
Team or Club | Teacher Advisor | Description | Time Commitments | Contact Teacher |
Alpine Skiing
Snowboarding |
Mrs Parkes-Hallmark
Mr Thomson |
Compete in regional qualifying event. | Dry land training 3 times a week.
November to late February. |
Contact Mrs. Parkes Hallmark
in Student Services |
Badminton Team (Junior) | Mrs. Pieon | Badminton team for students in grades 10 | February-May. 2-3 practices each week. | Contact Mrs. Pieon |
Badminton Team (Midget) | Mrs. Pieon | Badminton team for students in Grade 9 | February-May. 2-3 practices each week. | Contact Mrs. Pieon |
Badminton Team (Senior) | Mr Pollock | Badminton team for Students in grades 11-12 | March-May every day after school.
Tournaments in April/May. |
Contact Mr. Pollock |
Baseball Team | Mr Gillis | Boys Baseball team for all grades | Sept. and Oct. every day after school. | Listen for PA announcemts
or twitter feed for try outs starting early September |
Basketball Team (Junior Boys) | TBA | Grade 9 and 10 boys basketball team | Middle of November to late March.
Monday to Friday after school |
Contact Boys’ PE office or Ms Cronjaeger or Derek Morgan |
Basketball Team (Junior Girls) | TBA | Junior Girls Basketball team for grades 9-10 | Beginning of September to early
November everyday after school. Games twice a week. |
Contact Girls’ PE office |
Basketball Team (Midget Boys) | Mr. D. Christie | Midget Boys Basketball team for grade 9 boys. | April to May every day after school. | Contact Boys’ PE office |
Basketball Team (Midget Girls) | TBA | Midget Girls Basketball team for grade 9 girls. | April to May every day after school. | Contact Girls’ PE office |
Basketball Team (Senior Boys) | Mr. D. Christie | Senior Boys Basketball team is primarily
for grades 11-12 |
Early November to March every day after school.
Games twice a week. |
Contact Boys’ PE office or Ms Cronjaeger or
Derek Morgan |
Basketball Team (Senior Girls) | TBA | Senior Girls Basketball team primarily for grades 11-12 | Beginning of September to early
November every day after school. Games twice a week. |
Kayla Wilson (Staff) Frank Marof (parent)
Lexi Spadafora (alumnus) |
Cross Country Team | Ms Cockburn,
Mr. Gadjanski Ms Walker |
Cross Country running team | Start of September to early November.
Monday to Thursday |
Posters displayed throughout the school,
Remind app |
Curling Team | Mr. Moore | Curling Team is for any boy or girl grade 9-12 | Practices run from November to February | Contact Mr. Moore |
Field Hockey Team (Girls) | Mrs. Pieon | Field Hockey team (all grades) | Early September to mid October.
Practices are twice per week with games twice per week |
Pick up form in Upper Gym. Tryouts
Wed-Fri first week of school |
Figure Skating | not running
at this time |
Skate Canada Western Ontario Section,
A High School Invitational competition held in March for students from high schools in WOS |
2-3 meetings for information and organization
in Oct. Dec/Jan 1-2 day competition in March. Students create programs and practice with their own coach at their skating club |
Contact TBD. Listen to announcements |
Football Team (Junior) | Football Team for grades 9-10 | |||
Football Team (Senior) |
Mr. Merritt |
Football Team for grades 10-12 | Practices start first week of school in
Sept. Mr. King head coach |
|
Golf Team | Ms. Parkes-Hallmark | Compete in regional golf tournaments | September. Periodic tournaments. | Contact Mrs. Parkes-Hallmark in student services |
Hockey Team Div 2 (Boys) | Mr. Harrison | Boys Hockey team for all grades. | January to March. Practices/
games once a week. |
Contact Mr. Harrison in the Science Dept. |
Hockey Team Div 2 (Girls) | Mr. Harrison | Girls Hockey team for all grades | End of February to March.
Practices/games once a week. |
Contact Mr. Harrison in the Science Dept. |
Indoor Soccer Team (Girls) | Ms Gittings
Ms Wilson |
Indoor Soccer team that competes against other
HWDSB schools at Soccer World |
October to April, practicing once a week
(Thursday morning). Games once a week. |
|
Indoor Soccer Team (Junior Boys) | TBA | Indoor Soccer team that competes against other
HWDSB schools at Soccer World |
October to April, practicing in the mornings.
