Name and Description |
Club Information |
Architecture Club
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Meeting day - Alternating Wednesdays
Time - after school
Location - Room 345
Staff Advisor - Ms. Cowan |
Art Council
Art Council focuses on creating and promoting arts awareness within Newmarket High School through a variety of events and activities. The council consists of over 90 students including several student positions on an executive team who have opportunities to take on leadership roles within the general council. The art council provides a safe and inclusive environment for students to make new friends, make art while experiencing a sense of belonging. Events are centered around student interest, holidays, advocacy and fundraising. The council also assists with the bi-annual student art show and Art-a-thon.
Instagram THEARTS@NHS
Instagram @ARTCOUNCILNHS |
Meeting Day Wednesday Time: 2:45 - 4:00 pm
Location:113, 114, Cafe
Staff Advisors: Amanda Miller, Elena Kontozis, Stephanie Coleman, Matthew Ierfino, Simon Pellerin |
Athletic Council
Athletic council will be made up of students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 with a passion for health and physical activity as well as sport. You will work together as a team to deliver events that interest the student body and promote spirit! You will also be involved in helping to organize and facilitate intramurals for the school. |
Meeting day - Thursday morning
Time:7:45 am
Location: outside the gym
Staff Advisor: Cherie Cathcart |
Best Buddies
To facilitate inclusivity and build community with the general student population and those with special needs.
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Staff Advisor -
Time - Weekly
Room 233 |
Book Club
Book club focuses on providing a space for students to learn, read and socialize with each other. We bond over our love of reading by engaging in book talks, various activities and reading initiatives. Students have a chance to share their favourite books and to try reading something new. Anyone with a love of reading is encouraged to join! |
Meeting day - Wednesday (twice a month)
Time: 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Location: Library
Staff Advisor: Michelle Curran
Google Classroom: 5hawvhw |
Cards Club
The club promotes student learning through playing strategic card games, which help enhance students’ problem solving skills and critical thinking. |
Meeting day - Thursday (after school)
Location:
Staff Advisor: Ragi Ghobrial
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Care Club
Caribbean, African, Respect Equity
Our club promotes and advocates for the rights of black students, while educating the NHS community on anti-black racism. It is also a vehicle for black students to have a safe place to connect, chat and build relationships. We focus on student interest, discussing available supports and ways to make a difference. |
Meeting day -Pending (still in process of setting up)
Time: after school and at lunch
Location: 114
Staff Advisor: Amanda Miller/Elena Kontozis
Student Advisor:
Community Mentor: |
Chess Club
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Meeting day - Tues/Thurs
Time: 10:55 - 11:30 am
Location: Room 222B
Staff Advisor: Mark Loftus |
Coding Club
Coding Club prepares students for the Waterloo Canadian Computing Competition through student-led lessons, activities, and coding challenges. Participants collaborate to enhance their programming skills, tackle competition-style problems, and build confidence in problem-solving. |
Meeting day - Mondays excluding staff meetings
Time :2:50 pm to 4:05 pm
Location: Room 305
Staff Advisors: Matthew Ierfino, Gord Payne |
Criminology Club
The purpose of this club is to create a platform for individuals interested in the study of crime, its causes, and the criminal justice system. |
Meeting day - Wednesdays
Room - 314
Time - afterschool
Staff Advisor - Ms. Pownall |
Crochet Club
Is open to any students who are interested in learning the technique of crocheting. We have both experienced crocheters and beginners
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Meeting day - Friday excluding staff meetings
Time:2:50 pm to 4:05 pm
Location: 113
Staff Advisors: Elena Kontozis |
Debate Club |
Meeting day - Mondays except for first week of month (Friday - due to staff meeting)
Time: 2:50 - 4:15 pm
Location: Cafeteria/Library
Staff Advisor: Alyssa Salamat |
DECA
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Meeting Day -
Time -
Location -
Staff Advisor - Ms. Pownall/Mr. Tam |
Drama Club
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Meeting day Wednesday
Time: 2:50 - 3:45
Location: Drama Room 111
Staff Advisors: Sue Hallworth, Marek Przemieniecki |
East Asian Student Association
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Meeting day - Every other Wednesday
