News & Statements
GWW REP CONGRATULATED FOR CONSERVATIVE ELECTION
24 August 2020 - CR Altamash Haider released a statement of congratulations for Bruce Yu, GWW Grade 09 Rep (19-20), who worked and successfully campaigned for Erin O'Toole for the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
BEST WISHES TO OUTGOING TRUSTEES
3 August 2020 - Former GWW Communications Rep. Haider has congratulated the outgoing YRDSB student trustees Michelle Chou and Nicholas Hamzea on the successful completion of their tenure as trustees. He wished them the best for their upcoming endeavors and post-secondary. The former also had a conversation with Ms. Chou afterward.
HAIDER'S STATEMENT ON DEATH OF FMR GWW STUDENT
31 July 2020 - Altamash Haider has expressed his deepest sympathies and wishes to the family of Benjamin Williamson, a former GWW student who passed away recently. The former said that Wildcats are a family and one's loss is everyone's
2 July 2020 - Former GWW Communications Rep. Altamash Haider called upon the Governor of Pakistan's Sind province. The interaction took place at the Governor House after a ceremony. The former also interacted with DG Rangers (Sind), the Mayor of Karachi, officials from the police, armed forces, MPs, civil leadership.
HAIDER IN BILATERAL MEETING WITH L. RAMPERSAD OF RGSS
25 June 2020 - Altamash Haider, former GWW Communications Rep held a productive bilateral meeting with Luca Rampersad, President of the Richmond Green Broadcasting Association. Both agreed for increased cooperation between Richmond Green and GWW. Haider also praised Richmond Green's organized operation methods and promised to help in strengthening in further.
COMM REP ADDRESSES GWW, BIDS GR 12s FAREWELL
24 June 2020 - Former Communications Rep. A. Haider addressed GWW upon the completion of the 2019-20 school year. He also bid farewell to the outgoing grade 12 class.
CONGRATS TO GAVIN SONG FOR PERFECT SCORE
16 June 2020 - Former CR. Altamash Haider congratulated Grade 10 Wildcat Gavin Song for achieving a perfect score on the University of Waterloo's Cayley mathematics contest.
GWW REP BRUCE YU CALLS ON HAIDER IN VIDEO CONF.
09 June 2020 - GWW Grade 09 Representative Bruce Yu called upon Communications Rep. Altamash Haider. The two exchanged pleasantries. Haider commended the performance of most members of the 2019-2020 GWW Student Council.
HAIDER WISHES FORMER COMM REP CHEN HAPPY BIRTHDAY
31 May 2020 - Former Communications Rep. Altamash Haider wished a Happy Birthday to Former Communications Rep. Sophia Chen. He said that she was an important leader of our community and a strong woman.
COMM REP HAIDER THANKS STUCO REP YU
28 May 2020 - Former Communications Rep. Altamash Haider issued a statement of thanks for GWW Grade 09 Rep. Bruce Yu for his graphical post for the PK-8303 crash.
PK-8303 CRASH
24 May 2020 - Altamash Haider expressed his deep sorrow to the victims and their families of the PK-8303 crash in Karachi, Pakistan.
CONGRATULATIONS TO TRUSTEE-ELECTS
03 March 2020 - Former CR. Altamash Haider released a statement congratulating Trustee-Elects Felix Nomerovsky & Christine Lin on their victory as YRDSB trustees.
ADDRESS TO GWW FOR TRUSTEE VOTE
26 February 2020 - Communication Rep. Altamash Haider addressed GWW from his office, urging them to vote for Felix Nomerovsky for YRDSB student trustee.
PHONE CALL WITH S.M.K STUDENT
08 FEBRUARY 2020 - Communication Rep. Altamash Haider had a very productive phone call with a student from St. Maximillian Kolbe Catholic High School. CR Haider said that SMK is a major stakeholder in the community and many people from GWW have good friends there.
AIR CRASH NEAR TEHRAN KILLS YRDSB STUDENTS, AND MANY
08 January 2020 - Former Comm Rep Altamash Haider has conveyed his condolences to the families of YRDSB students who lost their lives in the Ukrainian Airlines crash near Tehran, Iran. He said that this was the time to unite and set the differences aside for the cause of humanity.
GOOD LUCK FOR ANOTHER YEAR
04 January 2020 - Through Facebook statement, Former Comm Rep Altamash Haider wished all Wildcats good luck for 2020. He stated that this can be another great year and encouraged everyone to give this year their best shot to being successful.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS
23 December 2019 - Altamash Haider and his team wished all Christians celebrating a Happy Christmas.
21 December 2019 - Former Communication Rep Altamash Haider addressed GWW from his office to wish everyone a Happy New Year and share his thoughts on 2019 and the coming 2020. The address was deemed positive and liked by many.
