Halifax West High School

May 25th, 2018

There is a food drive on for this week for all block D classes. You could win a make-your-own ice cream sandwich party for your class, so bring in the items that are suggested on the door of your block D classroom. 

There are opportunities available for students, who are 16 years of age and have completed Grade 10, to volunteer in the QEII Summer High School Program. The QEII also accepts students who have completed Grades 11 and 12.  The students can choose to volunteer in either the Month of July or August and be available to volunteer at least three times per week. Students volunteer in a variety of roles such as Garden Assistants, Recreation Program Assistants and Ambassador Volunteers.​ Contact the QEII immediately if you would like some good volunteer experience on your resume.

Are you having a great year? You know, friends can't sign your social media memories, but they CAN sign a yearbook.  Order your yearbook, in the office.  Yearbook committee worked hard represent all students and staff at the West, order your memories, today! 

 

A huge congratulations to the Halifax West Track & Field Team for another excellent showing at the Regional Meet.

The Senior Girls Captured the Regional Banner. Senior Boys placed 3rd overall and Intermediate Boys placed 6th overall.

First place finishers include Raheem Elliott in Triple Jump, Savanna Gabriel in Shot Put, Samantha Henneberry in Triple Jump, Simon Salah in Discus and Annie Savoie in Javelin

 

All athletes who placed top 5 are asked to pick up permission forms from Ms. Duggan.  All athletes are asked to check the information board in the gym for Results, general information and the Provincial schedule.

 

The final meeting of the chess and math clubs will be held today at lunch.  Anyone who has participated in these clubs or their competitions over the past year is encouraged to stop by for certificates and pizza.

 

The last Coffee House of the year is quickly approaching! Come hang out with us on Wednesday, May 30th at 7:00 pm - there will be tons of talent and snacks for only $2 at the door. This is your last chance to see the great musical and artistic talent that the West has to offer, so don’t miss it! Sign-up and rules, as well as details on how to submit art for the mini Art Show are on the Call Board now.

 

Our Girls rugby team had another big win yesterday winning 44-20 vs DHS! The girls will be moving onto the banner game this Monday at 4:30 at Burnside vs Auburn! Good luck girls!