Music
Can I join senior music with no previous experience?
No,this course is offered to students who have at least two years of experience on a concert band instrument and possess the requisite music-reading and ensemble skills of a second year player.
Name at least 4 Westwood trips
Quebec City, Florida, New York, Verdun, IDP, Skiing, Student life camp, Toronto
Where in Africa did Westwood build a school?
Burundi
How many students reps per grade on student Council?
1-2
What Student Life Camp?
A sleep away trip early on in the school year filled with guest speakers and fun activities/workshops. The trip promotes sharing ideas to make our school a better place and meet new people.
If I am in the music program in grade 7-8 but want to learn how to play a new instrument in grade 9, can I?
Yes, grade 9 students who take the 6-day music option will have the chance to learn a second instrument. They can eventually play that instrument full time if desired.
Name the 3 main attractions on the Florida trip
Universal Studios, Disney, Habs game
Name Westwood Seniors biggest annual event
Variety Show
What is student council's role?
To ensure the voice of the students are being heard at governing board meetings, staff council meetings and to bring a positive educational experience to the students.
What is the corporate pitch team?
A group of student life students who were taught how to facilitate corporate meetings with the objective to ask corporations for donations to support the Bridge to Burundi project.
What medal did the grade 9 band win in Ottawa last year?
Gold
The Quebec trip is run by which department?
History
Once a year we bring holiday cheer to what school?
Verdun Elementary
In 3 steps, how do we chose a student council president?
Who are the student life reps you can approach to get more involved?
Eddie (Room 321), Mr. Nield (Room 407), Nancy (Learning Center)
What award was Westwood senior high's music teacher awarded with in 2017?
He was awarded Quebec Music Educators' Association Teacher of the Year!!!
The New York trip is for which grades?
Grade 10-11
What is the purpose of Corn Boil day?
To welcome students and faculty back every September
Who sits in on the governing board meetings?
The student president and vice president
How do I join student life?
Check the announcements for upcoming events and come to as many meetings as you wish based on what interests you.
How many days in a 9 day cycle is music class for grade 9 vs grade 10-11?
3/9 for grade 9
6/9 for grade 10-11
What ski hill do we go to on the ski trip
Mont Saint-Annes
What is Grad Dinner?
A night when students come for a formal dinner at the school served and cooked by Westwood staff, followed by entertainment.
If you wanted to have a dance at Westwood senior how would you get the dance passed? 3 Steps
Present the idea to Student council
Then present it to staff council for approval
Then present it to governing board for approval.
Name 5 charitable events that are student life run
Student life camp, Verdun, Christmas Baskets, Variety Show, Movie Nights, Bridge to Burundi,