Extracurricular

Westmount High School administration and staff have made extracurricular activities (ECA's) a special priority as we feel it is important for students to become active in their school community outside of their classrooms. Below you will find a brief description of the diverse activities offered. There is sure to be something to meet the interests of all students.

 

Social/Cultural

 

ACTAWARE


When? Year round.

What?
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A group of students committed to fundraising and raising public awareness of the ever increasing proliferation of human trafficking in our world. Click here for more information.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Ms. Vourdousis

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Anime "Otaku" Club

 

When? Oct - Apr

What? Are you a fan of Japanese Anime? Come check out the Anime Otaku Club Thursday's after school.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Ms. Chau

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Breakfast Club

 

When? Year round

What? The Breakfast Club is an initiative of the Westmount
Student Council. It is run with the help of the Generations Foundation.
Members of Student Council and volunteers serve breakfast to the
student body. Tasks involve preparing and serving food and ensuring a
good clean up. Plus, you get to eat cereal with Ms. B.!!!

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? C-J Turner, Ms. Bergevin

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Choir

 

When? Sep - Feb

What? Have a heavenly voice the world needs to hear? Come join Westmount's choir! Students will learn to sing songs for various occasions (e.g. holiday carols) as well as some pop/Motown.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Ms. Tripa

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Dance Club

 

When? Mondays & Tuesdays @ 1:15 beginning in October

What? Come learn some new moves with the WHS Dance Club. Whether
you're experienced or just want to learn and have fun, the Dance Club
is for you. Mondays we will be learning and dancing hip-hop style,
while Tuesdays will focus on Latino rythms and moves.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Ms. Desmarais (Step 120)

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Drama Productions: TBA

 

When? October auditions

What? TBA

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Mr. Corcos - Ms. Vourdousis

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Empowerment Club

 

When? Every Thursday after school in room 105

What? Do you ever feel you need to blow off some steam after school? This is a new club that will show you ways to relax and learn how to build confidence.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Ms. Jafralie


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EMSB Student Leadership Program

 

When? Jan - May

What? WHS is a very active member in the EMSB student leadership development program. There are 2 major activities each year; Mega-Day student leadership conference and Camp Kinkora. The emphasis of both activities is the development of student leaders. Students will participate in a number of experiential activities and hear various guest speakers. Each activity involves a small fee

Who to see for more info? C-J Turner

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Enough for Everyone, Everywhere, Forever

 

When? Year round. One lunchtime a week.

What? When I buy a Mars Bar do I support child slavery? Does it matter to the world that so many little girls can't read? When I spend a dollar on bananas, how much does the farmer get? Is Canada's farmland disappearing? If you want to know how to help create a world of equality, a world where all little children can make real plans for their future; if you want to understand how you affect people all over the planet almost every time you part with a looney, come and join us. We will work on projects that help change the future lives of children and their families.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Gladys Batten

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Games Room

 

When? Year round

What? The Games Room is organized by the Westmount Student Council. The Games Room is a place where students can hang out and enjoy a game of pool, table-top hockey, Ping-Pong, bumper-pool and various other games.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? C-J Turner

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Grad Committee

 

When? Year round

What? The Grad Committee helps plan events for Wetmount's graduating class.

Who? Sec 5

Who to see for more info? Ms. Sipos & Ms. Anania

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Guitar Club

 

When? Year round

What? - Wanna jam like Jimmy? Come find your pick of destiny with the Westmount guitar club. Beginners welcome!

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Mr. Bedard

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Helping Montreal Families @ Welcome Hall Mission

 

When? Year round. Wednesday mornings 8-10AM

What? Welcome Hall Mission lends a helping hand to families in need. Come and be a part of our Wednesday morning team as we greet clients and help them obtain needed clothing, food, and household items. We begin with a picnic breakfast in the volunteer breakfast nook, wake-up conversation, and even extra studying if needed. Our efforts at greeting and directing clients, and organizing and tidying are much appreciated by the staff of the Mission.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Gladys Batten

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Hip Hop / Spoken Word Collective

 

When? Oct - Apr

What? Calling all MC's, beat poets and beat makers. If you've got the timin' for the rhymin' this is the club for you. We'll explore the various facets of hip-hop as an art form and a cultural
movement. We'll pen our own rhymes and use a computer program to
produce beats. Maybe even produce our own CD?

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Mr. Green

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Improvisation League

 

When? Year round

What? Those who are seriously committed to be funny and potentially entertain audiences from across Canada are welcome to try out to be part of the WHS Improv League. Space is limited. There is a $20 membership fee.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Ms. Vourdousis - Mr. Corcos

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Mentoring & Welcoming Westmount Park Students

 

When? Year round. Once a week, after school

What? Westmount High students know how to welcome elementary students! This team will go weekly after school to tutor grade five and six students at Westmount Park School. As the year progresses we will develop a project together that will help prepare the elementary school students for high school. Last we wrote and published our own Welcome Booklet with our own questions and answers about what we believed a new student would want to know about high school.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Gladys Batten

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Multicultural Club

 

When? Year round

What? Hi, bonjour, Shalom, She:kon"
(pronounced "say-goh"), Salaam Alaikum, Namasté, Nengadef, bonjourno, Ahn-nyong-ha-se-yo, Hola. If your culture is missing come and tell us about it. Share yourself with Westmount. This club meets twice a month.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Ms. Jafralie

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Origami Club

 

When? Year round, Day 1, 5, & 8 at lunch.

What? Learn the Japanese art of Origami! Students will learn to paper-fold a variety of animals and objects (e.g. birds, frogs, boxes).

