WIC Innovation Fair: When Classroom Creativity Meets Community Expertise
One of the most rewarding traditions at West Island College is welcoming our broader community back to campus to connect with our students. This year’s annual Innovation Fair did just that, blending real-world expertise with classroom creativity. We were proud to host 12 guest judges, including accomplished alums and parents, representing a diverse range of ... Read more
Beyond the Bell: Alums Return to Inspire the Next Generation
There is a unique energy on campus when the past meets the present. On March 25th, West Island College was thrilled to host our annual Alum Career Panel, bringing four distinguished graduates back to the classrooms where their journeys first began. Moderated by Patrick Fequet, Senior Coordinator of Experiential Programming, the event was held for ... Read more
WIC Launches New Alum Mentorship Program
This year, West Island College proudly launched a new Alum Mentorship Program as part of the Secondary 5 Personal Project course, offering students a meaningful opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world experience. The program paired WIC alums with students based on their academic and career interests, which were identified through a student survey. This ... Read more
WIC Alums Return to Inspire Future Graduates at the Alum Career Fair
Choosing a career path is an important step — one filled with curiosity, questions, and opportunity. On November 6, West Island College proudly welcomed 14 alums back to campus for this year’s Alum Career Fair, where Secondary 5 students had the chance to learn from graduates who’ve walked the same halls and forged diverse career ... Read more
Voyageurs Come Full Circle: WIC Alums Return as Coaches and Role Models
At West Island College, the Voyageur spirit is more than a name – it’s a lasting legacy. This fall season, that legacy has taken on new meaning, as six WIC alums have become coaches, guiding today’s athletes with the same passion and dedication that once fueled their own journeys on the field and court. There’s ... Read more
Homecoming Panel Explores the Future of Work with Insight, Honesty, and Heart
As part of Homecoming 2025, the WIC community gathered on Thursday, September 25th, for a panel discussion titled Voyageurs Connect: Learning as a Community. The panel, which brought together parents, alums, students, and friends of the school, showcased a diverse range of perspectives on how the world of work is evolving. This rich and inspiring ... Read more
Building Future-Ready Leaders: The Rosen Entrepreneurship & Finance Fund
Strengthening WIC’s entrepreneurship and finance curriculum, the visionary Rosen Entrepreneurship and Finance Fund equips Voyageurs with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Generations of Voyageurs: Honouring the Class of 2025
This June, West Island College proudly celebrated a historic milestone: the graduation of the Class of 2025 – our largest cohort to date, with 99 exceptional students crossing the stage. The convocation ceremony, held at Le Crystal, was filled with pride, emotion, and reflection as our community came together to honour this remarkable group of ... Read more
Fostering Future Leaders: WIC’s Student-Alum Coaching Program
This year, WIC launched its pilot Fostering Future Leaders Student-Alum Coaching Program – an initiative rooted in our Voyageur ethos and aligned with our strategic priority to empower purposeful leadership through experiential learning. Designed to deepen student leadership development through mentorship, the program paired Head Prefects Makayla W. ’25 and Jaxon C. ’25 with WIC ... Read more
Alum Career Panel Inspires Students with Life Lessons and Honest Reflections
On April 10th, West Island College (WIC) proudly welcomed five incredible alums back to campus to participate in our annual Alum Career Panel. James, Talia, Jennifer, Arielle and Dustin, each now thriving in different industries, offering valuable insights, heartfelt stories, and real-world advice about life after high school to our secondary 4 and 5 students. ... Read more