Halifax West High School

September 27th, 2017

Any students interested in participating in the Halifax West Annual Multicultural show which showcases students talent from all over the world should attend a meeting on Thursday, September 28th, in the green room (at the end of the Drama hallway.) at the beginning of the lunch hour. If you cannot attend but are still interested then please contact Ms. Tufts or Ms. de la Chevotiere. 

On Wednesday, October 4th HWHS will be hosting the AARAO Career fair in the gymnasium.  The Career Fair will give our grade 11 and 12 students an opportunity to learn more about post-secondary opportunities in Atlantic Canada.  For more information, please see the bulletin board outside Guidance.

The Learning Center is looking for two litre pop bottles clear or green to complete the green house.  Any pop bottles brought in will be greatly appreciated.

LaSalle College, Vancouver, a post-secondary art school is sending Stewart Winrob into HWHS, B327 3rd block Wednesday, Sept 27th to give a 45 minute presentation on career exploration in the visual arts. Any grade 11 and 12 students available and interested in this field are welcome to join us. See Ms. Perry with any further questions.

There will be open Improv Games today at lunch in the Drama Room; everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the fun!

There will be a meeting for World Involvement plus any student volunteering at the car wash this Saturday in Mme. Fougere’s room C144 at lunch on Thursday, September 28th. 

Interact Club meets Mondays at lunch in C329.  Next Monday, Oct 2, we will be voting for board positions.  Please show up and listen to speeches.  If you are interested in a board position, grab a form in the office to apply.  

The West's first Coffee House of the year is happening tonight at 7 p.m. here in the cafeteria. It will cost $2 at the door, and the proceeds will be going to Hurricane Harvey relief funds. There will also be a bake sale for Hurricane relief funds at the entrance, so be sure to bring some extra change. Come out to see some great talent and have some snacks.

Our annual Yearbook cover contest is starting back up, anyone interested in creating a design for the 2017-18 yearbook cover please bring in your design to room C149 anytime before October 6th.
 

The yearbook committee will be collecting Grade 12 baby pictures for the 2017-18 year book. For any grade twelves interested in submitting a photo, please bring it to room C149 anytime before October 6th.  There will be a yearbook meeting in room c149 today at lunch.

There will be a bake sale today at lunch near the caf to support the leukaemia and lymphoma society for the annual light the night walk! Stop by and grab a treat!

Our first Best Buddies is today in the learning centre. All buddies are welcome.

Also there will be an information meeting at lunch for anyone interested in joining the Prom Committee. The meeting will take place at lunch in room C149. Anyone is welcome!
Anyone interested in joining the NSSSA ministry or attended this years NSSSA Metro Regional Conference please go to room c244 at lunch 

Our Boys Volleyball team is having their Home Opener today @6pm vs Carrefour in the West gym.There will also be a girls Volleyball game today @6 vs CPA @CPA gym. Come out and support your fellow warriors! 

Our Participaction 150 playlist activity is approaching! This Monday Oct 2nd at lunch in the gym. Its going to be Student vs Teacher Tug Of War! If you're interested make a team of 6 and sign up on the sports board! 
 

Our West Football Home Opener is this Monday @7pm! If you don't already have West wear you can stop by our one stop warriors shop on the third floor and purchase some!"

There will be a warriors live meeting in room a310 Thursday at lunch. Don’t forget to bring your application forms in! And if you are still interested in joining warriors live applications are in the office!

Boys’ soccer team is reminded of their training session today 3:30 at mainland commons.

The cross-country team will meet at the front entrance of the school today at 2:45 for their meet at Point Pleasant Park.  Any runner who has not submitted forms or informed Mrs. Brennan they are going must see her.