FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2025

DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE

Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji

He was the fifth Guru (1563-1606) and the first Sikh martyr executed by the Mughal emperor Jehangir. He built the Golden Temple in Amritsar with doors facing all four directions to emphasize that the Sikh way was open to all, regardless of caste.

TODAY’S NEWS

Opportunity for volunteer hours! If you are looking for some volunteer hours, the Paralympic Games are being held this weekend and are in need of lots of volunteers. Email or see Mr. Guild by Friday for more information

Grad Art Show: Last night was the opening ceremony for the 2025 Graduate Art show at the DSBN Education Center. Huge congratulations go to Moqadas A, Autumn B, Kiara F, Maddie K, Vivian Q and Rosa P for representing Westlane through their beautiful works of art. Special congratulations goes to Vivian Q for winning an award for the best Black and White work of art; to Moqadas A for receiving a special Honourable Mention for her piece; and to Kiara F for having her piece selected as the atrium showcase piece for Westlane. 

Track and Field:  Congratulations to Musab Mohemed and Savannah Rodgers who have each qualified for the OFSAA Track and Field Championships in Toronto next week. Musab will represent Westlane in the Novice Boys 400m, while Savannah qualified in an impressive 3 events - Javelin, Shot Put, and Discus! Good luck at OFSAA!

Athletic Banquet: Do you have your ticket yet? Everyone is welcome to attend the Westlane Athletic Banquet on Tuesday, June 3 from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM in the cafeteria. Get your $6.00 ticket through School Cash Online. There will be athletic awards, pizza, and prizes to be won! Get your Athletic Banquet ticket today. Let's celebrate Spartan Athletics!

THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025

DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE

Ascension Day: The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, also called Ascension Day, Ascension Thursday, or sometimes Holy Thursday, commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven.

TODAY’S NEWS

Prom Committee has a meeting at lunch today in room 2012, bring your lunch with you. Tickets are now on school cash online along with important information. See Mrs. Gorman if you need a guest form.

Rankin Run: 

Our Rankin run takes place this Friday May 30th. IF you still want to donate, do one of the following:

1. Donate to the Rankin Bankin Jar in your Period 2 class.
2. Donate online using the link given out to your Period 2 teacher
3. Find Mrs Davis and donate directly
4. Purchase Ice bucket tickets to nominate your favourite (or least favourite) teacher!

Remember all donations over $10 earn 1 hour for every $10 donation.

Sign-a-shirt Day(Rankin)

Hey Spartan, the Interact Club is selling a t-shirt in the foyer during lunch throughout this week. T-shirts will be handed out along with the pen this Friday for you to go around and get a sign from your friends, teachers and classmates. So if you're planning to purchase the t-shirt, don't forget to bring cash this week!!

STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATIONS

Hey Spartans in Grades 9, 10, and 11!
Are you interested in making a difference at Westlane? Want to be a voice for your peers and help plan exciting events? Then Student Council is for you!

How to Apply:
Look for the posters around the school to find instructions on how to join the Official Student Council Applications Google Classroom. Once you’ve joined, follow the steps provided there to complete your application.

Get involved. Lead. Make Westlane even better! Meeting today at lunch in room 2004

Also:  This week is the last spirit week of the school year! Be sure to show that spirit and go all out! Today is Country vs Country Club Day.  Tomorrow is White-Out Day, be sure to wear white clothing that you don't mind getting stained for the Colour Wars Finale

CLUBS

Spartans 4 Christ will meet today at lunch in the Conference Room. Come on down for some fun and fellowship. See you there!!!

Fashion Club: Fashion Club is not running today - see you next week!

Horticulture club: Join us today after school within the community gardens! We will be working from 2pm until 3:30pm! Those who join us will receive Community Service hours and garden experience. Meet us within the greenhouse!! 

SPORTS

Athletic Banquet

Everyone is welcome to attend the Westlane Athletic Banquet on Tuesday, June 3 from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM in the cafeteria. Get your $6.00 ticket through School Cash Online. There will be athletic awards, pizza, and prizes to be won! Get your Athletic Banquet ticket today. Let's celebrate Spartan Athletics!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025

DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE

Ascension of Báha’u’llah: The prophet-founder of the Baháí Faith passed away near Haifa, Israel. The event is observed at the actual time of his passing at 3am

TODAY’S NEWS
Graduates: Hey graduates, do you want to put a quote in the yearbook to go along side with your graduation photo. If yes, see Mr. Ricci in room 1030 before the school day starts, on lunch or on your prep only. Your quote can’t be any longer than 90 characters in length. 

Rankin Run: Our Rankin run takes place this Friday May 30th. IF you still want to donate, do one of the following:

1. Donate to the Rankin Jar in your Period 2 class.

2. Donate online using the link given out to your Period 2 teacher

3. Find Mrs Davis and donate directly

4. Purchase Ice bucket tickets to nominate your favourite (or least favourite) teacher!

Remember all donations over $10 earn 1 hour for every $10 donation.

Sign-a-shirt Day(Rankin): Hey Spartan, the Interact Club is selling a t-shirt in the foyer during lunch throughout this week. T-shirts will be handed out along with the pen this Friday for you to go around and get a sign from your friends, teachers and classmates. So if you're planning to purchase the t-shirt, don't forget to bring cash this week!!

STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATIONS

Hey Spartans in Grades 9, 10, and 11!
Are you interested in making a difference at Westlane? Want to be a voice for your peers and help plan exciting events? Then Student Council is for you!

How to Apply:
Look for the posters around the school to find instructions on how to join the Official Student Council Applications Google Classroom. Once you’ve joined, follow the steps provided there to complete your application.

Get involved. Lead. Make Westlane even better!

This week is the last spirit week of the school year! Be sure to show that spirit and go all out!

Today is Colour Wars, Grade 9s are Green, Grade 10s and Red, Grade 11s are Pink, and Grade 12s are Blue

Tomorrow is Country vs Country Club Day

 And Friday is White-Out Day, be sure to wear white clothing that you don't mind getting stained for the Colour Wars Finale

Westlane Art Showcase: Join us TONIGHT in the gym after school until 5:00 PM to celebrate the musical, dramatic, and artistic talents of our Westlane community. Admission is free, but we are accepting donations to support our Rankin Run cause. We look forward to seeing everyone there! 

CLUBS

Spartans 4 Christ will meet tomorrow at lunch in the Conference Room. Come on down for some fun and fellowship. See you there!!!

Fashion Club: Fashion Club is meeting today at lunch instead of Thursday in room 2034. See you there!

Horticulture Club: Join us tomorrow after school within the community gardens! We will be working from 2pm until 3:30pm! Those who join us will receive Community Service hours. See you tomorrow in the Green Industries room!

