Articles by Kate Schneider

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WCI Wins Gold at MusicFest

May 19, 2016 Kate Schneider Comments Off on WCI Wins Gold at MusicFest
This past Wednesday, just over 40 Senior Orchestra musicians boarded a bus to head to MusicFest Nationals in Ottawa, ready to compete in the national music competition. After a successful performance, WCI received a Gold […]
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WCI Set for Fed Prov 2016

April 18, 2016 Kate Schneider Comments Off on WCI Set for Fed Prov 2016
“Living in Southwestern Ontario, we are often not exposed to the perspectives of the other provinces, and through this simulation, students can get a greater understanding of what it means to be Canadian, coast to coast.” […]
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WCI Poll: Your Guide to the ABCD Elections

April 6, 2016 Kate Schneider Comments Off on WCI Poll: Your Guide to the ABCD Elections
Lockers and walls plastered with colourful posters can feel overwhelming, especially when combined with mobs of friendly campaigners appealing to your school spirit with tiny, wrapped candies and chocolate. It’s easy for the information about who to vote for and how to vote to get lost in the bustle. […]
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ABCD: Investigating the Tradition

January 16, 2016 Kate Schneider Comments Off on ABCD: Investigating the Tradition
To investigate if ABCD’s negative reputation is grounded in fact, FJORD interviewed five past and eight current ABCD members, as well as several teachers. Whether anonymous or named, interviewees shared both positive and negative aspects of the group and many suggested areas for improvement. […]
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Artist Spotlight: Brandon K.

December 2, 2015 Kate Schneider Comments Off on Artist Spotlight: Brandon K.
For this artist spotlight, FJORD is featuring an actor, Brandon K., a grade 12 student at WCI. In the past twelve months, Brandon has auditioned for four different plays and gotten a leading role in all of them. […]
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Weekend Performance Cancelled Amidst Custodial Job Action

November 26, 2015 Kate Schneider Comments Off on Weekend Performance Cancelled Amidst Custodial Job Action
This past Thursday, Waterloo Collegiate was met with the news that November 28th’s performance of the variety show, Concept, would be cancelled as a result of ongoing labour negotiations between the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA) and the Custodial and Maintenance Association (CAMA). […]