Are you ready to lead? Want to make a real impact in your school and beyond? Do you have bold ideas for creating positive social change? If so, consider applying for the role of Student Senator at Garth Webb Secondary School! The role of a Student Senator calls for strong leadership, a genuine commitment to representing the voices of fellow students, and the dedication to attend monthly meetings. Throughout the school year, Student Senators are expected to actively gather diverse perspectives from their peers and thoughtfully share them with the Senate. Check out the Principal’s Blog for a link to the application form. The deadline to apply is September 22.
TODAY IS THE DAY CHARGERS... to blow ur mind with chemistry. Come join the Chem club in room 3027 today at lunch to learn about all the cool hands-on experiments, reactions and demos. See you there Chargers!
Hello Chargers, this a quick reminder that the game development club will be having our first meeting today at lunch in room 2039.
Vaping does not relieve stress. People addicted to nicotine have strong urges to vape that make them feel bad when they have not had nicotine for a while. These cravings go away for a short period when they use nicotine, but they come back. Nicotine relieves cravings, not stress or the causes of stress. Young people who vape are more likely to start smoking cigarettes and try other drugs. So please take care of yourself and stop vaping.
This message is from the DECA business club. Over the past 2 days, the DECA club hosted information sessions after school. To follow up from these meetings, anyone who has questions or needs assistance with signing up for the DECA club are asked to drop in to room 3012 during the lunch break today or tomorrow. Again, please come to room 3012 during lunch on Thursday and Friday this week to get your DECA club questions answered!Are you interested in law and building your oral advocacy skills? Garth Webb’s competitive mock trial team is getting started! No prior knowledge of law is needed, and we are looking in particular for grade 9s and 10s along with our grade 11s and 12s! Please come to a short information session on MONDAY at the beginning of lunch in room 2041 to learn more!
Are you looking for a fun way to complete your volunteer hours? Do you enjoy being creative and making someone’s day a little brighter? Then come to Sending Sunshine club! In this club, you’ll get to make greeting cards for seniors in local retirement communities, and you will receive volunteer hours for your work. Come to our information session at lunch in the ESL room (Room 1043) on Monday, September 15th to find out more! Anyone is welcome. Hope to see you there!
Attention singers! If you’re interested in auditioning for Chargers Chorus, auditions are happening tomorrow and next Monday at lunch. You can sign up for a free time slot on the music room door, room ten-fifty-one. If you’re interested in singing but NOT auditions, come to our first Friday choir rehearsal next week.
A reminder that our information meeting for Garth Webb’s Model UN club will be today afterschool in room 2005. All are welcome and no previous experience required
Are you interested in learning a new culture? Join the Indian Students Association on Fridays at lunch in room 1043, where we do presentations on the different cultures, people, make crafts, and learn a new word each week. See you there chargers!
Are you passionate about health sciences? Are you interested in learning about specific healthcare careers as well as the healthcare industry as a whole by preparing for and competing in one of our 30 unique competitive events? Join HOSA. Our first information meeting will be Tuesday September 16th at lunch in 3019. Join our google classroom atlhgj4c or see Ms Hoy for more information.
“Attention Garth Webb! The Aeronautical and Aerospace Society is here! While robotics and EV teams focus on the machines of today, we’re exploring the technology of the future — flight, drones, satellites, and space. Join us for hands-on projects, competitions, and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. From computational fluid dynamics simulations, to remote controlled planes and drones to multi stage pay load rockets to sub orbital satellites, this club is designed for anybody with an open mind and is ready to learn. Our first meeting is today at lunch in room 3040 — no experience needed. The sky is no longer the limit!”
Please remember that students are not permitted to gather, socialize, or vape in the washrooms.These spaces are intended for individual use only. To support a safe and respectful environment for all students, we will be regularly monitoring and clearing the washrooms throughout the day. If students are found consistently gathering in washrooms, school-based consequences will be applied, and parents/guardians will be notified. We encourage students to socialize and connect with peers in designated common areas around the school. Our goal is to ensure that all students feel safe, respected, and comfortable throughout the school day.
Are you someone who enjoys the excitement, creativity, and challenge of video games, and are looking to create your own? Whether you’re an experienced developer, skillful graphic designer, or just passionate about video games, come join the Game Dev Club in room 2039 tomorrow at lunch to have a great time and collaborate on code, designs, projects and more!
