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.

Friday 17 June 2016


cassidy & isabella   Congratulations to Cassidy and Isabella for their recent achievements in Manitoba's Pandora poetry competition! Isabella won third place in the grade 9 grouping for her poem "Relationships" and Cassidy won first place in grade 9 for her poem "Waves on Jagged Times." Cassidy and Isabella are talented young poets and their writing has stood out for being honest, artistic, and simplistically complex. We can't wait to see what their future has in store for them!

 

art show   Please make plans to attend the Grade 11/12 Visual Arts Advanced and IB art show and coffee house on Monday, June 20th starting at 7PM in the cafeteria. The entrance fee is a $5.00 donation to Camp Aurora with drinks and desserts provided. Come and enjoy the art and our local talents while supporting a great cause.

 

library   last day to return books is june 23rd. please also clear library fines.

 

library is closed for inventory june 28 – june 30.

 

student parking   please return passes to the office.

 

lost and found   unclaimed items will be donated later today.

 

locker cleanup   it’s this morning at 10:30. teachers – your locker list is in your mailbox.

 

senior shirts   on sale at lunch in front of the office.

 

exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

westwood wear   check the posters around the school. forms and payment are due by noon on june 24th.

 

safe grad  grads – get your donation in to the office today.

 

rugby   return clean jerseys asap – girls & boys.

There will be a Boys Rugby Team wind up to be held on Tuesday at 4:00 PM.  Team members interested must see Mr. Braun by Friday to confirm attendance.

 

BOYS SOCCER   PLEASE RETURN SOCCER JERSEYS TO MR. AGUIRRE A.S.A.P.

Thursday 16 June 2016


art show   Please make plans to attend the Grade 11/12 Visual Arts Advanced and IB art show and coffee house on Monday, June 20th starting at 7PM in the cafeteria. The entrance fee is a $5.00 donation to Camp Aurora with drinks and desserts provided. Come and enjoy the art and our local talents while supporting a great cause.

 

library   last day to return books is june 23rd. please also clear library fines.

 

library is closed for inventory june 28 – june 30.

 

student parking   please return passes to the office.

 

cafeteria   thursday special – bbq pulled pork and fingers & fries.

 

lost and found   items will be displayed in the library hall this morning.

 

locker cleanup   it’s friday morning. start taking items home now.

 

senior shirts   on sale at lunch in front of the office.

 

exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

math exam   this morning. quiet in the downstairs hallway please.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

staff/student baseball game   today at 12:10 at the diamonds.

 

rugby   return clean jerseys asap – girls & boys.

There will be a Boys Rugby Team wind up to be held on Tuesday at 4:00 PM.  Team members interested must see Mr. Braun by Friday to confirm attendance.

 

BOYS SOCCER   PLEASE RETURN SOCCER JERSEYS TO MR. AGUIRRE A.S.A.P.

 

Wednesday 15 June 2016


library   last day to return books is june 23rd. please also clear library fines.

 

library is closed for inventory june 28 – june 30.

 

student parking   please return passes to the office.

 

cafeteria   thursday special – bbq pulled pork and fingers & fries.

 

lost and found items will be displayed in the library hall this morning.

 

senior shirts   on sale at lunch in front of the office.

 

drive yearbook photo   drive members are to report to the Graphic Tech room on Wednesday, June 15, at 12:00 pm, for the DRIVE Student Council yearbook photo.

 

exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

math exam this morning. quiet in the downstairs hallway please.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

rugby   return clean jerseys asap – girls & boys.

There will be a Boys Rugby Team wind up to be held on Tuesday at 4:00 PM.  Team members interested must see Mr. Braun by Friday to confirm attendance.

 

BOYS SOCCER   PLEASE RETURN SOCCER JERSEYS TO MR. AGUIRRE A.S.A.P.

 

 

 

 

Tuesday 14 June 2016


library   last day to return books is june 23rd. please also clear library fines.

 

library is closed for inventory june 28 – june 30.

 

cafeteria   thursday special – bbq pulled pork and fingers & fries.

 

lost and found items will be displayed in the library hall this morning.

 

senior shirts   on sale at lunch in front of the office.