Time - afterschool
Location - Room 208
Staff Advisor - Alyssa Salamat |
Eco Council
Eco Council creates an opportunity for student leaders at NHS to promote environmental awareness and activism in a changing world. Eco initiatives are decided on by our council and completed throughout the school year. This allows students to participate in real world initiatives that make a difference and help to create the green leaders of tomorrow. Anyone with a passion for our planet is welcome at the Eco Council! |
Meeting day - Wednesdays (Executive and General Council)
Time: 2:50 pm
Location: Room 322
Staff Advisor: Ms. Pratt
Google Classroom: 4fnaxyr |
Fashion Club
We will bring student together through fashion, teach others how to shop clothes, create fashion, enable student to learn skills such as sewing, |
Meeting day - Mondays
Time: Afterschool
Location:
Staff Advisor - |
Film Club/AV Club
Provides students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge to lead a film production. |
Meeting day - Fridays
Time -
Location - Room 221
Staff Advisor - Mr. Salamanchuk |
Fundraising Council
The club will foster a sense of belonging and encourage students to support their peers and local communities. We will support a diverse range of equitable inclusive causes, benefiting various members of the school community. |
Meeting Day - Alternating Tuesdays
Time: After school
Room:
Staff Advisor - Mr. Przemieniecki |
Gender Sexuality Alliance |
Meeting day - Wednesday
Time: lunch
Location: Library Classroom
Staff Advisor: Charlotte Hawkswell |
Healthy Schools Council |
Staff Advisor - Darryl Hope, Sheri Tanner, Julie Laidlaw, Anca Prince |
HOSA Health Science Club
This club will engage students and provide them with resources related to health science. Students will be provided with the opportunity to participate in health science and biology competitions. |
Meeting day - TBD
Time: TBD
Location:Rm 339
Staff Advisor: Teresa Cowan, Ashlyn Harriott |
Human Rights Club
We aim to spread awareness regarding current world issues in relation to human rights. |
Meeting day - Alternating Wednesdays
Room - 339
Staff Advisor - Ms. Cowan
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Indigenous Awareness Council
Our mission is to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures, histories, and contemporary issues within our school community. Through education, advocacy, and respectful engagement, we strive to raise awareness about significant Indigenous days, celebrate cultural diversity, and promote meaningful dialogue. By empowering students to actively support Indigenous hopes and aspirations, we aim to create an inclusive environment where Indigenous perspectives are valued and respected. |
Teacher supervisors: Jo-Ann Mathon and Michelle Curran
Meeting dates: Tuesdays (when needed)
Time: 2:50
Room: 329
Presidents: Pace Dowdall and Maya Mirza |
Jewish Student Alliance
This club will provide a safe space for Jewish students and value their voice, accomplishments and concerns. The club will also seek to positively showcase the Jewish community in Newmarket and York Region as a whole. |
Meeting day - Wednesdays
Time: 2:45 to 3;30 pm
Location:Rm 211
Staff Advisor: Ms. Mendelson |
Language Exchange Conglomerate
Promote community wellness, inclusivity and equity. Focus on bringing forward student assets, particularly those of Multiple Language Learners, in an environment of learning and creates a volunteer opportunity for those needing hours. |
Meeting Day - Wednesdays
Time - after school
Location - room 218
Staff Advisor - Ms. Davis |
Law Team (Mock Trial) |
Meeting day - TBA (Mock Trial occurs in second semester)
Time: TBA
Google Classroom Code: ac7wmm5
Location:
Staff Advisor: Alyson Pownall |
Le Conseil des etudiants en francais
The French Council will enhance the school’s French Immersion program by encouraging students to engage with the French language outside the classroom. |
Meeting day - biweekly
Time:
Location - Portable 4 or 5
Staff Advisor: Mme Schiavello |
Math Club
Math Club provides a space for students in grades 9 through 12 to develop their math skills through collaboration and problem-solving. Students will participate in vertical problem solving, discussions, and math contest preparation through reviewing and solving past math contest questions. Please note that Math Club and math contests run independently from each other; joining the math club does not mean automatic registration into the math contests. |
Meeting day - Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month
Time: 3pm - 4 pm
Location: Room 303
Google Meet Classroom code: zn6zneh
Staff Advisor: Ricci Tam |
Music Council
Music Council is open to all music students who are interested in being involved with organizing events for our Department. We hold events such as Coffee House, Concerts, fun theme nights, the Musical, and Music Banquet.