Athletic Banquet: Everyone is welcome to attend the Westlane Athletic Banquet on Tuesday, June 3 from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM in the cafeteria. Get your $6.00 ticket through School Cash Online. There will be athletic awards, pizza, and prizes to be won! Get your Athletic Banquet ticket today. Let's celebrate Spartan Athletics!

Girls Slo-Pitch: Our girls left it all on the field in an unforgettable zone finals showdown. It was a hard-fought, close game — and while the scoreboard didn't swing our way, the heart, hustle, and teamwork spoke louder than any result. From first pitch to last out, this team showed what true sportsmanship and determination look like. Coaches and supporters alike couldn’t be prouder of how far you've come and how fiercely you competed. Hold your heads high — it’s been a season to remember.  

TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025

TODAY’S NEWS

Rankin Run: Our Rankin run takes place this Friday May 30th. IF you still want to donate, do one of the following:

1. Donate to the Rankin Bankin Jar in your Period 2 class.
2. Donate online using the link given out to your Period 2 teacher
3. Find Mrs Davis and donate directly
4. Purchase Ice bucket tickets to nominate your favourite (or least favourite) teacher!

Remember all donations over $10 earn 1 hour for every $10 donation.

STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATIONS

Hey Spartans in Grades 9, 10, and 11!
Are you interested in making a difference at Westlane? Want to be a voice for your peers and help plan exciting events? Then Student Council is for you!

How to Apply:
Look for the posters around the school to find instructions on how to join the Official Student Council Applications Google Classroom. Once you’ve joined, follow the steps provided there to complete your application.

Get involved. Lead. Make Westlane even better!

ALSO:

This week is the last spirit week of the school year! Be sure to show that spirit and go all out!

 Today is Tropical Tuesday

 Tomorrow is Colour Wars, Grade 9s are Green, Grade 10s and Red, Grade 11s are Pink, and Grade 12s are Blue

 Thursday is Country vs Country Club Day

And Friday is White-Out Day, be sure to wear white clothing that you don't mind getting stained for the Colour Wars Finale

ARTS

Westlane Art Showcase: Join us TOMORROW May 28th in the gym after school until 5:00 PM to celebrate the musical, dramatic, and artistic talents of our Westlane community. Admission is free, but we are accepting donations to support our Rankin Run cause. We look forward to seeing everyone there! 

Jazz Band: There is a mandatory rehearsal for tomorrow’s performance at lunch today. All members are required to attend.

CLUB

Spartans 4 Christ will meet this Thursday at lunch in the Conference Room. Come on down for some fun and fellowship. See you there!!!

Karaoke Club: Karaoke Club is cancelled at lunch today.

Fashion Club: Fashion Club will be running on Wednesday at lunch this week instead of Thursday in room 2034. See you there!

Homework Help: Homework Help is canceled today; we will see you on Thursday. 

PHED Field Trip to Woodend:

Ms. Devereux still has spaces available for the PHED Field Trip to Woodend. We’ll be participating in team building/co-operative games and orienteering. If you have taken a PHED course this year and would like to attend on Wednesday, May 28th please see Ms. Devereux in the PHED Office for a permission form immediately following morning announcements.

Athletic Banquet

Everyone is welcome to attend the Westlane Athletic Banquet on Tuesday, June 3 from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM in the cafeteria. Get your $6.00 ticket through School Cash Online. There will be athletic awards, pizza, and prizes to be won! Get your Athletic Banquet ticket today. Let's celebrate Spartan Athletics!

MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025

DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE

National Access Ability Week:  This month recognizes and acknowledges: • the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities • the accomplishments of individuals, communities and workplaces to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion, and • the ongoing work we all have to do to counter discrimination against persons with disabilities and promote a culture of inclusion. 

TODAY’S NEWS

Graduates: Hey graduates, do you want to put a quote in the yearbook to go along side with your graduation photo. If yes, see Mr. Ricci in room 1030 before the school day starts, on lunch or on your prep only. Your quote can’t be any longer than 90 characters in length. 

Rankin Run: Our Rankin run takes place this Friday May 30th. IF you still want to donate, do one of the following:

1. Donate to the Rankin Bankin Jar in your Period 2 class.
2. Donate online using the link given out to your Period 2 teacher
3. Find Mrs Davis and donate directly
4. Purchase Ice bucket tickets to nominate your favourite (or least favourite) teacher!

Remember all donations over $10 earn 1 hour for every $10 donation.

STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATIONS

Hey Spartans in Grades 9, 10, and 11!
Are you interested in making a difference at Westlane? Want to be a voice for your peers and help plan exciting events? Then Student Council is for you!

How to Apply:
Look for the posters around the school to find instructions on how to join the Official Student Council Applications Google Classroom. Once you’ve joined, follow the steps provided there to complete your application.

Get involved. Lead. Make Westlane even better!

ALSO: 

This week is the last spirit week of the school year! Be sure to show that spirit and go all out!

Today is Hat Day

Tomorrow is Tropical Tuesday

Wednesday is Colour Wars, 

Grade 9s are Green, Grade 10s and Red, Grade 11s are Pink, and Grade 12s are Blue

Thursday is Country vs Country Club Day

And Friday is White-Out Day, be sure to wear white clothing that you don't mind getting stained for the Colour Wars Finale

GUIDANCE

Applications for the Dig-It and Home Build Programs for next year are now open. These programs allow you to earn additional courses working in Horticulture within our fabulous Greenhouse or working in the community Building homes for Habitat for Humanity. If you would like more information or would like to apply, please come down to Guidance. 

ARTS

Art Club: Art club in room 1073 will be ending early today at 3:00pm! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Westlane Art Showcase: Interested in having your art on display in the annual Westlane Art Showcase? Submit your work by scanning the QR code located on posters around the school, and bring your work to the art room. The deadline is the end of today! The show will be running after school on Wednesday, May 28th. If you have any questions, see one of the art teachers in room 1073! 

Fashion Club: Fashion Club will be running on Wednesday at lunch this week instead of Thursday in room 2034. See you there!

Spartans 4 Christ will meet this Thursday at lunch in the Conference Room. Come on down for some fun and fellowship. See you there!!!

SPORTS

The Flag Football Team has been posted by the Phys. Ed office. Thank you to all who attended try outs. There will be a practice today after school.

FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025

TODAY’S NEWS

Graduates: Hey graduates, do you want to put a quote in the yearbook to go along side with your graduation photo. If yes, see Mr. Ricci in room 1030 before the school day starts, on lunch or on your prep only. Your quote can’t be any longer than 90 characters in length. 

