Clubs and Councils

We are proud at RGSS to facilitate a variety of clubs and activities for students.  We thank staff who volunteer to supervise and run these clubs, as well as all the student leaders.

 

Club Name & Social Media Info

Day of the Week

Location and Time

What do they do?

Astronomy Club

Monday

Rm 200 - 12:10

Learn more about astronomy! Learn about what astronomy is, and talk about things like “The Future of the Universe.” There may be stargazing involved!  Ms. Ahmed

Breakfast Club

Monday

Rm 148 - 12:00

Ms. Chapman

Dance Club

Monday

Drama Rm 151 - 12:00

Engage in collaborative dance numbers and have fun!  No experience needed!  Ms. Doucas, Ms. Fuller

Engineering Club

Monday

Rm 306

Engineering Club Mr. Adams

Film Club

 

Monday

Rm 129- 12:00

*every other Monday

Making short films. Ms. Colatosti

Investment Club

 

Monday

Room 307- 12:00

Ms. Mocherla, Mr. Adams

Mindful Colouring Club

Monday

Rm 158 - 12:00

A relaxing space with calm music for students to work on adult colouring pages. Ms. Bertenshaw, Ms. Bloom

Nubian Club, @rgssnubian

Monday

Rm 201 - 12:05

Provides students of African Heritage with opportunities for improvement, through connections to elders, peers, cultural events, conferences and workshops. Ms. Thorpe 

Origami Club

Monday

Rm 320 - 12:00

Learn how to make objects from origami paper and improve your eye to hand coordination, mathematical skills and fine motor skills.  Ms. Morris

Student Activity Council, @sacrgss

Monday

Rm 225 - 12:00

Make the school great by getting involved in SAC.  Speak to your grade rep to have your voice heard!  Mr. Ma, Ms. Dalcourt

Comic Club

Tuesday

Rm 123

**bi-weekly

This club will blend art and literature; students will learn about comics, talk about favourite comics, and create an anthology of comics. Ms Niedzielska

Baking Club

Tuesday

Rm 148 - 12:00

Learn the basic and fundamental principles of baking!  Ms. Doucas, Ms. Chapman, Mr. Gerrits

Best Buddies, @rgss_bestbuddi3s

Tuesday

Rm 146 - 12:00

Let’s encourage inclusivity and friendship between us all!  Ms. O’Neill, Ms. Qaheri

Chemistry Club

 

Tuesday

Rm 307 - 12:00

Ms. Mocherla, Mr. Adams

Chinese Culture Club: Ink Brush Painting & Calligraphy

Tuesday

Rm 300 - 12:00

Ms. Beatson

French Club

 

Tuesday

Rm 202 - 12:00

Engage in and learn more French!  Ms. Lee

Mahjong Club

Tuesday

Rm 322 - 12:00

Celebrate culture and learn to play Mahjong.  Ms. Bhatt, Ms. Lau

Math Club, @mathclubrgss

Tuesday

Rm 327 - 12:15

Increase your interest, enjoyment, confidence and ability in mathematics!  Ms. Postelnyak

Model United Nations (executive only), @rgssmun

Tuesday

Rm 320 - 12:00

The exec team meets on this day.  General members: see Thursday.  Ms. Morris

Survival Skills & Care Club

Tuesday

Rm 224 - 12:15 *every other Tuesday

Mme. Nakhla

Writers’ Guild, @rgsswritersguild

Tuesday

Rm 201 - 12:05 **every other Tuesday

Discover and express yourself through all forms of writing.  Set your voice free!  Ms. Thorpe

Woodworking Club

Tuesday

Rm 107 - 12:00

Learn more about woodworking and hone your skills in a safe space.  We hope to build projects that are grander in scale than we can do with a whole class project.  Mr.Randall, Mr. Gerrits

Art Council

Wednesday

Rm 128 - 12:00 **council meets as needed, not weekly

Plan events and support art projects, including changing displays, supporting parents night, and updating the visual art department website.  Ms. Bull

DECA, @rgssdeca

Wednesday

Rm 326 - 12:00

Develop your business and presentation skills.  Ms. Chapman

Ethics Bowl

 

