Halifax West High School

April 20th, 2018

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. 

Grade 12 potential graduates: If you are interested in representing your graduating class at graduation, applications for valedictorian are due in the main office on Fri. April 20 @ 3:30pm. No late applications will be accepted.

All track athletes are reminded to check the schedule in the gym and to pick up forms from Ms. Duggan.

We are still accepting athletes.  If you are an IB student and your exams conflict with Track & Field and you still want to participate, please come see Ms. Duggan.

Next week is Earth Week; check out the Windows in front of the Bella Rose to know the theme days!

Hope for Wildlife is a charitable wildlife rehabilitation organization. They have rescued over 40,000 injured and orphaned wild animals. They will be giving a presentation with animals next Friday in the seminar room! Sign-up sheet is posted on the gov room door and is limited for the first 50 people.

Anyone interested in joining student government next year as a minister listen up, there will be applications available starting this Monday in the office and you will be able to get one Monday at lunch in the caf as well.

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 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.

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. 

There is an ultimate Frisbee practice today from 3:30 until 5:00 in the gym.

A reminder to any World Involvement members interested in participating in the Bluenose marathon with the NSGA team to please attend a meeting today at lunch in Mme Fougere's room, C144.​