Summer School Registration closes today at 2:00. If you want to register for Summer School you must come to Guidance TODAY. There are no late registrations. 

Applications for the Dig-It and Home Build Programs for next year are now open. These programs allow you to earn additional courses working in Horticulture within our fabulous Greenhouse or working in the community Building homes for Habitat for Humanity. If you would like more information or would like to apply, please come down to Guidance. 

Rankin Run: Ice bucket challenge: Want to raise money for Rankin run and also have a chance to pay back your favourite staff member? Ice bucket challenge tickets will be sold in the front foyer every day at lunch up to May 29th. Choose from Mr Evers, Mrs WP, Mr Kennedy, Mr Graham, Mr Stickney or Hall monitor Jim. Top 3 staff will be bucketed on Rankin run day by a student drawn randomly. 

Volunteer hours: Remember if you donate more than $10 to the Rankin run through Rankin bankin OR online, each $10 donated equals 1 volunteer hour.

Student Council: Hey Spartans! Coming up next week is your last spirit week, so show your best Spartan Spirit!

Monday is Hat Day

Tuesday is Tropical Tuesday

Wednesday is Colour Wars, Grade 9s are Green, Grade 10s and Red, Grade 11s are Pink, and Grade 12s are Blue

Thursday is Country vs Country Club Day

And Friday is White-Out Day, be sure to wear white clothing that you don't mind getting stained for the Colour Wars Finale

GUIDANCE

Attention Graduates: Valedictorian nominations are now open. Forms can be picked up in Guidance. 

One week remains for Summer School Registration. See the post in the Guidance Google Classrooms for more information and answers to most of your questions. Sign up is during lunch and runs until May 23. 

Great Volunteer Opportunity SCVFA is hosting a  Car Show at Fireman's Park. Monday May 19th (Holiday Monday) from 9:30-4pm.  Lot’s of volunteers are need. You can sign up in Guidance. Make sure to sign in with a Mr. Brockwell when you arrive.

Any Gr. 10 or 11 students who are interested in being a Group leader, Peer Mentors or a welcoming friend for our in coming Gr. 9 students next year are asked to please come down to Guidance and sign up. 

Heartland Forest is looking for volunteers to help with their gardens, please check google classroom for the link to register. 

ARTS  Westlane Art Showcase: Interested in having your art on display in the annual Westlane Art Showcase? Submit your work by scanning the QR code located on posters around the school, and bring your work to the art room. The deadline is MONDAY, MAY 26th! The show will be running after school on Wednesday, May 28th. If you have any questions, see one of the art teachers in room 1073! 

CLUBS

Stem club meets today at lunch in room 2028. We will continue our exploration of space.

Pride Club is meeting today at lunch in room 2010. New members are always welcome!

Rock Band: Rock Band is at lunch today.

SPORTS

Track and Field The Track and Field team competed at the SOSSA Championships this week and had some excellent performances despite the brutal weather conditions. 

Leading the way for the Spartans was Savannah Rodgers, with 3 GOLD MEDALS, in Shot Put, Javelin, and Discus! Will Fyfe also struck gold in the Sr. Boys 200m. Additionally, Will qualified for next week’s OFSAA South Region Meet in the 100m, where he placed 3rd, and in the 4x400m relay where he teamed up with Reed Proudlock, Hayden Geisler, and Musab Mohamed to take 5th. 

Musab will also compete next week in the 200m, where he placed 5th, and the 400m where he was 2nd. Elodie Foster placed 4th in Javelin to earn her spot in the South Region Meet as well.

Congratulations and good luck next week!

THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025

Rankin Run: Ice bucket challenge: Want to raise money for Rankin run and also have a chance to pay back your favourite staff member? Ice bucket challenge tickets will be sold in the front foyer every day at lunch up to May 29th. Choose from Mr Evers, Mrs WP, Mr Kennedy, Mr Graham, Mr Stickney or Hall monitor Jim. Top 3 staff will be bucketed on Rankin run day by a student drawn randomly. 

Volunteer hours: Remember if you donate more than $10 to the Rankin run through Rankin bankin OR online, each $10 donated equals 1 volunteer hour.

Graduates: Hey graduates, do you want to put a quote in the yearbook to go along side with your graduation photo. If yes, see Mr. Ricci in room 1030 before the school day A, on lunch or on your prep only. Your quote can’t be any longer than 90 characters in length. 

GUIDANCE

Attention Graduates: Valedictorian nominations are now open. Forms can be picked up in Guidance. Deadline May 28th.

Summer School Registration closes tomorrow. Visit Guidance today to register. 

Applications for the Dig-It and Home Build Programs for next year are now open. These programs allow you to earn additional courses working in Horticulture within our fabulous Greenhouse or working in the community Building homes for Habitat for Humanity. If you would like more information or would like to apply, please come down to Guidance. 

ARTS

Westlane Art Showcase: Interested in having your art on display in the annual Westlane Art Showcase? Submit your work by scanning the QR code located on posters around the school, and bring your work to the art room. The deadline to submit art is MONDAY, MAY 26th! The show will be running after school on Wednesday, May 28th. If you have any questions, see one of the art teachers in room 1073! 

Girls Rock Band:

Girls Rock Band is at lunch today.

SPORTS

Turf Field & Track: We are hosting Kate S. Durdan Track & Field today. The Turf Field, track, and sand pits are not available today. Please stay off the Turf Field, track, and sand pits during lunch!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025

DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE

World Day for Cultural Diversity

The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to learn to live together better

TODAY’S NEWS

Rankin Run: Ice bucket challenge: Want to raise money for Rankin run and also have a chance to pay back your favourite staff member? Ice bucket challenge tickets will be sold in the front foyer every day at lunch up to May 29th. Choose from Mr Evers, Mrs WP, Mr Kennedy, Mr Graham, Mr Stickney or Hall monitor Jim. Top 3 staff will be bucketed on Rankin run day by a student drawn randomly. 

Volunteer hours: Remember if you donate more than $10 to the Rankin run through Rankin bankin OR online, each $10 donated equals 1 volunteer hour.

Art Club: Art club is cancelled for today after school. See you Monday! 

Westlane Art Showcase: Interested in having your art on display in the annual Westlane Art Showcase? Submit your work by scanning the QR code located on posters around the school, and bring your work to the art room. The deadline to submit art is MONDAY, MAY 26th! The show will be running after school on Wednesday, May 28th. If you have any questions, see one of the art teachers in room 1073! 

Horticulture Club: The Horticulture Club is baaaaack! We will be meeting TODAY after school in room 1042. Please bring your green thumb and shoes as we will be volunteering within the Project SHARE Community Gardens from 2PM to 3:30 PM.  

