WCI Student News
We are thrilled to congratulate our very own WCI student Mason on his co-op article that was posted online! Great job Mason! Please see the article below.
Halloween Spirit Day
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Halloween Spirit
Day: Tuesday, October 31 Our next school spirit day being organized at WCI by our
Spirit and Art Councils will celebrate the fun of Halloween. For
students who choose to participate, they are encouraged to participate in our
celebration of Halloween and to wear a fun, creative, and attention-grabbing
costume. To help students prepare for the day we have included
guidelines they must consider when selecting their costume. |
Prohibited costumes that should not be worn to school include:
- Costumes that interfere with learning. Costumes cannot restrict movement or vision, prevent sitting at desks, or prevent participation in physical education class.
- Masks. We need to see faces and to know who is in the school building.
- Weapons and/or replica weapons should not be carried as accessories. Costumes also should not simulate a weapon or promote extreme acts of violence.
- Costumes insulting to a particular ethnicity, religion or gender.
- Costumes that promote the use of drugs or alcohol.
- Costumes that violate conditions of the BHSS appropriate attire policy.
Please Remember:
This is still a school day. Students are advised to bring a
change of clothing, in case their costume is deemed inappropriate by teachers
or administrators or become distracting to the learning process. We are
looking forward to everyone following the guidelines, coming up with creative
costumes, and having fun!
School Council Meeting – Thursday, November 2nd
Our next WCI School Council Meeting will take place on Thursday, November 2nd.
Topics that will be covered
include:
- Introduction of our School Council Executive
- Presentation from a representative of our Wellness Team: Gathering Student Voice about Wellness and Considering How We Can Support
- Setting Goals and Determining Topics for Future Meetings for the WCI School Council
Your voice is really important so that we can provide experiences through our School Council that are responsive to your interests and support the needs of our students. We really hope that you can join us online or in person on November 2nd!
We will also have representatives from School Council available on Parent/Guardian & Teacher Interview Night this Thursday – please visit their table on the second floor near the Main Office.
Please complete the RSVP link so that we can plan for set up – we will hold the meeting in person at WCI and offer a link for parents/guardians who would like to join remotely.
Thank you,
WCI School Council & Administration Team
Graduation Photos - Starting November 7th
Graduation photo's can now be booked online. Emails were sent out to students and parent/guardian(s) with instructions and the school code to book. Spots open up daily, please check reguarly.
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Tune In YRDSB
Tune In YRDSB is the first podcast of its kind in Ontario. Here we will explore a wide range of topics related to education in York Region and beyond. We look forward to inspiring learning through storytelling.
Invitation to York Region Presidents’ Council October General Assembly
Dear YRDSB Secondary Student,
On behalf of the York Region Presidents’ Council (YRPC), the YRDSB’s official student senate, we are excited to invite you to our second General Assembly (GA) of the 2023–2024 school year. At our GA, you can provide feedback on important topics that impact you to the board, meet your YRPC executive cabinet, and network with fellow student leaders. All YRDSB high school students – not just student council members, are welcome and encouraged to join us.
At our General Assembly in October, you will have an opportunity to meet the YRPC executive team for the 2023–2024 school year and meet peers from all across the board. You will have a chance to contribute to the discussion surrounding change to the community service criteria.
Meeting Details
Location: Newmarket High School (505 Pickering Crescent, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8H1) or Google Meet
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
If you cannot attend in person, you may join us virtually. Google Meet details will be emailed to you on Tuesday.
You can access the registration form here. Please register by 11:59 pm on Monday, October 16 to confirm your attendance.
Sincerely,
YRPC Executive Cabinet
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Parent/Guardian Interview Night
Parent/Guardian Interview Night is on Thursday, October 26th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Appointments can be booked through Edsby starting Monday, October 16th. An email was sent out to all parent/guardians earlier this week with more information
If you require assistance with Edsby, please see here for instructions.
Photo Retake Day - October 25, 2023
Photo retakes are for students who were absent during photo day in September.
The Alliance of Educators for Muslim Students
Registeration
https://forms.gle/uqUSxgRDgCvTJAwT6
Basketball Workshop:
https://forms.gle/FtQKzfbMNizpJWwL7
https://forms.gle/FtQKzfbMNizpJWwL7
Art Workshop:
School Team Apparel
Here come the Wolves! Introducing our new look for the 2023 Season.
Go Wolves Go!!
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Westmount Apparel
Students who are interested in purchasing Westmout Apparel can now do so!
Please bring your order form to Bare Necessities to make your purchase.
Professional Activity Day – Friday, October 20, 2023
Dear WCI Families,
On Friday, October 20, 2023 we will have a Professional Activity Day. Students do not attend school on this day.
The attached document provides the agenda that the WCI
Administration Team, Teaching Staff and Support Staff will be following on the October 20th
PA Day.
