Courses

Staff at Westgate strive to provide students with an excellent education, and we wish for students to develop academically, spritually, physically and emotionally during their time with us. We encourage students to be involed in our co-curricular programs and to take classes in a wide range of subject areas. Grade 9 and 10 students must select 10 credits. Grade 11 students are expected to take a minimum of nine credits per year and Grade 12 students a minimum of eight credits.

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6 Outdoor Education

Outdoor experiential learning is one of the defining characteristics of Westgate’s approach to holistic education. We want to foster an appreciation for creation and nature…

6 Advanced German

Advanced German is for students coming to Westgate from the bilingual program or who have lived in Germany. Through film, novels, media, and language activities,…

6 Keyboarding & Computer Skills

This course has two primary goals: that students develop proficiency using a computer keyboard (specifically, touch-typing accurately at 25 words per minute); and that students…

6 Social Studies

Grade 6 Social Studies explores the history of Canada since 1867. Students explore themes in Canadian history through project work and story.

6 Science

The junior high science program works at attaining basic knowledge and attitudes needed to function in today’s scientific and technological world and also at developing…

6 English Language Arts 

This course is designed to develop an appreciation for language through reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and representing. Students build skills through daily reading, writer’s…

6 Physical Education 

These courses emphasize the acquisition and application of the skills that are considered the building blocks for developing physical, social and emotional well-being. The intent…

6 Choir

From the very beginning choral music has been at the core of how we as Mennonites have expressed our faith. At Westgate, we know that…

6 Music

This course is a bridge between student experiences from elementary music and future Westgate music courses.  It is based on Western European music. Students will…

6 Christian Studies

In our Christian Studies program, we remain grounded in our Anabaptist principles, working with students as their faith develops and grows throughout their time at…

Private Lessons: Voice

These lessons include voice development and ear training. Each student learns a repertoire of songs. Lessons are half an hour in length once per week.

Private Lessons: String Instruments

Lessons from professional private teachers are available for all string instruments including violin, viola, cello and bass. Lessons are usually given once a week, for…

Private Lessons: Piano

The Royal Conservatory of Toronto and/or Western Board of Music books are used as a basis for the lessons. These books offer the basic groundwork…

Private Lessons: Band Instruments

Lessons from professional private teachers are available for all wind instruments including flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba and percussion. These…