Halifax West High School

September 14th, 2017

The cafeteria is looking for two students to help out in the cafeteria at lunch.  The café is offering free lunch up to $5.00 for the student(s) chosen for the position.

Attention all students there will be an information session for a two week March break trip to China at lunch on Monday, September 18th in room C240.  Come to the meeting to find out more details.

Math club’s first meeting will be on Friday at lunch in room C246.

Any girls interested in playing High School hockey there will be a meeting at lunch time today in the gym.

West Christian Fellowship will be meeting Thursday's at lunch this year in Room C240. All welcome.

There will be an information meeting for anyone interested in the Halifax West Improv Team this Friday at lunch in the Drama Room B223. Anyone wanting to learn more about this competitive Improv Team is encouraged to come.

There will be open Improv Games in the Drama Room B223 this Monday at lunch, everyone is welcome to come and play.

Come check out our school store in A317 next to the 3rd floor elevator.  We sell west wear, school supplies, and personal items.

Any students of African descent wishing to join the Halifax West Umoja group please come to room C224 at lunch time on Friday, September 15th.

The Keshen Goodman Library will be running a monthly book club beginning Sept 22nd.  It will be held in the Seminar Room at lunchtime.  Bring your lunch, share a love of reading and talk about your favorite book.  All are welcome to attend.

The boys’ soccer team notched their second win of the season with a 5-0 victory over arch rivals Citadel yesterday afternoon at Mainland Commons. Ayoub Al Arabi and Shawn Redondo led the way with 2 goals each while Jack MacDonald rounded off the scoring. Armando Bocanealo had the shutout in goal. All players are reminded of their training today 3:30 at Mainland."

Best Buddy applications are in the office. Applications are due today at 3:30, so make sure you pass them in! Interviews will be held Friday, September 15th and Monday, September 18th at lunch time in Mme Haywards room.

For anyone interested in joining the Year Book Committee, there will be a meeting today at lunch in room C149.

If you want to be informed on upcoming spirit days and events, there is a sign up sheet posted on the spirit bulletin board in the caf to receive text message reminders from our very own spirit committee!

Want to get involved with Student Government? There is a sign up sheet posted on the Student Government room door, alongside a bulletin board which describes each ministries' roles and responsibilities. Sign up today and become involved!

If you are interested in participating in the leukaemia and lymphoma society's Light the Night walk, which raises money to put an end to blood cancers, come to a quick information meeting in room C346 at lunch on Friday.

There will be West Baseball Tryouts happening today from 3:30-5 at Westridge Baseball Diamond.

Congrats to our Boys Soccer team on bringing home another win! Winning their game against citadel 5-0! 

Our girls soccer team have their home opener after school at 6pm against citadel! Be sure to come out and show your west spirit! 

Our Football team has a game today at 4:30 against Sir John A at Sir John A field!

Anyone interested in Cross Country can pick up a form in miss Brennan's room A284. There is a cross country practice today and Monday after school, meet in ms Brennan's room.

The Halifax West's Gender Sexuality Alliance has its first meeting coming up soon. It will be taking place on Monday, September 18th at lunch time in room C228. Everyone is welcome, so we hope to see you there!

For any girls that are interested in playing hockey, there will be a meeting in the gym today at lunch!

Music students please note that the music room will not be open after school today so please pick anything you need at lunch.

Interact Club meets this Monday, September 18th at lunch in room A317.  All are welcome to join!

This year we are trying something new!  We the West will be taking on the Participation 150 playlist every second Monday with a new activity.  For more information and to sign-up please refer to the sports board.  This Monday the 18th we will be having our first activity in the gym at lunch.  Our first activity will be Zumba.  Sign up and join the fun!