Jigna Pathak | March 19, 2025 The Peer Tutoring Centre is experiencing lower traffic this year as students—wait, what? You’ve never heard of the Peer Tutoring Centre? Well, let’s give you a friendly tour! The Peer Tutoring Centre is an initiative led by Ms. Gruscyk and Ms. Baydas. As the name implies, the centre is where student volunteers help other students with their coursework, acting as peer support for self-improvement and collaborative problem-solving. Many people mi

Jigna Pathak | April 30, 2025 Promo by Aditi Dhungana Do you love writing but feel there’s room for improvement? Want to become an author but are unsure of the lifestyle, opportunities, and expectations? Then this program is for you! The Adroit Journal Summer Mentorship Program is a virtual program lasting from mid-June to the end of July, where high school students are partnered up with established authors from around the world like Caroline Crew and Jordan Hamel. Sadly the

Gopika Vaspate | March 19, 2025 Promo by Scarlett Yu The Woodlands School is known for having an abundance of successful clubs, teams, and extracurricular activities—and our sports teams are no joke. Cross-country is both an individual and team outdoor sport in which students compete to run a certain distance the fastest over natural terrain. Novices (grade 9s) run four kilometres, Juniors (grade 10s) run five kilometres, and Seniors (grade 11s and 12s) run six kilometres. Ou

David Dada & Biraj Randhawe | January 4, 2025 Promo by Selena Fang Every Halloween, The Woodlands holds a Haunted House, daring those bold enough to enter. What usually follows are screams, shrieks, and other noises of terror. But have you ever wondered what went behind the process? How do they organize such an event? To answer these questions, The Woodstock interviewed Cathy Zhang, the Grade 12 Co-President of Drama Club to understand the creative process behind the mysterio

Finn El Saleh | December 20, 2024 The SHSM Cedar Glen overnight trip at the YMCA has been a yearly tradition for a while now. This year, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend. The trip was anything but boring. We arrived on October 17 at around 10 AM and were immediately greeted by our counselors. We had been split up into two groups: Health and Wellness in one, and Arts and Culture alongside Transportation and Tech in another. There were a number of activities for both

Jigna Pathak | December 19, 2024 Submission form: https://forms.gle/BXX6FFWon28Nw8Gp9 All art and graphics done by Aditi Dhungana!

Ayush Kothari | December 12, 2024 The Woodlands Secondary School’s cross-country team has officially wrapped up another exciting and rewarding season with new personal bests and a competitive showing at races. Cross-country running is an outdoor running sport on natural terrain, and is a test of endurance and mental strength. This year, Novices (Grade 9s) ran four kilometres, Juniors (Grade 10s) ran five kilometres, and Seniors (Grade 11s and 12s) ran six kilometres. Behind t

Carmen He | December 12, 2024 Welcome to a brief interview on The Woodlands Secondary School’s exciting recreation of the musical Newsies! This production is brought to life by the talented members of the Woodlands Drama Club (WDC), a vibrant community of creative students passionate about the arts. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the stage, everyone is welcome to join and contribute to the magic. In fact, the WDC offers numerous opportunities throughout the sch

Joshua Zhuang | May 18, 2024 Beginning in August, The Woodlands’s very own Justin Ko (Grade 11) will assume the position of Peel Student Trustee. Justin, who ran a campaign focused on mental health, fighting discrimination, and encouraging the discussion of current affairs within schools, won the election back in February and will represent all Peel District School Board (PDSB) students south of the 401 for the 2024-2025 school year. “We serve in an advisory role,” he said.

By Joshua Zhuang | May 12, 2024 For two weeks every May, hundreds of thousands of students shuffle nervously into testing halls and classrooms. There, hunched over booklets and bubble sheets, they wade through Advanced Placement exams – standardized tests designed to challenge high schoolers with college-level content. They emerge from their rooms 90 minutes to 3.25 hours later, exhausted yet triumphant (or not). Around 50 students at The Woodlands this year were among them.

