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, 20 February 2014

Thursday, February 20, 2014 Day 2


cafeteria   Wednesday – pasta with caesar salad, frozen treats for dessert, Thursday – soup and hot or cold sandwiches, friday – fingers and fries.

 

improv   there is a show Thursday night at 7 pm in the theatre.

 

chicago tour    There will be a parent meeting at 7PM, on Wednesday, February 26th in the school theatre. We will share the itinerary, emergency contact numbers, pertinent information and the insurance package with students and parents involved. Please let other parents you know about the meeting so we have a good turnout.

 

band   congrats to the grade 9 concert band for their outstanding performance yesterday at optimist.

 

canadian battlefields tour   there will be an important meeting for all those registered for the Canadian Battlefields Trip  Thursday at lunch in rm 214 - all must attend or see Mr. Picknicki or Mr. Fewer if they cannot attend.

 

national math contest   at 9:30 this morning all grades 9, 10, and 11 students writing the national math contest will be called down to the following rooms:

grades 9 room 117

grades 10 room 110

grades 11 room 115

 

Attention Grade 12 students   If you want to be considered for automatic entrance scholarships, make sure you apply to the U of M by February 21st and the U of W by March 1st.

 

grads   any students who didn’t turn in convocation and yearbook forms need to hand them in to ms. walterson asap. blank forms are in the office.

 

the event   formal group rehearsals are taking place this week. the schedule is posted outside of the dance studio.

event tickets are now on sale before school, at lunch and after school in front of the office. ticket prices are as follows;  $15 for reserved on the floor, $12 for reserved inside the catwalk, and $10 in the balcony. Cash or cheques payable to westwood collegiate.

 

community club baseball   Let’s play ball ... a sport that has a position for everyone!  Spring registration for Baseball and Softball at Kirkfield Westwood Community Centre is coming soon.  Baseball for boys and girls ages 4 through 18; Softball for girls ages 7 through 18.  Registration dates: Wednesday, March 5 (6-8 pm) and Saturday, March 8 (9 am – 1 pm).  For more information: HYPERLINK "http://www.kirkfieldwestwoodcc.ca" www.kirkfieldwestwoodcc.ca__

 

 

boys hockey   their next home game is thursday at 3:50, and they’d like to see lots of fans.

 

girls hockey   just a reminder that there will be a team lunch today.  Please bring a lunch

 

physical leadership   any leadership student who wants to help at sansome friday afternoon needs to see mr. schmeichel before noon today.

 

Indoor Track practice Thursday at 3:30.

 

ultimate   practice thursday from 8-9:30.

 

jv boys basketball   JV boys basketball team picture Friday at 12:10. Please bring your uniforms.

 

badminton   Badminton Practice for tonight at 8:20 pm is cancelled tonight. Also anybody who has yet to sign up for the school badminton team is asked to go to room 117 at 3:30 today.

 

intramural dodgeball   ssb vs channel 4 news team, lucky boys vs tribe, dycksie chicks vs eom1

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Wednesday, February 19, Day 1


cafeteria   Wednesday – pasta with caesar salad, frozen treats for dessert, Thursday – soup and hot or cold sandwiches, friday – fingers and fries.

 

improv   there is a show Thursday night at 7 pm in the theatre.

 

band   Congratulations to mr. edwards and the Gr 10-11 Concert Band for their wonderful performance at the Optimist Festival last night.  Members of the audience, parents and adjudicators were very impressed with their excellent sense of musical style and character.  Great job students!

there is no intermediate jazz today.

 

cas   there is a meeting today at lunch in room 219.

 

national math contest   Reminder about the national math contest tomorrow at 9:30 am.

 

yip  there will be a yip workshop with the winnipeg foundation at 3:45 wednesday. all yippers need to attend.  

 

Attention Grade 12 students   If you want to be considered for automatic entrance scholarships, make sure you apply to the U of M by February 21st and the U of W by March 1st.

 

grads   any students who didn’t turn in convocation and yearbook forms need to hand them in to ms. walterson asap. blank forms are in the office.

