Building a sense of teamwork and school spirit is an important learning opportunity that can be enhanced through appropriate competition. Therefore, the school is committed to building competitive athletic programs where students are provided with increasing levels of competition as they move through the Junior School to the Senior School in a way that supports their skill development, commitment and sportsmanship. Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental movement skills, cooperation, teamwork and fair play. Therefore, some of our competitive athletic teams welcome developing players that show potential. Through coaching, guidance, and effort, we hope to encourage students to challenge themselves to be their best, and to grow in their development.
West Broadway Secondary School offers an extensive range of athletic facilities across its 42-acre campus, including: a baseball diamond, two gymnasiums, an indoor ice arena, a surfaced running track, four playing fields and a fitness centre.
Competitive Coaching and Expert Instruction
Many of our West Broadway Secondary School coaches are National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) qualified and take advantage of the professional development that is offered every year. We believe strongly in our teachers coaching because of the relationships that are created and the school spirit that it brings. We also hire expert coaches in some of our co-curricular programs such as figure skating, equestrian, and hockey.
Student Athletic Achievement
Students can explore their love for music and instrumental talents through a variety of offerings, including music production, concert band, jazz, and wind ensembles and vocal groups. Our ensembles enjoy individual and group instruction while performing at school events as well as local, national and international venues.
Competitive Teams
GRADES 7 & 8
U14 Boys’ Soccer
U14 Girls’ Basketball
U14 Boys’ Volleyball
Cross-Country Running
GRADES 9 TO 12
U20 Girls’ Basketball
U20 Boys’ Soccer
U20 Girls’ Soccer
U16 Boys’ Soccer
U20 Boys’ Volleyball
Winter
GRADES 7 & 8
U14 Hockey
U14 Boys’ Basketball
Figure Skating
U14 Girls’ Volleyball
GRADES 9 TO 12
U20 Boys’ Basketball
U16 Boys’ Basketball
Figure Skating
Alpine Skiing
U20 Girls’ Volleyball
U16 Girls’ Volleyball
Spring
GRADES 7 & 8
Track and Field
U14 Ultimate Frisbee
Equestrian
Mountain Biking
GRADES 9 TO 12
Equestrian
U20 Girls’ Softball
Track and Field
Mountain Biking
U20 Ultimate Frisbee
U16 Ultimate Frisbee
Clubs
There are a number of clubs for students to be involved in at West Broadway Secondary School . In the Junior School, clubs are offered on an informal basis during the recess time after lunch or during the sports period. Clubs that are offered may vary from term to term, and from one year to the next, as they are based on the interests of both students and faculty. Clubs could include activities such as chess, crafts, cooking, video-making, photography, astronomy, computer games, and knitting.
In the Middle School and Senior School, some clubs are considered to be part of the Co-curricular Program, while others meet on a more informal basis.
THE SENIOR GREEN TEAM
The Senior Green Team focuses on promoting environmental awareness and improving the environment within the school and local community. Chairs by an appointed student, some of the ongoing initiatives are:
- Completing regular waste and energy audits for the school
- Endeavoring to decrease our school’s food waste production
- Green actions such as planting and harvesting a garden and banning plastic water bottles
- Earth Week; a week of activities to raise awareness for environmental issues
West Broadway Secondary School has made a concerted effort to ensure green initiatives and environmentally-focused education is embedded into our culture.
YOUTH ACTION ORGANIZATION (YAO)
Through this student driven club, those with an interest in social justice and environmental issues can gather together to raise awareness and improve the school, local, and global communities.
It educates the student body on various issues and has participated in campaigns such as:
- The annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
- Valentine’s Day Candygrams to raise funds for a local charity
SENIOR ARTS COUNCIL
Led by an appointed chair, the Senior Arts Council endeavors to support, promote and celebrate the Arts at West Broadway Secondary School. They support the Student Committee by making banners, posters and decorations for events.
YEARBOOK
Students who participate in the Yearbook Co-curricular Program diligently research, compile, create and edit the yearbook for the given school year. The leadership roles of Editor and Photo Editor are appointed.