Halifax West High School

October 3rd, 2018

Any grade 12 student interested in applying for the Loran Scholarship should submit a one page letter of intent to the guidance office by the end of the day 3:20 pm Friday, October 5th.  This letter should indicate why you would be the best candidate for the scholarship.  Please see the guidance bulletin board for more information.

Last chance to join Halifax West in its annual March Break Europe trip. Enjoy the beauty and allure of European culture as we travel to the unique and spectacular countries of Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary. There are only a few spaces left, so hurry into see Mme Hayward (Room C145) or Mrs. MacLean (Room C125) to reserve your spot. Enrollment closes this Friday.

There will be a short meeting on Friday, October 5th for International EAL students in the library. Come to the library at 12:30pm.

The first pit band rehearsal for "Hairspray" will be this Friday at 8:30 am.

Hairspray auditions begin this week, auditioning students are asked to confirm their audition time on the Call Board in the Drama Hallway. Students are reminded to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to their audition time and to wait in the Hallway until their name is called. Good luck to everyone auditioning, the list of students receiving call backs will be posted on the morning of Friday, October 19th.

Best Buddies will be meeting in the Learning center today and in the gym on Friday this week.

There will be an afterschool Yoga Class once a week beginning this Wednesday, October 3rd at 3:30 in room A282.  Sign up is on the Yoga Room door.  Please wear appropriate clothing and yoga mats will be provided.

Mr. Scott is looking for students of African descent who may be interested in a tour of Dalhousie University in November.  If interested please see Mr. Scott for details.

There will be a Christian group starting up at the West on Wednesdays at lunchtime. Regardless of belief or background, you are welcome to come to room C345 at lunchtime for cookies and conversation about what this group will look like.   See you today at lunch!

Hey Warriors! Come hang out with Weston and catch our boys’ soccer team play against Citadel, tomorrow after school at 4:00 pm on mainland common! It's a game you don't want to miss, see you there!

Good morning Warriors! If you're interested in joining Volunteerism Committee that raises money all year for the Terry Fox Foundation, go to Mme. Goora's room A352 today at lunch to find out how you can join and help out!

There will be a very important cross county running meeting today at the beginning of lunch in Ms. Brennan’s room A284.