Games once a week. |
TBD |
Indoor Track Team | TBA | Compete at the Hamilton Spectator Indoor Games | Bi-weekly practices from February to March. | Contact PE office,
Contact Mr. A. Brown, Ms. C. Myers – Remind Text App, Announcements |
Orienteering | Mr. Gadjanski | Grades 9-12, coed team, usually racing in pairs.
Two races – last Wed. in April (Christie Lake) & third Wed. in May (Albion Hills) |
Two practices a week (Tues and Fri) after school
in Churchill park. No experience necessary, just a love of running through the woods with a purpose |
Contact Mr. Gadjanski in rm 303 |
Outdoor Cricket | Mr. Pollock | Outdoor cricket starts in spring: game season starting in
May with about 7 schools involved. |
Outdoor: At Churchill Park the cricket
pitch behind Fortinos in spring 2-3 times per week |
|
Power Lifting Team | Mr. Walters | Compete in Power Lifting competitions
OR train for other athletic sports |
1 hour, minimum twice per week, all year,
times and days of week subject to change |
Contact Mr. Walters in the Boys’ P. E. office |
Rowing Team (Indoor) | TBA | Compete in rowing competitions. | Morning practices from October to April | Contact Mr. Denew in auto shop |
Rowing Team (Outdoor) | TBA | Compete in rowing competitions. | Morning practices from April to June | Contact Mr. DeNew in auto shop |
Rugby Team (Boys) | not running
at this time |
Boy’s Varsity Rugby Team (all grades) | Indoor training beginning early March,
outdoor May to June |
Contact Boys PE Office |
Rugby Team (Girls) | TBA | Girl’s Varsity Rugby Team (all grades) | Indoor training beginning early March,
outdoor May to June |
Contact Ms. Forrester in room 229 |
Slo-Pitch Team (Girls) | TBA | After school practices and a I day tournament in June | May to first week of June | Contact Mr. Zaroski |
Soccer Grade 9 (Boys) | Mr. Outlaw | Grade 9 Boys (only) Soccer Team (Grades 9-12) | First week in September – 1 month in length | Contact Mr Outlaw |
Soccer Grade 9 (Girls) | Ms Gittings | Grade 9 Girls (only) Soccer Team (Grades 9-12) | First week in September – 1 month in length | |
Soccer Outdoor (Boys) | Ms Cronjaeger | Varsity Boys Soccer Team (Grades 9-12) | Late March to middle of May. After school. | TBD |
Soccer Team (Girls) | Ms Gittings | Varsity Girls Soccer Team (Grades 9-12) | Late March to middle of May. After school. | |
Tennis Team | Ms. Tonogai | School tennis team that competes at the start
of the school year. |
After school practices.
September to October. |
Contact Ms. Tonogai in the Student Success office |
Touch Football Team (Girls) | Ms. Gittings | Early fall season tournament. | Tryouts early September.
Before school practices. |
Contact Girls PE Office |
Touch Football Team
(Gr. 9 Boys) |
TBA | Early fall tournament | Tryouts start first day of school | TBD |
Track and Field Team |
Ms. C. Myers |
Compete in regional Track and Field Meets. | Practices 2-3 times after
school from April to June. |
Contact Mr. A. Brown, Ms. C. Myers –
Remind Text App, Announcements |
Ultimate Frisbee | Mr. Hrycenko | School team that competes in tournaments | March – June Play indoors 2x/week
until fields avialable, then outdoors |
Contact Mr. Hrycenko |
Volleyball Team (Co-ed) | TBA | Compete in 2-3 tournaments. Open to all grades. | Practice 2 times a week. Late April to May. | Contact Mr. Thomson in the Boys’ P.E. office |
Volleyball Team (Junior Boys) | Junior Boys Volleyball team for grades 9-10 | September to November everyday
after school. Games weekly. |
Contact Boys’ P.E. office,
Remind Text App, Announcements |
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Volleyball Team (Junior Girls) | Mr. Thomson | Junior Girls Volleyball team for grades 9-10 | November to March everyday after school.
