West Island College
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The West Island Colleges are a set of private Canadian junior high and high schools, one of which is located in Montreal's West Island, and the other in the south-east of Calgary. The schools also offer a program known as Class Afloat that provides students with an educational experience while sailing all over the world.
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[edit] History
The College was founded in 1974 by Terry D. Davies in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, located on the West Island of Montreal. The Montreal campus has since moved to Dollard des Ormeaux, a nearby suburb also on the West Island. The original purpose of the College was to fill the need for an academic program in the West Island area that would adequatly prepare students for their post-secondary studies.
The College has grown rapidly over time, from a mere 40 students in its initial years to a population of over 400 students. This growth continued with the addition of West Island College Calgary in 1982. Since then, WIC Calgary has grown from a mere 39 students to roughly 450 students.
The College again expanded its offerings in 1985 with the addition of the Class Afloat program. Class Afloat is a co-educational sailing program that provides high school credit to students through the onboard teaching of class. Students may sail for one or two semesters aboard the boat. Its goal is to not only teach students academically but to teach them experientially. Class Afloat has taken place, since its founding, on the S.V. Concordia. However, in the 2007/2008 school year, another boat, the S.Y. Fryderyk Chopin will be added to the program's fleet, in partnership with [The Lunenburg Academy], located in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.
[edit] Mission statement
Mission statement: "To foster sound values, a passion for knowledge, the development of relevant skills and the pursuit of excellence in the world of today and tomorrow."
Vision statement "By involving each student in unparalleled, relevant and diverse opportunities, every West Island College student achieves his or her potential."
Terry Davies Founder and President
[edit] West Island College - Montreal
West Island College Montreal is located at 851 Tecumseh, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec, Canada.
[edit] West Island College - Calgary
West Island College Calgary is located at 7410 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Recently, the Society of West Island College acquired the property adjacent to the school, formerly that of Andres Wine. The College has since turned it into an Annex to house new facilities such as the Hall of Nations, a new library, a New Art Room, Drama Room, Music Room, Multimedia Room, Gym, and Theater facilities.
[edit] Student organizations
At WIC Calgary there are four main student organizations:
[edit] Students' Council
Council is comprised of 10 members and one faculty member for guidance. There are four members that act as Executive Council, which encompasses the positions of President, Vice-President, Junior Vice-President, and Secretary Treasurer. Each member of the executive council is elected in a school-wide election each year, while the other six members are voted upon by their respective grade. Students' council is responsible for planning School Dances, Spirit Days, Summative Sundaes, Barbeques and other smaller activities.
[edit] WICAA
WICAA stands for West Island College Athletic Association. WICAA's duties are to plan 1 ski day, and WIC's version of MXC.
[edit] Prefect Council
Prefects have 15 members. They are voted upon by teachers, and officially selected by the headmaster. They are responsible for maintaining and protecting WIC's culture.
[edit] Peer Support
Are concerned with the emotional needs and growth of the students. They help to promote awareness about issues affecting teens. Peer support also runs Radio WIC, the club that plays a variety of music for students at lunch.
[edit] Other Clubs
Dance Committe
Roots and Shoots
Debate
Speech
Reach for the Top
Music Appreciation
Intramurals
Yearbook
Newspaper
Grad Committe
