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.

Wednesday, 9 November 2016


ib information night   it’s november 8th at 7pm in our theatre. parents and students in grades 10, 11 and 12 are invited to attend.

 

lost & found   check the items in the library hallway before they’re donated to charity.

 

coffee house   come out to support our creative music production class as they participate in a coffee house at san vito. it’s november 9th at 7pm – free admission!

 

bikes   students should have “u-locks” on their bikes to prevent theft.

 

digital arts   The Digital Arts club after school wednesday has been cancelled.

 

lunch & learn   Lunch and Learn continues Nov 15th with a presenter from the Naval Reserves. He will be speaking about all departments of the Canadian Forces; Navy, Air Force and Army. He'll discuss regular forces and reserves and the training and job opportunities that come with each. Please sign up in Student services. Upcoming: Nov 29 - Trades and Dec 15 – Police.

 

drawcember   enter to win – there are information posters around the school. images must be submitted to the art room on or before december 9. you can use pencil, pencil crayons, pastels, charcoal…but no ink!  enter as many times as you like. prizes are displayed by the office.

 

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.

 

remembrance day service   class times wednesday are as follows: 8:30-9:20, 9:20-10:10, 10:10-11:00. students will be dismissed back to their period 3 class to collect their belongings and heading out to lunch.

 

joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat   grade 9 and 10 students who want to audition need to get the edmodo code from posters in the school. auditions take place dec. 15th.

 

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.

 

rock the halls   it’s december 22nd. the sign up is on the student council board in front of the office until thursday, november 24th.

 

craft sale   The sign-up sheet for the grad craft sale is now up outside of room 207. We need as many grads as possible to volunteer for this event. Please come by and check the schedule and sign up for one or more shifts on the weekend of November 24-26.

we are looking for donations of baking and silent auction prizes to complement the craft/bake sale. more information is available on our website.

 

the event   grade 12 students – sign up in the office.

 

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.

 

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

 

basketball   workout in the fitness centre Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30.

 

volleyball   Congratulations to the JV boys volleyball team on defeating Fort Richmond 3 sets to 2 in their quarterfinal match yesterday. They will play in the semifinals on Monday at Shaftesbury at 6:30.

congrats also to our jv girls for their win over oak park yesterday. they will be moving on to the semifinals.

Congratulations to Mikayla for being selected the MHSAA Athlete of the Week!  The Varsity girls are in action tonight here at 4:30 against Sturgeon Heights, so come on out and show your support!

 

hockey   boys are to be dismissed wednesday for period 6 for their game vs west kildonan. they are to check in to period 6 for homework.

good luck to our girls hockey team who have their home opener today against Massey. We hope to see a lot fans come out to cheer the girls on.

girls are to be dismissed at 2:50pm

 

intramural polo   wednesday: no games

Tuesday, 8 November 2016


ib information night   it’s november 8th at 7pm in our theatre. parents and students in grades 10, 11 and 12 are invited to attend.

 

lost & found   check the items in the library hallway before they’re donated to charity.

 

coffee house   come out to support our creative music production class as they participate in a coffee house at san vito. it’s november 9th at 7pm – free admission!

 

bikes   students should have “u-locks” on their bikes to prevent theft.

 

lunch & learn   Lunch and Learn continues Nov 15th with a presenter from the Naval Reserves. He will be speaking about all departments of the Canadian Forces; Navy, Air Force and Army. He'll discuss regular forces and reserves and the training and job opportunities that come with each. Please sign up in Student services. Upcoming: Nov 29 - Trades and Dec 15 – Police.

 

drawcember   enter to win – there are information posters around the school. images must be submitted to the art room on or before december 9. you can use pencil, pencil crayons, pastels, charcoal…but no ink!  enter as many times as you like. prizes are displayed by the office.

 

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.

 

remembrance day service  class times wednesday are as follows: 8:30-9:20, 9:20-10:10, 10:10-11:00. students will be dismissed back to their period 3 class to collect their belongings and heading out to lunch.

Students helping out during the Remembrance Day service are reminded to meet with Mrs.Cordova in the gym after their period 1 attendance on Wednesday. 



 

Reminder to all staff and students to bring in their donation/change for the poppy they will be receiving in period 2 on Wednesday. 

 

joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat   grade 9 and 10 students who want to audition need to get the edmodo code from posters in the school. auditions take place dec. 15th.

 

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.

 

rock the halls   the sign up is on the student council board in front of the office until thursday, november 24th.

 

craft sale   The sign-up sheet for the grad craft sale is now up outside of room 207. We need as many grads as possible to volunteer for this event. Please come by and check the schedule and sign up for one or more shifts on the weekend of November 24-26.

we are looking for donations of baking and silent auction prizes to complement the craft/bake sale. more information is available on our website.

 

the event   grade 12 students – sign up in the office.

 

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.

 

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

 

basketball   There are only 4 basketball workouts left! They take place in the fitness centre today and Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30.

 

volleyball   good luck to our jv girls as they have their first playoff game today. they’re dismissed at 3pm.

 

hockey   boys are to be dismissed wednesday for period 6 for their game vs west kildonan. they are to check in to period 6 for homework.

 

intramural polo   tuesday:  delta vs 4th line, eom2 vs flint

Monday, 7 November 2016


ib information night   it’s november 8th at 7pm in our theatre. parents and students in grades 10, 11 and 12 are invited to attend.

