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…
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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.…
Westgate Brings home the Trophy
Provincial Volleyball Championships were held November 28-30th. And … long story short – we were awesome! Here’s the summary: Varsity Girls: Bronze Medalists and Sam…
December 2013
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
Evening of the Arts 2014
We invite you to join us for the Evening of the Arts on Tuesday, November 19th at 7:00 pm in the Westgate gym. This evening…
Westgate Art Contest
The judges would like to congratulate the winner of the Westgate Art Contest, Rachel Archer Heese. Mr. Brownlee, Ms. Dirks and Mr. Baerg choose her…
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…
Halloween 2013
High energy and loud music made for a fun day at Westgate as students and staff dressed up for Halloween. Pumpkin carving, games, costume contests,…
Gr. 7’s Raking Leaves
The sound of chatter and giggling echoed through the neighbourhood Tuesday morning as the grade 7 students cleaned up the school yard of all it’s…
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…
2013 – Cross Country Season
The Westgate Cross-Country season ended with, as has been the custom these the past few years, banners coming home. This season, the JV girls managed…
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
The Great Gatsby Novel Study Ends with a 20s Bash
With the recent release of Baz Luhrmann’s version of The Great Gatsby in cinemas, I decided to ride the wave of interest and teach this…
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…
Opening Program 2013
Art Challenge
Open to all interested artists from grades 7-12. The prize is a water colour “kit” consisting of brushes, water colour paper and six tubes of…
Varsity Cross Country Win Their First Race
A late congratulations to the Varsity Girls and Boys for winning their first race of the year at Kilcona on September 18, 2013, and to…
Oak Hammock Marsh – Grade 12 Biology 2013
The grade 12 Biology class spent a beautiful fall day studying wetlands ecology at Oak Hammock Marsh September 18. Students took water samples from the…
Jr. Cross Country Meet at St. Vital Park
Consistent and hard training paid off for the Junior Cross Country team at St. Vital Park on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Running in the combined…
