1000 New Westminster Dr., Thornhill L4J 8G3
Phone: (905) 882-0277, (647) 795-7702
Fax: (905) 882-2450
Email: westmount.ci@yrdsb.ca
Bell Times: 8:40 AM - 3:00 PM
Introduction
Located in Thornhill, Ontario, Westmount Collegiate Institute commenced its educational journey in 1955. It also has a child-care centre, Butternut Child Care operated by Upper Canada Creative Child Care. The three-level school strategically allocates spaces, with the first floor catering to Arts, tech classes, and the gymnasium. The second floor is a hub for language studies, while the third floor focuses on computer-based classes, mathematics, business, and sciences. The school, fostering a comprehensive learning environment, features various facilities like art rooms, science labs, gymnasiums, music rooms, outdoor fields, a weight room, food labs, music rooms, drama rooms, and technologically equipped labs.
Highlights
Westmount Collegiate Institute stands as a beacon of excellence, celebrated for its outstanding arts and academic programs. The school takes pride in its renowned ArtsWest program, encompassing art, drama, dance, and music, garnering numerous accolades for its creative endeavors. Demonstrating academic prowess, Westmount has received prestigious York Regional awards in mathematics and the sciences. The school's commitment to fostering talent and academic achievement is evident in the success stories of its notable alumni, including Alon Badat, an Israeli footballer, and Sam Schachter, an accomplished Olympic beach volleyball player. Westmount Collegiate Institute continues to shine as a hub of artistic brilliance and academic distinction.
Academics
Westmount Collegiate Institute is known for its offering of the Specialist High Skills Major Program in Arts and Culture, Business, and Health and Wellness. It also features its own art program known as the ArtsWest program, through which students study music (instrumental), dance, visual arts, vocals, or drama.
Clubs and Extracurricular Activities
Clubs and extracurricular activities featured are Westmount Collegiate Institute include:
Athletic Council
Arts Westmount Committee
Best Buddies
Camp Ramah in Canada Club
Chess Club
Computer Science Club
Conte Radio 1
Crafting For A Cure
DECA
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Eco Club
Film Fest
Food Club
GSA
Helping Hands
Hockey Management and Analysis Club
HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
Jewelery Club
Jewish Culture Club
Law Club
Math Contest Club
Math Peer Tutoring
Alexis B.
Model UN
Music Council
Tamar G.
Peer Tutoring
Ping Pong Club
Prom Committee
Reach for the Top
Smiles for Seniors
Shield Initiative
Westmount History Committee/Remembrance Day Committee
Westmount Singers
Westmount Symphonic Winds
Women in STEM
Woodworking and Design Club
Yearbook Committee
Sports and Athletics
Athletic teams and activities are offered in the following sports:
Ice Hockey
Volleyball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Swim
References
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Pages - School Teams. (n.d.). Www.yrdsb.ca. Retrieved January 2, 2024, from http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/westmount.ci/students/Pages/WCI-Athletics.aspx
Pages - WCI Clubs 2023 - 2024. (n.d.). Www.yrdsb.ca. Retrieved January 2, 2024, from http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/westmount.ci/students/Pages/Clubs-and-Groups.aspx
Westmount Collegiate Institute. (2023, October 9). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westmount_Collegiate_Institute
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