MARCH BREAK - MARCH 16 - 20 - Have a safe and happy break.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
TODAY’S NEWS
PJ Day: Hey Spartans! Show off your spartan spirit today with this weeks last spirit day, pj day!
CLUBS
Westlane Sparta-Bots, Robotics: Yesterday, the DSBN Robotics Skills Competition was hosted by Westlane for the first time. Westlane was represented incredibly well by the Robotics Club. Our students were never afraid to lend a helping hand to competitors, helping ensure that everyone had the best experience possible.
The club had our best showing ever, with the following results:
- 7th place: Hayden Leonard, Colter Martin, Kai Shier-Allen, and Ben Tonin
- 4th place: Kuver Vachher, Krish Prajapati, Umar Hussein, and Liam Sammels
- Bronze Medal: Carter Norman, Ethan Benson, David Chang, and Eunchan Jung
- Mr. Jenkins, Ms. Twist, and Mr. McKague could not be more proud of the club’s performance and sportsmanship throughout the event.
Although the season has come to an end, the future of the Sparta-Bots is incredibly bright. Congratulations to every member of the club for the hard work and dedication shown since September.
SPORTS
Everybody’s favourite time of year is back! That’s right- Track and Field season will be starting at the end of March. Please add your information to the sign-up sheet outside of the Phys Ed office doors, or join the Google Classroom using the posted QR code. Our first practice will be on Monday March 30th- all are welcome! If you have any questions please see Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Mahler-Hales or Mr. Guild.
Soccer: Boys' soccer tryouts will take place after the March Break.
Grades 9-10, Tuesday and Thursday.
Grades 11-12, Wednesday and Friday.
Badminton Intramurals: Badminton intramurals will be happening in the main gym at lunch from March 24th to 27th. There will be recreational courts and competitive doubles courts with prizes. This event is doubles only, so sign up with a partner. Sign-up sheets are on the main gym doors this week. Come check it out!
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
Throw-back Thursday: Hey spartans, show off your spartan spirit today by dressing from the 80s, 90s, or any decade! Make sure you don't miss out on the last spirit day tomorrow , Pj day.
SPORTS
Everybody’s favourite time of year is back! That’s right- Track and Field season will be starting at the end of March. Please add your information to the sign-up sheet outside of the Phys Ed office doors, or join the Google Classroom using the posted QR code. Our first practice will be on Monday March 30th- all are welcome! If you have any questions please see Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Mahler-Hales or Mr. Guild.
Badminton Drop-Off: Are you interested in playing badminton and want to support a good cause? Then come to the Badminton Drop-off TODAY from 4-6 pm in the main gym. There will be an entry fee of $2 CASH ONLY, and all the money raised goes to the NF Soup Kitchen! So, see you TODAY for a fun Badminton Night!!
Soccer: Boys soccer tryouts will take place after the March Break. Grades 9-10, Tuesday and Thursday. Grades 11-12, Wednesday and Friday.
Badminton Intramurals: Badminton intramurals will be happening in the main gym at lunch from March 24th to 27th. There will be recreational courts and competitive doubles courts with prizes. This event is doubles only, so sign up with a partner. Sign-up sheets are on the main gym doors this week. Come check it out!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
TODAY’S NEWS
Colour Wars: let’s show off our spartan spirit with colour wars. Lets see our Grade 9s in blue, Grade 10s in green, Grade 11s in red and Grade 12s in black. Make sure you’re ready for tomorrow’s spirit day throwback Thursday.
Art Club: Art club is cancelled today. See you on the Monday after the break!
Illustrated Anthology: Want to have your work printed in this year's Illustrated Anthology? Get your art or creative writing entries in by MARCH 27TH. Every student with work featured in the book gets a free printed copy! Join the Google Classroom code posted on the art room door to submit your work! See Mrs. Dunn if you have any questions!
Indigenous Student Alliance: Indigenous Student alliance is meeting today at lunch in room 1110. Everyone is welcome. We are planning events for this semester. 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.
SPORTS
Everybody’s favourite time of year is back! That’s right- Track and Field season will be starting at the end of March. Please add your information to the sign-up sheet outside of the Phys Ed office doors, or join the Google Classroom using the posted QR code. Our first practice will be on Monday March 30th- all are welcome! If you have any questions please see Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Mahler-Hales or Mr. Guild.
Badminton intramurals will be happening in the main gym at lunch from March 24th to 27th. There will be recreational courts and competitive doubles courts with prizes. This event is doubles only, so sign up with a partner. Sign-up sheets are on the main gym doors this week.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Harriet Tubman Day: To recognize and honour the woman who helped bring hundreds of slaves from America to freedom. Born into slavery in the early 1820s, Tubman escaped the Maryland farm where she and her family were kept and then travelled alone more than 100 kilometres to free state Pennsylvania. She made her way to Canada and St. Catharines is where she made her home on North Street not far from the British Methodist Episcopal Church, Salem Chapel. She lived in Niagara for less than a decade, beginning in the early 1850s and her influence was significant both for the black community and the church.
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.
Badminton Drop-Off: Are you interested in playing badminton and want to support a good cause? Then come to the Badminton Drop-off THIS THURSDAY from 4-6 pm in the main gym. There will be an entry fee of $2 CASH ONLY, and all the money raised goes to the NF Soup Kitchen! So, see you this Thursday for a fun Badminton Night!!
Mathlete vs Athlete: What’s up spartans, get ready to prove the cooler bunch of students today with mathletes vs athletes. Be ready for tomorrow and make sure to wear your grades colour for colour wars. Blue for grade 9s, green for grade 10s, red for grade 11s, and black for grade 12s.