The DECA business club will be hosting our final information session today after school. We mainly want to invite students in grades 11 and 12 to attend. Students in grades 9 and 10 may also come if they missed their junior grades info session yesterday. Please come to the drama room on the main floor at 3 PM! The DECA club meetings will begin on Wednesday Sept 17. Students need to attend today’s information meeting to learn how to formally sign up for our club. Please speak with Mr. Chau in the business teachers’ office if you need any assistance.
For any students who are interested in building BASEF science fair projects this year or attending the virtual roundtables with biomedical and global health researchers, the STEM club will be meeting in room 3016 TODAY at lunch! Please see Mr. Marchetti for details if you can’t make it.
Do you identify as 2SLGBTQ+ or an ally? Do you want a safe space at lunch to hang out and meet new people? Do you want to ensure that human rights are affirmed and represented in our school? Then join Garth Webb’s SAGE club! Our first SAGE meeting will take place TODAY at lunch in room 2035. See you there!
Do you love sports? What about pink day games? Do you have ideas to make our sport events even better? Then being part of the Athletic Council Exec could be the leadership position for you! Applications are printed in front of the Phys Ed Office. We are accepting until Monday September 15th. Please see Mr. Emmerson or Mr. Boesveld if you need more information.
Speaking of sports…This is the last day to apply to become scorekeepers! Volunteer Hours are available. The QR Code is in front of the Phys Ed office.
Attention singers! If you’re interested in auditioning for Chargers Chorus, auditions are happening this Friday and next Monday at lunch. You can sign up for a free time slot on the music room door, room ten-fifty-one. If you’re interested in singing but NOT auditions, come to our first Friday choir rehearsal next week.
A reminder that our information meeting for Garth Webb’s Model UN club will be held this Thursday afterschool in room 2005. All are welcome and no previous experience required
Do you want to be part of something innovative, fast, and award-winning? Last year, our team built an electric go-kart from the ground up and raced it at the University of Waterloo’s competition — bringing home the Rookie Award! 🏆This year, we’re aiming even higher, and we need builders, designers, and media/business minds to help us get there. Whether you’re into engineering, creativity, or promotion, there’s a role for you. Information meeting in the auto shop room 1106 TOMORROW!
Some vaping risks for students are:
Immediate and long-term health effects
Lung damage and changes to the brain
Addiction to nicotine
Difficulty learning and reduced impulse control
Increased anxiety and stress
So please take care of your health and stop vaping!
Are you ready to lead? Want to make a real impact in your school and beyond? Do you have bold ideas for creating positive social change? If so, consider applying for the role of Student Senator at Garth Webb Secondary School! The role of a Student Senator calls for strong leadership, a genuine commitment to representing the voices of fellow students, and the dedication to attend monthly meetings. Throughout the school year, Student Senators are expected to actively gather diverse perspectives from their peers and thoughtfully share them with the Senate. Check out the Principal’s Blog for a link to the application form. The deadline to apply is September 22.
Today is the day golf fans! Do you want to go play a round and see if you can shoot better than your friends? Come find out how you can be part of this year's team!
There will be a very important meeting for all interested students TODAY at lunch in Room 3013. All new and returning players are encouraged to attend.
Do you LOVE trivia? If so, please come join the REACH Club today at lunch in Room 2013. New members are always welcome! See you then!
This message is for students who are curious about the DECA business club. The day is finally here! Any Grade 9s and 10s who are interested in learning more about the DECA business club, come to the first floor drama room across from the main office TODAY after school for more information! No experience is required! If you’re in grade 11 or 12, your information session will be tomorrow in the first floor drama room at 3PM!
For any students who are interested in building BASEF science fair projects this year or attending the virtual roundtables with biomedical and global health researchers, the STEM club will be meeting in room 3016 on Wednesday at lunch! Please see Mr. Marchetti for details if you can’t make it.
Vaping indoors affects more than you. Second Hand vapour is not harmless, it contains nicotine and other toxic particles. Be kind. Take the clouds outside - off school property!
Do you identify as 2SLGBTQ+ or an ally? Do you want a safe space at lunch to hang out and meet new people? Do you want to ensure that human rights are affirmed and represented in our school? Then join Garth Webb’s SAGE club! SAGE meetings take place every Wednesday in room 2035 at lunch. See you there!
