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, 19 October 2016


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.

 

Parent Teacher conferences   they take place October 19th. Go to our website and follow the link to register and to book appointments.

 

bake sale   the Mission to Mexico youth team is having a Kookies 4 Kids bake sale tomorrow during parent teacher conferences.

 

art house films   a reminder that the film is cancelled this wednesday because of p-t conferences. they will resume next week.

 

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.   you can sign up in the office.

 

what’s your type   canadian blood services will be here october 19th at lunch so that students 17 years or over can have their blood typed.

 

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

 

girls hockey   Good luck to our girls hockey team as they travel to selkirk to take on the royals. Girls are to be dismissed at 1:50 pm.

there will also be a team meeting at lunch

 

girls indoor soccer   any girls interested in trying out for the indoor soccer team are asked to sign up outside of room 124. there will be a meeting wednesday morning at 8:30 in the gym.

 

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   There will be no basketball workout today after school due to parent teacher conferences. Next open gym basketball for boys is Monday at 7:15 am.

 

indoor track   meeting wednesday at lunch in the fitness centre.

 

intramural soccer   prestige vs internationals, eom1 vs harambe

Tuesday, 18 October 2016


language and culture trip   there are limited spots available for students who wish to attend the 2017 trip to france, spain and italy. contact mr. aguirre or mr. alexiou if you’re interested.

Our first Europe 2017 parent meeting is on Tuesday, October 18th at 18:30 in the Theatre. All parents must attend. Contact Mr. Aguirre if your parents can't attend.

 

we scare hunger   meeting today at lunch in room 117.

 

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.

 

Parent Teacher conferences   they take place October 19th. Go to our website and follow the link to register and to book appointments.

 

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.

 

the event    anyone interested in being a co-chair for The Event this year must attend a meeting in room 204 at lunch on Tuesday, October 18th.

 

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.   you can sign up in the office.

 

what’s your type   canadian blood services will be here october 19th at lunch so that students 17 years or over can have their blood typed.

 

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

 

indoor track   meeting wednesday at lunch in the fitness centre.

 

intramural soccer   tuesday:  spongebob vs squad, victorious vs tfm

Monday, 17 October 2016


language and culture trip   there are limited spots available for students who wish to attend the 2017 trip to france, spain and italy. contact mr. aguirre or mr. alexiou if you’re interested.

Our first Europe 2017 parent meeting is on Tuesday, October 18th at 18:30 in the Theatre. All parents must attend. Contact Mr. Aguirre if your parents can't attend.

 

try-a-trade   grade 11 and 12 students are invited to sign up for an opportunity on Nov 2 to try out various trade skills. This takes place at Red River and is run through Skills Canada.  See Ms Bennett for more info or to sign up before Oct 17th.

 

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!

 

Wear purple   Wear purple on Monday. October 17th to remember the GLBTTQ students who have been harassed to the point of suicide and to help send the message that the bullying and harassment has to stop.

 

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.

 

indiginous students   Attention all grade 10, 11, and 12 Indigenous youth: Are you interested in a career in business? In.Business is a mentorship program that offers youth the opportunity to experience different aspects involved in a career in business before you commit to a post-secondary program.

 

The program is made up of business challenges facilitated by mentors, with a two- day opening conference here in Winnipeg, and a closing conference in Saskatoon at the end of the year. All expenses are paid! There is also an opportunity to win a $1000 scholarship.

 

For more information, come pick up an application form from the office. Deadline to apply is this Friday.

 

Parent Teacher conferences   they take place October 19th. Go to our website and follow the link to register and to book appointments.

 

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.

 

the event    anyone interested in being a co-chair for The Event this year must attend a meeting in room 204 at lunch on Tuesday, October 18th.

 

apex   meet today after school.

 

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.   you can sign up in the office.

 

what’s your type   canadian blood services will be here october 19th at lunch so that students 17 years or over can have their blood typed.

 

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

 

remind app   go to our website to sign up for grade-specific notifications from our student-services department. parents can sign up as well.

 

indoor track   meeting wednesday at lunch in the fitness centre.

 

volleyball   Congratulations to the varsity girls for another amazing weekend. They won their home tournament this weekend by defeating the #1 team in the province from St. Mary's in a thrilling 3 set final. It was a great team effort and the girls should great determination and never gave up.  Come check them out tonight here at 6:30 as they take on Portage.

our jv boys finished second in their tournament in winkler.

 

boys hockey   meeting today at noon – compulsory.  all paperwork must be in today in order to drive.

