WHS Announcements

We would like to acknowledge that we learn, work and live on the unsurrendered, unceded land of the Algonquin people and we thank them for sharing this land.

Monday Sept 22

Sept 30th is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In order to participate in reconciliation it is important to acknowledge and celebrate the First Nation, Metis and Inuit who are working to bring change within our society. Everyday this week we will hear about one Indigenous change maker.

Autumn Peltier

Autumn Peltier, from the Anishinabek First Nation, has spent years advocating for rights to clean water. The young activist has already spoken at the United Nations on the topic. Autumn was inspired by her great aunt’s work to raise awareness about the sacredness of water, an integral part of all life. Autumn followed in her great aunt’s footsteps after noticing that in her community people weren’t able to drink the water on Ontario Indigenous lands.

Friday Sept. 19

Sept 19 is Powley Day.

It is a day to remember Steve, Roddy and the entire Powley family and how they fought in the courts, all the way to the Supreme Court, to protect their rights as Métis people. It is an opportunity to reflect on how the Powley decision forever changed the world for Métis in Canada-–finally securing recognition of Métis as a distinct Indigenous peoples within Canada.

Jewish Students' Union

The Jewish Students' Union will be meeting today in room 241 at lunch.

Woodroffe Athletic Association

Hi tigers today we will have the 9’s and 12’s face off in the dodgeball finals in the upper gym at lunch. Bring your sport!

Thursday Sept. 18

Please use your school email for the QR code to register your locker. All lockers must have a lock on them. Lockers not registered risk having the lock cut.

Just a reminder that room 136 is open everyday at lunch for homework support for all ESL and ELD students.

International Affairs Club

The International Affairs Club will have its first meeting of the year on Thursday Sept. 18 (today) at lunch in room 235. Students interested in Model UN, The International Certificate Program, and active global citizenship are invited to attend. Please see Mr. Lairson or Ms. Callaghan if you are interested, but can not attend.

Wednesday Sept. 17

International Affairs Club

The International Affairs Club will have its first meeting of the year on Thursday Sept. 18 at lunch in room 235. Students interested in Model UN, The International Certificate Program, and active global citizenship are invited to attend. Please see Mr. Lairson or Ms. Callaghan if you are interested, but can not attend.

WHS Environmental Club meets every Wednesday in room 204. Join us!

Sports and Recreation SHSM

Are you a grade 11 or 12 student thinking about a career in Sports and Recreation? Come to the health room today at lunch to learn about the WHS Sports and Recreation SHSM program and what it can do for you! This is also a meeting for current SHSM students!

French department news

1. Journée Francophone – September 25, 2025
To celebrate la Journée francophone ontarienne and highlight our rich French Canadian culture, we invite staff and students to wear green and white on Wednesday, September 25, 2025.

2. Today at lunch come to DELF Preparation Sessions
Starting today, Wednesday during lunch, all Gr 12 Core French and Gr 12 French Immersion students are welcome to come to Room 240 to begin preparing for the DELF exam, which will take place in Fall 2025.

Tuesday Sept. 16

Student Council Nominations:

Nominations for Student Council are open. Students can find the nomination form on the Woodroffe High School Website.

Woodroffe Athletic Association

Hi Woodroffe, ready to start our grade dodgeball? Grade 9s and 10s will be playing against each other on September 17th. Grade 11s and 12s will be playing on September 18th. The winners will be playing each other on September 19th. Get ready to play!

WHS Environmental Club meets every Wednesday in room 204. Come and join us!

Monday Sept. 15

Student Council Nominations:

Nominations for Student Council are open. Students can find the nomination form on the Woodroffe High School Website.

Woodroffe Athletic Association

French department news

2. DELF Preparation Sessions
Starting this Wednesday during lunch, all Gr 12 Core French and Gr 12 French Immersion students are welcome to come to Room 240 to begin preparing for the DELF exam, which will take place in Fall 2025.

WHS Environmental Club meets every Wednesday in room 204. Join us!

