clubs at irhs
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Ridge Council
Clubs at IRHS
Amnesty InternationalExplores human rights violations around the
world and takes action to stop them and to build awareness
Ms. Maharaj
Art ClubAllows students to further explore art and develop
skills
Ms. McLeod
Athletics CouncilRaise school spirit, Ridge pride, and awareness
of Ridge sports
Ms. Guest
Auto ClubBuild a Demolition Derby Car and gain general
automotive knowledge, and learn about vehicle structure and welding
Mr. German
Business ClubGet involved in business competitions
Mr. Samsa
CalligraphyLearn and practice techniques in traditional
calligraphy on rice paper using ink and bamboo brushes
Mondays at 11:25 am in the Art Room
Ms. McCoy
Choir/MusicFocuses on the rehearsal and performance of
music for mixed voices
Mr. Fraser
Christian ClubWorship and pray for the nationsGain knowledge of one nation each week
Ms. Etherington
CommCoLearn about communication technologies, and
to expand their production opportunitiesProvide audio and video tech support for all
school functions
Ms. Olmsted
Culture ShockPromoting cultural diversity Fridays at lunch in 101
Mr. Barnes
DebatePractice and compete in a variety of debate
competitions each yearFridays at lunch in 215
Ms. Weir
DECACompete in business challenges
Mr. Fisher, Ms. Weir
Diabetes ClubRaising awareness about Diabetes amongst
youth
Ms. Ohlke
Dragon BoatGreat workout and a lot of funWednesdays after school
Ms. Wiles
Duke of Edinburgh AwardThe Award is a programme that encourages
youth• to be active• to participate in new activities and pursue
current interests in four different areas• the opportunity to set goals and achieve
results in fun and challenging waysMs. Hills, Ms. Omeri
EcoSchoolsCreate an eco-friendly school environment and
raise awareness about environmental issuesThursdays at lunch
Mr. Butler, Ms. Burke, Mr. Oak
Fashion ClubOffers beginner sewers the opportunity to learn
how to sew or improve their skillsTuesdays at lunch in 113
Ms. Goodwin-Barnes
Global Issues CouncilLearning about current social issues throughout
the world and making a difference through event planning
Tuesdays at lunch in 207
Ms. Gazan
GSAGay-Straight Alliance dedicated to supporting
gay/bisexual/transsexual students in the school
Ms. Grieve
InteractInvolved in local, national and international
community serviceWednesdays at lunch in room 215
Mrs. Patterson
Jazz BandOpportunity to develop their skills in various jazz
stylesMondays at lunch
Mr. McConvey
Link CrewA transition program for Grade 9 students at IRHS
Ms. Valera, Mr. Dahlinger, Mr. Mackenzie
Manga ClubMeet and talk Manga, graphic novels originating
in JapanWednesdays in the Library seminar room
Mr. Samsa
Math4UFurther ability to problem solve and vastly improve
mathematical ability
Ms. Barsan
Multicultural ClubDiscover the many diverse backgrounds at IRHS
Mr. Devine
Parent Engagement ProgramCreating a supportive network of parents whose
contributions benefit the schoolTuesday at 10 and 7
Mrs. Steeves
Partners in PinkA campaign every October to raise awareness
for breast cancer and raise funds
Ms. Anstett & Mr. Lustrinelli
Peer TutoringMon, Wed, Fri @ lunch in room 216
Contact [email protected](Maddy Hackstetter)
Mrs. Patterson
Ping PongEquitable playing practices and more social than
competitiveTuesdays after school in the forum
Mr. Brunato
Programming ClubLearn to program!
Mr. Henrich
Relay for LifeHost an evening to remember to celebrate your
honoured loved ones lost to cancerJune 2011
Mr. Warner
Ridge ReportOnline school newspaper run by students acting
as contributors, editors and publishersFirst meeting Monday, Sep. 26 in the library
media room
Mr. Samsa
Ridge RespectsHelp IRHS be a safe school
Mr. Omeri, Mr. Wiles, Mr. Beck
Ski & Snowboarding TeamOpen to all students with dry land training
starting in NovemberStart Mondays in January
Ms. McCutcheon, Ms. Klokoff, Ms. Normet
String EnsembleDesigned to develop the skill and performance
levels of students who play string instruments
Ms. Grieve
Student VoiceAddresses issues that directly affect students
and encourages students to raise their own voices to promote change
Mondays room 215 at 11:30
Ms. Patterson
SynergyLeadership initiative geared towards further
developing teamwork and leadership amongst our grade 10 community
Overnight trip at Camp Onondaga with grade 11 and 12 student leaders
Mr. Merner, Mr. Warner, Ms. McCutcheon
TaekwondoLearn and practice Taekwondo …beginners
welcome!Tuesdays at lunch in the gym
Mr. Fisher
WellnessPromotes wellness through monthly campaigns,
fashion shows and other eventsWednesdays at lunch in StudCo office
Ms. Eliuk
Wind EnsembleA credit course exposing students to wide range
of musical ideas, techniques and stylesThursdays 3 to 4:15 in the music room
Mr. McConvey and Mr. Fraser
YearbookCan be a credit course where technology meets
art and design
Mr. Brunato