 

the event   formal group rehearsals are taking place this week. the schedule is posted outside of the dance studio.

event tickets are now on sale before school, at lunch and after school in front of the office. ticket prices are as follows;  $15 for reserved on the floor, $12 for reserved inside the catwalk, and $10 in the balcony. Cash or cheques payable to westwood collegiate.

 

JV Boys basketball  There will be a practice Wednesday from 8-9:30 pm.

 

boys hockey   the boys lost a close one last night to lorette. their next home game is thursday at 3:50, and they’d like to see lots of fans.

 

girls hockey   just a reminder that there will be a team lunch tomorrow.  Please bring a lunch

 

Indoor Track practice wednesday and Thursday at 3:30.

 

badminton   Badminton Practice for tonight at 8:20 pm is cancelled tonight. Also anybody who has yet to sign up for the school badminton team is asked to go to room 117 at 3:30 today.

 

intramural dodgeball   dycksie chicks vs channel 4 news team, lucky boys vs my little ponies, got heem vs wrecking balls.

Tuesday, 18 February 2014

Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Day 6


aaa    there will be a AAA meeting Tuesday at lunch in rm 215. All members should attend or see Mr. Fewer if you can't.

 

national math contest   a reminder to all students writing on feb. 20th – there will be a practice session in room 117 tuesday at lunch.

 

yip  There will be a brief but important YIP meeting in Student Services at 12 noon today. Please bring your permission forms for Winnipeg Harvest.  

 

Attention Grade 12 students   If you want to be considered for automatic entrance scholarships, make sure you apply to the U of M by February 21st and the U of W by March 1st.

 

grads   any students who didn’t turn in convocation and yearbook forms need to hand them in to ms. walterson asap. blank forms are in the office.

 

the event   formal group rehearsals are taking place this week. the schedule is posted outside of the dance studio. today after school tehre will be a swing rehearsal at 3:30.

event tickets are now on sale before school, at lunch and after school in front of the office. ticket prices are as follows;  $15 for reserved on the floor, $12 for reserved inside the catwalk, and $10 in the balcony. Cash or cheques payable to westwood collegiate.

 

girls  hockey    

 

JV Boys basketball  No practice tonight.  There will be a practice tomorrow from 8-9:30

 

Indoor Track practice tomorrow and Thursday at 3:30.

 

badminton   Anyone wishing to play badminton this year is reminded about the practice  at 8:20 Wednesday night.

 

curling   all provincial curlers need to see mr. stairs today.

 

intramural dodgeball   ssb vs little drummer boys, brick squad vs meet the robinsons, the men vs tribe.

Friday, 14 February 2014

Friday, February 14, 2014 Day 5


InformNet students  You must begin logging into your course or the course will be removed.  See Mr. Braun if you have any questions.

 

report cards will be handed out today during period 3, beginning with grade 9s.

 

grad   students need to turn in their convocation forms and yearbook forms by the end of the day to the theatre.

 

bake sale   there will be a bake sale and candygrams sold in front of the office Wednesday, Thursday and friday. all proceeds go to our sponsored child in uganda.

 

peer support   at lunch thursday and friday in front of the caf, peer support will be selling gum and condoms for $1.50 to promote making responsible decisions. all proceeds will go to the canadian mental health association.

 

matchmakers are on sale every day this week at lunch in front of the caf for only $2.

 

national math contest   a reminder to all students writing on feb. 20th – there will be a practice session in room 117 tuesday at lunch.

 

post-secondary tours   Gr 12s, Post-secondary tours are fast approaching. Take this opportunity to get a feel for what college or university will be like. Red River's tour is Tues, Feb 18th from noon - 3:00, U of W is Wed, Feb 19th from 9:00-2:00 and U of M is Thur, Feb 20th from 9:00 - 2:00.  You can pick up permission forms and parking information from Ms Bennett's office.  Forms are due back by Friday, Feb 14th.

 

Attention Grade 12 students   If you want to be considered for automatic entrance scholarships, make sure you apply to the U of M by February 21st and the U of W by March 1st.

