FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Math Contest Club: A reminder that the Math Contest Club will be meeting in Room 2007 at lunch today. Join us to solve some puzzles.
Chess Club: The Chess Club will be holding their first meeting next Thursday, October 22nd in room 1041. All are welcome. Bring your lunch and come play some chess!
HOSA: There is a mandatory meeting at the beginning of lunch in Room 2005 for registration. New Members are always welcome!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
TODAY’S NEWS
Brock Business Trip: Anyone going on the trip with Mrs Davis today: you are excused at 9 am today. Please meet me at the bus doors immediately after you are dismissed. Leave your backpacks in your lockers!
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Drama and Dance: Anyone interested in participating in the Remembrance Day Assembly, please meet today at lunch in the drama room to start rehearsing. We will need dancers as well as actors. Bring your lunch!
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Are you new to Canada, or do you want to make new friends? Join the Welcome Bridge Club! This club is a special space for newcomers to Canada to connect, play games, do fun activities, and share experiences. We are meeting today at lunch in Room 2010. Everyone is welcome!
SPORTS
SOSSA Tennis: Yesterday Kiara Basi, Kelly Kim, and Milei Maki represented Westlane at SOSSA Tennis hosted at the Welland Tennis Club. In Junior Girls Singles, Kiara won her first match, and then faced Westmount from Zone 1 which was a challenging match that went to a tie-break and Westmount won 8-7. In Junior Girls Doubles, Kelly and Milei first defeated West Niagara (8-3) and then went on to face Sir Winston Churchill in the Finals (8-3). Congratulations to Kelly Kim and Milei Maki who are REPEAT Zone and SOSSA Tennis Champions two years in a row! Please give them a high-five when you see them in the hallway.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
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Drama and Dance: Anyone interested in participating in the Remembrance Day Assembly, please meet on Thursday at lunch in the drama room to start rehearsing. We will need dancers as well as actors. Bring your lunch!
Art Club: Art Club is meeting today after school in room 1073 until 3:30. New members are always welcome!
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DECA - Hey Spartans! We will be having a mandatory DECA meeting today at lunch in Ms. Davis’ room, 1098, to finalize your chosen events for regionals. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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.
Roots: Black Excellence. Roots is meeting today at lunch in room 2026. See Mr. Ebrahim for more information!
SPORTS
Girls Hockey: This is a reminder that there is a meeting at lunch time today in room 1077. We would like to see the interest in having a girls hockey team this year!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
Interact - Hey Spartans! Are you looking for a fun way to get involved, meet new people, build leadership skills, and make a difference? Then come join Interact Club! Interact Club is a great place to take part in volunteer activities, service projects, and leadership opportunities while earning community service hours. Our meeting is happening TODAY during lunch in Room 2007! New members are always welcome!!
Drama and Dance: Anyone interested in participating in the Remembrance Day Assembly, please meet on Thursday at lunch in the drama room to start rehearsing. We will need dancers as well as actors. Bring your lunch!
SPORTS
Congratulations to the varsity girls flag football team who had an outstanding start to their season at their first jamboree on Friday. Throughout their 5 games, the team put up 116 points for and only had 52 points against. Great things are ahead for this team as their season continues.
Recycling Day Today:
Teachers, Tuesdays is Recycling Day! We will be collecting BLUE RECYCLING BINS during Period 2. Please put the BLUE BIN in the hall with the bag tied. Also, Please put out your GREY RECYCLING BINS. We will be collecting GREY BINS during period 3.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026
GUIDANCE:
TMU (Toronto Metropolitan University) representatives will be here at lunch in the Library to meet prospective students and answer questions.
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Drama and Dance: Anyone interested in participating in the Remembrance Day Assembly, please meet on Thursday at lunch in the drama room to start rehearsing. We will need dancers as well as actors. Bring your lunch!
CLUBS
Math Contest Club: A reminder that the Math Contest Club is meeting today at lunch in Room 2007. Come join us and work together to solve some interesting problems. See Ms. Suurtamm if you are interested in joining but can’t attend today.
Model UN Club: Model UN is having a brief meeting Friday at lunch to discuss a potential upcoming competition. It should only take about 5-10 minutes and will be in Mr. Traves room (1109). If anyone is unable to attend, let me know beforehand!
HOSA Club: Interested in the health sciences, come join HOSA. Hosa is meeting today at lunch in room 2005. New members are always welcome!