 

coffee house   come out to support our creative music production class as they participate in a coffee house at san vito. it’s november 9th at 7pm – free admission!

 

drawcember   enter to win – there are information posters around the school. images must be submitted to the art room on or before december 9. you can use pencil, pencil crayons, pastels, charcoal…but no ink!  enter as many times as you like. prizes are displayed by the office.

 

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.

 

remembrance day service   We will be having a Remembrance Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 9th from 11:00-12:00 in the gym.  Students will receive their poppies in Period 2 on November 9th.  Please bring in change and donations.

 

joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat   grade 9 and 10 students who want to audition need to get the edmodo code from posters in the school. auditions take place dec. 15th.

 

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.

 

craft sale   The sign-up sheet for the grad craft sale is now up outside of room 207. We need as many grads as possible to volunteer for this event. Please come by and check the schedule and sign up for one or more shifts on the weekend of November 24-26.

we are looking for donations of baking and silent auction prizes to complement the craft/bake sale. more information is available on our website.

 

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.

 

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

 

Ultimate   Today is the last day for Ultimate players to hand in their fundraising orders to Ms. Klassen.  Please do so by 3:35 at the latest.

 

girls hockey   Just a reminder that girls have practice today at 445.

 

intramural polo   monday:  harambe vs charot, big boys vs EOM1

 

indoor track today at 3:30

Friday, 4 November 2016


ib information night   it’s november 8th at 7pm in our theatre. parents and students in grades 10, 11 and 12 are invited to attend.

 

coffee house   come out to support our creative music production class as they participate in a coffee house at san vito. it’s november 9th at 7pm – free admission!

 

drawcember   enter to win – there are information posters around the school. images must be submitted to the art room on or before december 9. you can use pencil, pencil crayons, pastels, charcoal…but no ink!  enter as many times as you like. prizes are displayed by the office.

 

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.

 

remembrance day service   We will be having a Remembrance Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 9th from 11:00-12:00 in the gym.  Students will receive their poppies in Period 2 on November 9th.  Please bring in change and donations.

 

joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat   grade 9 and 10 students who want to audition need to get the edmodo code from posters in the school. auditions take place dec. 15th.

 

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.

 

craft sale   The sign-up sheet for the grad craft sale is now up outside of room 207. We need as many grads as possible to volunteer for this event. Please come by and check the schedule and sign up for one or more shifts on the weekend of November 24-26.

we are looking for donations of baking and silent auction prizes to complement the craft/bake sale. more information is available on our website.

 

spirit week  pyjama day with 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!

 

basketball   There is a mandatory meeting at lunch for all boys interested in basketball this year that are NOT currently playing volleyball. Meeting will take place in Mr. Alexiou's room at 12:05 pm.

Thursday, 3 November 2016


grade 12 assembly   thursday during period 2. make sure you’re in attendance.

 

ib information night   it’s november 8th at 7pm in our theatre. parents and students are invited to attend.

 

coffee house   come out to support our creative music production class as they participate in a coffee house at san vito. it’s november 9th at 7pm – free admission!

 

drawcember   enter to win – there are information posters around the school. images must be submitted to the art room on or before december 9. you can use pencil, pencil crayons, pastels, charcoal…but no ink!  enter as many times as you like. prizes are displayed by the office.

 

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.

 

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.

 

joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat   grade 9 and 10 students who want to audition need to get the edmodo code from posters in the school. auditions take place dec. 15th.

 

cafeteria   Thursday – butter chicken.

 

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.

 

craft sale   The sign-up sheet for the grad craft sale is now up outside of room 207. We need as many grads as possible to volunteer for this event. Please come by and check the schedule and sign up for one or more shifts on the weekend of November 24-26.

 

spirit week  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!

 

intramural soccer   thursday: worst of the worst – victorias vs cereal,tfm vs internationals

Wednesday, 2 November 2016


drawcember   enter to win – there are information posters around the school. images must be submitted to the art room on or before december 9. you can use pencil, pencil crayons, pastels, charcoal…but no ink!  enter as many times as you like. prizes are displayed by the office.

 

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.

 

joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat   grade 9 and 10 students who want to audition need to get the edmodo code from posters in the school. auditions take place dec. 15th.

 

cafeteria   Wednesday – pasta and ice cream pizza for dessert, Thursday – butter chicken.

 

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.

 

craft sale   The sign-up sheet for the grad craft sale is now up outside of room 207. We need as many grads as possible to volunteer for this event. Please come by and check the schedule and sign up for one or more shifts on the weekend of November 24-26.

 

spirit week   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!

 

girls hockey Girls practice is at 4-530 at kw.

 

intramural soccer   wednesday:  tfm vs prestige, internationals vs big boys

 

intramural polo   Wednesday is the last day to sign up.

Tuesday, 1 November 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.

 

WE SCARE HUNGER   CONGRATS TO EVERYONE WHO WAS INVOLVED – A HUGE AMOUNT OF FOOD WAS COLLECTED LAST NIGHT. WINNIPEG HARVEST WILL BE HERE TODAY TO PICK IT UP.

 

spirit week   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!

 

girls hockey Good luck to our girls hockey team as they take on CJS today at Dakota Arena. Girls are to be dismissed at 2:20pm.

there will be a meeting today at lunch

 

intramural soccer   tuesday:  harambe vs internationals, eom2 vs big boys