 

girls  hockey    Congratulations to our girls hockey team who defeated Lorette 5-2.  Goals were scored by Emily, Avery, Alicia, and Haley who had two.  Well done on a great season finishing 18-2 the best in ours school’s history, good luck in the playoffs which will start the week of feb 24.

 

badminton   anyone interested in playing for the school badminton team is to attend a brief meeting in the gym at 3:30on friday.

 

soccer   Teachers please dismiss the girls soccer team Friday at 2:00.

 

gym riot   there is a captain’s meeting today at lunch in the student council room.

 

basketball   Congratulations to the jv girls bball team on their 56-45 win over FRC. Your next game is at oak park at 4:30.

 

jvb volleyball   The JV boys volleyball team needs to meet in Mr. Cichosz's room friday at noon to take their team photo. Please bring your shoes, shorts and, if you have one, your jersey.

 

intramural dodgeball   

 

Brick Squad vs tribe

ssb vs wrecking balls

got heem vs meet the robinsons

Thursday, 13 February 2014

Thursday, February 13, 2014 Day 4


InformNet students  You must begin logging into your course or the course will be removed.  See Mr. Braun if you have any questions.

 

cafeteria    Wednesday – pasta with caesar salad, cupcakes and chocolate fondue, thursday – pizza.

 

CAS   There will be a brief CAS meeting for grade 11s and 12s in the office at lunch.

 

bake sale   there will be a bake sale and candygrams sold in front of the office Wednesday, Thursday and friday. all proceeds go to our sponsored child in uganda.

 

peer support   at lunch thursday and friday in front of the caf, peer support will be selling gum and condoms for $1.50 to promote making responsible decisions. all proceeds will go to the canadian mental health association.

 

matchmakers are on sale every day this week at lunch in front of the caf for only $2.

 

Manitoba Mentors is offering another industry tour of Standard Aero on Feb 19th. If you would like to go, see Ms.Mccormick for a permission slip. She only has 3 spots available

 

grad photos   they take place all week in the theatre. please be on time!

 

post-secondary tours   Gr 12s, Post-secondary tours are fast approaching. Take this opportunity to get a feel for what college or university will be like. Red River's tour is Tues, Feb 18th from noon - 3:00, U of W is Wed, Feb 19th from 9:00-2:00 and U of M is Thur, Feb 20th from 9:00 - 2:00.  You can pick up permission forms and parking information from Ms Bennett's office.  Forms are due back by Friday, Feb 14th.

 

Attention Grade 12 students   If you want to be considered for automatic entrance scholarships, make sure you apply to the U of M by February 21st and the U of W by March 1st.

 

girls  hockey    Thanks to all the awesome fans that came out yesterday to support our girls hockey team.  It was great to see the stands filled and we hope that we will see lots of support as we go into playoffs.

 

Good luck to the girls hockey team as they try to redeem themselves from yesterday’s tough loss.  Girls are to be dismissed at 2:50 pm weather permitting.  There will be a team meeting today at lunch time

 

boys hockey   no practice today.

 

ultimate    a reminder for all ultimate players of the practice on thursday evening at 8pm. All players are expected to attend.

 

intramural dodgeball   cancelled today

Wednesday, 12 February 2014

Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Day 3


InformNet students  You must begin logging into your course or the course will be removed.  See Mr. Braun if you have any questions.

 

cafeteria    Wednesday – pasta with caesar salad, cupcakes and chocolate fondue, thursday – pizza.

 

CAS   There will be a brief CAS meeting for grade 11s and 12s in the office at lunch.

 

bake sale   there will be a bake sale and candygrams sold in front of the office Wednesday, Thursday and friday. all proceeds go to our sponsored child in uganda.

 

peer support   at lunch thursday and friday in front of the caf, peer support will be selling gum and condoms for $1.50 to promote making responsible decisions. all proceeds will go to the canadian mental health association.

 

matchmakers are on sale every day this week at lunch in front of the caf for only $2.