SPORTS

A well played day of slo-pitch yesterday by the Spartans Girls team.  Winning 4 games and losing by 1 run in the bottom of the last inning in the final game.  The girls won their small school zone division and advanced to next week to play in the semi final zone.  As a wise umpire once said “Let's take the field”!  Good luck next week ladies!

TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025

GUIDANCE

Attention Graduates: Valedictorian nominations are now open. Forms can be picked up in Guidance. 

Last week for Summer School Registration. It closes this Friday and Guidance cannot register students after this week and Guidance is closed tomorrow. So come to Guidance during lunch to register. 

Volunteer Opportunity: Chippawa Lion's Carnival is looking for volunteers starting on Thursday May 29th anf throughout the entire weekend. Please just show up a the beginning of a shift and ask for Pamela. All of the details and times are posted on Google Classroom and the bulletin board. Grads this will be one of the last major volunteer events before graduation. 

Happy Victoria Day - no school May 19, 2025


FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025

DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE

Malcolm X Day: An American holiday in honor of Malcolm X that is celebrated on either May 19 (his birthday) or the third Friday of May. The commemoration of the civil rights leader has been proposed as an official state holiday in the U.S. state of Illinois in 2015 and Missouri as recent as 2019.

World Education Support Personnel Day: This day is a day for special recognition of the amazing work of all support staff in our schools and administrative offices, including custodial staff, technicians, educational assistants, early childhood educators, professional student services staff, and more. These staff members make a positive difference each day in schools and in the lives of students, colleagues and families.

Rankin Run: We’re here to share an exciting way you can earn volunteer hours while supporting this year’s Rankin Cancer Run, which is happening on Friday, May 30th.  If you donate over $10 to the Rankin Run, you’ll earn 1 volunteer hour for each $10 dollar raised. So for example, if you donate $30, you’ll earn 3 volunteer hours. It’s a great way to give back and help out an important cause, especially if you still need to complete your community service hours for graduation!

GUIDANCE

Attention Graduates: Valedictorian nominations are now open. Forms can be picked up in Guidance. 

One week remains for Summer School Registration. See the post in the Guidance Google Classrooms for more information and answers to most of your questions. Sign up is during lunch and runs until May 23. 

Great Volunteer Opportunity SCVFA is hosting a  Car Show at Fireman's Park. Monday May 19th (Holiday Monday) from 9:30-4pm.  Lot’s of volunteers are need. You can sign up in Guidance. Make sure to sign in with a Mr. Brockwell when you arrive.

Any Gr. 10 or 11 students who are interested in being a Group leader, Peer Mentors or a welcoming friend for our in coming Gr. 9 students next year are asked to please come down to Guidance and sign up. 

Heartland Forest is looking for volunteers to help with their gardens, please check google classroom for the link to register. 

Westlane Art Showcase: Interested in having your art on display in the annual Westlane Art Showcase? Submit your work by scanning the QR code located on posters around the school, and bring your work to the art room. The deadline is MONDAY, MAY 26th! The show will be running after school on Wednesday, May 28th. If you have any questions, see one of the art teachers in room 1073! 

Stem Club meets today at lunch in room 2028. We will continue our exploration of space.

Pride Club is meeting today at lunch in room 2010. New members are always welcome!

Turf Field & Track

We are hosting James Morden Track & Field today. The Turf Field, track, and sand pits are not available today. Please stay off the Turf Field, track, and sand pits during lunch!

Girls Volleyball: Congratulations to Elisa Jones and Micky Scott for being selected to play in the high school All Star game last night at Lakeshore.  Well deserved!!!!

THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025

DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE

International Day of Families:  International Day of Families - This day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.

Nakba Day: Nakba Day is an annual day of commemoration for Palestinians. This anniversary marks the mass displacement of Palestinians that occurred during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, known as the "Nakba" or "Catastrophe.”

TODAY’S NEWS

Westlane Plant Sale:  CALLING ALL PLANT LOVERS! WESTLANE PLANT SALE is taking place TODAY from 10:50-3:30 in the greenhouse!  All are welcome to come out to see what our Green Industry and Dig It students have grown! 

Rankin Run: We’re here to share an exciting way you can earn volunteer hours while supporting this year’s Rankin Cancer Run, which is happening on Friday, May 30th.  If you donate over $10 to the Rankin Run, you’ll earn 1 volunteer hour for each $10 dollar raised. So for example, if you donate $30, you’ll earn 3 volunteer hours. It’s a great way to give back and help out an important cause, especially if you still need to complete your community service hours for graduation!

Grade 9 Field Trip: Attention all Grade 9 students at Westlane! The Geography trip to the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Parks is happening on Thursday, May 22nd, and it's open to all Grade 9s. The cost is $38 and must be paid through School Cash Online only. Be sure to hand in your signed permission form tomorrow. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience one of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders! There are only a few spots left! 

GUIDANCE

OSAP Presentation is today. Students should be in their period 1 class and when Financial Aid is ready, Guidance will call students down to the cafeteria. 

Great Volunteer Opportunity SCVFA is hosting a  Car Show at Fireman's Park. Monday May 19th (Holiday Monday) from 9:30-4pm.  Lot’s of volunteers are need. You can sign up in Guidance. Make sure to sign in with a Mr. Brockwell when you arrive.

Any Gr. 10 or 11 students who are interested in being a Group leader, Peer Mentors or a welcoming friend for our in coming Gr. 9 students next year are asked to please come down to Guidance and sign up. 

Heartland Forest is looking for volunteers to help with their gardens, please check google classroom for the link to register. There is an opportunity today from 4-6 pm.

Westlane Art Showcase: Interested in having your art on display in the annual Westlane Art Showcase? Submit your work by scanning the QR code located on posters around the school, and bring your work to the art room. The deadline is MONDAY, MAY 26th! The show will be running after school on Wednesday, May 28th. If you have any questions, see one of the art teachers in room 1073! 

CLUBS

Stem club meets tomorrow at lunch in room 2028. We will continue our exploration of space.

Fashion Club is not running today. See you next week!

Spartans for Christ will meet today in the Conference at lunch. Everyone is welcome. 

SPORTS

There will be a Junior Flag Football Tryout on Thursday, May 14th. This will be the last tryout before the team is finalized. 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025

Plant Sale:  CALLING ALL PLANT LOVERS! WESTLANE PLANT SALE is taking place TODAY from 10:50-3:30 in the greenhouse!  All are welcome to come out to see what our Green Industry and Dig It students have grown! Cash, debit & credit accepted.

Rankin Run: We’re here to share an exciting way you can earn volunteer hours while supporting this year’s Rankin Cancer Run, which is happening on Friday, May 30th.  If you donate over $10 to the Rankin Run, you’ll earn 1 volunteer hour for each $10 dollar raised. So for example, if you donate $30, you’ll earn 3 volunteer hours. It’s a great way to give back and help out an important cause, especially if you still need to complete your community service hours for graduation!

