7 Co-curricular Programing

Games Club, Art Club, Photo Club, Volleyball, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Cross Country, One Act Plays (acting, sound, props, costumes, lights, make-up, etc).

7 Senior Strings

This class is open to students in grades 7-12 who have at least 3+ years of private lessons on their instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass).…

7 Beginner Strings (after school)

This class is open to students in grade 7-12. It is once per week after school, Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm Students will choose a string instrument (violin,…

7 Keyboarding (early morning) 25S

The primary goal of this course is to have students develop proficiency using a computer keyboard (specifically, touch-typing accurately at 25 words per minute). Components…

7 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…

7 German

The German program is based on the communicative approach, encompassing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills as well as German cultural information and appreciation. Students…

7 French

The French program is based on the communicative approach, encompassing reading, writing, listening and speaking skills as well as French cultural information and appreciation. Students…

7 Social Studies

This course explores people and places in the world and examines global quality of life. Social justice issues are explored through projects delving into the…

7 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…

7 English Language Arts

This course is designed to develop an appreciation for language through reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and representing.  Topics include the theme of belonging, historical…

7 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…

7 Band

All grade 7 students will choose a wind or percussion instrument with the guidance of the teacher and are then instructed on the basic playing…

7 Music

For the first five months theory rudiments are taught. We will then turn our attention to music and composers from around the globe as we…

7 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…

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…