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Westgate Mennonite Collegiate

Westgate Mennonite Collegiate

To inspire and empower students to live as people of God

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Category: Community News


Community News, Photo Gallery

Bursary Banquet 2015

May 13, 2014September 23, 2020

On May 5th, 2015 the Westgate community enjoyed a wonderful evening of fellowship, music, memories and delicious food in the lovely Canad Inns – Polo…

Bursary Banquet 2015
Community News

In Memory of Colin Edmond (’12)

April 30, 2014September 23, 2020

With sadness, we announce the passing of Colin Edmond, a 2012 graduate of our school. The funeral will be held at Bethel Mennonite Church (465…

In Memory of Colin Edmond (’12)
Past Events/Reunions

2014 Varsity vs. Alumnae Womens Basketball

April 9, 2014April 10, 2014

April 26th was a lovely evening. Our alumnae basketballers were out and scrimmaged together with this year’s Varsity Girls players. Thanks to Derek Loewen (again!),…

2014 Varsity vs. Alumnae Womens Basketball
Community News, Parent Association

Parent Information Evening – Handouts

March 21, 2014March 24, 2014

The Parent Association organized and information evening on Thursday, March 20, 2014 on  “The Habits of Financially Fabulous Families” which was presented by Dr. Moira…

Parent Information Evening  – Handouts
Community News, Parent Association

Staff Appreciation – Thank you

March 12, 2014September 23, 2020

The Westgate staff would like to thank everyone who brought us food, treats, cards and flowers for Staff Appreciation Week.  We appreciate all the effort…

Staff Appreciation – Thank you
Community News

Parent/Teacher Interviews

February 21, 2014February 21, 2014

P/T Interviews will be held on Thursday, March 27th from 4:00-8:00 pm and Friday, March 28th from 9:00-4:00 pm.  Watch your emails for the Interview…

Parent/Teacher Interviews
Community News, Parent Association

Westgate Cookbooks for Sale

January 13, 2014September 23, 2020

**Westgate Cookbooks  – are always available from the PA.  Just email and we easily worked out getting the books requested/payment in (usually via a student).  Only…

Westgate Cookbooks for Sale
Past Events/Reunions

Alumni Basketball 2014

January 7, 2014March 11, 2014

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…

Alumni Basketball 2014
Past Events/Reunions

2013 Squash Tournament

December 17, 2013March 11, 2014

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…

2013 Squash Tournament
Community News, Past Events/Reunions

Alumni & Friends Volleyball Tournament 2013

December 9, 2013March 11, 2014

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),…

Alumni & Friends Volleyball Tournament 2013
Community News, Parent Association

Thank you to the Parent Association

December 5, 2013March 3, 2014

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…

Thank you to the Parent Association
Community News

Les Miserable

December 4, 2013December 20, 2013

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…

Les Miserable
Community News, Media, Photo Gallery

Angel Squad 2013

December 4, 2013September 23, 2020

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.…

Angel Squad 2013
Commentary, Media, Photo Gallery

Philippines Relief Fundraiser a Success!

November 29, 2013September 23, 2020

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…

Philippines Relief Fundraiser a Success!
Retrospective Newsletter, Westgate Retrospective Newsletter

2012-2013

November 28, 2013December 18, 2013
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2012-2013
Community News

Thiessen Family Men’s Alumni & Friends Invitational Squash Tournament

November 17, 2013November 28, 2013

Henry Thiessen invites you (gentlemen only please) to join us for a few hours of squash. Lunch will be provided courtesy of Gondola Pizza –…

Thiessen Family Men’s Alumni & Friends Invitational Squash Tournament
Community News

Low-Cost Bike Helmet Order Forms

November 13, 2013September 23, 2020

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…

Low-Cost Bike Helmet Order Forms
Community News

2014-2015 German Exchange Meeting

October 28, 2013October 28, 2013

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…

2014-2015 German Exchange Meeting
Community News

Westgate Wear

October 21, 2013September 23, 2020

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…

Westgate Wear
Community News, Media, Photo Gallery

40th Annual Cyclathon – 2013

October 17, 2013September 23, 2020

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…

40th Annual Cyclathon – 2013
Past Events/Reunions

Toronto Area Alumni Reception – September 2013

October 8, 2013March 11, 2014
Toronto Area Alumni Reception – September 2013
Past Events/Reunions

Calgary Area Alumni Reception – July 2013

October 8, 2013March 11, 2014
Calgary Area Alumni Reception – July 2013
Past Events/Reunions

Class of 2003 Reunion

October 7, 2013March 11, 2014

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 2003 Reunion
Past Events/Reunions

Class of 1983 Reunion

October 7, 2013September 23, 2020

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 1983 Reunion
Past Events/Reunions

Class of 1963 Reunion

October 7, 2013March 11, 2014

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…

Class of 1963 Reunion
Community News

Women’s Varsity vs. Women’s Alumni Basketball Game

September 17, 2013October 17, 2013

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…

Women’s Varsity vs. Women’s Alumni Basketball Game
Community News

18th Annual Men’s Basketball Tournament

September 17, 2013October 17, 2013

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.…

18th Annual Men’s Basketball Tournament
Commentary

Aaron and the Sea of Stories: What I Learned During Six Years at Westgate

May 16, 2013September 23, 2020

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…

Aaron and the Sea of Stories: What I Learned During Six Years at Westgate
Commentary

Reflection by Benjamin Ryan

February 20, 2013September 23, 2020

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.…

Reflection by Benjamin Ryan
Commentary

Learning About Christianity by Stepping Outside

November 1, 2012September 23, 2020

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.…

Learning About Christianity by Stepping Outside

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