Students Participate in the World's Scholar's Cup Competition on January 20-21, 2017
A select few students, accompanied by Miss Daryl Bambic, experienced the fun in learning and joined a community of leaders and scholars at St. George’s High School on January 20 and 21, 2017! This international program is one of the most exciting competitions of the year that requires students to apply their knowledge and skills ... Read more
A Family's Journey to Escape the Holocaust - November 22, 2016
During a special presentation this week, guest speaker Mrs. Rae Gropper (also grandmother of several WIC students and mother of two alumni) shared her family’s personal story and ties to the Holocaust in Poland.
Bringing Awareness to Youth Mental Health on November 14, 2016
Students and staff attended the Mindstrong Workshop on November 15, 2016 at West Island College. This was an interactive presentation led by doctors and residents of the Jewish General Hospital Psychiatry Department. The focus was on youth mental health education, sensitization and awareness to help break the stigma associated with mental illness. It was an inspiring, ... Read more
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
