By Charlotte Wilson | May 26th, 2022 The senior girls volleyball team season has come to a long-delayed close after a very exhilarating season. The team, made up of Grade 11’s, 12’s and one Grade 10, played and practiced at their best to put up a strong fight against their opponents. Despite the two-in-six game outcomes, their hard work definitely showed in both their gameplay and development. This has been the first year the team has run since the start of the pandemic, some

By Mayhuka Pelluri | May 24th, 2022 Watching crime shows and listening to true crime podcasts can be thrilling, perturbing, and strangely somniferous. But criminology and everything in relation is quite an intriguing field, and The Woodlands now has a great option for those interested. WoodsUnsolved is a club that was created for students wishing to solve cases, learn about the different aspects of true crime that involve psychology, and take a turn at playing detective. Ever

By Sanay Sood | May 17th, 2022 The Student Activity Council (SAC) held an event exclusive for each grade throughout the first half of April. The events held included a treasure hunt for Grade Nines, a scavenger hunt for Grade 10s, a wellness morning for Grade 11s, and a week-long advice writing event for Grade 12s. The idea to do four different activities for each grade was something new, and overall, the general reaction from students has been very positive. The Grade Nine E

By Sydney Norrie & Aarian Bhakoo | May 12th, 2022 At 1:00 P.M on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, Woodlands students walked out to stand in solidarity with alleged sexual assault survivors at secondary schools in the Peel region. They were not alone. Students attending schools across the entire Peel District School Board walked out in support as well. In a statement to CityNews, responding to the allegations, Peel District School Board stated that “During their investigations, t

By Alice Liu | May 4th, 2022 Amid global crises such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic, upholding human rights is a vital part of response efforts. At times, participating in these response efforts feels like a daunting task for many students. Even elementary steps, such as finding reliable news sources or determining what actions they can personally undertake in response to a global crisis, can leave students with an endless amount of questions and inq

By Sydney Norrie | March 21st, 2022 The Black Student’s Alliance (BSA) at The Woodlands’ is a group of black students and allies that bring public speakers, events, and the amplification of student voices to the school. Yet, they are simultaneously so much more than that. According to Amal Elbuluk, president of the BSA, “[The Woodlands’ BSA is] a space where you don't have to condense who you are or your experiences to fit in.” Miatah McCallum, vice-president of the BSA adds,

By Pahul Kaur | March 3rd, 2022 Grade 10 students at the Woodlands should look out for Art Club and Student Activity Council (SAC)’s latest event — Blursed — on Monday, March 7th at 11 AM in Room 129. ‘Blursed’ is a clever portmanteau; a combination of ‘blessed’ and ‘cursed’. It’s Reddit-speak for a picture that brings you joy and comfort, but also creeps you out or confuses you. “The event is essentially rebranding surrealism as ‘blursed art’. It is a fun way for people to h

By Roger Wang | February 27th, 2022 Earlier this year, hundreds of students from The Woodlands participated in the Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge, American Mathematics Competition, Beaver Computing Challenge and Canadian Senior and Intermediate Math Contests (click this link to view our coverage on last semester’s math contests). In addition to having scored well above the overall contest average, many students from The Woodlands earned awards for their performance. Elev

By Shanzeh Syed | February 15th, 2022 Like many of those who are reading this, I am a reader. I have been reading for years. Personally, I read as many books as I could get my hands on, staying up late at night with a flashlight in my hands underneath the warm covers of my bed, hoping no one would catch me in my rebellious act. I’ve always known I loved reading however, like others, I stopped. I became more invested in other hobbies, I had other interests that began to take p

By Aarian Bhakoo & Miatah McCallum | January 20th, 2022 For the first entry in our grade rep interview series, I had the privilege of speaking with Andy Ganea, the Woodlands’ School’s elected Grade 12 Student Representative for the 2021-2022 student year. For those unaware, the Grade 12 Student Rep is an elected position within the Woodlands’ Student Activity Council (SAC). On a designated election day during the first month of the school year, Grade 12 students from all str

By Charlotte Wilson | January 10th, 2022 In September of 2021, The Woodlands School Golf Team competed at the ROPSSAA (Region of Peel Secondary School Athletic Association) Golf Championship, and Sai Kaja, a Grade 12 student, progressed to compete at the OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations) Championship. This was a great event for all those on the team, as many students have not had the chance to attend such competitions for a year and a half. As such, t

By Sanesha Hajiyanee | December 6th, 2021 The month of October is recognized across Canada as Islamic Heritage Month. It was established by the Canadian government in 2007 to recognize the contributions made to Canada by Muslim individuals, as well as to honor and promote education on the history of Islam. Islamic Heritage Month helps to teach others about Islam; what it is, and what being a Muslim truly means. The Muslim Student Association (MSA) at The Woodlands demonstrate

By Sanay Sood | December 3rd, 2021 Near the end of October, the Student Activity Council held their first fully in-person event in over a year, and it was a wild success. Pumpkins and Polaroids was hosted on Friday the 29th of October, and over 30 teams participated. This event is a Woodlands tradition during the Halloween season, and being able to run it after such a hectic year was a highlight of Halloween for many students. “This year, Pumpkins and Polaroids went really we

By Cathy Zhang | October 28th, 2021 The Woodlands Drama Club had their very first open stage of the 2021/22 school year on Thursday, October 28. Open stages are events held by Drama Club at the end of every month, where students can showcase their talents on a stage, in a safe, respectful, and encouraging environment. Many executives and audience members were in the Halloween spirit that day, dressed up in fun costumes. Everyone was excited for the show to begin. Sidd Goyal w

By Alice Liu | November 20th, 2021 Did you recognize the significance of this past Orange Shirt Day? If not, here’s the answer: it coincided with Canada’s very first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30th, 2021 marked this new federal statutory holiday, rushed through legislation by Parliament days after the mass discovery of thousands of unmarked graves belonging to residential school attendees in July. The provinces of Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Prince Ed

By Roger Wang | October 28th, 2021 Every year, Woodlands hosts many different student math contests. This year is no different. Anyone who has taken part in a math contest before knows how fun and challenging these contests can be. Math contests allow students to expand their knowledge, challenge themselves and learn new skills. Some contests even allow students to earn scholarships or win prizes. In the past, many Woodlands students have scored very well and earned recogniti

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