FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Hey, Westlane! MYAC is excited to announce that our Skate Night is back next Saturday, April 18th, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The entry fee is $2 or a non-perishable food item, and skate rentals will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Come out for a fun evening on the ice with your friends! All proceeds will go to Project Share. Check out the MYAC Instagram for more details.
Dodgeball Intramurals: Hey Spartans! Dodgeball intramurals are almost here! Just a reminder that games will be running from April 21st to 24th during lunch. If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time to grab some friends, create a team, and join in on the action. Get ready for fast-paced games, friendly competition, and a fun way to break up your day. Whether you're in it to win or just to have a good time, everyone is welcome—no tryouts, no pressure. Don’t forget: if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball! Sign-up sheets will be in the main foyer at lunch—be sure to add your team before spots fill up. We’ll see you on the court!
Chess Tournament Results: Westlane participated in the DSBN Chess Tournament at Secord yesterday. Our school was represented well, with Henry Yuan earning first place in the senior division, and Mark Chen earning second place in the provincial qualifier portion of the tournament. Mark will be moving on to participate in provincials. Great job everyone!
Graduation Caps & Gowns added to School Cash Online: Graduates who would like to keep their cap and gown may do so by submitting a $20 payment through School Cash Online. Only the students who purchase a cap and gown can decorate the cap for grad, pending design approval as usual. Those who don't submit the payment before grad will have to return the gown after the ceremony.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
TODAY’S NEWS
Yearbook: Spartans. The 2025/2026 yearbook is now officially on sale and can be purchased through school cash online for $55. This is a great way to preserve your high school memories for many years to come! If you have any questions, please see Mr. Ricci in room 1030 or Ms. Dimond in the main office.
MYAC is excited to announce that our Skate Night is back next Saturday, April 18th, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The entry fee is $2 or a non-perishable food item, and skate rentals will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Come out for a fun evening on the ice with your friends! All proceeds will go to Project Share. Check out the MYAC Instagram for more details.
STUDENT COUNCIL BAKE SALE: Hey Spartans, did you know your Westlane student council is hosting a bake sale next Wednesday? Come on down to the caf April 22nd at lunch to get yourself a spring treat!
GUIDANCE:
Graduation Caps & Gowns added to School Cash Online: Graduates who would like to keep their cap and gown may do so by submitting a $20 payment through School Cash Online. Only the students who purchase a cap and gown can decorate the cap for grad (pending design approval as usual). Those who don't submit the payment before grad will have to return the gown after the ceremony.
SPORTS
Girls Flag Football: Reminder to everyone trying out for the Varsity Girls Flag Football Team, the second tryout will be tomorrow after school on the field. See Ms. Szkwyra if you have any questions.
Dodgeball Intramurals: Hey Spartans! Looking for something better to do at lunch? Dodgeball intramurals are starting next week, April 21st to the 24th. Grab a few friends, make a team, and come play during lunch. No tryouts, no pressure - just quick games, good competition, and a chance to enjoy your lunch break. Think you’ve got the reflexes to stay in the game? Remember, if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball! Sign-up sheets are now up near the phys-ed office. We hope to see you on the court!
Badminton: Congratulations to the senior badminton players that competed at zone championships yesterday. All players represented Westlane well with great skill and sportsmanship. Special congratulations to Kevin Nguyen who placed 3rd in boys singles, Jireh Quimba and Marlhe Pasay who placed 3rd in girls doubles and to Seerat Basi and Chaeyeon Shin who placed first in girls doubles and will be competing at SOSSA championships next Thursday.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
TODAY’S NEWS
MYAC is excited to announce that our Skate Night is back next Saturday, April 18th, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The entry fee is $2 or a non-perishable food item, and skate rentals will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Come out for a fun evening on the ice with your friends! All proceeds will go to Project Share. Check out the MYAC Instagram for more details.
Dodgeball Intramurals: Hey Spartans! Looking for something better to do at lunch? Dodgeball intramurals are starting next week, April 21st to the 24th. Grab a few friends, make a team, and come play during lunch. No tryouts, no pressure - just quick games, good competition, and a chance to enjoy your lunch break. Think you’ve got the reflexes to stay in the game? Remember, if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball! Sign-up sheets are now up near the phys-ed office. We hope to see you on the court!
STUDENT COUNCIL BAKE SALE: Hey Spartans, did you know your Westlane student council is hosting a bake sale next Wednesday? Come on down to the caf April 22nd at lunch to get yourself a spring treat!