 

girls hockey   Congratulations to the girls hockey team who placed second in the Springfield tournament this past weekend.  Just a reminder that the team has pictures today at KW and will need to be dismissed at 3 pm.

 

intramural soccer   monday:  cereal vs senior stat, eom2 vs m8

Friday, 14 October 2016


language and culture trip   there are limited spots available for students who wish to attend the 2017 trip to france, spain and italy. contact mr. aguirre or mr. alexiou if you’re interested.

Our first Europe 2017 parent meeting is on Tuesday, October 18th at 18:30 in the Theatre. All parents must attend. Contact Mr. Aguirre if your parents can't attend.

 

try-a-trade   grade 11 and 12 students are invited to sign up for an opportunity on Nov 2 to try out various trade skills. This takes place at Red River and is run through Skills Canada.  See Ms Bennett for more info or to sign up before Oct 17th.

 

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

 

Wear purple   Wear purple on Monday. October 17th to remember the GLBTTQ students who have been harassed to the point of suicide and to help send the message that the bullying and harassment has to stop.

 

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.

 

indiginous students   Attention all grade 10, 11, and 12 Indigenous youth: Are you interested in a career in business? In.Business is a mentorship program that offers youth the opportunity to experience different aspects involved in a career in business before you commit to a post-secondary program.

 

The program is made up of business challenges facilitated by mentors, with a two- day opening conference here in Winnipeg, and a closing conference in Saskatoon at the end of the year. All expenses are paid! There is also an opportunity to win a $1000 scholarship.

 

For more information, come pick up an application form from the office. Deadline to apply is this Friday.

 

Parent Teacher conferences   they take place October 19th. Go to our website and follow the link to register and to book appointments.

 

the event    anyone interested in being a co-chair for The Event this year must attend a meeting in room 204 at lunch on Tuesday, October 18th.

 

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!

 

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

 

what’s your type   canadian blood services will be here october 19th at lunch so that students 17 years or over can have their blood typed.

 

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

 

remind app   go to our website to sign up for grade-specific notifications from our student-services department. parents can sign up as well.

 

volleyball   good luck to our vg volleyball team as they host their home tournament this weekend.

 

boys hockey   congrats to our boys for their 4-3 win over garden city in their season opener. bryce osterman recorded the hat trick.

 

intramural soccer   friday:   no games

Thursday, 13 October 2016


language and culture trip   there are limited spots available for students who wish to attend the 2017 trip to france, spain and italy. contact mr. aguirre or mr. alexiou if you’re interested.

Our first Europe 2017 parent meeting is on Tuesday, October 18th at 18:30 in the Theatre. All parents must attend. Contact Mr. Aguirre if your parents can't attend.

 

try-a-trade   grade 11 and 12 students are invited to sign up for an opportunity on Nov 2 to try out various trade skills. This takes place at Red River and is run through Skills Canada.  See Ms Bennett for more info or to sign up before Oct 17th.

 

Wear purple   Wear purple on Monday. October 17th to remember the GLBTTQ students who have been harassed to the point of suicide and to help send the message that the bullying and harassment has to stop.

 

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.

 

indiginous students   Attention all grade 10, 11, and 12 Indigenous youth: Are you interested in a career in business? In.Business is a mentorship program that offers youth the opportunity to experience different aspects involved in a career in business before you commit to a post-secondary program.

 

The program is made up of business challenges facilitated by mentors, with a two- day opening conference here in Winnipeg, and a closing conference in Saskatoon at the end of the year. All expenses are paid! There is also an opportunity to win a $1000 scholarship.

 

For more information, come pick up an application form from the office. Deadline to apply is this Friday.

 

Parent Teacher conferences   they take place October 19th. Go to our website and follow the link to register and to book appointments.

 

cafeteria   thursday – pasta including lasagna and penne. tomato sauce or meatless. caesar salad and garlic toast.  gluten-free pasta is available.

 

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!

 

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

 

what’s your type   canadian blood services will be here october 19th at lunch so that students 17 years or over can have their blood typed.

 

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

 

remind app   go to our website to sign up for grade-specific notifications from our student-services department. parents can sign up as well.

 

girls hockey   Just a reminder that clothing fittings are taking place today in room 217.

 

boys hockey   dismissed at 2:55 thursday for their game at keith bodley.

 

curling   practices/tryouts will begin today at amcc from 4-5:30. see mrs. nemetchek if you have any questions.

 

intramural soccer   thursday:  Big Boys vs m8, eom1 vs senior stat

Wednesday, 12 October 2016


grade level meetings this morning   period 2 – grades 9 & 10, period 3 – grades 11 & 12.

