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School Clubs and Organizations to

Bands and Ensembles

September

Supervisor:

Saresky, Henderson, Phalen

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Percussion 7:50 am	Concert Band 7:30 am	Jr.Jazz Band 7:30am		Jazz Studies 7:30am
	Junior Band 3:15pm	Jazz Studies 3:10 pm	Choral Ensemble	Jazz Combo 3:10pm

Music Parent Advisory Council (MPAC)

All Year

Supervisor:

Mr. Saresky

MPAC, in conjunction with the student elected Music Council is a group of parents who are interested in developing and implementing fund raising strategies for the Music department. If interested, please contact Mr. Mark Saresky at 945-5416 ext 249. All are welcome. We appreciate your assistance very much!

GSS Student Council

September-June

Supervisor:

Miller, Keating,
Mastrandrea, Johnston

The GSS student council is an energetic and hardworking group that is elected to represent the diverse interests of the students within the school. They provide support to many clubs and student activities. A variety of exciting events are planned and implemented during the school year, such as spirit weeks, grade nine day, talent shows, assemblies and the many dances. Student council meets every Wednesday after school.

Students in Action

Sept- May

Supervisor:

C. Dueck/ S. Dueck

SIA is a group of likeminded students and teachers who wish to make a difference in their local community and abroad. Students are trained by Me to We facilitator to be leaders today and effect change as humanitarians. The students have raised funds for a school-building project in Africa, gathered clothing for children in Ukraine, in their annual Halloween for Hunger campaign gathered foodstuffs for the local GBF and have themselves traveled to Ecuador to build a school. This group that meets after school on Tuesdays in room 410 where all are welcome throughout the year!

Philosophy of Great Books

September

Supervisor:

Dueck

This group will meet at senior lunch or after school to discuss and debate great works of fiction, non-fiction or philosophy. The reading list will be determined by the interests of the group members.

Art Club

September-May

Supervisor:

Schindel

The art club works on individual and group projects. Individuals work could include portfolio building. Students are encouraged to try new media and techniques in workshops led by teachers and other club members. We meet after school on Wednesdays in room 10.

Anime Club

September-May

Supervisor:

Schindel

Anime club meets once a week Thursday after school in room 10 for the entire school year. We view Japanese animation video series, discuss characters and plot lines. Members have opportunies to draw favourite characters and create their own in workshops led by other students in the Anime style.

Inter-School Christian Fellowship

September

Supervisor:

Polowick

We meet for discussion, presentations and friendship. All are welcome. Special speakers and events are planned throughout the year.

Car Club

September

Supervisor:

The object of the car club is to finance and build a race worthy vehicle on a budget. All modifications will surround the 68 V.W. Bug. Our jobs include rebuilding the engine and installing the fibreglass front end.

School Reach

September

Supervisor:

Berg, Greene

Reach is a team quiz game covering knowledge across the curriculum, plus popular culture and trivia. Practices are held every Tuesday and Thursday during both lunch hours. Open to all grades! Inter-school competition begins in semester two. Parents can help by driving students to competitions.

Math & Physics

September

Supervisor:

Pattison, DeVuono

I would like to start preparing students to write math contests from Grad 9 to OAC mathematics as well as physics students. To do this I would like to set aside three days per week and schedule 1 to 1 ½ hours sessions after school. Anyone who is willing to prepare in writing their contests is welcome. Preparation is important in doing well on these contests. Preparation is spread throughout the school year.

Wood Working Club

September

Supervisor:

Do you like building shelves or chairs out of wood. Then come out and try the woodworking club in the school wood shop. Have some fun, and build something useful too!Every Thursday

Prefects

September

Supervisor:

Wyatt, Hvozda, Hargrove

Prefects are a group of individuals selected by teachers and students. They are ambassadors of the school to the public and help administration, teachers and student council with various activities in the school.

Improv Team

October-May

Supervisor:

Mc Vicar, Plat-Sommer

Our dynamic improv team competes in the Canadian Improv Games every year. As part of the training there are weekly practices, several public performances and exchanges with other schools. Auditions are in October. Come, try out and learn to "live in the moment."

Students' Aware

September

Supervisors:

Mastrandrea,Jeffrey-Burke Lamarre

Join Us! A winter clothing drive, kids help phone, adopt a family, study skills, sexual harassment/abuse, internet safety/cyber bullying, drive safe, the mock crash, and end of year BBQ.

Chess Club

September

Supervisor:

Mr. Greene

Members meet each Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:30 to play recreational chess and prepare for a minimum of 1 major D.S.B.N. tournament per year. There are usually smaller "in house" competitions between members of Grimsby's chess club, and an occasional competition involving one or two nearby schools.

G.S.S. Yearbook

September

Supervisor:

Ms. Cockcroft, Mrs. Zadorozny

The GSS yearbook is designed for students by students. This includes photography, desktop publishing, marketing and advertising and journalism. A special focus is on photography and page design using our yearbook website. Students will learn digital applications including photoshop for digital manipulation and page design. No experience is necessary... only your creativity, commitment and enthusiasm! We meet after school on Mondays.

Drama

October Auditions

Supervisor:

Mc. Vicar

The GSS drama club has produced serveral years of top-notch award winning plays that have performed across Ontario. Our Sears Drama Festival productions audition in October for cast and crew positions. Join us and discover the thrills of live performance. Always looking for committed, new members.

Outer's Club

September-June

Supervisor:

Outer's club activities are open to anyone in the school who is looking for outdoor adventures without competition. Some activities include: hiking, mountain biking, dog sledding, canoeing and camping.

French Club

Sept-May

Supervisor:

Stapleton

This group will meet on Mondays after school on a bi-weekly basis to discuss a variety of subjects in French and enjoy cultural aspects. (eg. food) Ideal for Senior extended students to help them maintain their comfort in this language.

Choral Ensemble	Sept-June
Supervisor:	Ms. Henderson
GSS Choral ensemble is open to all students from grade 9 to 12 who enjoy singing. We rehearse Thursday evenings from 6:30pm-8pm. A variety of performance opportunitites are available. There is something for everyone.