16th Annual JDRF Telus Walkathon October 2016
Our 16th annual walk to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) took place Thursday, October 20th. A little bit of rain did not put a damper on the the 5 Kilometer walk with WIC students and staff for JDRF TELUS. Stay tuned for final dollars raised!
Headmaster Speaks to a Packed Audience at Open House 2016
On Tuesday, September 27th, West Island College hosted its annual Open House and welcomed over 1000 people through its doors. The energy in the building was positive and filled with excitement as potential students and their parents learned about the many facets of WIC. Headmaster Michel Lafrance addressed a packed audience about the WIC experience.! Special thanks go ... Read more
Enhancing the Learning Environment at WIC
On Thursday, September 15th, the WIC Foundation hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the 5 Junior Hall classroom renovations. This was the first phase of many for the WIC Foundation’s Inspire Campaign. Michel Lafrance, Headmaster of West Island College, opened the evening with remarks and thanked all of the wonderful supporters of the Inspire Campaign. ... Read more
WIC Launches CTV Advertising Campaign
With Open House set for Thursday September 27th, 2016 our CTV Advertising Campaign has been launched and features 60 second interstitials promoting Academic Excellence and more. Catch it at the tail end of CTV News Montreal (early and late night news on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays until September 27th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZHMG1MWtBI
Friday Night LIVE! Inaugural Gala June 2016
On Friday, June 3rd, parents, alumni, staff and friends of WIC came out in support of the WIC Foundation’s first ever gala fundraiser Friday Night LIVE at the College. What an incredible night! The WIC Foundation is extremely pleased with the success of the event and is thrilled to report that $8,000 in net proceeds was ... Read more
A Pie in the Face Contest at Closing B.B.Q. on June 9
Headmaster, Michel Lafrance gets ready to take aim. All was in good fun as students and staff mustered up some courage and volunteered their presence at the pie in the face contest at the closing BBQ on Thursday June 9, 2016. A portion of the dollars raised from this and other activities will go towards the Montreal Children’s Hospital and the ... Read more
Secondary III and IV Take the Stage on May 31 and June 2
Mrs. Myers’s and Mrs. Rolland’s theatre classes took the stage on May 31 and June 2. After working hard this semester to create short plays and vignettes (short plays on the same theme), they featured their talent to an appreciative audience of their peers. The students had fun learning about script writing, set design, acting, costume ... Read more
Surprise Secondary V Luncheon on June 2
The WIC Foundation surprised the Class of 2016 with a luncheon on Thursday June 2nd in the Musacchio Learning Studio. The students enjoyed their special celebration which welcomed them into the next chapter of their WIC family journey as the newest and youngest WIC alumni.
WIC Foundation Hosts Homecoming 2016 Featuring Student vs Alumni hockey game on May 27
On Friday, cure May 27, sickness the WIC Foundation hosted Homecoming 2016, order which began with a student vs alumni hockey game in the afternoon and ended with a cocktail in the evening at WIC. It was a wonderfully fun evening commemorating the significant anniversary years (5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th and 35th anniversaries). Over 100 ... Read more
WIC's Juvenile Girls Flag Football Team Captures Gold on May 31 in G.M.A.A. Finals
WIC’s Juvenile Girls Flag Football team did it again. On May 31, they wrapped up a very strong year and defeated Beaconsfield High School in the G.M.A.A. finals. The score was 20-0. The defense and special teams came up big – scoring 2 of the 3 touchdowns. Helen Vitsentzatos was named the Finals MVP. Coach Christopher Merritt and Coach Brais ... Read more