Words From Ward

The pandemic has brought with it many challenges, but these past two years could not have made transitioning to grade 9 any harder. Meet Hannah, Savannah and Vanessa...three grade nine students who speak with host, Anita, about entering into their high school experience as brand new Mary Ward students.   Our students talk about what it was like to learn online in their final year of elem...

Trick or Treat!  It's all a treat with this trio.   In this special Halloween episode, Giuliana and friends, Joseph and Giselle, chat about all things Halloween.  Discussion spirals around costumes, candies and conspiracy theories.  Have you ever been given cough drops as treats?  They have!  Sounds funny, but it's true.   These friends also attempt to uncover th...

If you loved Shang-Shi and the Legend of the ten Rings, this episode is for you.   This week Anita speaks with friends, Cole and Warrick, about Marvel's highly anticipated film Shang-Chi and the importance of cultural representation in film, more specifically in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  Listen to this wise and insightful trio as they share their knowledge of the Marvel Universe. &...

Join us this week as Nith speaks with long locked Mr. Candiotto, Mary Ward's Hip Hop aficionado.  Nith keeps it trill as he unlocks Candy's off the hook knowledge of old skool hip hop artists, artistry and history.  There's a whole big world of beats and rhymes you never knew existed.  You'll be blown away by what you hear.  Fo'shizzle!!! So journey with us as we fall back in t...

Join Andy and Giuliana as they welcome newly minted Mary Ward Principal, Mr. Wetzel.  Formerly a Mary Ward teacher, Mr. Wetzel shares his past experiences in education while also waxing poetic on the many issues facing young people today.  From life as a student then and now, to the dealings young people have with social media, and his vision for Mary Ward, Mr. Wetzel muses over building...

If you're in grade 9 and participated in OASIS you'll want to hear this episode. Yes, that day was about learning chants and playing games, but it was also about meeting new people, making a friend or two, and being inspired.  We hope you felt a little twinkle of excitement on that day, and perhaps this podcast will bring that twinkle back.   Our podcasters, Anita and Julia, spent some t...

Chants, shawarmas, guest speakers and warming hearts!  Welcome to OASIS.   Mary Ward has held a long standing tradition in welcoming grade 9 students through OASIS activities with senior leaders at the helm and we were so excited to finally do it again this year.  So we thought it important to dedicate some podcast time to the amazing teachers behind the scenes and have them explain...

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Ms. McAndrew joins Giuliana and Joseph as they unpack the deep truths behind reconciliation, the TRC's 94 Calls to Action and the responsibility of the Catholic Church.  This open and honest conversation looks at the difficult truth behind Canada's dark past and its role in the genocide of First Nation, Metis, and Inuit people.   This ep...

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Words from Ward.   Meet Ms. Burley, Mr. Wong, and Ms. Zabana - our Guidance team!  In this week's episode, Julia speaks to our Guidance department about the pandemic and how it's affected Mary Ward students and changed the look and feel of our school.  The team outline their roles as counsellors and answer questions about how grade 12 students are to na...

Welcome to the first episode of Words from Ward! In today's pilot episode, hosts Andy and Anita - both in grade twelve - reminisce about their experiences as grade 9 students participating in OASIS 2018. They chat about how OASIS was conducted pre-COVID, speak about their favourite memories, and share funny stories. The release date of this podcast aligns with the dates of OASIS 2021, and serves a...