Create for a Cause
Duration Meeting Time
Full Year
Tuesday , Lunch Eligibility Grade 8-12
Cardinal Point
North , West
Students in this club create feminine hygiene kits for girls in countries where it would be difficult to attend school without these items . The girls work in our textiles room in order to create the items and then collate the kits . They work directly with the Days for Girls Seymour / North Vancouver Chapter of this organization in order to distribute the kits . In addition , students collaborate with other CHS social awareness and action clubs to help support the creation of items for fundraisers and events .
Crofton Chronicle
Duration Meeting Time
Full Year
Wednesday , Lunch Eligibility Grade 8-12
Cardinal Point
West
Students in this club are encouraged to take an investigative look into their world , reporting on current events relating to CHS and the wider community in order to keep students and staff informed . Students will learn about the features of online and print journalism , how to compose effective news articles , how to research topics in ways that account for accuracy and reliability , and how to conduct interviews .
Duke of Ed
Duration Meeting Time
Full Year
Eligibility Grade 9-12 Cardinal Point
Wednesdays with additional days during trip-planning season in spring . Club captains and teacher sponsors meet once a week .
East , South , West
The Duke of Edinburgh ’ s International Award is a global program with the goal of challenging , empowering and recognizing young people between the ages of 14 and 24 . Since 1963 , the Duke of Ed Award has helped motivate young Canadians to set goals and challenge themselves to take control of their lives and futures . Duke of Ed strives to reach young Canadians and provide a platform that helps them chart their individual lives and equips them with important life skills . There are usually one to two multi-day trips per year , with additional costs associated with them .
Empowering Tomorrow ’ s Leaders + Racial Justice Alliance
Duration Meeting Time
Full Year
Friday , Lunch Eligibility Grade 8-12
Cardinal Point
South , West
This club serves as a safe space where members can bring in their topics to discuss both past and current social justice issues with a particular focus on the intersections of gender and race . Awareness of these issues could be explored in a variety of ways , such as through discussion , documentaries , guest speakers and interactive games and activities . During these sessions , our club asks members to examine their own belief system , and to break down barriers to allow for new ways of inclusive thinking .
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