Club/Team
Name |
Club/Team
Mandate |
Meeting
Information |
Teacher Contact |
Art Club |
Draw
and share art after school |
We
meet weekly via Google Meet. |
zehava.lerman@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Artificial Intelligence |
To
investigate and communicate the growth and impact of machine intelligence in
the world. |
We
meet weekly via Google Meet. |
rajesh.singh@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Bass Guitar Club |
Share
tips and techniques and to practice playing |
We
meet bi-weekly via Zoom. |
deborah.bisbee@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Biology Peer Tutoring Club |
To
give students a chance to gain volunteer hours as tutors, or to receive peer
tutoring. |
We
meet 'as needed' (based on the demand for tutors) via Google Meet. |
kathryn.brundage@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Chess Club |
To
allow students to play chess with each other and a chance to compete in a
competition across all of YRDSB. |
Starting
weekly, going bi-weekly depending on interest. We will meet via Google Meet and through
eMail (GAPPS) communication. |
vernon.kee@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Debate Club |
Debate
Club will give students an opportunity to improve their speaking skills,
confidence, and self-esteem. It is a forum for the exchange of ideas on a
large range of topics. Students develop higher-order and critical thinking
skills and they debate each other and local schools. |
We
will meet monthly via Google Meet. |
elissa.bath@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Empowered Student Partnerships (ESP) |
ESP
is a student-led partnership between the York Region Police and our school
that promotes safe school environment and student well-being through various
school based and community activities. |
We
meet weekly via Google Meet. |
sushil.manocha@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Entrepreneurship Club |
Develop
entrepreneurship skills via developing their own product. Students will
invest their own $ into the venture. |
We
meet weekly via Google Meet. |
stephanie.sloan@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Fitness Club |
The
purpose of the Fitness Club is to bring students together to participate in
various fitness activities in an after school program. Students have an
opportunity to enjoy and learn ways to maintain physical fitness. |
We
meet weekly via Google Meet and stay in contact via GAPPS email. |
paulis.kim@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Gender and Sexuality Alliance |
advocate
for and Support 2SLGBTQ+ students and increase awareness of 2SLGBTQ+ issues
throughout the school |
We
meet bi-weekly via Google Meet. |
kristin.doak@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Health Care Club |
The
mandate/purpose of the 'Health Care Club' is to explore Health Care in
relation to the multiple areas, such as Science, Arts, Math, Law, Technology
etc. |
Meeting
frequency is still being decided. We
will meet via Google Meet and stay in contact via GAPPS email. |
angeera.wall-ievtush@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
SVS International Student Club |
Building
community, inclusion, making connections safely during the pandemic.
Supporting international students through guest speakers and focused subject
topics. |
We
meet bi-weekly via Google Meet and stay in contact via GAPPS email. |
jason.lay@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Lune |
Lune
is a student club that encourages students to explore and participate in
different styles of dance. |
We
meet bi-weekly and stay in touch via Google Classroom. |
stephen.bell@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Math Club |
Our
Goal is to promote and share our passion for Mathematics. During our meetings
we are going to solve some challenging problems, prepare for math contests
and discover new topics and ideas to enhance our knowledge. |
We
meet weekly via Google Meet. |
lyudmyla.postelnyak@gapps.yrdsb.ca;
yunjung.oh@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Model United Nations |
Model
United Nations (MUN) is a club which allows students to step into the shoes
of politicians, country representatives and even fictional characters to
create, discuss and resolve local/national/international issues. |
We
meet weekly via Google Meet. |
april.morris@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Muslim Student Association |
The
MSA is a place where Muslim students can come to feel safe and identify with
other Muslim students. |
We
meet bi-weekly via Google Meet. |
mary.faizi@gapps.yrdsb.ca;
husna.priebe-nizar@gapps.yrdsb.ca; wahid.khan@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
OSSLT Preparation |
To
provide support to students wanting extra help with the OSSLT. |
We
meet bi-weekly via Google Meet. |
susan.romeo@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Reach for the Top |
"Reach
for the Top" is a classic game show. In teams of four - compete against
others in academic and pop culture trivia, of many different categories. |
We
meet bi-weekly via Google Meet. |
gabriel.strigberger@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
SVS (Slam) Poetry Club |
To
explore and create various forms of poetry, and potentially compete in the
YRDSB Slam Poetry Competition |
We
meet weekly via Google Meet. |
zachary.teitel@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Stoic Philosophy Club |
The
purpose of the club will be to explore the works of various Stoic
philosophers such as Marcus Aurelius, Confucius, Gandhi and many more. We
will discuss how to apply their teachings to cultivate habits that help
maintain positive mental health. The core concepts that will be covered on a
weekly basis are how to cope with life's struggles/hardship and how to
channel those experiences in a positive light. |
We
meet bi-weekly via Google Meet. |
luke.tavolacci@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Student Wellness Club |
This group promotes student wellness by planning online events that explore topics and issues relevant to SVS students. Each event centers student voice in a safe space. We are also hoping to bring in some expert guest speakers for some of our events to provide valuable insights and information to students, as well as answer some student questions. |
Events are scheduled on most Fridays via Zoom. |
scott.cameron@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Target Alpha |
To
promote financial literacy. |
We
meet weekly via Google Meet. |
kathryn.brundage@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Virtual Music and Choreography Club |
Students
have an opportunity to participate in virtual music and movement pattern
activities. SVS students are welcome to join and explore various movements
during the Virtual Music and Choreography club time. |
We
meet weekly via Google Meet. |
paulis.kim@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Virtual Tetris Club |
The
club to allow students to have fun and share a common interest in playing
Tetris online with other students. It is also a chance for students to meet
new people which is pretty difficult in virtual school. |
We
meet bi-weekly via Google Meet. |
jureen.guthrie-stewa@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
Writers' Guild |
A
club where like-minded teens come together to pursue the art and craft of
writing, just for the love of it. Writers' Guild is a vehicle for truthful
self-expression and a safe pathway to release pent up feelings. |
We
meet weekly via Google Meet. |
allison.lawrence@gapps.yrdsb.ca |
YRDSB JSU |
JSU
educates and inspires individuals to become social justice leaders in their
communities. All individuals are welcomed and encouraged to attend the club. |
We
meet weekly via ZOOM. |
corey.margolese@gapps.yrdsb.ca |