Westgate alumni and friends gathered on January 4, 2014, for our annual basketball tournament. Five teams, including members of our current Varsity boy’s team, competed…
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2013 Squash Tournament
Westgate’s board, staff, alumni, parents and students were all represented at this years Squash Tournament hosted by the Thiessen family. Three generations of Thiessen’s were…
Alumni & Friends Volleyball Tournament 2013
Topping off a banner-winning AAA season, Westgate alumni, students, family and friends enjoyed some recreational volleyball. The Gondola Pizza lunch, courtesy of Derek Loewen (’89),…
Thank you to the Parent Association
Thank you to the Parent Association and all who support their fund raising efforts. The success of those ventures made it possible again for the…
Les Miserable
I didn’t really know what I was getting into when I auditioned for Les Misérables. I couldn’t predict the hours of rehearsal I was going…
Angel Squad 2013
For the 4th year, students braved the icy December winds across the Maryland bridge to encourage commuters to support Misericordia Health Centre Foundation’s Angel Squad Drive.…
Philippines Relief Fundraiser a Success!
Students response to the Typhoon that hit the Philippines in early November was, “We’ve got to do something!” After a brief meeting during a lunch…
2012-2013
Thiessen Family Men’s Alumni & Friends Invitational Squash Tournament
Henry Thiessen invites you (gentlemen only please) to join us for a few hours of squash. Lunch will be provided courtesy of Gondola Pizza –…
Low-Cost Bike Helmet Order Forms
Manitoba Healthy Living and Seniors is making low-cost bike helmets available to Manitoba children and their families. Attached is an order form with product and…
2014-2015 German Exchange Meeting
Grade 10 German students and their parents who interested in participating in the three month German Exchange program in Grade 11 are invited to an…
Westgate Wear
Every two years Westgate sells school clothing (hoodies, sweatpants, etc.). We are pleased to announce that once again Westgate Wear will be sold every noon…
40th Annual Cyclathon – 2013
Despite rain, postponement and cold, our annual Cyclathon was a resounding success as warmhearted volunteers with steaming coffee and mountains of danish encouraged our hearty…
Toronto Area Alumni Reception – September 2013
Calgary Area Alumni Reception – July 2013
Class of 2003 Reunion
This 10 year gathering was hosted by Jason and Brianna Neufeld at their home in North Kildonan. Classmates enjoyed a BBQ together, visited with one…
Class of 1983 Reunion
Having met just 5 years ago for a 25 year gathering, 16 alumni (and partners) enjoyed another lovely evening of memory sharing and visiting. Guests…
Class of 1963 Reunion
This 50 year reunion was attended by six of this original class, plus significant others. We were also blessed to be joined by two of…
Women’s Varsity vs. Women’s Alumni Basketball Game
Cap off the Basketball season with chance to play the Westgate Women’s Varsity Basketball team at the peak of their performance. Lunch will be provided…
18th Annual Men’s Basketball Tournament
Karl Wiebe invites you to compete in our Men’s Basketball Tournament. Lunch will be provided courtesy of Gondola Pizza – thank you, Derek Loewen ’89.…
Aaron and the Sea of Stories: What I Learned During Six Years at Westgate
Aaron Epp (’02) spoke at the Bursary Banquet on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the Marlborough Hotel. Don’t say anything stupid. Oh, sorry, that’s not…
Reflection by Benjamin Ryan
As much as I’d like to thank my teachers and mentors from Westgate for preparing me for the world and what it brings, I can’t.…
Learning About Christianity by Stepping Outside
At the end of the grade 10 CST class, students are asked to do a project in which they reflect upon a foreign religious practice.…
A child lies like a grey pebble…
My kids have become pretty used to having their teachers in our home. Several staff have known my kids since their birth. So, this scorching…
2011-2012
2010-2011
Voices from the Middle East
On our last morning in Jerusalem, I wanted to savor the beauty of the city from the rooftop of our hostel – alone. Â I rose…
Next Steps for Westgate
While it is important to enjoy the blessings and good fortune that comes your way, it is also important not to take anything fully for…
Blessings in unexpected places
By Charlotte Kroeker I had a great Mom! She was the kind that my girlfriends in high school would envy, because you could talk about anything…
Enlarging Your Trunk Space: Reflections on Teaching and Learning
The following is a transcript of the address given by Terry Schellenberg, Vice President External of CMU at our Bursary Banquet held on May 1, 2012. __________________________…