Friday Sept. 12

OCENET Students

Just a reminder that all NEW OCENET (fee-paying international) students have a lunchtime meeting Friday in room 136. Please bring your lunch.

Boys Hockey

Boys interested in trying out for the boys hockey team this season should come to a meeting on Friday Sept. 12 at the start of lunch in room 235.

Student Council Nominations:

Nominations for Student Council are open. Students can find the nomination form on the Woodroffe High School Website.

WHS Student Council Elections Nomination Form

Woodroffe Athletic Association

French department news

2. DELF Preparation Sessions
Starting this Wednesday during lunch, all Core French and French Immersion students are welcome to come to Room 240 to begin preparing for the DELF exam, which will take place in Fall 2025.

MSA

Friday prayer at lunch (in the lower gym)

JSU

Jewish Student Union is meeting today at lunch in room 141. All are welcome

WHS Environmental Club meets every Wednesday in room 204. Join us!

Tabletop Club

Tabletop Club will be closed today but back tomorrow. See you then.

Thursday September 11

Lockers

You must use your school email address to use the QR code to register your locker

Boys Hockey

Boys interested in trying out for the boys hockey team this season should come to a meeting on Friday Sept. 12 at the start of lunch in room 235.

OCENET Students

Just a reminder that all NEW OCENET (fee-paying international) students have a lunchtime meeting Friday (tomorrow) in room 136. Please bring your lunch.

Student Council Nominations:

Nominations for Student Council are open. Students can find the nomination form on the Woodroffe High School Website.

WHS Student Council Elections Nomination Form

Wednesday Sept 10

Boys Hockey

Boys interested in trying out for the boys hockey team this season should come to a meeting on Friday Sept. 12 at the start of lunch in room 235.

Please note the library will be closed at lunchtime from 11:35am-12:35pm.

Reminder: The University of Ottawa will be here today at 11:35 in the library to showcase their programs for those students considering university next year.

Tuesday September 9

Tomorrow is Photo day!

Sit, smile, pose! It’s that easy.

Breakfast Club is BACK!

Hungry? Tired? Need a morning boost? Swing by Room 219 for breakfast snacks to start your day off right!

We've also got a Lunch Snack Program to keep you fueled all afternoon. Come grab yours!

Boys Rugby 7s

Boys interested in playing rugby 7s this fall should come to a meeting in room 235 at the start of lunch on Tuesday Sept. 9. All are welcome. No experience necessary. If you can’t make the meeting please see Mr. Lairson

Guidance

The University of Guelph will be in the library at 3:00 today to wow you with their programs. They can answer any questions you may have about their school.

The University of Ottawa will be here tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11:35 in the library to showcase their programs for those students considering university next year.

Tabletop Club

Tabletop Club will be closed today but back for Wednesday the 10th. See you then.

Boys Hockey

Boys interested in trying out for the boys hockey team this season should come to a meeting on Friday Sept. 12 at the start of lunch in room 235.

WHS Environmental Club

If you are interested and ready to discuss Current Environmental and Global Issues, take action by joining us every Wednesday at lunch in room 204. Let's bring our talents together to make a difference in our community and our planet.

Guidance

The University of Ottawa will be in the library at lunch today to discuss programs and applications. Anyone interested in applying to the University of Ottawa should attend this information session.

Monday, September 8

School Photos

Picture day is this Wednesday, September 10. Please come picture-ready.

Lockers

Please use your school email address to register your locker. Unregistered locfkers are at risk of having the locks cut and removed. Registration is quick and easy! Ask at the main office if you have questions or need help.

Girls Rugby 7s

Any girls interested in playing girls rugby 7s this fall, come to a meeting on Monday at the start of lunch in the health room, B004. No experience necessary! See Ms. Bradshaw if you can’t attend.

Senior boys volleyball

Senior boys interested in playing on the volleyball team this year should attend a meeting today at the start of lunch in room 148. Tryouts start tomorrow. You must see Ms. D or Ms. Duncan before you can tryout.

Boys Touch Football

Any boys interested in playing touch football this fall, come to a meeting today at lunch in the Lower Gym. No experience necessary!

