Junior School Activities, Councils and Clubs
While children are encouraged to play freely during recess and break times, there are also a number of clubs offered to the students during their free time and after school. Teachers provide many interesting experiences that are meant to teach new skills and to enrich the overall learning for the children. It is hoped that students will engage in some of the activities offered during the year and benefit from the expertise of the teachers who are leading these clubs. At the beginning of each term, parents will receive a note from the Assistant Director to outline the clubs for the Term. Students will be given more information during assemblies and will be instructed about how to join the clubs.
All clubs held after school will be communicated by a sign up letter emailed to parents of grades involved. It is hoped that the clubs program will enrich the lives of our students.
NB: The following is a list of activities, clubs and councils that have been available in the last few years. Contact the Junior School Office for an up-to-date list.
Junior School Clubs
| Club/Activity | Description and Staff Sponsor |
|---|---|
| After School Survival Club |
Grade 5 Introduction to basic survival skills, techniques and knowledge. Staff Sponsor: Mr. Pope |
| Art Club |
Grade 4 (Term 1), Grade 5 (Term 2) Fun with clay! Create a clay art project including forming, glazing and firing with a finished art item. Staff Sponsor: Mrs. Agathoklis |
| Chess Club |
Grade 5 Learning rules of chess and developing strategies. Staff Sponsor: Ms. Gordon |
| Cosmic Yoga Club |
Grade 2 Engaging yoga exercise in themed stories and pretend play. Staff Sponsor: Mr. Smith |
| Cross Stitch Club |
Grade 5 Learn to cross stitch using a laser cut disk to make Christmas ornaments. Staff Sponsor: Ms. Fisher |
| Dance Club |
Grade 1 Have some fun with dance and put together a routine for Christmas. Staff Sponsor: Ms. Geehan |
| French Club |
Grade 5 Enrichment club for students to challenge themselves in the French language. Students will prepare a video and be the hosts for Marché Francais in June. Staff Sponsor: Mme. Deslaurier |
| Math Contest Club |
Grade 3 An introduction to challenging online math contests. Staff Sponsor: Ms. Ritchie |
| Olympic Club |
Grade 5 Students will explore through art, drama and other activities the history, traditions and inspiring stories of the Olympic Games. Staff Sponsor: Mr. Barber |
| Paper and Origami Craft Club |
Grade 1 Exploring different ways to use paper to be creative and have fun! Staff Sponsor: Ms. Fisher |
| Robotics Club |
Grade 4 Introduction to LEGO Robotics. Learn to build, code and complete FIRST LEGO League challenges with a team. Staff Sponsor: Ms. Ashton |
| Survival Skills Club |
Grade 3 Introduction to basic survival skills, techniques and knowledge. Staff Sponsor: Mr. Pope |
| Tinkering Club |
Grade 5 Explore, invent, design with a wide variety of materials. Staff Sponsor: Ms. Galloway |