Du bureau de M Fehr/Desde el escritorio del Sr. Fehr
Buenos dias/Bonjour:
We had an exciting afternoon on Tuesday at Westgate! Our students assembled in the gym and we revealed our new logo! Here it is:
We arrived at this design after collecting more than a hundred entries from students and others. We narrowed them down to approximately 20 based on the criteria set out in the contest: represents Westgate, includes the Gator, simple and versatile. Teachers provided feedback about the entries and from that we used ideas to create designs that students voted on. Two designs received an equal number of votes so we combined ideas from each and the end result is what you see above.
At yesterday's assembly we recognized five students whose entries were particularly inspiring to us.
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Left to Right: Joshua T., Michael T. Aiden M., Lise D., Victoria D. |
Congratulations winners! What a great job! I would also like to recognize Katelyn G. - a Grade 7 student in Houston, Texas, who collaborated with Joshua and Michael on their design. Each winner received a free t-shirt or hoodie and a $5.00 gift certificate to Dairy Queen. Congratulations to everyone that participated in the contest.
Just a quick word about the meaning behind the logo. First of all, we are Gators! We kept the old version of the Gator because we wanted to keep a connection with the past. The green and blue world represents bilingualism and our openness to the world. We want our Gators to be thoughtful global citizens when they leave Westgate! The"W" represents Westgate. The heart represents how we learn: with a happy and healthy heart!
I would like to thank Sheri Bolitho for her really significant support in moving this forward. Sheri is responsible for the graphic art work, for managing the contest, for ordering the t-shirts and hoodies and for contributing ideas throughout the process.
I am sure many students will want to order t-shirts or hoodies. There are limited quantities available for sale now. If the demand exceeds the supply on hand another order will be placed and sent home with students once they arrive.
Please send cheques only (payable to Westgate School Parent's Society) along with your order form no later than February 2, 2017. Hoodies are $25 and t-shirts are $10 each.
If you have any questions or concerns please email or call Sheri at 403-249-8431 or mikesher@telus.net.
Have a great day everyone,
Scott Fehr