Instagram: NHSMusicYRDSB |
Meeting Day - Monday’s after school
Time - 2:50 - 3:30 pm
Location: room 108
Staff Advisor: Cheryl Cline & Olivia Werden |
Muslim Students Association |
Meeting day -
Time:
Location:
Staff Advisors: |
Newscast
Newscast is the official student produced video broadcast of NHS. Newscast brings announcements as well as ‘news from the hallways’ to our school community. It lets students interested in pre-production planning, reporting, filming and editing experience the fast paced environment of producing the news. |
Meeting day - Wednesdays
Time: 2:50 to 4
Location: 221
Staff Advisor: Mr. Sadouski and Ms. Zver |
Nijigen Club
A group that celebrates Japanese Culture (song,animation, video games) |
Meeting day - Thursdays
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Room 328
Staff Advisors: Ms. Matthews |
Persian Student Alliance
Promotes the mission and values of NHS and YRDSB by embracing and celebrating the diversity within the school community. The club fosters an inclusive environment that supports cultural expression and mutual understanding among students. |
Meeting day - twice a month
Time - afterschool
Location - Library
Staff Advisor - Ms. Shariat |
Personal Finance Club
This club will focus on teaching financial literacy, investing etc…. |
Meeting day - Thursday
Time: afterschool
Staff Advisor - Ms. Pownall |
Philosophy Club
The Philosophy Club is a safe place for students to discuss Big Questions. We gather biweekly with planned activities and discussions.
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Meeting day - biweekly Wednesday
Time - 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm
Location - Room 328
Staff Advisor - Ms. Tanner |
Robotics Club / Team
The Robotics Club is a group of students dedicated to learning and applying STEM and Engineering principles to solve challenges and build robots. Over the year we participate in competitions and learn useful skills. |
Meeting day - Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 2:50 pm
Location: Library
Staff Advisor: Mr. Tam |
STEM Initiative Club
The STEM Initiative club is a group of students interested in learning more about Science Technology Engineering and Math and using their knowledge and skills to create and pitch a potential solution to a UN Sustainable Development Goal. |
Meeting day - every other Wednesday
Time:
Location: Room 340
Staff Advisor: Ms. Cowan |
Think in Ink
A creative writing club to expand, both writing skills and imagination, through engaging activities. |
Meeting day -
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Staff Advisor - Mr. Przemieniecki |
Trivia Club
Students will participate in trivia games. Students will boost their team-building abilities and confidence. |
Meeting day - Tuesdays
Time - 3:00 pm
Location - Room 322
Staff Advisor - Ms. Pratt |
Video Game Club
Video Game Club is a great place to make friends while enjoying a mix of video and board games. It offers a casual atmosphere to play and connect with fellow gamers. |
Meeting day - Tuesday
Time: 2:50-4:00
Location: Room 314
Staff Advisor: Mr. Ierfino, Mr. Pellerin |
Voices Unleashed
This literacy club will strengthen communication between members and will enhance speaking abilities and build confidence when speaking. |
Meeting day - Fridays
Time - 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Location - Room 210
Staff Advisor - Rhiannon Marcinov |
Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble will build community, creativity, and school spirit within NHS. This club will create a welcoming community for students passionate about music. |
Meeting day - Thursday
Time - afterschool
Room 107
Staff Advisor - Ms. Cline |
Youth Alive
Youth Alive provides a space for Christian students to connect with each other as well as a place for anyone who is interested in learning about Christianity to find out more. |
Meeting day - Monday
Time - after school
Location - Room 340
Staff Advisor - Ms. Werden and Ms. Grimes |
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Revised December 4, 2024 |