Wednesday November 20th, 2024
College Visit – Canadore College will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
School Nurse - This is a reminder that the School Nurse Megan is here today. She can offer confidential support with healthy relationships, stress and coping, and other general health concerns. To meet with her, you can text, call, or stop by her office in room 330 on Wednesdays. Her work cellphone number is on a poster in the window of the main office.
Athletic Council - Just a reminder that there will be a mandatory athletic council meeting today at lunch in room 121.
Winter Formal - Attention all WNSS students, get ready to dance the night away at this year’s winter formal. Ticket sales close on Tuesday Nov. 26th. The theme is Northern Lights. Don’t miss out!!!
Health & Wellness SHSM - This is a reminder for all Health and Wellness SHSM students (or any students who may be interested): If you are looking for a great leadership opportunity that you can put on your resume, want to become more connected to your school community, and want to make a difference in the overall health and wellbeing of your school, we would love for you to come out to our Healthy Schools Club meeting today at lunch in room 215. The health of the school is so important in making sure you feel comfortable, safe and supported in reaching your full potential at school! Come out to share your thoughts and ideas on how we can work together to implement health initiatives that will strengthen the positive learning environment at West Niagara Secondary! Can't wait to see you there!
Waterloo Math Competition Club - The Waterloo Math Competition Club is meeting today in room 302. Whether you're a math wizard or just want to sharpen your skills, come join us for some fun challenges and brain – busting problems. We'll get ready to tackle the competition together! See you there and bring your math A-game!
Mock Trial - Interested in law? An information meeting for the Mock Trial tournament team will take place Tuesday at lunch in 207. The team is open to grade 11 and 12 students only. Please see Mr. Nero or Mr. McIntosh with questions.
Debating Club - Debating Club meets in 242 at lunch today.
Man of the House - Just a reminder to all auditioners that the callback sheet is posted on the door to room 328 and will be held tomorrow at 2:30 in room 328.
Girls’ Varsity Hockey - Congratulations to the girls' varsity hockey team on their 4-2 exhibition game victory over Blessed Trinity on Monday. Goals were scored by Abby S, Charlie G and a stellar two-goal performance from Megan C. Special recognition to goalies, Katie C and Madeline H, for holding it down in net.
Lunchtime Math Help - Need help with math? Lunchtime Math Help is at lunch today! Grade 9’s and 10’s meet in room 304, Grade 11’s and 12’s meet in room 335. See you there!
DSBN Skills Hairstyling and Aesthetics - Any students interested in competing for DSBN Skills competition for Hairstyling or Aesthetics. Please See Mrs. Camelo, Ms. Desmond or Ms. Perino in room 135.
Pride Pack - Today is the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. Today is dedicated to celebrating trans and gender non-conforming people and their contributions to our society. Unfortunately, transgender people still face discrimination worldwide and here in Canada. Each student and staff member at WNSS has a responsibility to stand up for 2SLGBTQIA+ people! Trans youth are here. Trans youth are everywhere. Trans youth belong. Stand up for trans youth!
Tuesday November 19th, 2024
West Niagara Singers – There will be no West Niagara Singers rehearsal today. Instead, we will be meeting on Thursday at lunch in the theatre.
Sr. Girls’ Volleyball - Attention Senior Girls Volleyball players! Tonight is the first tryout! Meet in the Red Gym at 2:20pm. Please see Ms. Bacchus if you have any questions.
School Nurse – Megan, the school nurse, will be here tomorrow. You can book an appointment by her office or text her.
Jr. Girls’ Volleyball - The Junior Girls Volleyball tryout is cancelled for today and has been rescheduled for Thursday from 2:30-3:30pm.
OSSLT - Just a reminder that OSSLT Prep is running at lunch today in room 235. Grade 10 students are writing the literacy test next week, so come on by to go through some practice questions and strategies.
Art Club - Hello Wolfpack! Come to room 315 after school today for Art Club! Come out to make a clay bowl for a community outreach project or work on your own artworks!
College Visit - Conestoga College will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
Athletic Council - Intramurals will continue this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at lunch in the red gym. Bring your running shoes and come join us this week for volleyball.
Waterloo Math Competition Club - We will be meeting this Wednesday in room 302. Whether you're a math wizard or just want to sharpen your skills, come join us for some fun challenges and brain – busting problems. We'll get ready to tackle the competition together! See you there and bring your math A-game!
Swimming - Attention Swimmers! We have a mandatory meeting today in room 308. You will be picking events for our relay meet on Thursday. If you do not attend, your coaches will pick your events for you. If you have any questions, see Ms. McNeil or Miss. Mokrzynski.