Grade 9 Field Trip : Attention all Grade 9 students at Westlane! The Geography trip to the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Parks is happening on Wednesday, May 22nd, and it's open to all Grade 9s. The cost is $38 and must be paid through School Cash Online only. Be sure to hand in your signed permission form by Thursday, May 16th. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience one of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders! 

GUIDANCE - Summer School Registration is now open. See the post in the Guidance Google Classrooms for more information and answers to most of your questions. Sign up is during lunch and runs until May 23. 

OSAP Presentation is tomorrow during Period 1. All graduating students are invited to attend. Go to Period 1 first for attendance and Guidance will call students down. 

Art Club: Art club is meeting today after school in room 1073. New members are always welcome.

Fashion Club: Fashion club has been moved to today at lunch instead of Thursday this week. Feel free to come to room 2034 to work on your painted tote bag! 

SPORTS

There will be a Junior Flag Football Tryout on Thursday, May 14th. This will be the last ryout before the team is finalized. 

Turf Field & Track

We are hosting Princess Margaret Track & Field today. The Turf Field, track, and sand pits are not available today. Please stay off the Turf Field, track, and sand pits during lunch!

Track and Field Team

Congratulations to all members of the Track and Field Team for another great showing at yesterday’s Zone 3 Championships. We had 20 team members with top 4 placings who have qualified for SOSSA next week. In addition, the following athletes are Zone Champions in their events!

Savannah Rodgers - Shot Put and Discus

Elodie Foster - Javelin

Lindsay Coull - 200m

Musab Mohamed - 200m and 400m

3000m Mark Chen

Will Fyfe - 100m and 200m

4X100m Relay of Rehan Nakuta, Harkit Mann, Kristian Gutalj, and David Chang

Good luck to everyone at SOSSA!

Our next practice will be tomorrow after school.

 

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025

Westlane Plant Sale:  CALLING ALL PLANT LOVERS!  WESTLANE PLANT SALE is taking place TODAY from 10:50-3:30 in the greenhouse! All are welcome to come out to see what our Green Industry and Dig It students have grown!  

Yearbook - Spartans this year's yearbook is on sale. The yearbook is $55 and can be purchased through Cash Online. If you have any questions please see Mr. Ricci in room 1030 or the main office for information.

Grade 9 Field Trip : Attention all Grade 9 students at Westlane! The Geography trip to the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Parks is happening on Wednesday, May 22nd, and it's open to all Grade 9s. The cost is $38 and must be paid through School Cash Online only. Be sure to hand in your signed permission form by Thursday, May 16th. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience one of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders! 

Rankin Run: We’re here to share an exciting way you can earn volunteer hours while supporting this year’s Rankin Cancer Run, which is happening on Friday, May 30th.  If you donate over $10 to the Rankin Run, you’ll earn 1 volunteer hour for each $10 dollar raised. So for example, if you donate $30, you’ll earn 3 volunteer hours. It’s a great way to give back and help out an important cause, especially if you still need to complete your community service hours for graduation!

GUIDANCE:  Summer School Registration is now open. See the post in the Guidance Google Classrooms for more information and answers to most of your questions. Sign up is during lunch and runs until May 23. 

OSAP Presentation will be this Thursday, May 15 during Period 1. All graduating students are invited to attend. Go to Period 1 first for attendance and Guidance will call students down. 

Turf Field & Track: We are hosting Princess Margaret Track & Field today. The Turf Field, track, and sand pits are not available today. Please stay off the Turf Field, track, and sand pits during lunch please!

There will be Junior Flag Football Try outs Tuesday, May 12, and Thursday, May 14th this week. These will be the last tryouts before the team is finalized.

MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025

DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE

International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases

This day recognizes a host of diseases that include Fibromyalgia (FM), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and Gulf War Syndrome. The importance of bringing awareness to these complex chronic diseases is that they're often misunderstood. They are considered invisible diseases where there may not be any visible characteristics and people who live with these conditions can appear physically healthy but are leading debilitating lives.

International Nurses Day

This is a day to pay tribute to the outstanding contributions of nurses to the communities, patients, and health systems they serve, as well as their impact on global health outcomes.

Vesak Day (Buddha Day)

A Buddhist holiday that commemorates the Birth, Enlightenment, and Final Nirvana of the Buddhab. This is the most important day for Theravada Buddhists.

TODAY’S NEWS

Westlane Plant Sale: CALLING ALL PLANT LOVERS!

WESTLANE PLANT SALE is taking place TODAY from 10:50-3:30 in the greenhouse! 

All are welcome to come out to see what our Green Industry and Dig It students have grown! 

Grade 9 Field Trip: Attention all Grade 9 students at Westlane! The Geography trip to the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Parks is happening on Wednesday, May 22nd, and it's open to all Grade 9s. The cost is $38 and must be paid through School Cash Online only. Be sure to hand in your signed permission form by Thursday, May 16th. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience one of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders! 

Spartan Baseball Hats for sale, $15 each.  Black on black, or Dark Green with 2 different white logos, see display cabinet at the Phys Ed office.  See Ms Dimond if interested.  Cash or debit.

Rankin Run: We’re here to share an exciting way you can earn volunteer hours while supporting this year’s Rankin Cancer Run, which is happening on Friday, May 30th.If you donate over $10 to the Rankin Run, you’ll earn 1 volunteer hour for each $10 dollar raised. So for example, if you donate $30, you’ll earn 3 volunteer hours. It’s a great way to give back and help out an important cause, especially if you still need to complete your community service hours for graduation!

Art club: Art club is meeting today after school in room 1073. Today's meeting will end early at 3! 

Sparta-bots: Next year's game has been officially released.  For all CURRENT members from this past season, there is a meeting today at lunch in room 1041.  If you want to join the club next season as a new member, there will be another meeting in September for you to attend. Once again, the meeting today is for current members only.

SPORTS

Big Spartan Shout Out to our very own Leah Matthews who represented Westlane at the Mother’s Day Regatta at Henley yesterday. Leah took home the gold in the Women's Jr Single during challenging winds. Your Westlane family is proud of you, Leah!

There will be Junior Flag Football Try outs Tuesday, May 12, and Thursday, May 14th this week. These will be the last tryouts before the team is finalized.

FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025

Spartan Baseball Hats for sale, $15 each.  Black on black, or Dark Green with 2 different white logos, see display cabinet at the Phys Ed office.  See Ms Dimond if interested.  Cash or debit.

