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Westwood Collegiate is a senior years (Grades 9 - 12) school in Winnipeg, Manitoba  We are recognized locally, provincially, and nationally for academic excellence, a powerful curriculum and a dynamic athletic program.  We are proud to offer the International Baccalaureate Program for academically able students in Grade 11 and Grade 12. The IB Diploma Program provides a solid academic base for students entering university. Our experienced, dedicated staff works in partnership with students and parents to provide a challenging curricular and cocurricular program. State of the art equipment and cutting edge technology place students in sync with today’s real-time learning environment. Visit us for the Westwood Experience... Academics, Arts, Athletics and Atmosphere. Our Mission Statement "To empower all students and staff for the choices and challenges of the 2lst century while working and learning in a safe, supportive environment." Preparations for Grad 2012 are well underway. Click on the graduation cap for contact information of committee chairpersons. Important Grad dates are listed below. Important note for parents ordering grad photos:   If you use the coupon code DMQX when placing your picture order, you will receive 10 Free Mini Exchanges as a thank-you for placing your order. There was important information given out May 3 at our Grade 12 meeting. If your child didn't bring the handouts home, you can click on any of the following links for copies: Available Academic Awards Westwood Scholarship Application Grad Reminders and Information Grad Dinner Seating Plan Grad Convocation Comments The portal for Online Phys Ed will close May 31. This means that all students taking Grade 11 or Grade 12 Online Phys Ed must finish their modules before this date. Grads - you need this credit to graduate! Make sure your modules are complete before May 31! See Mr. Sdrolias for more information. For only $7, you can surprise your Grad with an original Westwood graduation souvenir Christmas ornament, or rear-view mirror decoration. They are hand made by local artisan Dave Nikolychuk of Wudchuk's Simple Cuts. $2 of every order goes directly towards SafeGrad. Contact the school office at 888-7650 to place an order. Calendar of Upcoming Events MAY 2012 Early dismissal at 2:40 Winnipeg Arts Parent Council meeting, 7 pm. - CANCELLED!   Valedictorian information meeting, 12:03 in Room 207. MADD presentation, 1 pm. Student Council speeches. Student Council voting Victoria Day - no school Concert Band Concert, 7 pm -   Outdoor Living Canoe Trip Choral Majors Grad Recital, 7pm in our theatre. Silver collection at the door. Westfest at noon. Rain date is June 1. Valedictorian auditions at lunch. Dancescapes 2012, 7 pm at MTYP at the Forks. $10 admission. Jazz Band Concert, 7 pm -  Drama Generals performance JUNE 2012 Deadline for Online Phys Ed -   Grade 12 Provincial English exam Early dismissal at 2:40 Grad dinner tickets go on sale. Westwood Arts Parent Council meeting, 7 pm, Sports Awards banquet at 4:30 Choral Spring Concert, "Choralography", 7pm in our theatre. $5 admission. - Drama Majors' performance Last day of classes.  Walk Your Grade 12 Student to School Day. Late start at 9 am, and Pancake Breakfast for Grade 12 students. - Exams Vocal Jazz Sing-a-Standard Night, in the Choral Room. $5 admission. Convocation rehearsal for Grads, 10am in our gym. Grade 8 Transition Day, 1:30 Convocation at Concert Hall, 9 am Grad Dinner/Dance/Safe Grad at the Convention Centre Report Cards

Extended Absences Students are discouraged from taking extended holidays that result in lost classroom time, but if an absence of 3 or more days is necessary, students must fill out a Field Trip/Extended Absence Eligibility Form, which is available either in the office, or by clicking on the link. Permission

Office Hours and Schedule Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm View the Class Schedule Class Schedule

Celebrating our Successes Westwood Collegiate's staff and students have many notable accomplishments this year. Warrior Pride

Student Government Follow the link to keep updated on what activities our dynamic Student Council has planned. Student Council Activites

Volunteer! Students are required to complete 40 hours of community service hours before graduation in order to receive a St. James Assiniboia diploma. Click on the link to download a log form, and hand it in to the office as hours are completed. Hours will be reported on term report cards. Community Service log form

Scholarship Information Ms. Bennett, our Guidance Counsellor extraordinaire, updates this site on a regular basis. $$$$

Driver's Ed Changes have been made to the way students register for Driver Education. Click the link for a newsletter from MPI outlining the changes and new procedures. MPI

Outdoor Track Click on the following link for Mr. Sdrolias's track schedule Outdoor Track

Exams Follow the link for our June exam schedule. Copies are available in the school office. Students need to speak to Mr. Braun as soon as possible if they have a conflict. study