Wednesday

Rm 222- 12:15

Prepare yourself to solve ethical dilemmas and try to get to compete at the provincial level.  Ms. Mehta

HOSA Club

 

Wednesday

Rm 307 - 12:00

The mission of HOSA Canada is to enable students to become leaders in the healthcare industry. Ms. Mocherla, Mr. Adams

Positive Space

Wednesday

Rm 124 - 12:00

A safe and positive space for students of the @2SLGBTQI+ community and their allies.  Ms. Bainbridge, Ms. Dies, Ms. Hotrum

Tech Crew

 

Wednesday

Rm 151 - 12:00

Supporting tech at RGSS - eg. program and run the lighting for the Drama Musical.  Mr. Ma

Youth Alive

Wednesday

Rm 142 - 12:00

A Christian club that is open to everyone.  Music, games, discussions and fellowship.  Mr. Sit

Art Club

Thursday

Rm 128 - 12:10

Weekly art prompts and drawings, as well as preparing the Gr.12 grad mural and painting other murals on RGSS walls.  Ms. Howland, Ms. Niedzielska

Asian Voices Association

Thursday

Rm 321 - 12:00 ** Meet biweekly

AVA promotes the diversity and education of all Asian cultures through a variety of engaging activities.  Mr. Lee

Chess and Checkers Club

 

Thursday

Rm 139 - 12:00

Drop-in club open to players of all levels.  Mr. Kribs

Eco Club

Thursday

Rm 307 - 12:00

Make RGSS eco friendly and green by participating in several eco-initiatives to support a sustainable environment.  Ms. Mocherla

Future Business Leaders of Canada

Thursday

Rm 202 - 12:00

This club brings students to a business competition that’s growing in popularity, while offering students a chance for students to develop their skills, and build business oriented experiences as an enhancement to business education. Ms. Lee

JACK, @jack_rgss

Thursday

Rm 123 - 12:00

Participate in positive mental health and well-being activities, and spread awareness of positive mental health strategies.  Ms. Dies, Ms. Bainbridge

Model United Nations, @rgssmun

Thursday

Rm 320 - 12:00 **General members

Debate politics.  Roleplay delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees such as the WHO and the Security Council.  Learn about diplomacy, international relations, current world issues, and the UN itself.  Ms. Morris

Music Council

Thursday

Rm 153 - 12:00 *bi-weekly

Music students that help to organize music events and activities at RGSS and in the community. Ms. Choi

Physics Club

Thursday

Rm 102 - 12:00

Share your love and curiosity of physics by discussing physical concepts and performing physics activities.  Mr. So

Science Club

Thursday

Rm 207 - 12:00 **Last Thursday of each month

Learn through hands-on experiment experiences beyond the science classroom!   Ms. Chan, Ms. Lai

Slam Poetry 

Thursday

Rm 202 **bi-weekly

The Slam Poetry Team strives to foster mental health and well-being by assisting students in using poetry as a vehicle to share their perspectives on appropriate subjects that matter to them. While some students will opt to take their poetry to the board's competition, it is not a requirement of the team. Students will gain the confidence to share their writing out loud. Ms. Ratzki

Strings Club

Thursday

Music Rm - 12:00

Ms. Choi

Crochet & Knitting Club, @rgsscrochet_club

Friday

Rm 123 - 12:00

Learn a new skill and meet people!  Ms. Niedzielska

Computer Science Club

 

Friday

Rm 221 - 12:15

Learn computer programming, create a website, and prepare for computing competitions!  Mr. Hsiung

Dance Club

Friday

Weight Room - 12:00

Engage in collaborative dance numbers and have fun!  No experience needed!  Ms. Doucas, Ms. Fuller

Dungeons and Dragons Club

 

Friday

Room 124 - 12:00

Drop in to participate in a fantasy tabletop role-playing game and meet people.    Ms. Hotrum 

Entrepreneurship Club

Friday

Rm 226 - 12:10

Expand your leadership skills and become the next generation of business leaders by implementing management, leadership and innovative activities! Ms. Ahmed

Student Activity Council, @sacrgss

Friday

Rm 225 - 12:00

Make the school great by getting involved in SAC.  Speak to your GRADE REP to have your voice heard!  Mr. Ma, Ms. Dalcourt