 

drive yearbook photo   drive members are to report to the Graphic Tech room on Wednesday, June 15, at 12:00 pm, for the DRIVE Student Council yearbook photo.

 

drive student council   meeting today at lunch in room 219.

 

exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

math exam this morning. quiet in the downstairs hallway please.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

beach volleyball   Congratulations to all the teams that competed in the Manitoba beach volleyball championships yesterday and Sunday. Special recognition to Kelli Beatty and Mikala Woodward for coming in second place in the varsity girls division and also to Jordan Hamm and Jayda Nault for winning the JV girls division. great job ladies!

 

rugby   return clean jerseys asap – girls & boys.

Monday 13 June 2016


library   last day to return books is june 23rd. please also clear library fines.

 

library is closed for inventory june 28 – june 30.

 

senior shirts   on sale at lunch in front of the office.

 

drive yearbook photo   drive members are to report to the Graphic Tech room on Wednesday, June 15, at 12:00 pm, for the DRIVE Student Council yearbook photo.

 

drive student council   meeting today at lunch in room 219.

 

exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

girls hockey    Just a reminder that there is girls training today at 330 in the fitness centre.

 

rugby   return clean jerseys asap – girls & boys.

 

track      Congratulations to the outdoor track team on an outstanding performance at the high school track and field championships held in brandon this past weekend.  special congratulations to meagan on her bronze medal in the tetrathlon and ryan on winning the gold medal in shot put!

Friday 10 June 2016


library   last day to return books is june 23rd. please also clear library fines.

 

library is closed for inventory june 28 – june 30.

 

senior shirts   on sale at lunch in front of the office.

 

valedictorian   congratulations to ana houldsworth – our graduation valedictorian. thank you to all who auditioned.

 

senior drama company   caucasian chalk circe. June 8, 9 and 10. $10 admission.

 

dance   a reminder to all dance students that the great dressing room cleanup will occur at 3:30 on friday.  all unclaimed items will be given to goodwill.

 

drive   meeting next monday at lunch in room 219.

 

exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

convocation comments   the deadline is past due but there are still a lot of grads who haven’t handed their comments in. pick up a blank form from the office.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

dancescapes    it takes place june 12 at 7:30 pm at mtyp at the forks. sold out!

 

assignments   the last date to hand in assignments is june 10.

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

rugby   return clean jerseys asap.

 

boys hockey   all boys interested in playing next year must attend a meeting friday at lunch in room 111.

Thursday 9 June 2016


library   last day to return books is june 23rd. please also clear library fines.

 

library is closed for inventory june 28 – june 30.

 

senior shirts   on sale at lunch in front of the office.

 

senior drama company   caucasian chalk circe. June 8, 9 and 10. $10 admission.

 

dance   a reminder to all dance students that the great dressing room cleanup will occur at 3:30 on friday.  all unclaimed items will be given to goodwill.

 

tutors    there will be a meeting thursday at lunch in the office for all students who acted as tutors this year.

 

drive   meeting next monday at lunch in room 219.

 

exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

WSU   Students who have Peer Support training and any students who wish to be a member of next year's WSU group need to attend a mandatory meeting in the art room at lunch on Thursday, June 9th. Please bring your lunch.

 

convocation comments   the deadline is past due but there are still a lot of grads who haven’t handed their comments in. pick up a blank form from the office.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

dancescapes    it takes place june 12 at 7:30 pm at mtyp at the forks. sold out!

 

assignments   the last date to hand in assignments is june 10.

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

girls rugby   congrats to the team who placed third in their division with a 24-22 win last night.

 

beach volleyball   There will be no beach volleyball practice today.  Come see Mr. Enns in the gym at some point today to get your schedule for Sunday.

Wednesday 8 June 2016


library is closed this morning until 11am

 

senior shirts   you can order them tuesday at lunch in front of the office.

 

tutors    there will be a meeting thursday at lunch in the office for all students who acted as tutors this year.

 

drive   meeting monday at lunch in room 219.

 

exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

WSU   Students who have Peer Support training and any students who wish to be a member of next year's WSU group need to attend a mandatory meeting in the art room at lunch on Thursday, June 9th. Please bring your lunch.

