School Council Planning Session

Posted May 4, 2016

Dress code comments: -can negotiate a reasonable dress code with the kids -open the dialogue about self-respect and body image -focus on teaching not the kids clothes -can enforcing a dress code lead to ‘shaming’? -style doesn’t dictate dignity -equal expectations for boys and girls (do boys ever get violations?) -everyone has a unique style, […]

Join our Accessibility Planning Committee!

Posted April 28, 2016

We are looking for three representatives to sit on our Accessibility Planning Committee beginning in the 2016-17 school year. The role of the committee aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan and specifically relates to fostering wellness and well-being, embracing diversity and inclusion and engaging students, families, staff and communities by ensuring that our school and […]

Important Forms Have Been Sent Home

Posted April 27, 2016

Greetings Westheights Parents! On Tuesday forms were sent home with your child. These forms are from the Westheights School Council. Please take the time to look over this information. If you cannot find the forms please click here for all the details! Thank you, Your Westheights School Council

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar is Here!

Posted April 27, 2016

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The first day of school for 2016-17 school year is Tuesday, September 6, 2016. View the calendars: 2016-17 School Year Information Elementary Secondary – Semestered Schools Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS

Free SCIS Workshops for Parents and Caregivers

Posted April 21, 2016

Creating Safe and Inclusive Schools and Communities Presented by Harmony Movement, in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Catholic District School Board. We are pleased to offer these workshops for families on a variety of topics! Here is what you can expect: Interactive and engaging content Learn skills to enhance […]

Expressions 41 Art Exhibit Hosts Warriors’ Art!

Posted April 18, 2016

Once again this year, the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery is hosting an exhibit of student artwork entitled “Expressions 41”.  Westheights is proud to have included six grade 8 masks as part of the exhibit.  Congratulations to  Adam Grein, Leen Khadour, Adie Mason, Sofie Paquette, Kayla Prium and Sam Wudrick whose masks are currently on display at […]

School Council this Monday ~ All Welcome!

Posted April 15, 2016

April 14, 2016 Dear Westheights families, As your new Principal, I want to invite you to our next School Council Meeting this coming Monday, April 18 in our library at 6:30 PM. At this meeting I will be sharing my vision as a leader and my vision of students and education. I have been an […]

Youth Symposium Location Change!

Posted April 12, 2016

Please note that the Youth Symposium taking place tomorrow is at Landmark Cinemas on Gateway Drive in Kitchener. Students will be leaving school at 8:45 and returning back to school by 2:20. We look forward to a great day!   http://childwitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cwc_symposium_2016_web.pdf  

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