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 * 1) Year of record investment in B.C. schools benefits students. (2018 Aug 28). Targeted News Service,  via.
 * 2) Project praised for keeping kids in school. (1992 Feb 06). Toronto Star, via.
 * 3) McLaren, S. (2013 Apr 23). Drumming welcomes totem; A pole raising ceremony took place at Westview Secondary on Friday. (2013 Apr 23). Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Times, via.
 * 4) Tipper, S. (2006 Sep 26). Turf field nearly done. Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Times (Final Edition), via . Quote: The turf should be ready in time for Oct. 20, when the grand opening for the school's field is scheduled to take place, said principal Sean Nosek. The weather appears to be co-operating, a "good portion" of the turf has been laid, and some of the markings have been added, said Nosek.
 * 5) Burwell, J. (2007 Sep 25). Program puts fruit, veggies in schools:  Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Times, (Final Edition), via.
 * 6) Johnson, D. (2007 Apr 27). Mayor eyes more fields; Robson wants two more all-weather turf fields built.:  (Final Edition). Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Times, via . Quote: "It means we'd have to find some million and a half dollars somewhere," he said, admitting the cash to build the turf fields isn't at hand. "It's my goal to have at least four by the end of this council's mandate," he said, noting that as a result of the two all-weather fields, "the football and soccer clubs are getting along better than they ever have before." "It's helped us to catch up, to make things a little more manageable, but we still have a shortage," she said, adding that it doesn't help that the grass fields are getting worn down.
 * 7) School goes wild for their Wildcats:  (Final Edition), (2004 May 25). Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Times, via . Quote: ...athletes are expected to play at their grade/age level during their five years of eligibility at Westview. The high school athletic experience at Westview begins in grade 8. Athletes that play on the grade 8 teams focus their attention on the acquisition of mastery level foundational skills and a complete understanding of the basic rules and regulations of the game. Athletes that play on the junior teams, having attained the skills and understanding for the game, focus their attention on applying their skills to offensive and defensive components of the game.
 * 8) School is out; The TIMES offered a free page to every local public high school to talk about the last school year and what the future holds. Westview Secondary was one of the ones that responded. (2008 Aug 01). Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Times, via .] The boys had the chance to live with a Mexican Family for a week, and were truly immersed in an amazing culture: food, architecture, weather, art, history, museums, plazas, markets, and of course - soccer.
 * 9) Tenders out for turf field. (2006 Apr 29). The News, via . Quote: ...to pay for Westview's field - the municipality will foot $1.3 million of the bill, and the school district will pitch in with $260,000.
 * 10) Partnership to expand programs for at-risk kids:  (Final Edition). (2007 May 11). Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Times, via . "These three educational programs are designed to catch the attention of kids who might otherwise drop out of school, and get them interested in learning again," says Gord Huston]. "At Envision, our desire is to build strong, healthy communities in British Columbia, so it's an honour to be able to contribute in this way." Photo: Special to the Times / Terry Enns], chair of Envision Financial's board of directors signs a new agreement with John Simpson], School District 42 Superintendent, and Envision CEO Gord Huston.
 * 11) Schools Rock Garden. (2010 Jun 18). Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Times, via . Quote: Students, teachers and supporters gathered Wednesday in the Westview Secondary School's courtyard for a special ceremony and barbeque to celebrate work accomplished and to come in their "Green the Courtyard" garden project. Students from various classes including English 9, Communication 11 + 12, Leadership, and Support Connections collaborated on the project. Previously the courtyard was un-used space, but with financial support and hard work students have cleared garden beds to grow edible fruit producing plants. Future plans include construction of a tool shed with help from the Carpentry 11 class, and centre gazebo-like structure to grow vines on.
 * 12) Province ponies up dollars, NDP criticizes; Provincial funding will help with projects. (2015 Nov 12). Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Times, via . Quote:Westview Secondary School is planning a $414,000 mechanical upgrade project. In phase one, 46 roof-top heat pumps with gas fired back-up heating will be purchased and then installed in phase two. Phase one of this project is expected finish by spring 2016, with phase two slated for early summer of 2016.
 * 13) Lewis, L. (2003 Jun 03). Our global village, (Final Edition). Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Times, via . Quote: Spotlight On Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge High Schools. Quote: Westview gives the international students an excellent education, and in return the international students bring a special presence to the school rich in diversity and culture. Westview's international students hail from different places all over the world. They are Japan, Korea, Germany and China to name a few. Once in Canada, the international students are placed in a home- stay. A home-stay is a place to call home while they are here. As well, each international student is placed with a school. Westview welcomed 70 international students this year, more than any other school in the district.