Are you interested in learning more about Garth Webb’s Model UN club? Come out this Thursday afterschool in room 2005 to learn more about it! New members welcome.
Reminder to all boys volleyball, our first tryout is tonight right after school in the big gym. Make sure to have your medical form ready. If you have any questions please see Kinsella in the physed office.
Good morning, Chargers. Just a reminder that we are on a WEEK B SCHEDULE this week. Have a nice week!
Did you play a lot of golf this summer? If you’re ready to take your game to the next level, we want you!
All male and female students are welcome to attend an information meeting to learn about tryouts.
Let’s have a fantastic season. See you there!
The GWS Greenhouse is back! Come to room 3016 today at lunch to learn more and help us plan for the coming year, or stay updated with our activities on Instagram @gwss.greenhouse.
For any students who are interested in building BASEF science fair projects this year or attending the virtual roundtables with biomedical and global health researchers, the STEM club will be meeting in room 3016 on Wednesday at lunch! Please see Mr. Marchetti for details if you can’t make it.
Attention all students interested in joining Cross Country this year! Please meet in room 2040 today for a meeting at lunch.
The DECA business club is ready to start another season of competition! Last year was one of our most successful seasons ever. We had 6 students qualify for the DECA International competition in Florida for a week of thrilling business role play competitions. Come find out what the hype is all about! There will be two DECA information meetings this week in the drama room across from the main office: Grade 9 and 10 students are invited to come tomorrow, Tuesday September 9th at 3pm. Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to come on Wednesday September 10th at 3pm.
Bored at lunch? Good! Be bored with “Board Game Club.” Starting Monday September 15, come to the “foods” room, 1139, and play board games, cards, trivia etc. Feel free to BYOG - Bring Your Own Game. Hope to see you there!
Bored at lunch? Join the Chem Club in Room 3027 every Thursday at break for awesome experiments, hands-on labs, and chemistry that’s actually fun. From baking cookies, watching mind boggling fire demos to color changing creations, Chem Club is sure to peak all your scientific interests.
Are you someone who enjoys the excitement, creativity, and challenge of video games, and are looking to create your own? Whether you’re an experienced developer, skillful graphic designer, or just passionate about video games, come join the Game Dev Club in room 2039 on Thursdays at lunch to have a great time and collaborate on code, designs, projects and more!
Students are not permitted to gather, socialize, or vape in the washrooms.These spaces are intended for individual use only. To support a safe and respectful environment for all students, we will be regularly monitoring and clearing the washrooms throughout the day.As part of this process, staff will provide a countdown before entering to ensure student privacy is respected.If students are found consistently gathering in washrooms, school-based consequences will be applied, and parents/guardians will be notified. We encourage students to socialize and connect with peers in designated common areas around the school. Our goal is to ensure that all students feel safe, respected, and comfortable throughout the school day.
We need to continue to work together in removing vaping from our school! Vaping in our school is a behavior that not only violates school policy, but also poses health risks to our entire school community. We want to remind everyone that our school is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all students. Vaping and smoking are not permitted on school grounds, and we take these violations seriously. If you see someone vaping or using substances, please report it to a teacher or staff member or to your parent/guardian. We encourage you to make healthy choices and look out for one another. This week we will be making daily announcements in regards to vaping.
Hey Chargers! Curious about how things work, or how they're built? Are you interested in physics or engineering? The new Physics and Engineering Club is having its introductory meeting today at the start of lunch. Join us in room 3026 to find out about our plans for the year! All interested students are welcome.
Junior Girls Basketball tryouts begin today after school at 4:15. Make sure you bring your medical forms that are required to participate.
Do you love sports? Do you need volunteer hours? Well, we might have the best opportunity for you! We need Scorekeepers for the Volleyball and Basketball seasons! Come find the QR code at the Phys Ed Office to fill in your application. We are accepting applicants until Wednesday!
Good morning, a reminder to any boys volleyball players, our first tryout is tomorrow after school. Make sure to bring your medical form, if you do not have one please get one from the physed office. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Kinsella.