Sub Day is next week! Orders close this Sunday on School Cash Online so get those orders in if you want a sub or salad delivered to you next week!

Mental Health Week
This is Mental Health Week in Canada, and your Healthy Schools Club has planned a full lineup of activities to promote wellness and raise awareness throughout the school! Here’s what’s happening.
Today in the Conference Room drop by at lunch for a Healthy Food Fair. There will be delicious snacks to sample and take home nutritious recipes you can try at home.

Grade 9 Field Trip - Attention all Grade 9 students at Westlane! The Geography trip to the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Parks is happening on Wednesday, May 22nd, and it's open to all Grade 9s. The cost is $38 and must be paid through School Cash Online only. Be sure to hand in your signed permission form by Thursday, May 16th. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience one of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders! 

Senior Geography Field Trip:  Travel & Tourism’s Whirpool Adventure Course field trip is being opened up to grade 11 & 12 students. The trip is next Friday, May 16th. Cost is 35$ and includes a pizza lunch. See Mr. Ebrahim for more details! 

Westlane Plant Sale: CALLING ALL PLANT LOVERS!

WESTLANE PLANT SALE is taking place NEXT week Monday-Thursday 10:50-3:30! 

All are welcome to come out to see what our Green Industry and Dig It students have grown! 

GUIDANCE

Summer School Registration is now open. See the post in the Guidance Google Classrooms for more information and answers to most of your questions. Sign up is during lunch and runs until May 23. 

Volunteer Opportunities: If you are graduating and still have not completed your volunteer hours please continue to check Google Classroom. There are currently several volunteer opportunities available for this week. 

TECH

Skills Ontario Competition

Congratulations to all of our Westlane Skills Ontario Competitors 

Olivia Martin

Janna Guo

Ruthie Rix

Maya Benson

Deven Simpson

Aidan Richardson

They represented our school in Architectural Cad, Floristry, Landscape Horticulture and Landscape Design at the Provincial Skills Competition in Toronto!  

An extra Congratulations to:

Maya Benson who won  SILVER in Landscape Design and

Alexis Konkle a Dig It Student who won GOLD in Landscape Design!

CLUBS

Pride Club: Pride club is meeting today 

THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025

Spartan Baseball Hats for sale, $15 each.  Black on black, or Dark Green with 2 different white logos, see display cabinet at the Phys Ed office.  See Ms Dimond if interested.  Cash or debit.

Trivia Game Night: Bring your friends and come to our Trivia Night to win some prizes!
Interact Club is launching a Trivia Game Night today after school in the conference room. Entry fee will be $2, and tickets will be sold during lunch throughout the day. Remember, it's Cash only! 

Mental Health Week:  This is Mental Health Week in Canada, and your Healthy Schools Club has planned a full lineup of activities to promote wellness and raise awareness throughout the school! Here’s what’s happening.

Today: Grab your friends and stop by our photo booth in the front foyer to snap a few pics and show your support for mental health awareness in a fun and creative way!

Tomorrow: Head to the Conference Room at lunch for a Healthy Food Fair. There will be delicious snacks to sample and take home nutritious recipes you can try at home.
Let’s come together to support one another, start meaningful conversations, and take care of our mental and physical health.

Grade 9 Field Trip - Attention all Grade 9 students at Westlane! The Geography trip to the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Parks is happening on Wednesday, May 22nd, and it's open to all Grade 9s. The cost is $38 and must be paid through School Cash Online only. Be sure to hand in your signed permission form by Thursday, May 16th. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience one of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders!

Also, NFMYAC’s annual volleyball tournament returns! Compete in either Junior or Senior brackets this Saturday, May 10th at the MacBain Community Centre from 1:30-3:45pm. Each team must consist of 6 players, with at least 2 girls. All participants must be Grade 9-12 in high school. The First place winners will receive a 25$ Sports check giftcard for each member. Second place winners will receive a 15$ Sports check giftcard for each member. And the third place winners will receive a Macbain Drop in pass for each member. Signup quick as the deadline today! For more information check the MYAC Instagram @NFMYAC@NFMYAC.

GUIDANCE 

Summer School Registration is now open. See the post in the Guidance Google Classrooms for more information and answers to most of your questions. Sign up is during lunch and runs until May 23. 

OSAP Presentation will be next Thursday, May 15 during Period 1. All graduating students are invited to attend. Go to Period 1 first for attendance and Guidance will call students down. 

Volunteer Opportunities: If you are graduating and still have not completed your volunteer hours please continue to check Google Classroom. There are currently several volunteer opportunities available for this week. 

CLUBS

Spartans for Christ will be meeting today at lunch in the Conference Room, please bring your lunch. All are welcome to attend. 

SPORTS

Turf Field & Track:  We are hosting Greendale Track & Field today. The Turf Field, track, and sand pits are not available today. Please stay off the Turf Field, track, and sand pits during lunch please!

Track and Field:  Your Spartan Track and Field Team competed yesterday at the Zone 3 Pre-Meet. All team members performed very well with many personal bests. Special congratulations to the following athletes who had first place finishes in their events:

Musab Mohamed, 1st in 200m and 400m

Savannah Rogers, 1st in High Jump, Shot Put, Discus, and Javelin!

Evan Harrold, 1st in 400m

Will Fyfe, 1st in 100m and 200m

Good luck to all team members at the Zone Championships next Tuesday!

A reminder that we have practice today after school.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025

DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE

Akshaya Tritya

Akshaya Tritiya also known as 'Akha Teej" is one of the most auspicious days celebrated by Hindus. Many people purchase gold on this day. It is believed that buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya brings prosperity and more wealth in the coming future. 

TODAY’S NEWS

Trivia Game Night: Bring your friends and come to our Trivia Night to win some prizes!
 Interact Club is launching a Trivia Game Night tomorrow after school in the conference room. Entry fee will be $2, and tickets will be sold during lunch throughout the day. Remember, it's Cash only! 

Mental Health Week
The week of May 5th to 10th is Mental Health Week in Canada, and your Healthy Schools Club has planned a full lineup of activities to promote wellness and raise awareness throughout the school! Here’s what’s happening.

Today: Don’t miss our Mental Health Fair during Periods 3 and 4 in the Conference Room. Come explore booths from local organizations, collect stamps with your passport, and discover resources available to support your well-being.

Thursday May 8th: Grab your friends and stop by our photo booth in the front foyer to snap a few pics and show your support for mental health awareness in a fun and creative way!

Friday May 9th: Head to the Conference Room at lunch for a Healthy Food Fair. There will be delicious snacks to sample and take home nutritious recipes you can try at home.

 Let’s come together to support one another, start meaningful conversations, and take care of our mental and physical health.