 * 14) Westview student second best in world; Nash Taylor placed second in a global competition. (2015 Aug 20). Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Times, via . Quote: Westview Secondary student Nash Taylor took second place in Excel at the recent 2015 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship. Taylor is one of three students from Westview Secondary who, as a result of being the best in Canada at Microsoft Office, won an all-expenses paid trip to Dallas, to represent Canada in the Microsoft global skills competition. Their trip was sponsored by CCI Learning, a Microsoft and Certiport Partner. On Aug. 10 in Dallas, Texas, Taylor competed against the best students from more than 130 countries worldwide. During the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship awards ceremony, it was announced that Taylor had the second best Microsoft Excel score in the world.
 * 15) Guy, C. (2003 Jun 03). Proud to be B.C.'s 'Most Improved School':  (Final Edition). Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Times,  via . Quote: Westview opened on Jan. 11, 1973 as a small junior secondary school and has grown into a full Grade 8-12 secondary school with approximately 1,100 students. ...fortunate to have incredible, recently renovated facilities that include a new wing of 16 classrooms (finished in January 2001), three gyms -- one that is an outstanding weight room and fitness centre, three high-tech computer labs and computer access in all areas of the building, a fully equipped theatre, and a beautiful and airy library. ...honoured to have been recently recognized by the Fraser Institute as the "Most Improved School" in B.C.
 * 16) Westview secondary school to get $3.7-million addition: [Tri-Cities/Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Edition]. (1999 May 26), The Vancouver Sun,  via . Quote: Westview secondary school will get a $3.7-million addition. Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MLA Bill Hartley announced recently the education ministry has approved funding to add 13 classrooms, a gymnasium and special-education rooms to the school. Student capacity at Westview will increase by 350 to 1,200.
 * 17) Sampson, W. (2021/12//). Attracting Millennials with a Manufacturing Day event. Fdmc, 35(12), 40-41, via . Quote: ...with Baby Boomers aging out of the workforce, Generation X is not able to fill the gap left behind. Monika, who serves on the board of directors for the Cabinet Makers Association, read about Manufacturing Day activities in an article in the CMA magazine PROfiles in 2019. After getting the blessings from the local health authority as well as Worksafe BC, the event happened October 29 with 20 students and two teachers from Westview Secondary School in Maple Ridge. The project involved chairs that could easily be assembled from flat parts cut from engineered wood panels.
 * 18) Cooking program begins. (2005 Feb 09). The News, via . The Canadian Diabetes Association is offering the course "Cooking for Your Life!" Over four weeks, the course will deal with the challenges facing those who wish to begin cooking and eating healthy: where to begin, what to do and how to shop. Beginning Feb. 9 at Westview secondary school in Maple Ridge, a cook and registered dietician will host three cooking and nutrition sessions, and teach students how to read food labels. Many different menu items are offered, and participants in the course should walk away with new skills and practical advice.
 * 19) Paterson, V. (2008 Dec 12). Grad takes on eating challenge; School has fun getting behind student's applesauce idea. Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Times, via . Quote: Mark Williams started eating at 8:45 a.m. in Westview Secondary School's library with the goal of finishing 8.5 litres of applesauce by 2:30 p.m. He had a big bowl, a plastic spoon, and dozens of snack-sized containers of applesauce he'd been hoarding in his locker since October.
 * 20) Caption Only:  (Final Edition). (2005/05/10/, 2005 May 10). Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Times via . Quote: Westview Secondary School's automotive program was well-represented at the 2005 BCAA, BCIT and B.C. Ford Dealers' Student Auto Skills Competition on Saturday. Dave Greenfield and Alex Rubin of Westview didn't win the top prize - a new Ford Taurus - but did finish in the top five at the fifteenth edition of the auto skills show at BCIT over the weekend,
 * 21) Regional Roundup: Maple Ridge: The Vancouver Sun, (Final Edition), (1998 Apr 30).  . "Westview students get break from class for school picture: The photograph will be used to advertise the school's 25th anniversary to be celebrated May 19-23 and will include an alumni reunion, fashion show and silent auction." Quote: Students and staff of Westview secondary school in Maple Ridge form a giant letter W in the field this week for a photograph to advertise the school's 25th anniversary. Vice-principal Mike Keenan] (front, right) directed from the roof of the school, megaphone in hand. A photographer in a hovering helicopter took pictures to commemorate the special occasion.
 * 22) Churchill, B. (2000 Mar 22). School program melds theory with practice: Hands-on students work with environmental projects.  The Vancouver Sun, (Tri-Cities Edition), via . Quote: A new program at Maple Ridge's Westview secondary school that combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience is unique to B.C. and is being heralded as the future of education. Gary Cleave, the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows school district's public information officer, said "Explorations" is an alternative to the standard classroom environment, which has not proven to be as effective as it could be for all students. Color Photo: Sterling News Service / OUT IN THE WOODS: Jill Bruinsma, Explorations student from Westview secondary passes duck nest to Eric LeGreeley as Leane Buschlen waits to nail it to tree.