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).…
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.
Beginner Strings (open to students in Grade 7-12)
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,…
9 Co-curricular Programing
Games Club, Photo Club, Volleyball, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Track and Field, Cross Country, Soccer, Golf, Badminton, One Act Plays (acting, sound, props, costumes, lights, make-up,…
9 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…
Junior Jazz Band
Students in Grade 8 and 9 with previous band experience are welcome to join this ensemble. We will explore the basic style, articulation, phrasing, and…
9 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).…
9 Beginner Strings
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,…
9 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…
15S Family Studies
Students will explore their identity and improve their capacity as members of a changing world. We will discuss relationships, self-understanding, communication, diversity in Canadian society,…
11G Images of Faith: Enhancing Visual Literacy
This course is framed around how artists and storytellers create meaning. By studying visual images and films students will develop the ability to read visual…
15G Dramatic Arts
These are hands-on courses — students actively play various games and roles, learning by doing and observing along with coaching and a little theory. In…
15S Life/Work Exploration
Life/Work Exploration is a half-credit course that will help students acquire and apply knowledge and skills to make appropriate decisions for life, work, and the…
11G Robotics
Robotics teaches the principles of programming, physical science, and mathematics. Using Lego Mindstorm EV3 education kits, pairs of students will be engaged in fun, hands-on…
15G Creative Arts/Technology: Woodworking
This program introduces students to safe woodworking with hand and power tools. Opportunity will be provided to complete a number of projects in wood, plastic…
15F Applying Information and Communication Technology
Students will use office productivity software to create documents and spreadsheets. In addition, students will learn HTML and CSS to design websites. Ethical considerations, acceptable…
15S Visual Arts
The overall goal of the program is to develop students’ ability to represent and express their ideas through visual arts. Students will develop and apply…
10S Band
Previous experience is mandatory and independent home practice is expected to prepare all performance repertoire. More emphasis will be put on the performance requirements such…
Prerequisite: Grade 7 and Grade 8 Band10G 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…
10F 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…
10F Physical Education
These courses are designed to help students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitude to lead physically active and healthy lifestyles. A variety of learning experiences…
10F Social Studies
This course explores Canada in the contemporary world through an examination of immigration, government, the legal system, and other aspects of our society. Students will…
10F Mathematics
Grade 9 Mathematics is a foundation course intended to prepare students for multiple possible pathways in Grades 10 to 12. The course builds on the…
10F 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…
10F English Language Arts
This course gives students many opportunities to gain competency in the six language arts skills. They have the opportunity to listen, speak, read, write, view,…
9 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…
11G Christian Studies: The Church and Faith Today
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…