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Do you want to be part of something innovative, fast, and award-winning? Last year, our team built an electric go-kart from the ground up and raced it at the University of Waterloo’s competition — bringing home the Rookie Award! 🏆This year, we’re aiming even higher, and we need builders, designers, and media/business minds to help us get there. Whether you’re into engineering, creativity, or promotion, there’s a role for you. Information meeting in the auto shop, room 1106 at lunch on Thursday September 11th
This week, we are recognizing the following days of significance:
International Day of Literacy
Nativity of Mary
Coptic New Year
Ethiopian New Year
Holy Cross Day
For more information please visit the Equity and Inclusive Education page on the Garth Webb website.
Are you ready to lead? Want to make a real impact in your school and beyond? Do you have bold ideas for creating positive social change? If so, consider applying for the role of Student Senator at Garth Webb Secondary School! The role of a Student Senator calls for strong leadership, a genuine commitment to representing the voices of fellow students, and the dedication to attend monthly meetings. Throughout the school year, Student Senators are expected to actively gather diverse perspectives from their peers and thoughtfully share them with the Senate. Check out the Principal’s Blog for a link to the application form. The deadline to apply is September 22.
Attention musicians and musicians-to-be! Did you know that Garth Webb has a boat-load of bands and choirs that you can join? There are junior and senior concert bands, jazz band, rock band, and two choirs. If you’re interested, come to our short information meeting today at 11:15 in the music room, room ten fifty-one.
Locker distribution is starting on Monday. Students will claim a locker with their homeroom class so please follow instructions from your teacher. Grade 9 and 10 students will claim lockers on Monday. Grade 11 students on Wednesday, and Grade 12 students on Friday. Locker numbers and combinations are to be shared with your homeroom teachers. You must bring a working lock in order to claim a locker.
This announcement is for any boys (senior and Junior) that are interested in playing volleyball this year. There is going to be a meeting at lunch on Friday in the gym to get permission forms and the first tryout is going to be Tuesday Sept 9 after school. If you have any questions please see Kinsella in the physed office.
Just a reminder that the first Sr. Girls basketball tryout is today after school in the main gym. Don’t forget your signed athletic form!
This is a reminder about the lunch meeting TODAY for Junior Girls Basketball tryouts. Make sure you are there if you are interested in trying out for the team this year. Tryouts start Monday after school.
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and you??? Did you play a lot of golf this summer? Are you interested in playing for the Garth Webb Varsity Golf Team? If so we welcome all students, male and female, to attend the golf team meeting next Tuesday
Sept 9th in room 3013 at the beginning of lunch for important tryout information. Looking forward to a strong season and great representation as we have had in the past couple years.
Do you like sports? Do you need volunteer hours? We got the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for scorekeepers for our Basketball and Volleyball seasons. Look for the QR codes near Phys Ed to scan and fill in the application, or talk to Mr. Emmerson or Mr. Boesveld. We are accepting applications until Wednesday September 10th!
The STEM club will have our first meeting of the year today at lunch! Come to room 3016 to learn more about what we’ll be doing this year, including opportunities to participate in a virtual roundtable with some of the world’s most prominent researchers, see an inspiring Women in STEM talk from the Gairdner Foundation, build projects for the BASEF science fair, participate in multiple STEM events at McMaster University, and talk with guest speakers from various fields throughout the year. If you can’t make it, but are interested in participating in the virtual roundtable, please see Mr. Marchetti in the math office.
The GWS Greenhouse is back! Come to room 3016 on Monday at lunch to learn more and help us plan for the coming year, or stay updated with our activities on Instagram @gwss.greenhouse.
Do you want to make new friends, build-up your resume by developing problem-solving and public speaking skills? Then the DECA business club is for you! The DECA organization holds business role-play competitions for high school students all across Ontario. The Garth Webb DECA team will be hosting information sessions next week on Tuesday and Wednesday after school. See you then!
Today is our last photo day. Students who are scheduled today will go to the cafeteria with your teacher at the scheduled time. Teachers, please accompany and stay with your class the entire time that photos are being taken. Classes should arrive and leave all together once everyone has been photographed. Staff can get their photo taken with the class or if you are not taking a class for photos, please go to the cafeteria at the beginning of your prep or lunch period. For any students who were supposed to get a photo taken yesterday and missed it, please let your teacher know and arrange to go to the cafeteria to get your photo taken today. Teachers, if you are one of the first appointments of the day, please be sure to do your attendance before you take your class down for photos.
Attention all Garth Webb students interested in joining the Model UN. Our first meeting will be Thursday September 11th after school in room 2005. No prior experience required!