 

convocation comments   the deadline is past due but there are still a lot of grads who haven’t handed their comments in. pick up a blank form from the office.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

dancescapes    it takes place june 12 at 7:30 pm at mtyp at the forks. sold out!

 

assignments   the last date to hand in assignments is june 10.

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

girls rugby   playoff game wednesday at 4:45.

 

beach volleyball   There will be a beach volleyball practice Wednesday & Thursday at 3:30.

Tuesday 7 June 2016


early dismissal today

 

senior shirts   you can order them tuesday at lunch in front of the office.

 

tutors    there will be a meeting thursday at lunch in the office for all students who acted as tutors this year.

 

exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

WSU   Students who have Peer Support training and any students who wish to be a member of next year's WSU group need to attend a mandatory meeting in the art room at lunch on Thursday, June 9th. Please bring your lunch.

 

mental health month art contest – first place winner was taylor kennington, second place was sydney moreau.

 

convocation comments   the deadline is past due but there are still a lot of grads who haven’t handed their comments in. pick up a blank form from the office.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

dancescapes    it takes place june 12 at 7:30 pm at mtyp at the forks. sold out!

 

assignments   the last date to hand in assignments is june 10.

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

boys rugby   congrats to the boys for a great season. please return your jerseys to mr. braun and pick up your banquet tickets.

 

girls rugby   playoff game wednesday at 4:45.

 

beach volleyball   There will be a beach volleyball practice Wednesday & Thursday at 3:30.

 

open gym basketball  today at lunch

 

leadership   hours are due june 10. if you need some, see mr. schmeichel this morning.

 

sports awards banquet   The 2016 Athletic Awards Banquet will be on Tuesday, June 7th at 4:30pm in the theater. After the formal awards presentation, a meal provide by Calabria Market will be held in the cafeteria. Tickets are $10 and can be picked up in the school's main office. If you have paid your athletic fee, then your coach from the team you played on earliest in the year will have you ticket. Participation certificates, Warrior Participation Awards, scholar athlete recognition, camp scholarships, 2 awards per team and major awards will be handed out.

Monday 6 June 2016


no late start tomorrow   early dismissal tuesday.

 

Grade 9 Science Field Trip   Students going to the electricity museum today are asked to meet outside the office at 12:30pm.  The students should eat their lunch before boarding the bus.

 

exam schedule   pick one up in the office or view online.  conflicts to mr. valentim.

 

WSU   Students who have Peer Support training and any students who wish to be a memebr of next year's WSU group need to attend a mandatory meeting in the art room at lunch on Thursday, June 9th. Please bring your lunch.

 

convocation comments   the deadline is past due but there are still a lot of grads who haven’t handed their comments in. pick up a blank form from the office.

 

safe grad   parents of Grade 12 students are asked for a donation, either monetary or prizes, for the silent auction at safe grad. donations can be dropped off in our school office, preferably by june 15th

 

dancescapes    it takes place june 12 at 7:30 pm at mtyp at the forks. sold out!

 

assignments   the last date to hand in assignments is june 10.

 

community service hours   Grade 12 students applying for awards and scholarships are reminded to submit their community involvement activity log forms.  Students need 40 hours logged to qualify for a St. James-Assiniboia Diploma.  Log forms are available in the office and, when signed by supervisor, can be returned to the office.

 

boys rugby   Boys rugby playoff games begin at 4:45 on field 4 at maple grove rugby park today.

 

girls rugby   practice is cancelled tonight. playoff game wednesday at 4:45.

 

golf   mandatory meeting right away in the gym.

 

leadership   hours are due june 10. if you need some, see mr. schmeichel this morning.

 

girls hockey   Training is cancelled today and will resume next monday

 

sports awards banquet   The 2016 Athletic Awards Banquet will be on Tuesday, June 7th at 4:30pm in the theater. After the formal awards presentation, a meal provide by Calabria Market will be held in the cafeteria. Tickets are $10 and can be picked up in the school's main office. If you have paid your athletic fee, then your coach from the team you played on earliest in the year will have you ticket. Participation certificates, Warrior Participation Awards, scholar athlete recognition, camp scholarships, 2 awards per team and major awards will be handed out.