Attention all cadets and reservists!  If you would like to be part of our school Remembrance Day ceremony please see Mr. Burtt in the music room sometime this week.  That's anyone involved in the Cadet program or the Armed Forces Reserves.

Boys Basketball tryouts start this Friday 3:30-5:00, Sunday Oct 23rd 10:00-11:30 am, and Monday Oct 24th 6:30-8:00 pm all in the gym.

Girls Basketball tryouts start this Friday 5:00-630 pm, Sunday Oct 23rd 8:30-10:00 am, and Monday Oct 24th 5:00-6:30pm all in the gym

Grade 12 students are invited to sign up for information session in the guidance office.  These sessions will explore topics relevant to post-secondary training and include:  Commerce and Arts, Upgrading, Engineering, Science and Nursing, Applying Online, Scholarships and Financing and NSCC.  The workshops will be offered in all blocks and will run until November 16th.  

Student Government will be hosting a fundraiser spaghetti dinner on Tuesday October 25th from 5 to 9pm at the Lower Deck on Lacewood Drive. Tickets are on sale in the caf for $10.00. Don’t forget to bring your friends!

There are now donation jars in your D block classes as well as the main office in support of the Haiti crisis. Please bring in some change to help us help Haiti.

It’s almost Halloween, and as always, Halifax west will be participating in the annual fundraiser, trick or eat. On October 31st students will go door to door and collect non-perishable food donations for feed Nova Scotia. If you would like to participate in this year’s trick or eat, please sign up on the signup sheet outside the gov room.

Xara youth theatre is looking for new members! The youth theatre us a chance to grow and gain confidence in young girls through music, theatre, yoga and other movements! They meet Monday evenings in downtown Dartmouth. For more information, visit xara.ca

Next Wednesday, October 26th, is our Halloween coffee house. Be sure to come hangout and watch some talented warriors have fun on stage. Everyone is welcome!

On Tuesday, November 1st  the guidance department will be taking 24 students to St. FX University for a tour.  The bus will leave school at 9:15 am sharp and return at 5 or 5:30pm.  Students are responsible for finding a way home that day.  This trip is free of charge and is only available to grade 12 students.  This opportunity is first come, first serve so please go to the guidance office to pick up permission forms and application.  Your name will only be placed on the list once you return your completed paperwork.  Paperwork is due by Tuesday, October 24th.

The girls volleyball team suffered their first loss in three tight sets with all sets being decided by a couple points. The girls played tough defence and put in a strong effort.  Strong performances made by Kassidy Gallagher and Julia McIsaac.

Students interested in being an emcee for the Halifax West Multicultural Show are asked to sign up for an audition time on the Call Board in the Performing Arts hallway. Auditions take place on Tuesday, October 25 and Wednesday, October 26 at lunchtime and afterschool.For more information, please contact Mr. Grady at the email address posted on the Call Board.

Grade 12 students planning on attending Queen’s University and intend on applying for the Chancellor’s scholarship must submit a 1 page letter of intent to guidance by Wednesday, October 26 in order to be considered for nomination. Your 1 page letter must highlight why you would be the best candidate according to the award’s criteria. Please visit queensu.ca for more details.