiday season with a special presentation of the 1987 classic, “a christmas story” on dec. 21st at 4pm.  a hearwarming comedic look at a young boy’s desire to attain the beloved red rider bb gun. “be careful – you’ll shoot your eye out, kid.”

 

evita   congratulations to our cast, crew and mr. toms & mrs. russell for a truly splendid show! the level of talent in our school is inspiring!

 

lunch & learn   Upcoming: Dec 15 – Police. Please sign up in Student services.

 

win a skateboard!   Here’s your chance to own a custom Westwood Warrior skateboard!  Win either of the skateboards on display in front of the office.Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.

Tickets on sale at lunch and after school in the front foyer from Monday, December 12th to Thursday, December 15th. Winning tickets will be drawn on Friday, December 16th.  all proceeds go to the sansome school art program.

 

blood donor clinic   the blood bus is coming back to westwood on December 21st at 1pm. sign up in the office if you’re 17 or older.

 

make club   Are you interested in 3D design such as character modelling, jewellery or parts design, 3D printing, coding, electronics, robotics, drones, CNC, and automation? Do you like to make stuff like you might see on pinterest or instructables? Do you want to learn to control LED lights to add to your projects? Have you heard of Arduino and Raspberry Pi and want to know what they are and what they can do? Do you have a cool idea for a project, but don't know where to start? Do you want to meet new people and share your ideas? If so, come check out Make club. Where you can do all of the above and more!

Come to room 218 at 3 30 on Thursdays, or talk to Mr. Johnson.

 

cafeteria shows   sign up on the student council board if you’d like to perform in the caf at lunch.

 

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

 

boys soccer   Boys soccer team picture at 12:15 in the gym. Wear uniforms/Westwood wear. Be on time. All must attend.

 

basketball   there will be a varsity boys basketball team meeting at lunch today in room 209.

 

girls hockey   Good luck to the girls hockey team as they take on rivals st Mary's today at 4 pm at Keith Bodley arena. Would love to see lots of fans out as these games tend to be fast and aggressive. Girls are to be dismissed at 245 pm.

 

online phys ed   modules are due december 22nd.

 

intramural polo   final monday:  best of 3 tfm vs m8 at 12:25.