The Magnificent 7s - Battle of the Bands

Artwork by Paul Geldart

Hey all you rockers and singers out there, Western's 9th Annual Battle of the Bands will be held Thursday June 7th from 6 to 10:30pm in the Auditorium. Seven dollars for seven bands. Get your tickets from a band member or from Mr.Esquivel.

Thank You Employers

It has been another successful year in co-op education with a vast array of employers providing rich experiences for all students.  We would like to thank all our employers for their hard work and dedication.  We couldn't do it without them. 

Western Tech raises more than $4,700 for wells in Africa

It was May 10 and the day was warm, but windy – a perfect day for a hike.  Hike we did!  200 students and staff walked from WTCS to Yonge and Bloor to meet some people from the Free the Children organization.  It was a great time with “Let’s go Western” chants, horn honking and lots of noise.  Eight kilometres seemed like a daunting task, but in just one and a half hours we were at our destination with energy left over.  

It might have been different if we had been carrying a couple litres of water that whole way.  Eight kilometres is how far many young people in Africa have to travel one way for water.  We walked to raise money for  a clean water system so that they would not have to make that trek every day.  Raise money we did!!!  We were able to present a cheque for $4700 to the Free the Children people so that they can build a water system at a girl’s secondary school in Kenya.  The girls will be able to get an education instead of fetching water every day.  Next year will be an even bigger event and raise even more money.  Plan to join us!

For more information regarding this event please see the article posted at the The Town Crier's website or the coverage provided by www.insidetoronto.com.