Naya Sharma | June 14, 2021 Recently, students at The Woodlands competed in the ICDC Conference, bringing their business and problem solving skills to an international level. Despite the virtual format, students excelled at both their exams and case studies and brought back a large number of awards. There are huge congratulations in order for not only the ICDC award winners, but all DECA participants for their achievements this year. DECA is an organization that prepares stud

Mitchell Fox | June 7, 2021 Sometimes, when it comes to school clubs, we forget about the greater impact that they can have beyond raising school funds or boosting student life. We fail to remember that the fun events that we attend are being held not only for our own pleasure, but for a greater purpose. Of course, it does not help that during this crazy, lockdown-filled year, all events seem to lose their meaning. A rare chance to see our friends and fellow students? Yes. Bu

Sydney Norrie | May 14, 2021 In light of all of the tough times that we have all faced, The Woodstock decided it would be a nice change to write something uplifting, and hopefully, relatable for all of our readers. So we looked into what was going on in the homes of Woodlands students, since, after all, they have been spending a lot of time in them. Without a doubt, we are all spending a lot of time at home. Image courtesy of Ronik A. There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pand

Aarian Bhakoo | April 15, 2021 Some answers have been edited or cut down for clarity. This new club at The Woodlands brings a unique mix of educating, raising awareness and holding events, all for the cause of homelessness and related social problems. They will continue to bring forth new events and new ideas, all with the goal to "pass it on, pass it on., pass it on...". My first touchpoint with the Hot Potato Initiative was an Instagram post that happened to cross my eyes o

Spotlight on Black Community Members in Peel Naya Sharma | March 18, 2021 Every February, we celebrate Black History Month, a month dedicated to recognizing the achievements and contributions of the Black community. But one month of dedication is never enough to sufficiently recognize the influence of a culture or of such a large group of people over time. Hence, we at The Woodstock thought that we would provide you with a bit of insight into a few important Black figures fr

By Aarian Bhakoo | February 26, 2021 Editor Note: This interview took place prior to the changes which took place at the position of Prinicipal of the Woodlands. We have no details on that situation as of this time. Amidst the vast changes that have taken place at The Woodlands this year in the wake of COVID-19, a significant one has quietly occurred within the school’s staff and administration. This year, The Woodlands Secondary School had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Art

Olivia Hendrikx | Feb 3, 2021 At The Woodlands, equality is highly valued and students fight every day to create change in their community. The Black Students Association is just one example of how our school raises awareness for important social issues. The Black Students Association (BSA) is a group of grade 7-12 students who are ambassadors of the Black community at The Woodlands. They share a passion and commitment to spread awareness of racism in the local and global com

Ali Al-Hanaswi December 2019 “You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words,” proclaimed Greta Thunberg in her passionate speech before world leaders at the UN in New York, “and yet I'm one of the lucky ones. People are suffering. People are dying.” The 16 year-old Swedish activist gave her speech at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York, where plans to prevent the average global temperature

By Ali Al-Hanaswi On Thursday, May 9, and Friday, May 10, 2019, The Woodlands Theatre Company put on a production of The Laramie Project, a play chronicling the events after the brutal beating of a gay 21-year-old from Laramie, Wyoming. The story focused on the murder of Matthew Shepard, after his encounter with two other men at a bar. Told from the perspectives of Matthew’s friends, the sheriff, employees of the bar, and other citizens of the town, it provides an in-depth lo

By Anna Nasirzadeh Mental illness has been a problem we’ve faced for centuries but now, it is more prominent than ever. The suicide rate in North America has increased by a staggering 25% in the last twenty to thirty years, making it account for 24% percent of deaths of youth between the ages of 15 and 24 as well as 16% of all deaths among people ages 25 to 44. Yet, there is still an incredible amount of stigma and shame associated with mental illness as it is often seen

By Ali Al-Hasnawi, Contributions by Martin Tsvetanov MISSISSAUGA — On Friday, November 23, Meadowvale Secondary School hosted three plays, two written by Woodlands’ own Martin Tsvetanov and Ayla Sitwat, and another by Peel student Shaharah Gaznabbi. The event enjoyed full attendance by many students and parents, and all of the $5 tickets sold out. The Meadowvale Student Wrights Festival is an organized event that gives students from across Mississauga the chance to wr

Determination is the key to success. It's when an individual chooses to continue down a certain path regardless of imminent obstacles, in order to obtain the desired outcome. Canadian hero, Terrance Stanley “Terry” Fox, has been the epitome of determination across the nation since 1980. Terry was a star athlete in his teenage years until he lost his right leg to osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer) at 18. While staying at the hospital to have his leg amputated, he was introduced