By Ayush Kothari | May 16, 2024 As April, 2024 came to a close, 30 Woodlands students boarded a flight for Anaheim, California, to compete in the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC). DECA is a high-school business competition in which students compete in role-plays, multiple-choice exams, online simulations, and written projects in various business categories including business management, entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, marketing, and personal fin

By Kathy Huynh | May 2, 2024 The International Bazaar is a well-known spring event at Woodlands. It celebrates the diverse cultures of students with ancestries from all over the world. There are many booths at the showcase. Each represents a different country. In anticipation of the event, Nisali Seneviratne - the team leader of the Sri Lanka booth - was interviewed. The Woodstock (W): What motivated you to pursue the position as booth leader? Nisali (N): I wanted to take the

By Malaikah Barker | March 16th, 2024 Welcome to a small introductory interview on The National Theatre School drama festival (NTS). The Woodlands Drama Club invites students to explore acting, writing, or directing plays in the event. No matter the experience level, everyone is encouraged to join. Look forward to the event in the second semester to make connections, learn new things, and express your creativity! On the topic of learning new things, this interview features

By Ayush Kothari | February 3rd, 2024 On Saturday, November 25, 2023, the corridors of North Park Secondary School in Brampton bustled with high-school students in business suits. Students across the Peel region showcased their business acumen and strategic thinking for the DECA regional competition. DECA is an international high-school business competition that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for their future careers. Students compete in various categories includ

By Matthew Li | January 9th, 2024 Tradition is a word associated with nostalgia, excitement, and oftentimes fun. The Woodlands Theatre company rolled this all into a neat package with a terrifying twist with their annual haunted house. With new and innovative ideas every year, the drama club never fails to deliver a hair-raising event. A variety of VFX, talented actors, and a stellar executive team meant a super smooth event with amazing results. Join us in an interview with

By Kathy Huynh | December 2nd, 2023 DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is an educational organization targeted towards future business leaders and entrepreneurs. It has a chapter at The Woodlands School, intended to help members improve various entrepreneurial skills. To find out more about what prospective members should know about DECA, Olivia Socol - DECA’s Vice-President of Public Relations - was interviewed. The Woodstock (W): What is your favourite thing in

By Joshua Zhuang | November 16th, 2023 The orchestra plays a crucial yet sometimes overlooked role in every theatrical production, and this December’s The Addams Family is no different. In Part 2 of a series focusing on the behind-the-scenes workings of this year’s school musical, The Woodstock interviewed Grade 11 student George Liu, who will serve as the orchestra’s first violinist. The Woodstock (W): When are rehearsals? George: Right now, rehearsals take place after schoo

By Joshua Zhuang | November 2nd, 2023 After a year-long hiatus, our school’s Model United Nations has returned, bringing back a beloved club seeking students of all grades interested in politics, world affairs, history, or debate. An information session was held on September 14, drawing a crowd that packed the room. Since then, a new executive team has been selected, and Ms. Popovic has been brought on as the faculty advisor. Students Sophie Zhang and Ahmad Abuzayed will serv

By Matthew Li | October 31st, 2023 BOO! Did we scare ya? Good! Here's a little Halloween puzzle to get you in the mood for the season. Submit your completed word hunt here: https://forms.gle/DJ5ts4MNkBntiNqY8 (use personal email)! The first student to submit a correct puzzle will win a prize, as well as have their name displayed on Woodstock's next activity. Congratulations to: Lesia Kosarenko, Rida Khan and Guranshjot Singh for being the first three people to complete our Sp

By Reagan Hu | Oct 29th, 2023 Complete Woodstock's Spooky Season Crossword to get into the Halloween spirit this October! Submit your completed crossword here: https://forms.gle/63uNi627LBTJCpHbA (use personal email)! The first student to submit a correct crossword will win a prize, as well as have their name displayed on Woodstock's next activity. Congratulations to: Natasha Ross, Annie Zhang, and Anjana Ramaswamy for being the first three people to complete last year's Spri