Extra-curricular
Athletics
At West Island College Athletics are a very important part of the student experience. Over 65% of our students play on at least one of our 50 competitive teams across 15 sports. At the centre of our Athletics program is the student-athlete. Our athletes are given the tools and support to meet all of their academic requirements while maintaining a strong commitment to their sports team.
Students who participate in Athletics at WIC will be:
- Exposed to a multitude of sports
- Given the opportunity to travel and attend a variety of tournaments at all age categories
- Mentored by an elite coaching staff
- Exposed to the core values of discipline, hard work, teamwork and responsibility
- Given the tools and support to meet all academic requirements while maintaining a strong commitment to their Athletics team.
Hockey
Coached by Mr. Zach Kiss-Rusk and Mr. Glenn Neill this team participates in the GMAA Hockey League. They play approximately 14 league games.
Basketball
Bantam Boys
Coached by Mr. Andrew Knopp, this grade 7 team participates in the GMAA Basketball League, the West Island College Tournament, the Selwyn House Tournament, the BCS Tournament, and the CAIS National Tournament. They play approximately 12 league games.
Bantam Girls
Coached by Mrs. Tina Grivas, this grade 7 team participates in the GMAA Basketball League, the West Island College Tournament, the Montreal Independent Schools Tournament, and the BCS Tournament. They play approximately 12 league games.
Midget Boys
Coached by Nigel Wright & Ms. Jonathan Guerrerro this grade 8 – 9 team participates in the GMAA Basketball League, the Loyola Tournament and the Davis Provincial Tournament.
Midget Girls
Coached by Ms. Carissa Tapia, this grade 8 – 9 team participates in the GMAA Basketball League, the West Island College Tournament, the Dunn Provincial Tournament, and the Montreal Independent Schools Tournament. They play approximately 12 league games.
Juvenile Boys
Coached by Andres Salazar & Mrs. Sandra Johnson, this grade 10 – 11 team participates in the GMAA Basketball League, the BCS Tournament, the LCC Tournament, the Anderson Provincial Tournament, and the CAIS National Tournament. They play approximately 12 league games.
Juvenile Girls
Coached by Mr. Chris Merritt, this grade 10 – 11 team participates in the GMAA Basketball League, the West Island College Tournament, the Warm-up Montreal Tournament, the Stanstead College Tournament, the Montreal Independent Schools Tournament, the BCS Tournament, and the CAIS National Tournament.
Badminton
Coached by M. Alexandre Paradis and Ms. Cléo Castenada, the Badminton team is open to boys and girls in grade 7 – 11. The team participates in the GMAA Badminton League with each team member playing approximately 8 matches.
Swimming
Coached by Mr. Patrick Lanouette and Ms. Alexandra Santamaria, the Swim team is open to experienced male and female swimmers in grade 7 – 11. Swim team members compete in the GMAA West Regional Qualifying Meets and the GMAA Championship Meet.
Baseball
Flag Football
Bantam Girls
Coached by Ms. Carissa Tapia and Mr. Zach Kiss-Rusk Fequet, this grade 7 – 8 team participates in the GMAA Flag Football League. They play approximately 8 league games.
Juvenile Girls
Coached by Mr. Chris Merritt and Mr. Anthony Suppa, this grade 9 – 11 team participates in the GMAA Flag Football League. They play approximately 8 league games.
Track & Field
Coached by Mr. Andrew Knopp and Ms. Cléo Castaneda the Track & Field team is open to boys and girls in grade 7 – 11. Members of the team must participate in at least two events in the GMAA Regional Qualifying Meet and the GMAA Championship Meet.
Halo Run
Coached by Mme Valerie Vien, the Halo Run team is open to boys and girls in grade 7 – 11. The team trains regularly throughout the spring season for the GMAA Halo Road Race held on Mount Royal.
Soccer
Bantam Boys
Coached by Mr. Victor Abravanel, this grade 7 – 8 team participates in the GMAA Soccer League playing approximately 8 league games per season.
Bantam Girls
Coached by Mr. Edward Silva-Frade, this grade 7 – 8 team participates in the GMAA Soccer League playing approximately 8 games per season.
Juvenile Boys
Coached by Mr. Patrice Nantel, this grade 9 – 11 team participates in the GMAA Soccer League playing approximately 8 league games per season.
Juvenile Girls
Coached by Ms. Cléo Castaneda, this grade 9 – 11 team participates in the GMAA Soccer League playing approximately 8 league games per season.