Games weekly. |
Contact Mr. Thomson in the Boys’ P.E. office |
Volleyball Team (Senior Boys) | Mr. D. Christie
Ms. C.Myers |
Senior Boys Volleyball team for grades 11-12 | September to November every day
after school. Games weekly. |
Contact Mr. Thomson in the Boys’ P.E. office |
Volleyball Team (Senior Girls) | Ms. Visca | Senior Girls Volleyball team for grades 11-12 | November to March every day after school.
Games weekly. |
Contact Girls’ PE Office |
Waterpolo Team (Junior Boys) | Ms. Adachi
Ms Tonogai |
Junior Boys Waterpolo team for grades 9-10 | November to January.
Practices/ games twice a week. |
Contact Ms. Taylor |
Water polo Team (Junior Girls) | Ms. Adachi
Ms Tonogai |
Junior Girls Waterpolo team for grade 9-10 | February to April.
Practices/ games twice a week. |
Contact Ms. Tonogai in the Girls’ P.E. office |
Water polo Team (Senior Boys) | Ms. Adachi
Ms Tonogai |
Junior Boys Waterpolo team for grades 11-12 | November to January.
Practices/ games twice a week. |
Contact Ms. Taylor |
Water polo Team (Senior Girls) | Ms. Adachi
Ms Tonogai |
Senior Girls Waterpolo team for grade 11-12 | February to April. Practices/ games
twice a week. |
Contact Ms. Tonogai in the Student Success office |
Westdale Athletic Council (WAC) | Mr Merritt
Ms. Gittings |
Council organizes fundraisers for school athletics | Meetings at lunch every
Tuesday and events as needed |
Contact any of the P.E. teachers listed |
Announcement Crew | Ms. Gittings | Teams of students read the morning
announcements |
Contact main office | |
Swim Team | Ms Forrester | Compete in Swim meets (grades 9-12) | Winter | Contact Ms Forrester |
Classics Club | Mr. Miller | Students enthusiastic about the Classical World
of Ancient Greece, Rome and the Renaissance can meet, talk and take part in activities that enrich their understanding of it. |
Tuesdays after school 2:30-4:30 | |
DECA | Ms Forrester | Hands-on experiences for grades 10 – 12 in the fields
of marketing, business and entrepreneurship, with conferences and competitions that mold high school students into character-driven leaders. |
Lunchtime meetings and
some full day competitions. |
Contact Ms Forrester 2051 |
Drama Club | Mr. Iachelli | Improvisation, drama skills and activities | Semester two only. Meeting times TBA | Contact Mr. Iachelli in room 401 |
Enrichment Opportunities | Ms. Girolametto | Programs such as Shad Valley, Encounters with Canada,
LEAP, House of Commons Page program |
All year | Contact Mrs. Girolametto in
Student Services |
EQAO Math Tutorials | EQAO math preparatory tutorials before each
Grade 9 EQAO test |
Prior to the end of each semester | ||
Evening of the Arts | Mr. Iachelli | Features drama, dance, and music performances.
Auditions required. |
Late May | Contact Mr. Iachelli |
Forest of Reading
Other Book Clubs and Contests |
Ms. Simpson | Students read 5 of a group of 10 Canadian teen titles,
vote for their favourite and other book discussions and contests. rip to meet authors in May |
Throughout the year.
Listen for announcements. |
Contact Ms. Simpson in the Library |
French Exchange | Mme. Gionet | French students can participate in a reciprocal
exchange with a student from France. Must be studying French and be 14-17 years old. |
August to November
and February to May |
Visit the website of
Canadian Education Exchange Foundation |
Grad Council | TBA | Plan winter formal and Grad dance, fundraising, organize
grad photos, assist with Grad ceremony, Selection of Mace Bearers, “Part in the right spirit” Conference. |
October – June
meeting every Thursday at lunch |
Contact any teacher listed |
HAT (Health Action Team) | Nurse Darlene Scott | Plan activities to promote a healthy lifestyle | Lunch meetings | Listen for announcements |
Hip Hop Team | TBA | Learn hip hop and step dance. Perform at
school functions |
Practice twice a week | Contact TBA |
Knitters Club | Ms. Anne Simpson
Ms. Karen Dick |
Come learn to knit and hang out at lunch with r
eally nice people. Knit for yourself, your friends or donate squares to the Wellwood Centre blanket program. |
Join anytime, the club is
ongoing throughout the year. Meets Mondays at lunch in the library |
Contact Ms. Simpson in the Library |
Makers Space | Ms. Simpson | Learn to design and create using a 3D printer,
button maker, etc. |
Drop in at lunch | Contact Ms. Simpson
in the library to learn more |
Math Club | TBA | Math and problem solving activities and assistance.