Boys’ Varsity Hockey - A reminder to all players to return your signed forms to either Mr. Malcolm or Mr. Carey in room 342 or 202 if you would like to play tomorrow in Port Colborne. If you cannot make it, please let your coaches know as soon as possible.
Adopt-A-Road Club - Adopt-A-Road will be doing a litter cleanup this Friday around the school grounds. Any students interested in helping out and earning volunteer hours should contact Mr. Volcansek.
Man of the House - Thank you to all who auditioned for Man of the House. The Callback sheet will be posted on the door to room 328 at the end of the day today. We will hold callbacks on Thursday, November 21st.
Monday November 18th, 2024
Art Club – Art Club meets in room 315 after school every Tuesday. Join us tomorrow! We are making clay bowls for a community outreach project. Come work on individual class projects, personal art projects, or collaborate with other artists.
Jr. Girls’ Volleyball - A reminder there is a tryout tomorrow from 2:20-3:30pm in the Yellow Gym for the Junior Girls Volleyball players posted outside room 228. Please arrive promptly to set up the net.
College Visit - Georgian College will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
Girls’ Varsity Hockey - Please excuse the girls varsity hockey team at 1:00pm today for their exhibition game vs. Blessed Trinity at Fleming Arena. There will be a mandatory meeting for all players at lunch in room 121.
West Niagara Singers - The West Niagara Singers meet today at the BEGINNING of lunch for a quick rehearsal in room 114.
Waterloo Math Competition Club - The Waterloo Math Competition Club is meeting this Wednesday in room 302. Whether you're a math wizard or just want to sharpen your skills, come join us for some fun challenges and brain – busting problems. We'll get ready to tackle the competition together! See you there and bring your math A-game!
SHSM First Aid/CPR Training - A reminder that SHSM First Aid/CPR training is happening all day today in the first floor staff room. Students who have signed up should go there directly after the announcements.
Boys’ Varsity Hockey - Any player that would like to play in our tournament on Wednesday in Port Colborne, please return your signed permission form to Mr. Malcolm in room 342 as soon as possible.
Friday November 14, 2024
Sr. Girls’ Volleyball – Attention Senior Girls! Are you interested in playing Volleyball this year? The tryout dates will be Tuesday November 19, Thursday November 21, and Tuesday November 26, from 2:30pm – 3:30pm in the Red Gym. Sign-up sheets are posted by the Phys Ed. Office. Please see Ms. Bacchus is you have any questions. See you there!
MSA - Just a reminder that the weekly Friday prayer will begin promptly at 1:45 pm today in the prayer room on the third floor. Please ensure you have made accommodations ahead of time and we hope to see you there.
Boys’ Hockey - The boys’ varsity hockey team played their first game yesterday afternoon on the road against Governor Simcoe, winning 5-2. Goals game from Ian Gibson with two, Kason E and Declan A with one each, and a gorgeous empty net tally by Miller B. Goalies Owen A and Grier T split duties between the pipes to clinch the victory. Congrats, guys!
Thursday November 14th, 2024
Pride Pack – Pride Pack is a safe place for students and staff of diverse genders and sexualities to meet and form a supportive community. Pride Pack meets today at lunch in 317. All are welcome.
OSSLT - Just a reminder that OSSLT Prep is running at lunch today in room 235.
University Visit - Carleton University will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
Christmas Parade Volunteers - Volunteers are needed to walk the parade route and hand out books to children. If you need volunteer hours, sign up in the library!
Production Crew - Are you interested in helping to design our upcoming play? We are looking for set, costume, hair and makeup designers, as well as technical lighting and sound operators. If you like theatre, but want to try out a role backstage, meet in room 328 today at lunch for a quick production crew meeting.
Auditions - Reminder that auditions for "Man of the House" continue today! If you have signed up for an audition today, we will see you in room 328 at 2:30pm. Break a leg everyone!
Manufacturing SHSM - Manufacturing SHSM students will be having a brief meeting today at lunch in room LO25, the Manufacturing/ Welding class. That's all Manufacturing SHSM students to meet in room LO25, the Manufacturing/ Welding class at the beginning of lunch.
Jr. Girls’ Basketball - Please congratulate your Junior Girls Basketball Team on a historic season. The ladies finished with an impression 12-2 record. The team travelled on Tuesday to Eden for a challenging Zone Championship Game. Our ladies annihilated a 19 point deficit with solid defense that shut Eden down in the second half. The team held Eden to 10 points while scoring 27 of their own. The final score was 38-40. While it was a heartbreaking loss, it was an epic comeback to be proud of. Way to go Wolfpack!
Swimming - Good luck to the swim team who is competing at their "Mini Meet" today at Brock."Fly, Free, Breast, Back. Watch out world, the pack is back!"