Submit your short films (1-3 min) to be featured on the big screen. Work solo or with friends, all ages welcome to participate!
Screening April 17 @ Senior Campus.
Check out the film fest website for full participation details and helpful resources.
As TSAW approaches, we want to take a moment to highlight just how incredible our teachers and staff truly are. They are creative, patient, dedicated, and honestly… a little bit magical. Every day, they turn classrooms full of big ideas, big feelings, and a whole lot of energy into spaces of learning, art, and belonging. And somehow, they also manage our lovable little gremlins — brilliant, funny, sweet… and delightfully chaotic.
TSAW is the perfect time to celebrate these amazing humans who give so much to our kids, even when those kids are enthusiastically stress-testing the laws of noise, gravity, and patience.
Want to help make TSAW amazing? Join the volunteer committee now!
Dear Willingdon community,
Thank you all so much for the incredible turnout and support at this year’s Holiday Market. The energy, the crowds, the kid-makers hustling like tiny Etsy CEOs — perfection.
To our artisans and kid-makers: your creativity and hard work absolutely shone.
To our volunteers: this event simply doesn’t happen without your time and teamwork.
Gustavo and George: your endless support of our shenanigans is remarkable — thank you for tolerating us with the patience of saints and the reflexes of seasoned market-day veterans.
To our families and neighbours: thank you for showing up, shopping local, and filling the school with holiday cheer.
And to our talented bakers — thank you for filling our tables (and our hearts) with homemade goodness.
A special shout-out to Zaman Coffee, our local NDG roasters, for partnering with us and keeping everyone fueled and festive.
And a huge thank-you to our parent photographer, who spent the entire day capturing the joy, chaos, and magic of the market — all for the cause. Your talent and generosity mean the world.
Because of all of you, we can continue supporting our students and the wider school community in meaningful ways.
Warmly,
Kristy
Molly, student maker, and her fabulous creations. (top left) Who knew you could to that with boxes? (centre) Nayan Makes, Willingdon Alumni, joined us again this year with her adorable crochet creations. (top right)
Peter McQueen, City Councilor, joined us for a coffee, sweet treats and even snapped some pics with our volunteers. (bottom left)
Willingdon is participating in a Toy Drive once again this year and we are counting on our wonderful community to help bring smiles to these children’s faces during the holiday season! We are supporting Carolyn’s Community, a non for profit organization (also a Willingdon Mom) who has been running an annual Toy Drive for 23 years for our community. Please read the instructions carefully to see what is required for the two age groups.
This year, the toy drive will benefit over 4,000 children in need in 75 shelters and organizations.
Want to learn more?
Visit Carolyn’s Community
Read all about the Toy Drive in this CBC article
Follow Carolyn’s Community on Facebook.
Every year, the Willingdon community steps up and shows why we’re such an amazing, caring group. So let’s do it again!
*Kidlink Toy Store on Monkland (corner Marcil) is offering a 20% discount on all Carolyn’s Toy Drive items
You will need to show proof of participation by showing your SignUpGenius confirmation email
Valid until December 15, 2025
Our 2nd Annual Willingdon Holiday Market is happening on Saturday, November 29th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the gym (setup starts at 9:00 AM — coffee in hand, of course ☕).
We’re on the lookout for local artisans, crafty parents, and our very own “kid-preneurs” ready to bring some holiday sparkle to the tables! Handmade art, jewelry, baking, décor, or whatever creative magic you make — we want to see it!
Last year’s student vendors absolutely stole the show, and we can’t wait to cheer on this year’s next generation of makers. Parents, guardians, and extended family are also welcome to apply — Willingdon families get priority (and the best table pricing!)
So dust off those glue guns, mix up that cookie dough, and join us for this festive, family-powered community tradition!
Our events don’t run on pumpkin spice alone — they run on volunteers (that’s you!). We’ve got a cauldron full of fun coming up, especially Halloween, and we need helping hands for setup, shifts during the event, and clean-up after the candy dust settles. 🧹✨
Whether you can give an hour or a whole evening, every bit makes a difference — and it’s a great way to meet other parents, make memories, and keep the magic alive for the kids. 🧡
Bring your most creative (or spookiest!) pumpkin to school on the morning of Halloween (Draper Side) and join in this classic Willingdon tradition! Families are invited to show off their decorating skills—paint it, carve it, dress it up, or give it googly eyes, we love them all. Students will get to vote for their favorite pumpkins, and we’ll announce the winners shortly after Halloween.
Please remember to pick up your pumpkins at the end of the day so they can keep spreading their Halloween magic at home!
Our haunted halls are creeping back to life, and we need your help! We’re looking for donations of Halloween decorations — especially large spiders (the spookier, the better!) and pool noodles (yes, really — they make amazing spooky structures). If you have extras lurking in your basement or garage, we’ll happily give them a second fright!
We would also appreciate a loan of any large scale items- please write to us if you have something to lend.
Donations can be made at junior campus office. Let’s make this year’s setup our most fang-tastic yet! 🕷️👻