SPORTS
Girls Hockey Do we have enough interest for a Westlane Girls Hockey team? Phys. Ed. staff would like to know just how much interest there is. Sign up on the Phys. Ed. office door, and attend a meeting on Wednesday Oct 14th in room 1077 if you are interested!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026
TODAY’S NEWS
Are you a First Nations, Inuit, or Metis student? Trying to find your circle, or use your voice? Join the DSBN Indigenous Student Reps. Open to grade 9-12 students. The QR code to join can be found outside the main office. Today is the last day to sign up. See Ms. Balyk in room 2044 for more information.
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Horticulture is meeting today after school! Do you enjoy gardening, working outdoors, or getting your hands dirty? Come join our Horticulture Club!
Students will have the opportunity to:
- 🥕 Work in our community garden
- 🌻 Learn practical gardening and horticulture skills
- 🤝 Give back to our school and local community
- ⏰ Earn volunteer hours by participating in community garden activities
Whether you are an experienced gardener or just want to try something new, everyone is welcome. On Thursday, meet in the greenhouse classroom 1042, at 2:10pm. We will work until 3:40pm. See you there!!!!
SPORTS
Girls Hockey Yes you heard that right! Westlane Girls Hockey! There has been some interest in starting a girls hockey team at Westlane. Phys. Ed. staff would like to know just how much interest there is. Sign up on the Phys. Ed. office door, and attend a meeting on Wednesday Oct 14th in room 1077 if you are interested!
Jr Boys Volleyball: Congrats to the boys for winning in the Consolation finals at their tournament yesterday at Thorold. Boys… taxis will be leaving from the front of the school today at 150 for your game against Centennial. Good Luck!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026
TODAY’S NEWS
Are you a First Nations, Inuit, or Metis student? Trying to find your circle, or use your voice? Join the DSBN Indigenous Student Reps. Open to grade 9-12 students. The QR code to join can be found outside the main office. See Ms. Balyk in room 2044 for more information.
GUIDANCE:
TMU (Toronto Metropolitan University) representatives are visiting Westlane on Friday during the lunch hour. Those interested in attending TMU should connect with their rep.
Applications for the Niagara Falls MacBain Scholarship are open and a representative from the MacBain Foundation will be here at lunch today to help explain the process and answer any questions. Meet Cam in the library at lunch if you plan on applying. This scholarship, worth up to $44 000 is open to BOTH college and university bound students.
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Art club: art club runs today after school in room 1073. New members are always welcome!
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Indigenous Student Alliance: Are you interested in talking about and bringing awareness to Indigenous excellence and issues? Would you like to be involved in organizing school-wide initiatives and events throughout the year? Join the Indigenous Student Alliance. Everyone is welcome! We are meeting today at lunch in Room 2044. See Ms. Balyk, Ms. Berger, or Ms. Devereux 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.
DECA - Hey Spartans! DECA club will be meeting today at lunch in Ms. Davis’ room, 1098. Come make sure you’re registered for regionals and start prepping with teammates! Can’t wait to see you there!
Horticulture club is back!! Do you enjoy gardening, working outdoors, or getting your hands dirty? Come join our Horticulture Club!
Students will have the opportunity to:
- 🥕 Work in our community garden
- 🌻 Learn practical gardening and horticulture skills
- 🤝 Give back to our school and local community
- ⏰ Earn volunteer hours by participating in community garden activities
Whether you are an experienced gardener or just want to try something new, everyone is welcome. On Thursday, meet in the greenhouse classroom 1042, at 2:10pm. We will work until 3:40pm. See you there!!!!
Math Contest Club: If you enjoy a good challenge or are interested in writing math contests, please join us on Friday at lunch in Room 2007. If you can’t make it but are still interested check in with Ms. Suurtamm for more information.
SPORTS
Girls Hockey Yes you heard that right! Westlane Girls Hockey! There has been some interest in starting a girls hockey team at Westlane. Phys. Ed. staff would like to know just how much interest there is. Sign up on the Phys. Ed. office door, and attend a meeting on Wednesday Oct 14th in room 1077 if you are interested!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
World Cerebral Palsy Day: Cerebral Palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affects how people move and maintain their balance. It is the most common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day is meant to educate, push for inclusion, and find a cure for cerebral palsy.