Indigenous Student Alliance: Indigenous Student alliance is meeting tomorrow at lunch in room 1110. Everyone is welcome. We are planning events for this semester. See Ms. Balyk or Ms. Berger with any questions
TRACK & FIELD: Everybody’s favourite time of year is back! That’s right- Track and Field season will be starting at the end of March. Please add your information to the sign-up sheet outside of the Phys Ed office doors, or join the Google Classroom using the posted QR code. Our first practice will be on Monday March 30th- all are welcome! If you have any questions please see Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Mahler-Hales or Mr. Guild.
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026
SPIRIT WEEK BEGINS: Hey Spartans make sure you’re showing off your green today for shamrock day! Get ready for mathlete vs athlete tomorrow!
Art Club: Art club is happening today after school in room 1073. New members are always welcome!
Illustrated Anthology: Want to have your work printed in this year's Illustrated Anthology? Get your art or creative writing entries in by MARCH 27TH. Every student with work featured in the book gets a free printed copy! Join the Google Classroom code posted on the art room door to submit your work! See Mrs. Dunn if you have any questions!
A reminder to anyone who is taking part in the SHSM CPR and first Aid training today, it is happening in room 1077 which is across the hall from the library.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026
SPORTS
Badminton Team Tryouts: A list of players that are asked to come for final tryouts will be posted outside the phys. Ed. office today. Those final tryouts will start on Monday next week.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 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.
Aapex Driving Academy is back! Stop by the main foyer today during lunch to learn how you can get your license 4 months earlier and receive a free basic CAA membership. Sign up today to reserve your spot—classes fill up quickly!
Interact Club: This is a reminder that the Interact Club will be meeting TODAY at lunch in room 2009, in Mrs. Armiento's class. Everyone is welcome. See you there!!
SPORTS
Badminton Team Tryouts: Badminton team tryouts today after school for senior players until 3:30 pm. A list of players that are asked to come for final tryouts will be posted outside the phys. Ed. office tomorrow. Those final tryouts will start on Monday next week.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Holla Mohalla: Mock battles are fought and martial arts are displayed in honour of Guru Gobind Singh, who took to armed struggle against tyranny
Holi: Holi is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of spring, love, and the victory of good over evil. Known as the Festival of Colours, it involves throwing coloured powders, dancing, and festive gatherings. Holi typically begins with Holika Dahan, a bonfire symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, followed by a day of joyful colour play. It is widely celebrated in India and Nepal, as well as in other parts of the world with Hindu communities.
TODAY’S NEWS
Aapex Driving Academy is back! Stop by the main foyer during lunch tomorrow to learn how you can get your license 4 months earlier and receive a free basic CAA membership. Sign up today to reserve your spot—classes fill up quickly!
ARTS
Illustrated Anthology: Want to have your work printed in this year's Illustrated Anthology? There is one month left to submit! Get your art or creative writing entries in by MARCH 27TH in order to guarantee your spot in the printed anthology. Join the Google Classroom code posted on the art room door to submit your work! See Mrs. Dunn if you have any questions or need help submitting your work!
Art Club: Art club is cancelled for today after school. See you Monday!
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Purim: A Jewish celebration that marks the time when the Jewish community living in Persia was saved from genocide. On Purim, Jewish people offer charity and share food with friends.
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.
LOST & FOUND: So many earbuds, jewelry, eyeglasses, winter coats, a winter boot. See the main office if you have lost anything.
TECH
Good luck to the 24 Westlane students competing in the annual DSBN SKILLS competition on Wednesday, at Niagara College. GO SPARTANS!!!
SPORTS
Badminton Team Tryouts: : Badminton team tryouts today after school for Grade 9 and 10 players until 3:30 pm. Last day of tryouts for senior players on Thursday after school until 3:30 pm.
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Ala (19 Days of Fasting): Ala' is the nineteenth and final month of the Baha'i year, and the time of the 19-day fast, in preparation for Naw-Ruz. Those who are healthy and of age abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset.
Black Mental Health Day: Black Mental Health Day recognizes the ongoing impacts of anti-Black racism and systemic inequities on the mental health and well-being of Black communities in Ontario. Persistent discrimination across public systems—including education, healthcare, housing, and justice—contributes to unequal outcomes and compounded trauma. This day raises awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities and affirms the importance of addressing anti-Black racism through meaningful action.
TODAY’S NEWS
GUIDANCE
Grad Photos: Final sitting to have your grad photos done is this today and tomorrow. You must sign up through Pegasus directly to book an appointment time. Please see Google Classroom for additional info.
CLUBS
Illustrated Anthology: Want to have your work printed in this year's Illustrated Anthology? There is one month left to submit! Get your art or creative writing entries in by MARCH 27TH in order to guarantee your spot in the printed anthology. Join the Google Classroom code posted on the art room door to submit your work! See Mrs. Dunn if you have any questions or need help submitting your work!
Art Club: art club is meeting today after school in room 1073. New members are always welcome!
Sparta-bots: The competition season is finished in a week and a half. There is a meeting today at the beginning of lunch to go over final details. BE THERE!!! If you can not attend you MUST see Mr. Jenkins ASAP.
SPORTS
Badminton Team Tryouts: Badminton team tryouts today after school for all players until 6 pm. Last day of tryouts continue tomorrow for Grade 9 and 10 players after school until 3:30 pm. Last day of tryouts for senior players on Thursday after school until 3:30 pm.
LOST & FOUND: So many earbuds, jewelry, eye glasses, winter coats, a winter boot. See the main office if you have lost anything.