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Ms. Tripa

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Peer Resource

 

When? Year round

What? Come enhance your skills and improve your marks. You and a peer tutor will be matched together for English, French or Math assistance. Once a week; at lunch or after school.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Barbara Feldman - Ms. Zehavi

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Prefect Board

 

When? Year round

What? The Prefect Board is a group of students from grades 9, 10 and 11, selected by interview, who act as hosts and school representatives, as well as organize the Big Brother/Sister support system for new students.

Who? Sec 3 - 5

Who to see for more info? Karen Allen, Ms.
Drakopoulos, Ms. Le Huquet

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Radio Westmount

 

When? Year round

What? Radio Westmount (RW) is an initiative of the Westmount Student Council. RW hopes to broadcast news, music and entertainment from 7:30 - 8AM and at lunch in cafeteria. RW is looking for students interested in becoming DJ's, announcers, and members of the production crew.

Who? Sec 1 -5

Who to see for more info? C-J Turner

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Splash & Dash Fundraiser

 

When? November

What? Splash and Dash is a wonderful chance to support an important cause during a fun filled day of friendly competition. Get a group of 3 together (2 runners and 1 swimmer) and raise funds that will directly support the Montreal Children's Hematology/Oncology department (cancer ward). We will train and fundraiser then participate! We have won the "most funds raised" award the past 2 years and have won several spirit awards.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Ms. Heasman

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Student Council

 

When? Year round

What? The Student Council's mission is simple: to make a difference at Westmount High. The council is responsible for organizing and implementing a wide range of activities within the school and the community. This includes; Wacky Olympics, Family Breakfast and Winter Carnival, to name few. One meeting per week is open to all students so if you have ideas come out and get involved.

Who? Sec 1-5 (executive members Sec 2-5)

Who to see for more info? C-J Turner, Ms. Bergevin, Mr. Green

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Visiting Senior Citizens

 

When? Year round. Once a week, after school

What? Visiting senior citizens can be very interesting and rewarding! We will have a team of students visit a nearby residence, under the attentive supervision of the staff there. Students learn a great deal from the senior citizens and make a big difference in the lives.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Gladys Batten

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Yearbook

 

When? Year round

What? The Yearbook Club is dedicated to the production of the school yearbook "Vox Docum". The club is run by an executive committee of graduating students. The book is created by students using computers, digital cameras, scanners etc. There are compulsory meetings every Tuesday at lunch.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Mr. Chan

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Academic

 

 

Computer Animation

 

When? Year round

What? A weekly club for students interested in doing computer animation and video editing in both Windows and Apple environments. Wednesdays in room 308.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Mr. Chan and Mr. Corcos

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Mathematics Competition

 

When? TBA

What? Come improve your math skills and compete on behalf of Westmount. Participate in the mathematics competition.

Who? TBA

Who to see for more info? Ms. Zehavi

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Spelling Bee

 

When? Nov - Feb

What? There's a buzz about spelling bees! Come out and participate in the Gazette's annual spelling bee. Whether you're an expert orthographer or an average speller looking to improve, all are welcome to participate and compete.

Who? Sec 2

Who to see for more info? Ms. Bee

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Sports

 

 

Badminton

 

When? Jan - Mar

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

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Basketball

 

Bantam Boys

When? Oct - Feb

Who? Age 12 - 13

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

Midget Boys

When? Oct - Feb

Who? Age 14 - 15

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

Juvenile Boys

When? Oct - Feb

Who? Age 16 - 17

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

Bantam Girls

When? Oct - Feb

Who? Age 12 - 13

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

Midget Girls

When? Oct - Feb

Who? Age 14 - 15

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

Juvenile Girls

When? Oct - Feb

Who? Age 16 - 17

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

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Curling

 

When? Dec - Mar

What? Come enjoy the great game of curling.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Mr. Desjardins

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Floor Hockey Intramurals

 

When? TBA

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

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Ice Hockey

 

When? TBA

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

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Indoor Soccer

 

Midget Boys

When? Jan - Mar

Who? Age 14 - 15

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

Juvenile Boys

When? Jan - Mar

Who? Age 16 - 17

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

Midget Girls

When? Jan - Mar

Who? Age 16 - 17

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

Juvenile Girls

When? Feb - Apr

Who? Age 16 - 17

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

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Skating Club

 

When? Every Thursday at lunch hour.

What? All Cycle 1 students come join us at Westmount Arena every Thursday lunch hour for some fun and free Ice Skating. Beginners and advanced are welcomed. Space is limited.

Who? Sec 1 & 2

Who to see for more info? Mrs. Faustini - Mrs. Fanning

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Soccer

 

Bantam Boys

When? Sep - Oct

Who? Age 12 - 13

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

Midget Boys

When? Sep - Oct

Who? Age 14 - 15

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

Juvenile Boys

When? Sep - Oct

Who? Age 16 - 17

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

Girls Soccer

When? Sep - Oct

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

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Softball

 

Boys Softball

When? Aug - Nov

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

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Tennis Club

 

When? Fall & Spring

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Ms. Zehavi

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Track & Field

 

When? Indoor beginning Dec, outdoor beginning Apr.

Who? Sec 1-5

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher

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Volleyball

 

Bantam Girls

When? Sep -Oct

Who? Age 12 - 13

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

Midget Boys

When? Sep - Nov

Who? Age 14 - 15

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

Midget Girls

When? Sep - Oct

Who? Age 14 - 15

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

Juvenile Boys

When? Sep - Nov

Who? Age 16 - 17

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

Juvenile Girls

When? Sep - Oct

Who? Age 16 - 17

Who to see for more info? Your Physical Education teacher.

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Walking Club

 

When? Every Tuesday at lunch hour

What? Do you like walking? Would you like to see more of Westmount during your lunch hour? Then join us every Tuesday in Step 120. Bring comfortable shoes and a big smile.

Who? Sec 1 & 2

Who to see for more info? Mrs. Faustini - Mrs. Fanning

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