GUIDANCE:
Important: Volunteer Hours Grad Award! Grads only. We were just notified that the deadline to submit hours for the Graduation Volunteer Certificates will be today. This means all hours must be verified (turned green) by April 15th in order to count for this award. You can earn a Certificate starting at having over 50 community involvement hours.
Westlane Art Showcase - Call for Art! Interested in having your art on display in this year's art showcase? Scan the QR codes on posters around the school to secure your spot! Artwork submissions are due to the art room by Monday, May 11th. More details on the event to follow! If you have any questions, see Mrs. Dunn or Mr. Kasper in the art room.
Art Club: Art club is meeting today after school in room 1073. New members are always welcome.
CLUBS
SPORTS
Boys Baseball: The first tryout for the boys baseball team will be held today, directly after school on the baseball diamond beside the turf field. Please see Mr. Guild or Mc Kauge if you have any questions.
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Bengali New Year: Bengali New Year, also known as 'Poheka Boishakh', is the first day in the Bengali calendar. It is a public holiday in Bangladesh and in India, it is a public holiday in several states and may be celebrated by Bengali communities elsewhere in India.
Puthandu: Puthandu, also known as Puthuvarudam or Tamil New Year, is the first day of the year on the Tamil calendar and traditionally celebrated as a festival. The festival date is set with the solar cycle of the lunisolar Hindu calendar, as the first day of the Tamil month Chithirai.
Solar New Year: Mesha Sankranti refers to the first day of the solar cycle year, that the solar New Year in the Hindu luni-solar calendar. The Hindu calendar also has a lunar new year, which is religiously more significant, and falls on different dates in the Amanta and Purinamanta systems prevalent across the Indian subcontinent.
Vaisakhi Sikh New Year: Vaisakhi, also pronounced Baisakhi, marks the first day of the month of Vaisakha and is usually celebrated annually on April 13 or 14 as the solar New Year. It is additionally a spring harvest festival in the Punjab.
Yom HaShoah: Yom HaShoah is a Jewish day of remembrance that honours the six million Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust, as well as the courage and resistance of those who endured and resisted Nazi persecution.
TODAY’S NEWS
Yearbook: The 2025/2026 yearbook is now officially on sale and can be purchased through school cash online for $55. This is a great way to preserve your high school memories for many years to come! If you have any questions, please see Mr. Ricci in room 1030 or Ms. Dimond in the main office.
Dodgeball Intramurals Hey Spartans! Looking for something better to do at lunch? Dodgeball intramurals are starting next week, April 21st to the 24th. Grab a few friends, make a team, and come play during lunch. No tryouts, no pressure - just quick games, good competition, and a chance to enjoy your lunch break. Think you’ve got the reflexes to stay in the game? Remember, if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball! Sign-up sheets are now up near the phys-ed office. We hope to see you on the court!
GUIDANCE
Important: Volunteer Hours Grad Award! Grads only: We were just notified that the deadline to submit hours for the Graduation Volunteer Certificates will be April 15th. This means all hours must be verified (turned green) by April 15th in order to count for this award. You can earn a Certificate starting at having over 50 community involvement hours.
Graduation Caps & Gowns added to School Cash Online: Graduates who would like to keep their cap and gown may do so by submitting a $20 payment through School Cash Online. Only the students who purchase a cap and gown can decorate the cap for grad (pending design approval as usual). Those who don't submit the payment before grad will have to return the gown after the ceremony.
CLUBS
Sparta-bots (robotics): This is a reminder that our year end meeting is happening today at lunch. All team members are highly encouraged to attend.
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Orthodox Christian Week: Orthodox Christian Week is the seven-day period in each year starting on Orthodox Easter Sunday. The Orthodox Christian Church has over two hundred and twenty million followers across the world, mainly situated in Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia. Although a minority faith in Ontario, Orthodox Christians have settled here for generations and have established active churches and cultural associations which add to the diverse cultural fabric of our province.
GUIDANCE
Important: Volunteer Hours Grad Award! Grads only: We were just notified that the deadline to submit hours for the Graduation Volunteer Certificates will be April 15th. This means all hours must be verified (turned green) by April 15th in order to count for this award. You can earn a Certificate starting at having over 50 community involvement hours.
Graduation Caps & Gowns added to School Cash Online: Graduates who would like to keep their cap and gown may do so by submitting a $20 payment through School Cash Online.
Only the students who purchase a cap and gown can decorate the cap for grad (pending design approval as usual).
Those who don't submit the payment before grad will have to return the gown after the ceremony.