Spartan Baseball Hats for sale, $15 each.  Black on black, or Dark Green with 2 different white logos, see display cabinet at the Phys Ed office.  See Ms Dimond if interested.  Cash or debit.

Guess what Spartans? Your Student Council is bringing you another sub day! Ordering info is already up on School Cash Online. Orders close May 11, your order will be delivered May 14.

Spartan Skip: We will be selling Spartan Skip tickets TODAY in the cafeteria. $2 will get you a coupon to skip the line any day in April.

Grade 9 Field Trip - Attention all Grade 9 students at Westlane! The Geography trip to the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Parks is happening on Wednesday, May 22nd, and it's open to all Grade 9s. The cost is $38 and must be paid through School Cash Online only. Be sure to hand in your signed permission form by Thursday, May 16th. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience one of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders!

NFMYAC’s annual volleyball tournament returns! Compete in either Junior or Senior brackets this Saturday, May 10th at the MacBain Community Centre from 1:30-3:45pm. Each team must consist of 6 players, with at least 2 girls. All participants must be Grade 9-12 in high school. The First place winners will receive a 25$ Sports check giftcard for each member. Second place winners will receive a 15$ Sports check giftcard for each member. And the third place winners will receive a Macbain Drop in pass for each member. Signup quick as the deadline is May 8th! For more information check the MYAC Instagram @NFMYAC@NFMYAC.

GUIDANCE

Summer School Registration is now open. See the post in the Guidance Google Classrooms for more information and answers to most of your questions. Sign up is during lunch and runs until May 23. 

ARTS

Art Club: Art club is meeting today after school in room 1073. New members are always welcome!

CLUBS

Anime Club is meeting today in room 2025! New members are always welcome!

Interact Club is hosting a trivia/game afternoon tomorrow in the conference room from 2:15-4:30. You can make a donation during break for entry, 50% will go to the Niagara Falls Soup Kitchen and the other 50% will go to Polio Plus. 

SPORTS

Flag Football: There is a tryout tomorrow May 8th after school for Junior Players.. Bring lots of water. We will have another try out tomorrow May 13th as well, depending on the weather. If you have questions please see Mr. G.

 

TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025

Track & Turf Field are closed today.  Forestview’s Track & Field is today. Bathrooms close to the art room will be open for Elementary Students only.

Spartan Baseball Hats for sale, $15 each.  Black on black, or Dark Green with 2 different white logos, see display cabinet at the Phys Ed office.  See Ms Dimond if interested.  Cash or debit.

Spartan Skip - Today is your opportunity to purchase a Spartan Skip voucher to skip the line at the cafeteria any day. $2 goes to Rankin Run

Aapex Driving will be in the main foyer at lunch today.  Stop by and see how you can get your license 4 months earlier and receive a free basic CAA membership. Sign up and save your spot.

Yearbook - Spartans this year's yearbook is on sale. The yearbook is $55 and can be purchased through Cash Online. If you have any questions please see Mr. Ricci in room 1030 or the main office for information.

MYAC is having a Hygiene Drive with the help of United Way from Monday April 28th to Monday May 12th. We are looking for unused products like toothpaste, toilet paper, hair care, soap, and more. There is a collection bin at Westlane in the lobby, the MacBain Centre, Niagara Falls Public Library, and the History Museum. For information, check out our instagram 

Also, NFMYAC’s annual volleyball tournament returns! Compete in either Junior or Senior brackets this Saturday, May 10th at the MacBain Community Centre from 1:30-3:45pm. Each team must consist of 6 players, with at least 2 girls. All participants must be Grade 9-12 in high school. The First place winners will receive a 25$ Sports check giftcard for each member. Second place winners will receive a 15$ Sports check giftcard for each member. And the third place winners will receive a Macbain Drop in pass for each member. Signup quick as the deadline is May 8th! For more information check the MYAC Instagram @NFMYAC@NFMYAC.

Grade 9 Field Trip - Attention all Grade 9 students at Westlane! The Geography trip to the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Parks is happening on Wednesday, May 22nd, and it's open to all Grade 9s. The cost is $38 and must be paid through School Cash Online only. Be sure to hand in your signed permission form by Thursday, May 16th. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience one of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders!

GUIDANCE

Summer School Registration is now open. See the post in the Guidance Google Classrooms for more information and answers to most of your questions. Sign up is during lunch and runs until May 23. 

OSAP Presentation will be next Thursday, May 15 during Period 1. All graduating students are invited to attend. Go to Period 1 first for attendance and Guidance will call students down. 

Reach Club: reach club is happening today at lunch in room 2029. 

Homework Help today after school in the library. Drop in anytime between 2:15 and 4:00.

MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025

DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE

Mental Health Week
This week  is Mental Health Week in Canada, and your Healthy Schools Club has planned a full lineup of activities to promote wellness and raise awareness throughout the school! Here’s what’s happening.

 Today - May 5th: Wear blue to show your support for mental health awareness.

 Tuesday May 6th: Join Ms. Sattin and Ms. Mahler Hales for a relaxing fitness class during break in the dance room. Everyone is welcome!

 Wednesday May 7th: Don’t miss our Mental Health Fair during Periods 3 and 4 in the Conference Room. Come explore booths from local organizations, collect stamps with your passport, and discover resources available to support your well-being.

 Thursday May 8th: Grab your friends and stop by our photo booth in the front foyer to snap a few pics and show your support for mental health awareness in a fun and creative way!

 Friday May 9th: Head to the Conference Room at lunch for a Healthy Food Fair. There will be delicious snacks to sample and take home nutritious recipes you can try at home.

 Let’s come together to support one another, start meaningful conversations, and take care of our mental and physical health.

African World Hertitage Day: African World Heritage Day is an opportunity for people around the world, and particlarly Africans, to celebrate the Continent's unique cultural and natural heritage

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit: This day, also called Red Dress Day, is meant to honour and remember all missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people

Occupational Health and Safety Week: Safety and Health Week is an ideal time for employers, employees, partners, and the public to focus on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community.

National Youth Week: A week dedicated to the celebration of youth and their active participation in their community. Whether it is recreation, drama, sport, dance, civic engagement, art, volunteerism or leadership, everyday young people are involved in meaningful activities during their discretionary time. National Youth Week is a time to honour their involvement! Youth, those young people in their teenage years, are an important asset to Canadian communities. One way in which young people learn to successfully bridge the developmental gap between childhood and adulthood is through the activities in which they participate in their time out of school or work.

TODAY’S NEWS

Spartan Skip - Tomorrow is your opportunity to purchase a Spartan Skip voucher to skip the line at the 

Grade 9 Field Trip - Attention all Grade 9 students at Westlane! The Geography trip to the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Parks is happening on Wednesday, May 22nd, and it's open to all Grade 9s. The cost is $38 and must be paid through School Cash Online only. Be sure to hand in your signed permission form by Thursday, May 16th. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience one of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders!