Book Club

The Woodroffe Book Club is holding its first meeting of the year today at lunch in room 156. Whether you're a bookworm or just looking for a fun way to connect with other students, all are welcome.

Tabletop Club

Students interested in boardgames, Warhammer, Dungeons and Dragons and all things nerd culture should drop by room 149 during lunch. We’re placing students interested in playing or running a D&D game together in the next few days, be sure to join us to find out how to join a campaign.

Boys Soccer

There will be a short meeting at lunch in room 249 for any boys who would like to try-out for soccer.

Boys Rugby 7s

Boys interested in playing rugby 7s this fall should come to a meeting in room 235 at the start of lunch on Monday Sept. 8. All are welcome. No experience necessary. If you can’t make the meeting please see Mr. Lairson

Friday, September 5

Start of year information

Please ensure you fully register your locker. Next week, unregistered lockers are at risk of having the locks cut and removed. Registration is quick and easy! Ask at the main office if you have questions or need help.

If you drive to school, please make sure you register for a parking pass.

Girls Rugby 7s

Any girls interested in playing girls rugby 7s this fall, come to a meeting on Monday at lunch in the health room, B004. No experience necessary! See Ms. Bradshaw if you can’t attend.

Boys Rugby 7s

Girls Basketball

Attention all grade 10-12 girls interested in playing basketball this year. There will be a meeting in room 134, across from the library, at the start of lunch. See you there!

Boys Touch Football

Any boys interested in playing touch football this fall, come to a meeting on Monday at lunch in the Lower Gym. No experience necessary!

Senior boys volleyball

Senior boys interested in playing on the volleyball team this year should attend a meeting on Monday at lunch in room 148. If you cannot attend, see Ms. D in 148.

Tabletop Club

Students interested in boardgames, Warhammer, Dungeons and Dragons and all things nerd culture should drop by room 149 during lunch. We’re open nearly every day and always looking for more members. No prior knowledge required, all are welcome.

X-Country Team!

Calling all Woodroffe Runners, meeting today at lunch in the lower gym. Runs begin next week!

WHS Environmental Club

Thursday, September 4

Lockers

Please choose your locker and scan the QR code found on posters in the halls. You must use your OCDSB email address. All lockers must be registered or risk having the locks cut off. Students can not share lockers.

Photo Day

Picture day is Wednesday, September 10th. All students need a photo for their student ID cards

Student Council

ANYONE interested in being a part of Student Council this year this is for you: Meeting at lunch on FRIDAY in room 236.

Girls Basketball

Attention all grade 10-12 girls interested in playing basketball this year. There will be a meeting in the library at the start of lunch for all girls grade 10-12 interested in playing basketball tomorrow, Friday, September 5th. See you there!

Grade 9 girls Basketball

Are you a grade 9 girl? Want to play girls basketball this year??? There will be a meeting in the library at the start of lunch for all grade 9 girls interested in playing basketball today, Thursday September 4th. See you there.

Ultimate

Want to try out for the school ultimate team? First tryout is Friday after school on the field at the back of the school. If we get enough out we will field two teams. All grades and genders are welcome to try out as this is a varsity team?

Girls Softball

Want to try out for the school Girls Softball team? First tryout is Friday after school on the field on the baseball diamond. All grades are welcome to try out as this is a varsity team.

Tennis

Any students interested in participating in the tennis team this fall, please come see Ms. MacDonald in room 237 at lunch to sign up. All experience levels are welcome!

Tabletop Club

Band

Those students wishing to play with the concert band this year, please come to the music room at lunch today to help determine the best schedule option for the group. Don’t worry if you have limited experience or have music in second semester; the more experienced Woodroffe players are a helpful, welcoming group and we want you.

Tuesday, September 2

Welcome to our new students and welcome back to returning students.

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Grade 9 and 10 Girls “Career Discovery” EXPO and Field Trip

On April 16th,come and spend a day exploring exciting career opportunities at the Ottawa EY centre.