Shayna Sharma and Sydney Norrie | June 25th, 2021 Despite online restrictions, many extracurriculars were still able to run many exciting events and activities for its members. Whether those events included weekly meetings, exciting competitions, or social media initiatives, these clubs were able to use the online setting to reach students and find a sense of community that cannot come from just the classroom. If you are interested in learning about some of the clubs at The W

By Sanesha Hajiyanee | June 24, 2021 On June 4, 2021, The Woodlands Secondary School Student Activity Council (S.A.C.) held their annual executive team elections. Students in grades 10 and 11 during the 2020-2021 school year had the opportunity to run for an executive position on the council, who would be voted upon by the school. Nominees had a week to create their campaign and promotions, which were then posted on all platforms throughout the following week. Five executive

Aarian Bhakoo & Saraniya Raveendra | June 18, 2021 To see our previous article on Prefects, click here. Despite the obstacles presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many clubs have displayed adversity by running uplifting and engaging events. One of these clubs is Prefects, a club centered around advocacy and leadership. Throughout the past years, this club has represented the ideals and values of our school by giving back to causes, selected by the Woodlands student bod

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

Sanesha Hajiyanee | May 28, 2021 "This year has been a crazy one, and it has been even more difficult for students to find different opportunities to help sculpt their futures. It’s hard to find help for all of these aspects of high school, but with the help of this information session, students were able to figure out some pieces of the puzzle when it comes to what is next." On Friday, May 7, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. the Student Activity Council held their final event for this whi

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

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

Olivia Hendrikx and Shiao-Tang Guo October 2019 Through the months of September and October, the Be Like Terry crew at The Woodlands Secondary School worked diligently to ensure that their 15th year of donating towards the Terry Fox Foundation would be better than any previous year. This year, aside from the annual Terry Fox barbeque hosted by Prefects and the Terry Fox walk, the Be Like Terry committee h

By Minhah Amin This year, the Woodlands elementary student council, known as VOICE, hosted another dance for the elementary students of the school, and it was a huge success. This dance was Spring-themed due to do the fact that, of course, Spring was just around the corner. The students at the dance had a wonderful time, even mentioning that this dance was better than the Halloween dance that took place earlier in the year. During the dance, VOICE entertained the crowd with

By Yaoxiang Song Were you one of the people settled in a seat on the sunlit Thursday evening? Had your ears become friends with the compelling sounds of endeavours that our students displayed? Not only was it a spectacular showcase, but The Woodlands’ Springfest embodied the ideals of what it means to be a student, a teacher and even a community. On May 16th 2019, we had our senior, intermediate and junior bands, as well as the choirs, give off a performance that meant much m

By Sarra Shaker The event we’ve been all waiting for. The event we’ve put months of planning into. The event that once attracted media attention, and might be the greatest event of the year... International Bazaar! International Bazaar is an annual event here at The Woodlands, and it is an incredible opportunity to travel the world in 80 minutes! Between the incredible food and the breathtaking performances, it is 80 minutes of a person’s life that cannot be missed. On April

By Nidhi Vasani Our global community is a combination of so many authentic cultures. We all love to travel and explore the diversity our world holds. For students at The Woodlands Secondary School though, travelling is not the only way to discover these wonders. The International Bazaar is a trademark event at The Woodlands Secondary School, where students and staff members alike can showcase their own backgrounds, and embrace those of others as well. The 2019 event took plac

By Yaoxiang Song We’ve all gotten through those first few months of the school year. Whether it delighted or disappointed us, it drew us back into a student mindset or, in other words, a stressful mindset. The once warm summer days are now nothing but a fading fantasy, gone like a marshmallow in a cup of hot chocolate. However, MEDLIFE is bringing back the feeling of that very warmth by introducing “Hot Choctails”, their hot chocolate event that is taking place in the caf

By Sarra Shaker and Minhah Amin With the break right around the corner, elementary students at The Woodlands spread the holiday spirit with their friends and teachers. During this time, VOICE, the elementary SAC equivalent, organized events for the elementary students in the school. Elementary's Ugly Sweater Day was one of these VOICE events. Students and teachers alike wore their hideous sweater to show their holiday spirit, with students being given Jolly Ranchers as

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