Aapex Driving will be at the school tomorrow.  Stop by and see how you can get your license 4 months earlier and receive a free basic CAA membership. Sign up and save your spot.

MYAC is having a Hygiene Drive with the help of United Way from Monday April 28th to Monday May 12th. We are looking for unused products like toothpaste, toilet paper, hair care, soap, and more. There is a collection bin at Westlane in the lobby, the MacBain Centre, Niagara Falls Public Library, and the History Museum. For information, check out our instagram @NFMYAC.

ARTS

Art Club: Art club is meeting today after school in room 1073. New members are always welcome!

TECH

Good luck to all of our students who will be competing at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition in Toronto tomorrow.  A reminder to arrive at the board office this afternoon by 5:15 for registration.

SPORTS

Boys Baseball - There will be a very brief meeting today at the start of lunch in Room 2037 (Mr. Guild’s room) for all players who tried out for the boys baseball team. If youare unable to attend, please see Mr. Guild or Mr. Sprackett.

FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025

TODAY’S NEWS
Next week is Mental Health Week in Canada, and your Healthy Schools Club has planned a full lineup of activities to promote wellness and raise awareness throughout the school! Here’s what’s happening.
Monday May 5th: Wear blue to show your support for mental health awareness.
Tuesday May 6th: Join Ms. Sattin and Ms. Mahler Hales for a relaxing fitness class during break in the dance room. Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday May 7th: Don’t miss our Mental Health Fair during Periods 3 and 4 in the Conference Room. Come explore booths from local organizations, collect stamps with your passport, and discover resources available to support your well-being.
Thursday May 8th: Grab your friends and stop by our photo booth in the front foyer to snap a few pics and show your support for mental health awareness in a fun and creative way!
Friday May 9th: Head to the Conference Room at lunch for a Healthy Food Fair. There will be delicious snacks to sample and take home nutritious recipes you can try at home.
Let’s come together to support one another, start meaningful conversations, and take care of our mental and physical health.

DRUM ROLL please - Week 1 Rankin Bankin lineup is: Hunter - 1st place, Siuta - 2nd place and Coull/Devereaux - 3rd place. Please continue to bring your cash in to support Rankin Run!

Guess what Spartans? Your Student Council is bringing you another sub day! Ordering info is already up on School Cash Online. Orders close May 11, your order will be delivered May 14.

MYAC is having a Hygiene Drive with the help of United Way from Monday April 28th to Monday May 12th. We are looking for unused products like toothpaste, toilet paper, hair care, soap, and more. There is a collection bin at Westlane in the lobby, the MacBain Centre, Niagara Falls Public Library, and the History Museum. For information, check out our instagram @NFMYAC.

Yearbook - Spartans this year's yearbook is on sale. The yearbook is $55 and can be purchased through Cash Online. If you have any questions please see Mr. Ricci in room 1030 or the main office for information.

Student Council is excited to offer Student Price Cards! When you pay on School Cash Online you can pick up your card from Ms Dimond in the main office, discounts are good online and in-stores. Details can be found on the posters around the school or on Westlane’s instagram. 

Aapex Driving is in the main foyer Monday at lunch.  Stop by and see how you can get your license 4 months earlier and receive a free basic CAA membership. Sign up and save your spot.

Grade 9 Field Trip - Attention all Grade 9 students at Westlane! The Geography trip to the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Parks is happening on Wednesday, May 22nd, and it's open to all Grade 9s. The cost is $38 and must be paid through School Cash Online only. Be sure to hand in your signed permission form by Thursday, May 16th. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience one of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders!

GUIDANCE

JOB FAIR TODAY AT LUNCH: Niagara Parks will be hosting a pop-up job fair in the main foyer today. Niagara Parks needs to hire a lot of students for over 30+ positions in departments like: Culinary Services, Retail & Attractions, Parks Operations, Parking & Transportation, Golf Operations and so much more. Bring your resume, as hiring managers will collect resumes for interviews.

Volunteer Hours: Today after school MYAC is hosting a clean up at Oakes Park from 2:45-5 pm. If you are graduating and still need hours please plan on attending. 

CLUBS

Pride Club: Pride club is meeting today at lunch in room 2010. New members are always welcome!

STEM Club meets today in room 2028 at lunch.

SPORTS

Elementary Track & Field

Athletic Volunteers that have signed up to assist with Forestview and Greendale have a MANDATORY meeting with Ms. Devereux today in the Health Room 2038 at the beginning of lunch. See you there!

THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025

DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE

National Youth Week

A week dedicated to the celebration of youth and their active participation in their community. Whether it is recreation, drama, sport, dance, civic engagement, art, volunteerism or leadership, everyday young people are involved in meaningful activities during their discretionary time. National Youth Week is a time to honour their involvement! Youth, those young people in their teenage years, are an important asset to Canadian communities. One way in which young people learn to successfully bridge the developmental gap between childhood and adulthood is through the activities in which they participate in their time out of school or work.

Beltane:  Beltane, also known as May Day, is a Pagan festival celebrating the beginning of summer and fertility, occurring halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, often marked by bonfires, maypoles, and rituals.

Twelfth Day of Ridván:  The day on which Bahá’u’lláh’s and His family left the garden to travel to Constantinople.

TODAY’S NEWS

Guess what Spartans? Your Student Council is bringing you another sub day! Ordering info is already up on School Cash Online. Orders close May 11, your order will be delivered May 14.

MYAC is having a Hygiene Drive with the help of United Way from Monday April 28th to Monday May 12th. We are looking for unused products like toothpaste, toilet paper, hair care, soap, and more. There is a collection bin at Westlane in the lobby, the MacBain Centre, Niagara Falls Public Library, and the History Museum. For information, check out our instagram @NFMYAC.

GUIDANCE

JOB FAIR TOMORROW: Niagara Parks will be hosting a pop-up job fair in the main foyer tomorrow during the lunch hour. Niagara Parks needs to hire a lot of students for over 30+ positions in departments like: Culinary Services, Retail & Attractions, Parks Operations, Parking & Transportation, Golf Operations and so much more. Bring your resume, as hiring managers will collect resumes for interviews.

ARTS

Night of Art: Looking for something fun to do this evening? Come on out to the Night of Art: High school Edition happening TONIGHT from 6-9 pm at the Niagara Falls Exchange Center. There will be art displays and musical performances from all Niagara Falls high schools! Admission is free!  

CLUBS

STEM Club meets tomorrow in room 2028 at lunch.