Westlane Art Showcase - Call for Art! Interested in having your art on display in this year's art showcase? Scan the QR codes on posters around the school to secure your spot! Artwork submissions are due to the art room by Monday, May 11th. More details on the event to follow! If you have any questions, see Mrs. Dunn or Mr. Kasper in the art room.
Art Club: Art club is meeting today after school in room 1073. New members are always welcome.
SPORTS
ULTIMATE: Tomorrow will be the first tryout for the Westlane Ultimate team. Please meet outside on the field at 2:15pm.
Boys Baseball: Attention all students interested in trying out for the boys’ baseball team…Today’s tryout is cancelled. The first tryout will take place on Wednesday, April 15. Please see Mr. Guild or Mr. Mc Kague if you have any questions.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Holy Friday (Orthodox): This day commemorates the passion and death by crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
GUIDANCE
Important: Volunteer Hours Grad Award! Grads only.
We were just notified that the deadline to submit hours for the Graduation Volunteer Certificates will be April 15th. This means all hours must be verified (turned green) by April 15th in order to count for this award. You can earn a Certificate starting at having over 50 community involvement hours.
ARTS
Westlane Art Showcase - Call for Art! Interested in having your art on display in this year's art showcase? Scan the QR codes on posters around the school to secure your spot! Artwork submissions are due to the art room by Monday, May 11th. More details on the event to follow! If you have any questions, see Mrs. Dunn or Mr. Kasper in the art room.
SPORTS
Boys Baseball: If you are interested in trying out for the Boys Baseball team, please add your name to the sign-up sheet which can be found outside of the phys-ed office. The first tryout will be held on Monday, April 13th on the school’s baseball diamond. Please see Mr. Guild or Mr. Mc Kauge if you have any questions.
Ultimate: First tryout for the Co-ed Ultimate team will be Tuesday after school on the field. Bring your cleats and water and meet on the field for 2:15. Please sign up beforehand outside room 2021.
Badminton: Congratulations to the badminton team that competed at Sub-Zone championships yesterday at AN Myer. All players displayed great badminton skills and sportsmanship. The following are the results of the players that will be moving on to Zone championships. Novice players: Milei and Kelly 1st, Haeyeon 3rd, Henry and Jacobo 2nd, Lucas and Shaurya 3rd. Junior players: Sandra 2nd, Aditi and Aliya 1st, Mobolaji and Guneet 3rd, Terry 3rd, Johanness and Yahya 3rd, Joshua and Kaitlyn 1st, Eunchan and Annie 2nd. Senior players: Marlhe and Jireh 1st, Seerat and Chaeyeon 2nd, Kevin 2nd, Tien and Uiseok 2nd, Lucas and Kevin 3rd, Ben and Isabella 1st.
Today is Deb in the cafeteria’s last day. She’s been with us for 3 years. If you get a chance stop by and wish her all the best. Thank you Deb!
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026
TODAY’S NEWS
Yearbook: Deadline to purchase this year’s yearbook is fast approaching – don’t miss out. Order online today.
Boys Baseball: If you are interested in trying out for the Boys Baseball team, please add your name to the sign-up sheet which can be found outside of the phys-ed office. The first tryout will be held on Monday, April 13th on the school’s baseball diamond. Please see Mr. Guild or Mr. Mc Kauge if you have any questions.
Girls Softball: There is a girls softball try out tonight after school on the baseball diamond. Please be there no later than 2:15 PM. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Bokma or Mrs. Miller.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
World Health Day: World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on April 7, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization, as well as other related organizations. In 1948, the WHO held the First World Health Assembly.
TODAY’S NEWS
Yearbook: The 2025/2026 yearbook is now officially on sale and can be purchased through school cash online for $55. This is a great way to preserve your high school memories for many years to come! If you have any questions, please see Mr. Ricci in room 1030 or Ms. Dimond in the main office.
Westlane World Cup: Are you a soccer player? Want to see who the best soccer player is? Then join the Westlane World Cup happening TODAY from 4 to 6 p.m. on the soccer field. Today is the last chance to sign up in the main foyer during lunch. The entry fee is $2, cash only, and there will be a prize for the winning team. If you’re interested, make sure to sign up during lunch, and we’ll see you after school on the soccer field! Feel free to come out and support the trams as well!
SPORTS
Westlane Ultimate: Are you a Westlane Student? Would you like playing on the only co-ed team at Westlane? Anyone at Westlane can try-out for the Ultimate team. Please sign-up on the Westlane Ultimate list on the room 2021 door. First try-out is on Tuesday after school. Boy, girl, grade 9-12, anyone and everyone. Sign up and try out.