Attention all students interested in joining the Cross Country team this year! Please meet in room 2040 on Monday, September 8th at lunch. Lace up and join us for an exciting season ahead!
Attention musicians and musicians-to-be! Did you know that Garth Webb has a boat-load of bands and choirs that you can join? There are junior and senior concert bands, jazz band, rock band, and two choirs. If you’re interested, come to our short information meeting tomorrow at 11:15 in the music room, room ten fifty-one.
Attention Sr. Girls Basketball players. There will be a meeting today after school in room 2014 for those interested in trying out for our Sr. Girls Basketball team. Tryouts will start tomorrow. Don’t forget to bring your signed athletic forms! You will need them to try out!
Good morning chargers, this announcement is for any boys (senior and Junior) that are interested in playing volleyball this year. There is going to be a meeting at lunch on Friday in the gym to get permission forms and the first tryout is going to be Tuesday Sept 9 after school. If you have any questions please see Kinsella in the physed office.
Interested in playing Junior Girls Basketball? We are having an information meeting Friday at lunch in the Gymnasium. You will need to pick up some forms that are mandatory to try out, so please make sure you are there. We start tryouts on Monday!
Did you play a lot of golf this summer and ready to represent the Garth Webb Varsity Golf Team? If so we welcome all individuals Males and females to attend the golf meeting Tuesday Sept 9th room 3013 beginning of lunch for important tryout information. Looking forward to a strong season and great representation as we have had in the past couple years.
Today is our first photo day. Students who are scheduled today will go to the cafeteria with your teacher at the scheduled time. Teachers, please accompany and stay with your class the entire time that photos are being taken. Classes should arrive and leave all together once everyone has been photographed. Staff can get their photo taken with the class or if you are not taking a class for photos, please go to the cafeteria at the beginning of your prep or lunch period. If you have a spare or online course during your scheduled period, please go to the cafeteria at the beginning of the period to get your photo taken. Teachers, if you are one of the first appointments of the day, please be sure to do your attendance before you take your class down for photos.
Students who are driving themselves to school are reminded to register their vehicles with the student parking pass form on our website. Students are permitted to park in the main parking lot near the front of the school only. The portable parking lot and the parking lot on the east side of the building are strictly reserved for staff members. Staff and students are also permitted to park in the Town of Oakville parking lot near the playground.
Are you ready to lead? Want to make a real impact in your school and beyond? Do you have bold ideas for creating positive social change? If so, consider applying for the role of Student Senator at Garth Webb Secondary School! The role of a Student Senator calls for strong leadership, a genuine commitment to representing the voices of fellow students, and the dedication to attend monthly meetings. Throughout the school year, Student Senators are expected to actively gather diverse perspectives from their peers and thoughtfully share them with the Senate. Check out the Principal’s Blog for a link to the application form. The deadline to apply is September 22.
Calling all Sr. Girls Basketball players. There will be a quick meeting tomorrow in room 2014 after school for those interested in trying out for our Sr. Girls Basketball team. Tryouts will start this Friday. See you there!
Please remember that locker distribution is not happening until next week so please do not claim a locker. If you put a lock on a locker prematurely it may be cut off. Students will carry their belongings with them this week and then locker distribution will begin next week. More instructions will be shared soon.
Interested in playing Junior Girls Basketball? We are having an information meeting Friday at lunch in the Gymnasium. You will need to pick up some forms that are mandatory to try out, so please make sure you are there. We start tryouts on Monday!
Calling all Green Thumbs! Want to get your hands dirty and help our school's ecosystem thrive? The greenhouse needs you! Whether you're a plant expert or just curious to learn, we'd love for you to join us. Come help us plant, water, and care for our school's garden. If you're interested, meet us right after school today in front of the auto room. We can't wait to see you there!
Attention students! Do you have school spirit? Do you have what it takes to represent Garth Webb on the field? The Varsity Boys Football Team is looking for players, and yes, that means you! All grades are welcome. No tryouts, no excuses, this is your chance to be part of the team. If you’re ready to put on the pads and have fun, meet us out on the football field today at 3:00 PM sharp.
This week, we are recognizing the following days of significance:
Mawlid al-Nabi
Anant Chaturdashi
Ukrainian Heritage Day
For more information please visit the Equity and Inclusive Education page on the Garth Webb website.
