A representative from NS Student Assistance (Student Loans) will be in to give a presentation to interested grade 12s on Wednesday, April 18 D block in the theatre. This will be a very useful session as they have made lots of great changes for students that can mean lots of savings and money for you. Make sure to attend so you don’t miss out! Your attendance will be taken care of if you have to miss class.

Students planning on attending Dramafest are reminded that the registration deadline is April 16. Students must also pick up a permission form from Ms. Cross in the Drama Room once they have registered online.

The Nova Scotia International Student program is looking for Student Ambassadors for the 2018-2019 School Year. Student ambassadors work with and mentor students who come to Canada for a term or for the entire school year. The ambassador will be a liaison between staff and students and help students get settled.  They also help organize fun events for students while they are studying in Canada.  Students come from Europe, Asia and South America and ambassadors make lifelong friends.  Student Ambassadors should to be non IB students who have some free time to spend with students daily.  If you are interested and want to know more see Mr. Trivett in the library. 

The prom committee is selling a raffle basket that is filled with items that can help you prepare for prom. The basket is worth over $300 and has many items such as fashion and beauty coupons, free eyelash extensions, a free spray tan and a free tux rental. Tickets will be on sale in the caf until April 20th. Tickets are 1 for $2 or 3 for $5. Gets your tickets today. 

Calling all artists! Give your art the loving attention it deserves and submit your artwork to be shown in this month’s Coffee House Art Show. Check out the Arts Board for more information.

The West’s Spring Coffee House is right around the corner. The Coffee House will be happening on Wednesday, April 25th at 7 pm in the cafeteria. Free food and drink will be provided, and admission is only $2.00 at the door! Make sure you don’t miss this night of stellar student talent and art! Sign up to perform in the Coffee House is on the Call Board now.

Congrats to the boys and girls lacrosse teams who both picked up their first win last night. The boys finished with a 13-4 win against Lockview and the girls a 4-2 win against John A. The boys play again tomorrow at Lebrun Arena at 8pm against JL and the girls play at 5pm against Cole Harbour.

Our girls field hockey team have a game tonight in our gym vs Sackville at 4:30! Come on out and watch!

All students participating in the Halifax West Programming Club please take note that the club will  meet tomorrow Wednesday April 18th at lunch in Room B320. Our regular guest, Robert Smith from Dalhousie University will be present.

There will be a team meeting today at lunch for the NS Skills Animation team in room A310.