SCHOOL EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Remembrance Week

As November is here, we are beginning our time of remembrance. As a school named after a veteran, Garth Webb, it is a special time of year for us. We take time to reflect on what we are grateful for and remember all of those who fought for our freedoms. Monday, November 11 is Remembrance Day and over the course of this coming week we will be doing activities and learning in our classes as it is such an integral part of our school. Take some time at home to talk about Remembrance Day, what it means to you, and the importance of being grateful for all we have.

Technological Design & Mohawk College

We recently received a very generous donation from Mohawk College! This past Friday, Tyler Sowden from Mohawk College's Building and Construction Sciences and Unmanned Remote Sensing Innovation Centre (URSIC) visited Garth Webb and donated several Leica Total Stations, Topcon data collectors, prisms, tripods, an automated level and accessories for use in our senior Technological Design and Energy, Engineering, and Robotics SHSM programs. In addition, Tyler arranged the gracious donation of a couple digital theodolites from an industry partner, John Martin. Thanks to Mohawk College and Tyler Sowden, our students can now learn and appreciate land surveying using modern instruments and through experiential learning, gain valuable insight into additional career pathways. Thank you Tyler and Mohawk College for donating these amazing tools and encouraging our students to learn about the field of surveying!

In our senior Technological Design program, students learn about land surveying and civil engineering. Using levels, theodolites and total stations, students obtain elevation and topographic data in and around the school that can then be imported into Computer Aided Design (CAD) for designing buildings, infrastructure and the landscape. We also offer elective certificates in Land Surveying to those students that are in our SHSM program.

As mentioned by Tyler and the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS), the surveying profession is in high demand and having to resort to high-tech solutions such as robotics and drone technology for the shortcomings in the current labour market. Surveying is a rewarding and highly-paid profession. If you like trigonometry, working with cutting edge technology like robotic total stations, GPS units, and drones, having the flexibility of working both in outdoor and office environments, surveying may be for you! It is an exciting and rewarding career! Mohawk College is a leading post-secondary institution offering students one of the most innovative labs in geomatics and surveying in Canada. Please contact Mr. Carrescia, P.Eng. for more information. We are grateful for Tyler and Mohawk College's continued partnership and support.

Mr. Carrescia, P.Eng. - GWSS Teacher

Entrepreneurs Within Conference

Garth Webb's Future Leaders Shine at 2nd Annual Entrepreneurs Within Conference

The spirit of innovation was on full display as students from Garth Webb Secondary School recently participated in the 2nd Annual Entrepreneurs Within Conference. This dynamic event provided an immersive experience, connecting our students directly with the vibrant local business community.

Throughout the day, attendees engaged with seasoned entrepreneurs, participated in hands-on workshops, and drew inspiration from insightful keynote speakers. The conference effectively demystified the journey from a simple idea to a viable business, giving students a practical roadmap for success.

A major highlight was the case study competition, where students collaborated in teams to tackle real-world business challenges. They showcased their critical thinking and problem-solving skills by developing innovative solutions and presenting them confidently to a panel of expert judges.

This conference was a powerful opportunity for asset-based learning, allowing students to build upon their existing strengths and connect classroom knowledge to practical applications. The lessons learned and connections made will undoubtedly enrich their environment back at school, with many now inspired to launch their own entrepreneurial ventures in the future.

Parent Involvement Committee Conference - November 15

The HDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/guardians and community members to attend the upcoming Parent Involvement Committee Conference on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Elsie MacGill Secondary School in Milton.

The theme for this year’s event is Embrace. Engage. Celebrate: Building Welcoming Communities Together. This free event will feature informative workshops, community partners and displays and a keynote address by Pardeep Nagra, Human Rights & Equity Advisor at the HDSB.

Lunch will be provided and child minding is available at no cost for Kindergarten-age children

up to 12 years of age. Morning refreshments and a light lunch are also provided. Transportation may be available for attendees who require it to travel from various areas within Halton to the conference.

Learn more and register by Friday, Oct. 31: https://tinyurl.com/az3tmdx6

Ecuador Trip 2026

Final Registration Opportunity Information

This past spring we launched Garth Webb Secondary School’s next service learning trip to Ecuador during March Break 2026! We’ve got over 25 students joining us already, but we’re offering one final opportunity for students to join us on this amazing adventure!

We launched the trip in the spring for grade 11 and 12 students to ensure our senior students had the opportunity to register. Now, because we have a few spots left, we’re opening the trip up to grade 10 students as well. Grade 11 and 12 students who are interested but didn’t join in the spring are also welcome to register now.

Ready to enroll? Click here: https://www.eftours.ca/tour-website/2797949MD

Grad Photo Bookings

Attention Grade 12s! Be sure to book your grad photo sitting so you don't miss out on being in the grad composite and in the grad section of the yearbook. Grad photos are happening here at the school from November 10 - December 5.

Click here to book your appointment today!

Rugby International Trip

Exciting news! The Rugby Portugal/Spain trip is now open for GIRLS! This trip is open to all current and new players interested in playing this school season.

We will have an information meeting night in mid November that will give parents/guardians and students more details, but the following is what is included in the cost of the tour:

Return airfare from Toronto to Lisbon
Private luxury motorcoach and driver in Portugal and Spain as per itinerary
9 nights’ accommodation, including breakfast each morning
2 of the 9 nights at an all-inclusive sports resort, with four 90-minute training sessions
Transportation and admission to all selected excursions as noted on the final itinerary
2 friendly matches versus local teams in: Seville and Lisbon
All applicable taxes and service charges
Daily services of a Tour Director

We have a Rugby Committee at the school that is building individual and team fundraising options. Full information packages can be found at the Phys Ed Office.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Mr. Emmerson (emmersonk@hdsb.ca).

Career Coaching Event

GWSS will be hosting guest speakers through the Ministry of Education’s Career Coach Program for all grade 10 students, which is being led by the non-profit HIEC. This initiative connects students with industry professionals to explore career pathways and develop essential skills for their futures.

Students will hear directly from experts about career options, industry insights, and ways to pursue meaningful opportunities.

Event Details

Date: November 5th

Time: Blocks A and B (8:30 - 11:10 am)

Location: GWSS Cafeteria and Library

Leaders League @ GWSS

Leader’s League Launches at Garth Webb!

We’re thrilled to kick off our 8-week Leader’s League Program at Garth Webb, an inspiring initiative led by Halton Multicultural Centre - Connections that focuses on developing leadership, communication, and team-building skills in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

As part of this exciting journey, students are working collaboratively on a very special legacy project: creating Garth Webb’s very own school mascot, brought to life through a stunning 3x3 two-dimensional paper mosaic board. Once complete, this artwork will be gifted to the school and proudly displayed in the library, portraying a lasting symbol of creativity, unity, and school spirit.

We can’t wait to see the incredible results from this passionate and dedicated group of future leaders!

Take Our Kids to Work Day - Nov 5, 2025

The Halton District School Board is proud to be involved in Take Our Kids to Work Day, now coordinated through The Students Commission of Canada. Since 1994, Take Our Kids to Work™ has grown from a regional program into a nation-wide project involving millions of Grade 9 students and hundreds of thousands of workplaces. This year, based on the strong support for the 2022 event, we expect that even more students and workplaces will participate. Please read this family message for more information on the event.

Please ensure that the Take Our Kids to Work Day Permission Form is signed and returned

to your child's period 1 teacher by the following date: Wednesday October 29th, 2025.

If your student needs help with finding a placement, please contact Mrs. Andrea Brock (brocka@hdsb.ca).