Kindness Campaign

Tomorrow our Kindness Campaign kicks off, led by the Student leadership Council and the Me to We club. Students are invited to write shout-outs to others they catch in an act of kindness. Written shout-outs will be posted to the Kindness Wall and some may even feature here on the blog.

In addition, the Me to We club is busily creating friendship bracelets which will be available for sale between February 11 and 14.

Pink Shirt day is on February 27 this year. Here's a link to find out more... another opportunity to build awareness of the importance of kindness and the dangers of bullying.

We will be hosting a move-a-thon before the end of February too - also in support of our Kindness Campaign.

Get your kindness on!

It's Wolf Pack Friday!!

Don't forget to wear your pack colours tomorrow (Friday!) to show your school spirit!

Get Your Cookie-Grams!

The School Leadership Council would like to spread some kindness this Valentine's day with Cookie-Grams - goody bags with some sweet treats!  Each bag will include a decorated heart-shaped vanilla sugar cookie and a few candies.

All items are peanut free and will be sold to students at morning recess from February 4th to February 8th.  This gives students a chance to buy for themselves or their friends at school. The cost is $2 per bag.  

All cookie-grams will be delivered by the Student Leadership Council to those who purchased them on the morning of Wednesday February 13th.  All funds raised will go towards school initiatives. 

TWIN DAY!

We're celebrating another Spirit Day this coming Thursday, January 31... Here's what you do:

• Choose a friend (or two or three or four or...)
• Dress alike
• Come to school
• Win points for your pack

Simple and fun! Be as creative as you like, while keeping it school appropriate of course.

Go West Hill!

Assembly tomorrow.

This Friday - tomorrow - is our Character Education Assembly to recognize students who demonstrate excellence in teamwork. We should be beginning shortly after 12:45.


Our Me to We students and the SAC will be presenting some upcoming initiatives and the dance club will be performing.

Hope to see you there!

Cold weather warning!

During times of extreme cold weather, students are kept in for recesses and lunch time, however, they still need to travel safely to and from school. Please ensure that your child is appropriately dressed with mittens, hat, scarf, snow boots and pants, and a very warm coat.
Thank you!

PA DAY!

This coming Friday, January 18 is a P.A. day. There are NO CLASSES this Friday. Get out and enjoy the snow with your children if you can!

We've Got Spirit! Yes We Do!

On Friday, January 11, West Hill hosted their first spirit event of 2019.  It was a great success, with everyone showing spirit by wearing their Wolf Pack colours!

Staff at West Hill also got into the spirit, by showing off our brand new West Hill clothing!  Below you will find examples of what the new shirts look like!  These T-shirts and hoodies are now available to purchase.  Order forms were sent home on Friday and can be returned until Friday, February 1st! Please return forms with cash payment. 

We can't wait to see your school spirit!

January is Tamil Heritage Month!

During this month, West Hill P.S. will take time to recognize all the invaluable contributions that Tamil-Canadians have made in enriching Canadian society! It is a great opportunity to learn more about the Tamil culture, heritage and language.  

January was chosen as Tamil Heritage as this is in an important month. During this month, Tamil people celebrate Thai Pongal, the festival of harvest. It is celebrated to give thanks to the sun, cattle and an abundant harvest. Thai Pongal is traditionally celebrated over fours days. This festival usually falls between January 14-18.  Thai Pongal is a time to feast, visit relatives, and to give gifts. This festival has been celebrated for over 1,000 years.