15 December 2019 - Deputy Communication Rep Nathan Woollcott called on Former GWW Communication Rep Altamash Haider in a formal bilateral meeting. The meeting was held at the office of the former and is being deemed positive by many. Both say that Pakistan and The United Kingdom are close friends with great mutual interests. In the meeting Nathan Woollcott presented Former Comm Rep Haider with the official portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and His Royal Highness Prince Phillip as a holiday present. While Altamash presented Nathan a framed oath script which was used in Feb to swear in Woollcott as Deputy Communication Rep of GWW.
11 December 2019 - Former Communication Rep Altamash Haider through video message congratulated all Wildcats who participated in and completed the 100 Happy Days Challenge. He emphasized the positive impact it had on the community and encouraged everyone to take part in it next year.
GWW WINTER CONCERT 2019
06 December 2019 - Altamash Haider congratulated GWW choir and bands on another great winter concert. He also hailed the efforts and dedication of both music teachers. This was the first time in 4 years that the choir had sung without him but he said that he recorded his attendance to extend his full support to his music family.
03 December 2019 - Former GWW Comm Rep. Altamash Haider attended a musical play called 'The Greatest Show' at Richmond Green Secondary School organized by their drama students. He stated that Richmond Green has set the example for G. W. Williams and all other schools. His office also released a statement the following day which was greatly appreciated by people on both sides. He also hailed tech and background crews and teachers for their months of hard work and dedication.
CONGRATULATIONS TO JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM
19 November 2019 - Altamash Haider communicated his message of congratulations to the junior girls' basketball team who finished their season on a positive and victorious note.
HAIDER CONGRATULATES RUGBY TEAM
26 October 2019 - Former Communication Rep. Haider congratulated the GWW rugby teams on completing another season on a positive note. He stated that his and his team's support for the team was unending. His comments were welcomed by the members of the team.
12 October 2019 - Altamash Haider and his team would like to wish everyone in a Happy Thanksgiving. On this occasion he said that this is an important celebration.
NEW PRINCIPAL SEC. APPOINTED
10 October 2019 - Wesley Yee has been appointed as the principal secretary to Altamash Haider, Mr. Yee known as "Yokoe" has worked with the former communication representative in the previous year. He will also be serving as Haider's technological advisor. Wesley is also an influincial Fortnite player in the GWW community. On the occasion Altamash Haider said that he was very pleased that Wesley Yee is joining his team once again.
C.U.P.E STRIKE ENDS
06 October 2019 - Former Communication Representative Altamash Haider facilitated the conclusion of the school strike by the Canadian Union of Public Employees. He said that he welcomed the re-opening of YRDSB educational institutions.
BIRTHDAY WISHERS THANKED
05 October 2019 - Former Communication Representative Altamash Haider thanked everyone who sent him birthday wishes, he stated that he was grateful to have amazing friends.
NATIONAL TEACHER'S DAY
02 October 2019 - Via video message, Altamash Haider thanks all teachers on the occasion of National Teacher's Day, he said that the profession of teaching is the most respected one out there. He recalled the time he used to teacher and assist his class fellows.
NATIONAL DAY OF CHINA
01 October 2019 - Altamash Haider welcomed the occasion of the 70th national day of The People's Republic of China. He reiterated the never-ending bond between Pakistan and China. He also took a moment to personally facilitate this occasion to his Chinese friends.
HAIDER ADDRESSES GWW FOR FINAL TIME
23 September 2019 - Communication Representative Altamash Haider addressed GWW for the final time before transferring office to the incoming communication representatives for the 2019-20 SY. He thanked everyone for their never ending support and he also thanked Deputy Communication Representative Nathan Woollcott and his entire team.
GWW URGED TO VOTE IN ELECTION
19 September 2019 - Via Facebook post, Communication Rep. Haider urged everyone at GWW to cast their vote at the 2019 General Council Election. He reiterated the value of the vote and how it is the most instrumental element in shaping the school year. He ended the post with "And Remember Williams, This Can Be a Great Year, The Choice is Yours"
HONOUR ROLL
14 September 2019 - The Dr. G. W. Williams conferred the title of Honour Roll upon Communication Representative Altamash Haider for the second time. The certificate was handed to the honourable recipient at the GWW guidance office as he was not able to attend the June ceremony for he was in Pakistan at the time.
PHOTOGRAPHY DAY DISCUSSED
19 August 2019 - During an office meeting, Communication Representative Altamash Haider wished all photographers a happy world photography day. He emphasized the importance of the profession and how it can ever growing. As someone with a deem interest in photography, Altamash showcased his photography during the respective meeting.