TODAY’S NEWS
Are you a First Nations, Inuit, or Metis student? Trying to find your circle, or use your voice? Join the DSBN Indigenous Student Reps. Open to grade 9-12 students. The QR code to join can be found outside the main office. See Ms. Balyk in room 2044 for more information.
CLUBS
Indigenous Student Alliance: Are you interested in talking about and bringing awareness to Indigenous excellence and issues? Would you like to be involved in organizing school-wide initiatives and events throughout the year? Join the Indigenous Student Alliance. Everyone is welcome! We are meeting tomorrow at lunch in Room 2044. See Ms. Balyk, Ms. Berger, or Ms. Devereux with any questions.
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Interact club: Hey Spartans! Are you looking for a fun way to get involved, meet new people, build leadership skills, and make a difference? Then come join Interact Club!
Interact Club is a great place to take part in volunteer activities, service projects, and leadership opportunities while earning community service hours.
Our meeting is happening TODAY during lunch in Room 2007! New members are always welcome!!
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Jazz Band: Jazz band is today at lunch. New members are always welcome. New members should be able to play a B Flat concert scale.
Karaoke Club: Karaoke Club is tomorrow at lunch in the music room.
Recycling Day Today:
Teachers, Tuesdays is Recycling Day! We will be collecting BLUE BOXES during Period 2. Please put the BLUE BIN in the hall with the bag tied. Also, Please put out your GREY BINS. We will be collecting during period 3.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026
HAPPY TEACHER’S DAY TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL WESTLANE TEACHERS.
World Teachers' Day: Commemorates the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which highlighted the rights and responsibilities of teachers and standards of practice, recruitment, employment, and teaching and learning conditions.
World Day of Bullying Prevention: The first Monday of every October is World Day of Bullying Prevention. On this day students, schools and communities all over the world go BLUE together against bullying. It also kicks off National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month every October.
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Art club: art club runs today after school in room 1073. New members are always welcome!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
HOSA Club - Spartans, are you interested in Healthcare, Leadership, and Making a Difference! Then join HOSA!
HOSA can help you explore careers in healthcare, develop leadership skills, and compete in various health science events. Come join us in room 2005 TODAY during lunch for our first meeting. See Ms. Brar for more information. All students are welcome!
MSA - The Muslim Students Association is meeting today at lunch in room 2026. See Mr. Ebrahim or Ms.Irandost for more information.
SPORTS
Athletic Volunteers: We are looking for athletic volunteers to assist with home games, tournaments, and sporting events at Westlane. We need help with scorekeeping and managing the score clock for volleyball, basketball, football, and flag football. Please sign-up on the PHED Office door to be added to the Athletic Volunteers Google Classroom.
Yesterday, the football team played their first game against Stamford. Despite the result, the boys played a great game, led by Jayan Khosla, Tanner Levesque, Matthew Goshgarian, Jacob Goodman, and Justin Crumblehume. Dakaria Dougherty-Jubril, Nick Mackinnon, and Brody Busch had standout games. The team is back at it this Thursday against Thorold. Looking forward to a big week of practices starting Monday.
Jr Boys Volleyball: The Jr Boys Volleyball team had a well deserved victory against Bre Beuf last night. Keep up the good work boys you are playing some great volleyball!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026
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DRAMA CLUB - Drama club will be meeting at lunch today in room 1051 - beside the cafeteria. Anyone is welcome to join us. Bring your lunch!
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HOSA Club - Spartans, are you interested in Healthcare, Leadership, and Making a Difference! Then join HOSA!
HOSA can help you explore careers in healthcare, develop leadership skills, and compete in various health science events. Come join us in room 2005 this Friday during lunch for our first meeting. See Ms. Brar for more information. All students are welcome!
Spartans for Christ: Ready for great snacks and awesome games, with new friends? Spartans for Christ is meeting TODAY at lunch in Room 1098! Grab your lunch, bring a friend, and come hang out—everyone is welcome!
The Welcome Bridge Club is for everyone! Join us today at lunch in Room 2010 for fun activities. There will also be free pizza available for any students who have already signed up. See you all there at lunch in Room 2010! See Mrs. Smith or Ms. Gold for more information.
Debate Club will be held today at lunch in Room 2037. Come one, come all!
SPORTS
Jr Boys Volleyball: The Jr Boys Volleyball team will be dismissed today at 145 for their game in Welland. Good Luck Boys!!!