Flag Football
Juvenile Boys
Coached by Mr. Chris Merritt & Mr. Anthony Suppa, this grade 9 – 11 team participates in the GMAA Touch Football League. They play approximately 8 league games.
Volleyball
Bantam Boys
Coached by Mrs. Sandra Johnson, this grade 7 – 8 team participates in the GMAA Volleyball League playing approximately 10 league games.
Bantam Girls
Coached by Ms. Carissa Tapia , this grade 7 – 8 team participates in the GMAA Volleyball League playing approximately 10 league games.
Midget Girls
Coached by Mr. Andrew Knopp, this grade 9 – 10 team participates in the GMAA Volleyball League playing approximately 10 league games.
Juvenile Boys
Coached by Mr. J. Diamond and Mr. J. Thomspon , this grade 9 – 11 team participates in the GMAA Volleyball League playing approximately 10 league games.
Juvenile Girls
Coached by Mme Élodie Lauzière, this grade 10 – 11 team participates in the GMAA Volleyball League playing approximately 10 league games.
Golf
Coached by Mme J. Nadeau, the Golf Team is open to boys and girls in grades 7 – 11. Participants must qualify for the GMAA Championship Tournament by posting a reasonable score at the West Island College qualifying match.
Cross Country Running
Junior Cross
Country Running
Coached by Dr. E. Jabal, the Cross Country Running team is open to boys and girls in grades 7 – 8. Participants will run in the 3km race. The team races in the West Island College Voyageurs Run and the GMAA Championship Run.
Senior Cross
Country Running
Coached by Mr. K. Benmbarek, the Cross Country Running team is open to boys and girls in grades 9 – 11. Depending on their age participants will run in either the 4km or 5km race. The team races in the West Island College Voyageurs Run and the GMAA Championship Run.
For more information regarding Athletics, please contact:
Mr. Glenn Neill, Athletics Coordinator
[email protected]
514-683-4660
“Our Athletics program promotes a healthy, engaging, community where athletes are empowered to pursue personal excellence.”
– Mr. Glenn Neill, Athletics Coordinator
Arts
MUSIC
All students learn music in secondary I and II and can elect to continue music studies as they progress into the senior school.
Students perform what they learned in class at our seasonal concerts. The music class is composed of mostly wind and percussion instruments. In the first weeks, students have the opportunity to try each instrument and then the teacher will assign an instrument to the child for that year based on their skills and interest.
PERFORMING ARTS
All students learn performing arts in secondary III and IV. There are many opportunities to perform throughout the year as part of the curriculum and through our clubs. Students can take part in the Variety Show, theatre productions or showcase a hidden talent at our annual staff/student coffee house.
VISUAL ARTS
All students learn art in secondary I and II and can elect to continue art studies into the senior school. Art class will cover a variety or topics including graphic design.
The art club is very popular at WIC. Students meet after school and the year is divided into 4 modules: drawing, painting, ceramics and stained glass.
Clubs
We encourage and celebrate student involvement at every level. Offered before school, during lunch time or after school throughout the week and occasionally on weekends, extracurricular activities (E.C.A.’s) complement the school’s pedagogy in helping each child realize his/her potential.
With over 40 activities, clubs, and committees available to the student body, this means that students at WIC are able to participate in several activities throughout the year. E.C.A.’s provide students with an excellent opportunity and outlet to pursue special interests, develop new talents, and foster leadership potential.
The school’s list of E.C.A.’s reflects the interest of the students in a variety of domains including athletics, the sciences and the arts.
- Art Club
- Badminton
- Band
- Basketball
- Board games
- Chess Club
- Cross Country Running
- Cross Country Skiing
- Creative Writing
- Debating
- Diversity Club
- Environmental “Green Warriors” Club
- Film Club
- Fitness
- Golf
- Grad Committee
- Green & Grey
- Halo Run
- Hockey
- House Council
- House League
- Improvisation
- Leadership
- Math Club
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography
- QAIS public speaking
- Robotics
- Rugby
- School Newspaper
- Science Club
- Service Club (Interact)
- Ski Club
- Soccer
- Spanish Club
- Student Leadership
- Swim Team
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Theater
- Touch Football
- Track & Field
- Variety Show
- Volleyball
- JDRF Walkathon
- WICAA
- Yearbook
- Yoga
Chess Club
Coached by Mr. Zack Kiss-Rusk, the Team is open to boys and girls in grades 7 – 11. The team participates in the GMAA Chess Tournament.