 

language and culture trip   there are limited spots available for students who wish to attend the 2017 trip to france, spain and italy. contact mr. aguirre or mr. alexiou if you’re interested.

 

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 by this friday.

 

indiginous students   Attention all grade 10, 11, and 12 Indigenous youth: Are you interested in a career in business? In.Business is a mentorship program the offers youth the opportunity to experience different aspects involved in a career in business before you commit to a post-secondary program.

 

The program is made up of business challenges facilitated by mentors, with a two-           day opening conference here in Winnipeg, and a closing conference in Saskatoon at the end of the year. All expenses are paid! There is also an opportunity to win a $1000 scholarship.

 

For more information, come pick up an application form from the office. Deadline to apply is this Friday.

 

grad rings   jostens is here with grad rings again on wednesday.

 

Parent Teacher conferences   they take place October 19th. Go to our website and follow the link to register and to book appointments.

 

cafeteria   sub sandwiches and rueben sandwiches.

thursday – pasta including lasagna and penne. tomato sauce or meatless. caesar salad and garlic toast.

 

art house films   art house films are back for another year. starting october 12th, and running every wednesday, you will get to watch movies that are not just your regular hollywood fare. our first movie is titled “9”. a rag doll awakens in a post-apocalyptic future and holds the key to humanity’s salvation. registration is required. pick up a form from the drama room.

 

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!

 

blood donor clinic   on october 26th at lunch, the blood bus is coming to pick up students who are over 17.   you can sign up in the office – there are currently 3 spots left.

 

what’s your type   canadian blood services will be here october 19th at lunch so that students 17 years or over can have their blood typed.

 

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

 

remind app   go to our website to sign up for grade-specific notifications from our student-services department. parents can sign up as well.

 

girls hockey   Good luck to our girls hockey team who begins their season today as they take on St. Mary's at the Iceplex. Girls are to be dismissed at 3:15 pm.

 

boys hockey   dismissed at 2:55 wednesday for practice and 2:55 thursday for their game at keith bodley.

 

basketball   There will be a meeting at lunch today for all boys interested in playing basketball this year (who are not currently playing volleyball). The meeting will take place in room 209, Mr. Alexiou's room at 12:05 pm. It should only take about 10 minutes.

 

volleyball  

 

curling   practices/tryouts will begin october 13 at amcc from 4-5:30. see mrs. nemetchek if you have any questions.

 

intramural soccer  wednesday:  victorious vs squad, prestige vs harambe

Tuesday, 11 October 2016


language and culture trip   there are limited spots available for students who wish to attend the 2017 trip to france, spain and italy. contact mr. aguirre or mr. alexiou if you’re interested.

 

post-secondary presentations     Presentations to gr 12s - RRC will be here on Oct 11 at 1:15.

 

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 by this friday.

 

Parent Teacher conferences   they take place October 19th. Go to our website and follow the link to register and to book appointments.

 

art house films   art house films are back for another year. starting october 12th, and running every wednesday, you will get to watch movies that are not just your regular hollywood fare. our first movie is titled “9”. a rag doll awakens in a post-apocalyptic future and holds the key to humanity’s salvation. registration is required. pick up a form from the drama room.

 

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!

 

blood donor clinic   on october 26th at lunch, the blood bus is coming to pick up students who are over 17.   you can sign up in the office – there are currently 3 spots left.

 

what’s your type   canadian blood services will be here october 19th at lunch so that students 17 years or over can have their blood typed.

 

u of m   Any gr 10, 11, or 12 students who are interested in Engineering or would like to learn more about it are invited to attend U of M's Engineering Outreach Day october 18, with 2 more dates to follow, for a full day of presentations and hands on experience in design and problem solving. Please see Ms Bennett for details. October 7th is the last day to pick up permission forms for october 18th.

 

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

 

kw canteen   kwcc is looking for volunteers in their canteen.

 

remind app   go to our website to sign up for grade-specific notifications from our student-services department. parents can sign up as well.

 

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

 

boys hockey   meeting today at lunch in room 111.

 

volleyball   Congratulations to the varsity girls volleyball team on winning the Viking classic tournament in Brandon this past weekend. It was a great team effort and the girls played excellent throughout the whole tournament. Practice today at 5:30 at Lincoln.

 

curling   practices/tryouts will begin october 13 at amcc from 4-5:30. see mrs. nemetchek if you have any questions.

 

intramural soccer  tuesday:  spongebob vs m8, cereal vs internationals