Open to grades 9-12 |
Tuesdays at lunch in room 102 | TBA |
Model UN | Ms Bawden | Students research specific countries and
attend conferences to debate world issues in a mock United Nations setting. |
Meetings are Thursdays after school
in room 209 or 2006 |
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Muslim Student Association | Ms. Baboudjian | (MSA) is the organ of Westdale’s Muslim
students and is also open to students interested in learning more about Islam. Last year, Westdale’s MSA won Hamilton’s Best MSA Award! Meetings take place weekly or on an ad hoc basis at lunch in Room 209. Activities from MSA’s 2015-16 year included: Charity Samosa Sales, a clothing drive for Syrian refugees, a guest lecture, a field trip, a World Food Court, and MYST competition.” |
Meetings Monday after school | Contact Ms. Baboudjian |
Nutrition Action Team | Mrs. Tobias | To oversee implementation of school’s nutrition policy | Student representation
at one meeting per semester |
Contact Mrs. Tobias in room 317. |
OSSLT After school prep course | Ms Tonogai | Meet in the seminar room after school to focus on a
different aspect of the Literary Test. |
Meeting 10 times on Wednesday between
December and March |
Contact the library,
or any Guidance Counsellor |
Poetry Club | Ms Francisci | Writing, workshopping, sharing poetry, open mic | Tuesdays after school rm 1013 | |
Positive Space |
Ms. Francisci |
Westdale’s Positive Space Group is for LGBTQ
youth and their allies. We meet for discussions, guest speakers and event planning |
Meeting Friday at lunch in
the library seminar room |
Contact Ms. Simpson in the Library |
Robotics Club | Mr. Wilson | Team will design, build and compete in various robotics
|
Fridays after school in room 1052 | Contact Mr. Wilson |
Ontario Drama Festival | Mr. Iachelli | Students produce a production to enter into the
Ontario Drama Festival. Can be involved as actors and/or crew |
Rehearsals begin in Semester 1 and
run to late March. Practice times TBA |
Contact Mr. Iachelli in room 401 |
Student-created
School Newspaper The Westdale Sequitur |
Ms. Baboudjian | The Westdale Sequitur is Westdale’s student-created,
student-run newspaper. A paper and digital edition is published every other month. The Sequiture welcomes Westdale’s writers, poets, journalists, artists, recipe testers, astrologers, and photographers to contribute. |
Meets in room 209 Wednesdays at lunch | Contact Ms. Baboudjian in room 209 |
Stage Crew | Mr Iachelli | Responsible for running equipment in auditorium
during assemblies, etc. |
Brief weekly meetings Thursday after
school and as needed for events |
TBA |
Students Bridging Borders | Mr. Gadjanski, | SBB is a social justice and environmental issues group
at Westdale S.S. We are a federally registered NGO with charitable status (pending) involved in four areas of action: international development, relief of poverty, environmental stewardship and education. |
Weekly lunchtime meetings,
with additional commitments as determined by ongoing project work (e.g. weekend construction, international trips, etc.). |
Contact Mr. Gadjanski
in the Science Office |
Tea Club | Mr. Timms | A meeting place for students of all personalities to talk,
play cards, video games, eat lunch, do school work and drink tea |
Before school, at lunch or
after school everyday |
Come to room 312 |
Triune | Ms Flynn, Ms Counrt
Mr Van Harten |
Student council. All welcome to meetings. | Tuesdays after school from
3:05-4:00 |
Meetings are in room 2062 or Library |
Universal Breakfast | Ms Venizelos | Universal breakfast serves any student who would
like to access nutritional services |
every morning in front foyer | Contact Ms Venizelos rm 1062 |
Walk-in-closet | Student Services | Assistance for students including clothing
and grocery cards. Application process through student services. |
All year | Contact Student Services |
Warriors for Wellness (W4W) | Mrs. Lepischak,
Ms. Francisci |
The group is dedicated to supporting the health
and well being of Westdale students through interactive student led awareness campaigns and health promotion activities. |
Thursdays at Lunch – location TBD.