 

Manitoba Mentors is offering another industry tour of Standard Aero on Feb 19th. If you would like to go, see Ms.Mccormick for a permission slip. She only has 3 spots available

 

grad photos   they take place all week in the theatre. please be on time!

 

post-secondary tours   Gr 12s, Post-secondary tours are fast approaching. Take this opportunity to get a feel for what college or university will be like. Red River's tour is Tues, Feb 18th from noon - 3:00, U of W is Wed, Feb 19th from 9:00-2:00 and U of M is Thur, Feb 20th from 9:00 - 2:00.  You can pick up permission forms and parking information from Ms Bennett's office.  Forms are due back by Friday, Feb 14th.

 

Attention Grade 12 students   If you want to be considered for automatic entrance scholarships, make sure you apply to the U of M by February 21st and the U of W by March 1st.

 

girls hockey     This wednesday the Westwood Girls Hockey Team will be taking on Lorette at KW at 2:30pm.  Students will have the opportunity to get out of their period 6 classes by paying 2.00 and the money will be going to help create wellness kits for the homeless.  Our girls would love to see lots of support as we try to finish the season 19-1.  Pizza and prizes will be awarded to the loudest fans.

 

ultimate    a reminder for all ultimate players of the practice on thursday evening at 8pm. All players are expected to attend.

 

intramural dodgeball   cancelled today

Tuesday, 11 February 2014

Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Day 2


late start tuesdays   Late start will resume on Tuesday February 11th.

 

Galapagos Islands - Ecuador Trip  There will be a meeting for all students registered for the Galapagos Islands trip AND all students interested in attending the trip on Tuesday, February 11, in room 219 at noon.

 

InformNet students  You must begin logging into your course or the course will be removed.  See Mr. Braun if you have any questions.

 

grad committee meeting today at lunch.

 

cafeteria   tuesday – tacos & mexitots, Wednesday – pasta with caesar salad, cupcakes and chocolate fondue, thursday – pizza.

 

peer support   at lunch thursday and friday in front of the caf, peer support will be selling gum and condoms for $1.50 to promote making responsible decisions. all proceeds will go to the canadian mental health association.

 

matchmakers are on sale every day this week at lunch in front of the caf for only $2.

 

Manitoba Mentors is offering another industry tour of Standard Aero on Feb 19th. If you would like to go, see Ms.Mccormick for a permission slip. She only has 3 spots available

 

grad photos   they take place all week in the theatre. please be on time!

 

post-secondary tours   Gr 12s, Post-secondary tours are fast approaching. Take this opportunity to get a feel for what college or university will be like. Red River's tour is Tues, Feb 18th from noon - 3:00, U of W is Wed, Feb 19th from 9:00-2:00 and U of M is Thur, Feb 20th from 9:00 - 2:00.  You can pick up permission forms and parking information from Ms Bennett's office.  Forms are due back by Friday, Feb 14th.

 

graphic tech   Graphic Technology and Photography students from the first semester classes can pick up their portfolios from Mr. Cichosz in room 210 during lunch hour.

 

Attention Grade 12 students   If you want to be considered for automatic entrance scholarships, make sure you apply to the U of M by February 21st and the U of W by March 1st.

 

boys hockey   congrats to the boys – they won by a score of 3-2 in a shootout over garden city.

 

girls hockey     This wednesday the Westwood Girls Hockey Team will be taking on Lorette at KW at 2:30pm.  Students will have the opportunity to get out of their period 6 classes by paying 2.00 and the money will be going to help create wellness kits for the homeless.  Our girls would love to see lots of support as we try to finish the season 19-1.  Pizza and prizes will be awarded to the loudest fans.

 

indoor track   There will be an indoor track practice tuesday at 3:30. 

 

basketball    Congratulations to the varsity boys basketball team for their victory last night against Portage la Prairie. The boys overcame an early deficit and stayed mentally tough throughout the game. Their next game is tomorrow at 4:30 at Grant Park.

 

girls rugby   there is girls rugby practice tonight at 8:00

 

intramural dodgeball   ssb vs meet the robinsons, brick squad vs my little ponies, little drummer boys vs eom1