09 August 2019 - Mr. Shehmir Kharal, son of Deputy Inspector General Sindh Sharjil Kharal called upon Communication Rep. Altamash Haider at the residential secretariat. The meeting was held over lunch in the drawing room, in the meeting it was decided that Shehmir Kharal would be appointed as Director of Securities of Operation Shikaar. Director Pakistan unit Azaan Irfan was also present in the meeting.
31 July 2019 - Communication Rep. Altamash Haider paid courtesy call upon the Canadian High-Commissioner to Pakistan H.E Wendy Gilmour at the sidelines of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association round table conference in Islamabad. Both the High-Commissioner and Haider agreed on strengthening ties between the two countries.
31 July 2019 - Communication Rep. Altamash Haider called upon Dr. Fahmida Mirza, Federal Minister of Inter-Provincial Coordination & Former Speaker of the National Assembly in Islamabad. Hon. MNA Kishwer Zehra was also present.
30 July 2019 - Communication Rep. Altamash Haider called on the president of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi at the CPA regional conference in Islamabad. The conference was attended by various foreign and national dignitaries.
BELARUS INDEPENDENCE DAY
03 July 2019 - In illustrated message, Altamash Haider wished a happy independence to the people of Belarus. He reiterated the strong bond between the two countries. He took a moment to personally facilitate his friends from Belarus.
03 July 2019 - Altamash Haider called upon Dr. Farogh Naseem, Federal Minister of Law & Justice at the meeting of the National Assembly standing committee of Law & Justice. The minister and Altamash exchanged pleasantries.
02 July 2019 - Communication Representative Altamash Haider had an informal interaction with former Chief Minister of Balochistan province & former Deputy Chairman Senate Jan Mohammad Jamali. The meeting took place at the Ministry of I.T and a delegation of Balochistan was also present.
02 July 2019 - Communication Representative Altamash Haider called upon Dr. Khalid Maqbool Saddiqui, Federal Minister of Telecommunication & I.T. They conversed about the future of the I.T sector in Pakistan and opportunities for foreign companies. The minister also welcomed Altamash's role as GWW Communication Representative.
02 July 2019 - Altamash Haider paid a courtesy visit to Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue Mr. Shabbar Zaidi at FBR House, Islamabad. The communication rep. congratulated the chairman on his appointment.
PAKISTAN MAKING STRIDES IN INDUSTRIAL SEC, HAIDER
27 June 2019 - Altamash Haider visited a cold-storage facility in Karachi, Pakistan which is currently under construction. He inspected the temperature and racking system. After concluding the visit he said that he is happy to see Pakistan making great strides in the industrial sector.
HAIDER ADDRESSES GWW, CONGRATULATES NEW PRES-ELECT
17 June 2019 - The Communication Representative addressed GWW today. He congratulated President-Elect Cindy Chen on her electoral victory in election. The representative also announced the results of the other executive portfolios of the 2019-20 Student Council.
16 June 2019 - The office of the Communication Representative issued an important notice. The respective notice extends the duration of tenure of the Deputy Communication Representative. It also invokes article 3 of the deputy order, appointing the deputy to act as the communication representative from 24 June to 29 August. The notification also extends the duration of tenure for the communication representative until a successor is elected.
10 June 2019 - Deputy Communication Representative Nathan Woollcott called on Communication Rep. Altamash Haider at GWW library today. They conversed about fairness and procedures of the GWW presidential election which is to be held soon and election for the general council next year. The meeting was described as productive and positive by both men.
08 June 2019 - Altamash Haider attended ceremonial review of the Queen's York Rangers 2799 Cadet Corps. He got a chance to interact with Lieutenant General (r) Guy R. Thiabault, former Vice-Chief of Defence staff Canadian Army. Altamash also met with his friends and colleagues for his former cadet corps. Altamash was a Sergeant when he resigned from the army cadet program 2 years ago.
07 June 2019 - Communication Representative Altamash Haider lead the 2019 student appreciation day at GWW. He was seen handing out food and interacting with members of the student body. He thanked all everyone who supported him in becoming the communication rep. At the sidelines, Deputy Communication Rep. Nathan Woollcott called upon Haider.
06 June 2019 - The communication representative visited the rugby games being played at the GWW sports fields. He personally welcomed the visiting teams and welcomed them to Williams. He also wished the GWW team the best for the game.
04 June 2019 - Newly appointed GWW Executive Director of Information Matthew Buckley called upon Communication Rep. Altamash Haider. The two had a productive discussion and the meeting was being welcomed as a positive interaction. Buckley's appointment was made official last night but speculation had been in the air for quite some time.
03 June 2019 - Deputy Communication Rep. Nathan Woollcott called upon Altamash Haider regarding official matters brought to his office. Amongst the topic which were discussed was a smooth transitional plan for the upcoming school year.