Watch announcements |
Contact Mrs. Gordon in room 315 |
Band (Junior) | TBA | For grade 9 students who would like to perform with a large
concert band. Each year the ensemble performs at various events in school and at festivals. Students should be experienced music students enrolled in grade 9 music and repertoire |
Thursday at 7:30 a.m. and
Tuesday 3:00 |
Contact Mr. Abell rm 337 |
Band (Intermediate) | TBA | For grade 10 students who like to perform
with a large concert band. Each year the ensemble performs at various events in school and at festivals. Students should be experienced music students enrolled in grade 10 music and repertoire. |
Monday at 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. and Wednesday 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. |
Contact Mr. Abell rm 337 |
Band (Senior) | Mr. Abell | For senior students who would like to perform
with a large concert band. Each year the ensemble performs at various school events, festivals and tours each spring to an international destination. Students should be experienced music students enrolled in grades 10, 11 or 12 music and repertoire. |
Monday at lunch and Tuesday at 7:30 a. m. all year |
Contact Mr. Abell rm 337 |
Chamber Orchestra | Mr. Abell | For students interested in being a part of an
Elite string ensemble. The group is auditioned in Sept. Each year the ensemble gives performances at various events. Students should be experienced string students in grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 & be members of either Jr Orchestra or Sr Orchestra. |
Wednesday after school all year | Contact Mr. Abell in room 337 |
Choir | TBA | Open to male and female students in grades
9 through 12. The choir sings in school and community events and participates in local music festivals. |
Choir meets on Tuesday and
Wednesday at lunch. |
Contact Mr. Abell in room 337 |
Jazz Band (Junior) | TBA | A student led assembly for students in
grade 9 and 10. Open to student enrolled in Junior Band. |
Thursday and Friday at lunch all year. | Contact Mr. Abell in room 337 |
Jazz Band (Senior) | Mr. Abell | For students in grades 10 through 12.
Open to student enrolled in Senior Band. |
Monday at 7:40 am all year. | Contact Mr. Abell in room 337. |
Music Council | Mr. Abell | Open to all Music students interested in
planning events for the music department. |
Fridays at lunch in room 337 | Contact Mr. Abell in room 337 |
Orchestra | Mr. Abell | Competition in local and provincial festivals. Open to students enrolled inAMS1O, AMS2O,AMS3M andAMS4M. Will receive a credit inAMR1O, AMR2O,AMR3M or AMR4M. |
Tuesday and Thursday at
7:40 am all year. |
Contact Mr. Abell in room 337. |
HWDSB Concours Oratoire
(French Public Speaking contest) |
Mrs. Pieon
Mme Gionet |
Preparation and practice for local and possibly
provincial contests in French speech. |
Competition in March each year | Languages or Immersion Office |
Math Contest Registration | Mrs. Quaglia | Register for all Math Contest’s written throughout the
year for grades 9-12. |
Early September | Contact Mrs. Quaglia |
April. | Contact Dr. Turner in the Science office | |||
University of Toronto competition, 50 multiple choice
questions for scholarships, cash prizes etc https://biocomp.utoronto.ca |
Thursday April 26, 2012 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. |
See Ms. Attridge
in room 204 by Wed. Feb. 29, 2012 |
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Physics Contests | Mr. Christie,
Mr. Hrycenko |
Grade 12 – SIN Exam,Grade 11 – OAPT Exam,
Grade 11/12 |
Dec., April to May | Contact Mr. Christie |
Reach for the Top Team | Ms. Baboudjian
Ms Mendelsohn |
Participate in trivia competitions | Mondays and Tuesdays in
room 209 at lunch |
Contact Ms. Baboudjian in room 209 |
Skilled Trades Competition | Mr. Kipp | Students participate in Skilled Trades and other
High Skilled areas at the school level to showcase their skills and have an opportunity to advance to the board wide and Provincial Competitions. (Auto – Construction – Cabinetmaking – Video Production – Tech Design – GIS – Food Services, and more) |
Competition will run late March.
Practice starts at the beginning of the 2nd semester. |
Contact any
Tech Teacher for more information |
Yearbook Club | Ms Melnick | produce Le Raconteur, the school yearbook,
published in May |
as needed | Contact Ms Melnick rm 3042 |
Video and Animation Club | Mr. Moore | Students interested in creating short video
and animations. Meet approximately once per week . |
Updated on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.