Thank you,
WCI Administration Team
Susan Maharaj, Lana Fisher & Rory Gangbar
Susan Maharaj, Lana Fisher & Rory Gangbar
Updates From Guidance
GUIDANCE
UPDATES |
ONLINE LEARNING GRADUATION REQUIREMENT All students must earn at least two online learning credits as part of the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) unless they have opted out or been exempted. You can opt out of this requirement. How do I opt out? 1. Through the course selection process in February in myBlueprint (FOR GRADE 12s….this option only applies if you opted out through myBlueprint last year. If you didn’t, choose the option below).. OR 2.
Pick up a paper copy of the
opt out form from the guidance office, fill it in, and return it to the
guidance secretary, Ms. Han. |
GRADE
12 TRANSITION ASSEMBLY October
17 Period 2 Cafeteria Grade 12
Classes will be called down If
students have a spare Period 2, please make arrangements to attend. In the
assembly we will cover Options after High School, How to Research your
Options, How to Apply to College and University, and How to Finance your
Education |
Western
Ivey Business School will be coming to speak to students
on… November
9th Library 11:30am |
GRADE 12 - 2023 PUBLIC FOLDER Students must access the folder through your GAPPS account. This will be a very important folder to access regularly. It contains information about events, scholarships, deadlines, and applications. We will update the information as we receive it. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Hv84W4ItZ15n2o22xkuC2dFLyy73C21-?usp=sharing
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SOME UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES:  HOW DO STUDENTS FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER ONES AS WELL? Access the “Grade 12 - 2023 PUBLIC Folder”. Open the sub folder labelled “Scholarships”. **Only students can access the folder through their GAPPS
account. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Hv84W4ItZ15n2o22xkuC2dFLyy73C21-?usp=sharing |
THE
SCHOLARSHIP REPORT We wanted
to make you aware of a newsletter called The Scholarship Report .
This resource provides helpful information as your student prepares for
postsecondary education. The Scholarship Report posts information on
postsecondary events and opportunities, application tips, advice from
experts, campus Open House Schedules, career resources, and lists of curated
scholarship and bursaries, and other ways to pay for school. Don’t miss out
on this relevant information! Accessing
The Scholarship Report: 1. To
access The Scholarship Report, click https://seekingscholarships.com/the-scholarship-report-2/ 2. The password you will need for access: ask your student. The password is
protected so it was sent directly to the student's @gapps account. |
UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS Ontario University Fair October 21-22, 2023, from 10 am to 5 pm. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building. The OUF is one of the largest educational fairs in North America. This event allows you to gather information and chat with representatives from Ontario’s universities one-on-one. www.ouf.caOntario College Information Fair – October 18, 2023 5pm – 9pm and October 19, 2023 9am – 2pm Enercare Centre Hall B Exhibition Place) https://ontariocollegefair.ca/ Student Life Expo SATURDAY, NOVEMBER
18, 2023 | 12pm – 5pm | METRO TORONTO
CONVENTION CENTRE www.studentlifeexpo.com |
RESEARCHING PROGRAMS AT ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES:
Ontario Universities’ Info |
APPLYING
TO ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES: HOW-TO
VIDEOS How Do I Apply to
University?DEADLINE TO APPLY: JANUARY 15, 2024 How to Create Your OUAC AccountThis video tutorial is the
first in a series about applying to an Ontario university through the OUAC.In this video you will see
how to log in to your application for the first time by creating your OUAC
Account.Video Transcript: How to Create Your OUAC AccountHow to Complete Your Undergraduate ApplicationThis video will walk you
through the steps of completing, reviewing and paying for your Undergraduate
Application.Video Transcript: How to Complete Your ApplicationHow to Edit Your Completed ApplicationThis video explains how to
review and edit your application after you submit it, and includes examples
of how to add and withdraw choices, and send your updates to your university
choices.Video
Transcript: How to Edit Your ApplicationHow to Respond to an Offer of AdmissionThis video explains how to
check for university offers of admission and how to accept or decline those
offers.Video Transcript: How to Respond to an Offer of AdmissionHOW TO APPLY GUIDES |
HOW DO I
RESEARCH COLLEGE PROGRAMS? Programs | ontariocolleges.ca |
HOW DO I
APPLY TO COLLEGE? https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/applyDEADLINE TO
APPLY: FEBRUARY 1, 2024 |
APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE - HOW WILL STUDENTS GET THEIR OEN NUMBER? Ontario University
Application Deadline: January 15, 2024 ** All students applying to university will require an OEN number to apply. This OEN number will be distributed the week of October 10 through GAPPS accounts. The YRDSB (not WCI) will do this through a secure centrally facilitated process to the student’s GAPPS email. You can also find your OEN number on your report card. Ontario College
Application Deadline: February 1, 2024 ** All
students applying to university will require an OEN number to apply.
This OEN number will be distributed the week of October 10 through GAPPS
accounts. The YRDSB (not WCI) will do this through a secure centrally
facilitated process to the student’s GAPPS email. You can also find
your OEN number on your report card. |
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