Duke of Ed First Responders
Duration Meeting Time
Full Year
Bi-weekly Meetings Wednesday, Lunch
Eligibility Grade 9-12
Cardinal Point East, South, West
Duration Meeting Time
Eligibility
Cardinal Point
Full Year
Bi-weekly Meetings Friday, Lunch
Grade 8-12, with at least one certification as outlined in the club description
North, South
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.
Film Club
Duration Meeting Time
Full Year
Wednesday, Lunch Eligibility Grade 8-12
Cardinal Point
North, West
The Film Club provides students with a hands-on introduction to filmmaking, offering opportunities to develop technical skills like camera operation, storyboarding, and set design. Through collaborative projects and discussions, members explore their passion for film in a low-pressure environment, building friendships and confidence. Students will gain a deeper understanding of film techniques and storytelling while preparing for future creative pursuits. Whether exploring an interest or considering film as a future pathway, this club fosters creativity, teamwork, and a shared appreciation for cinema.
The First Responders( FR) Club designed to create an environment where students can assist and experience the field of first aid. The FR student will gain knowledge of anatomy and physiology, relate injuries to the demands of sport, assist with immediate care of injuries once proper skills are obtained, observe and understand rehabilitation techniques while assisting athletes with basic rehabilitation exercises, assist with the application of modalities and understand the effectiveness of each, and assist with general athletic training procedures during games and practices. Additionally, the benefit of the program is to prepare our FR student aides for future education and professional responsibility.
All FR members are expected to have completed certification in first aid and CPR. Additionally, FR members who wish to receive a Certified Athletic Therapists( CAT) must complete their certification in sport first aid, CPRC and athletic taping.
Gardening Club
Duration Meeting Time
Full Year
Thursday, Lunch Eligibility Grade 8-12
Cardinal Point
North, East
The Gardening Club is open to students in Grades 8-12 who are interested in getting their hands in the soil and contributing to a greener campus. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just curious about how plants grow, all students are
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