Boys Baseball: If you are interested in trying out for the Boys Baseball team, please add your name to the sign-up sheet which can be found outside of the phys-ed office. The first tryout will be held on Monday, April 13th on the school’s baseball diamond. Please see Mr. Guild or Mr. Mc Kauge if you have any questions.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Memorial to Christ's Death: Jehovah's Witnesses commemorate Christ's death as a ransom or "propitiatory sacrifice" by observing the Lord's Evening Meal, or Memorial. They celebrate it once per year, noting that it was instituted on the Passover, an annual festival. They observe it on Nisan 14 according to the ancient Jewish luni-solar calendar
World Autism Day: Celebrate the Spectrum: Autism Ontario's World Autism Day: Celebrate the Spectrum is an opportunity for positive action to provide spaces of support and advocacy for our diverse communities while learning about autism and how we can all make our communities better and more inclusive places for people on the autism spectrum
TODAY’S NEWS
Yearbook: The 2025/2026 yearbook is now officially on sale and can be purchased through school cash online for $55. This is a great way to preserve your high school memories for many years to come! If you have any questions, please see Mr. Ricci in room 1030 or Ms. Dimond in the main office.
EGG HUNT: This week, your student council is running an Egg Hunt! Every morning, 4 eggs will be hidden around the school. 3 of the eggs will have candy and chocolates inside, and one golden egg will have caf cash or a voucher for the yearbook. Good luck, Spartans!
Westlane World Cup: Are you a soccer player? Want to see who the best soccer player is? Then, join the Westlane World Cup on April 7th, next Tuesday, from 4-6 pm. Today is the LAST SIGN-UPS date so make sure to sign up if interested in playing! The entry fee is $2 cash only, and there will be a prize for the winning team. See you next Tuesday for the exciting game, and feel free to come out and support the team!
Interact Club: This is a reminder that Internet members are meeting today at lunch in room 2009, in Mrs. Armiento's class. New members are always welcome!
Fashion Club - There will be a mandatory fashion club meeting today in the fashion room at lunch to discuss our plans for the rest of the term. We have some exciting ideas to discuss! New members are always welcome. If you love sewing, creating, designing, or just want to explore your creative side, come on out! We hope to see you there!
There will be NO homework club today. We will see you back after the long weekend!
SPORTS
Girls Flag Football: Are you interested in playing Girls Flag Football? Please sign up this week on the sheet posted outside the PhysEd office. The first tryout will be on Wednesday, April 8th after school. If you have any questions see Ms. Szkwyra
Girl Soccer: If you are interested in trying out for girls soccer, there is a tryout after school today and next Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Pesach/Passover: Jewish people recall the liberation of their ancestors from slavery in ancient Egypt. It begins with a ritual meal, "Seder", where no leavened bread is consumed and is celebrated with prayers and symbolic foods. Observance begins at sunset of the previous day.
TODAY’S NEWS
Multicultural Day will be on May 6th this year! If you're interested in organizing a table or a performance, please sign up as soon as possible. There are QR codes posted around the school, and our Google Classroom code can be found on the Westlane instagram. See Mrs. Smith in Room 2010 if you have any questions!
EGG HUNT: This week, your student council is running an Egg Hunt! Every morning, 4 eggs will be hidden around the school. 3 of the eggs will have candy and chocolates inside, and one golden egg will have caf cash or a voucher for the yearbook. Good luck, Spartans!
World Autism Day is tomorrow. This is a time to celebrate people with Autism, raise awareness, and promote inclusion in our communities. To show your support, please wear tie-dye on tomorrow. If you don’t have any tie-dye, wear bright colours.
Westlane World Cup: Are you a soccer player? Want to see who the best soccer player is? Then, join the Westlane World Cup on April 7th, next Tuesday, from 4-6 pm. Sign-ups continue all this week in the main foyer during lunch. The entry fee is $2 cash only, and there will be a prize for the winning team. If you're interested, make sure to sign up this week in the foyer!
Art Club: Art club is cancelled tonight. See you next week!
Indigenous Student Alliance: Indigenous Student alliance is meeting today at lunch in room 1110. Everyone is welcome. See Ms. Balyk or Ms. Berger with any questions
Trivia Club: Trivia club is happening today, if you are interested in trivia or expanding your worldly knowledge, come out to room 2029 at lunch.
Girls Flag Football: Are you interested in playing Girls Flag Football? Please sign up this week on the sheet posted outside the PhysEd office. The first tryout will be on Wednesday, April 8th after school. If you have any questions see Ms. Szkwyra