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Posted On Wednesday, November 12, 2025

In accordance with Ministerial Order 89, which restricts the use of personal digital devices in schools, Westsyde Secondary School would like to share important information regarding our school's  Digital Device Policy . Please review the policy guidelines  here  and discuss them with your child.
Our teachers have reviewed the policy with current students and addressed any questions they had. The policy officially took effect on September 24, 2024.
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Posted On Monday, November 10, 2025

Career Programs Presented by the SD73 District Career Development team
Dear Parents and Guardians of students in Grades 9, 10, and 11,
Are you interested in learning about career opportunities for your child? Join us for an exciting presentation to learn about Career Programs and Events , including Trades Foundations programs and events such as Junior Fire Crew that we offer in partnership with BC Wildfire!
During November, staff from the District Career Development team are...

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Posted On Friday, November 07, 2025

Grad Photo dates are:
Wed, Dec 3
Thurs, Dec 4
Fri, Dec 5
Mon, Dec 8
Tues, Dec 9
from 3:30 - 6:00 and 6:30 - 9:00
in Room 16 at WSS
Please use the following link to book: 
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Grad_Photos
 
Grad Photo Retakes will be on Mon, Feb 2
 (appointments will be available to book in January)

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Posted On Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Homestay Family Have you ever thought of becoming a homestay family?
There are many great reasons to become a host family for an international high school student, including making new friends from different countries, learning more about the world, and discovering new cultures and customs, all from the comfort of your own home.
The Kamloops-Thompson School District compensates host families $1,200 per month, per student. That is $6,000 per semester or $12,000 per school year. Families...

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Posted On Thursday, October 16, 2025

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