Clubs and Teams
We’re proud to offer a wide range of clubs and teams at Georgetown!
Want to start a Club? That’s awesome! You’ll need a teacher or staff member who’s willing to supervise. Once you’ve got that sorted, reach out to our Student Council President with the details.
Club Announcements
All club announcements must be submitted by your teacher or staff supervisor.
| Club |
Teacher Contact |
About/Details/Meetings/Games/Etc |
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Student Council |
Ms. Casselman Mr. Titus Ms. Orth |
-A club all about promoting school spirit and running events for students, by students -Provides student voice and leadership opportunities within our school -Organize charitable fundraisers, spirit weeks, Halloween events, school dances, Holiday parade, end of year Carnival, and much more! -Meetings: Tuesdays @ 3:30 in room 210. New members are always welcome! Listen for announcements |
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Agriculture and Environmental Science Club (AESC) |
Mr. Norgaard |
-Learn about the agriculture industry and relationship to environmental science -Field trips to the University of Guelph and different types of farms -Participate with ENV SHSM with activities such as habitat remediation and sustainable |
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Art Club |
Ms. Gruca Ms. McCaw Ms. Cantlon cantlonc@hdsb.ca |
-We will be hosting a number of Art Workshops throughout the year. -We will also be working on finishing up and starting some school murals throughout the year. -Workshops will start in October and we will have our first formal meeting in the last week of September. -Meetings: Mondays -after school 3:30-4:30pm -New members always welcome, we will set up a group chat to stay up to date with information |
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A.S.I.A Club |
Mr. O’Neil |
-The Asian Student Independent Collective is a group of students who actively work to empower and amplify Asian voices within the school community to make it a more inclusive and diverse environment for everyone. Meetings are once a month after school in 244. This is a great way to earn volunteer hours throughout the year. Email Mr O'Neil or 1daomat@hdsb.ca if you're interested in joining! |
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Café français (French Café) |
Mme. Abawi |
-French Café is an opportunity for grade 10-12 students to participate in various activities/games, enjoy snacks and engage in French conversations with peers. -Mondays after school 3:30-4:30pm in room 211 |
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Chess Club |
Mr. Salisbury |
-Meets once a week in the Library. Day TBD. -Open to all experience levels -Opportunities to travel to other schools in Halton to participate in tournaments |
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Choir |
Ms Baryla |
-GDHS Choir rehearsals Tuesday mornings 7:45-8:45am -All students welcome; come speak to staff if interested! |
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Coffee House |
Mrs. Hastie |
-Occurs once per semester (December 1, 2023) -No auditions |
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Concert Band |
Mr. Bauer |
-GDHS Concert Band rehearses every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 in Room 147. -This ensemble performs a wide variety of musical genres ranging from popular music (rock, jazz, blues arrangements) to music for film/tv, and some traditional band repertoire. -Instrumentation includes winds, brass, percussion/drums, and electric bass -All students welcome; come speak to Mr. Bauer or come to a rehearsal if interested! |
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Dance Club |
Ms. McCaw |
-Student led club -Focusing on non-western dance styles -Fridays 3:30-4:30 in Dance Studio -Performances in Chai House in Semester 2 |
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Debate Team |
Mme Gillis |
-Weekly meetings from 3:30-4:30 on Tuesdays in room 217. |
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Drama Council |
Mrs. McIntyre Mrs. Jones-Potts |
-Support for Drama department events (One Acts, Film Fest, Mainstage show), marketing, etc -Arts banquet representative -Displays and bulletin board maintenance |
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Equity Team |
Mr. O’Neil |
-To create a safe space for students, staff, and visitors through celebrating different identities, spreading awareness, and addressing discrimination -Meetings: Every other Thursday, beginning Sept. 21, after school in 244 |
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Environmental Sustainability Alliance (ECO Club) |
Mrs. Sauder |
-Student led ecological/environmental activities to help spread awareness and make our school more sustainable |
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Film Festival |
Mrs. McIntyre Mrs. Jones-Potts |
-Students will cast and make their own short films -GHDS Film Festival will be in early May to showcase the films \ -Some may submit their films to local festivals (EDDIES in particular) |
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Gazania Gardening Club |
Mr. Keast |
-Welcome all students and staff to join this club. If gardening is a passion, think about coming out to the courtyard on Wednesday afternoons after school to participate in some gardening. |
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GDHS Navigators |
Ms. Howarth Ms. Laba Ms. Price |
-For students in grades 11 and 12 -Applications for GDHS Navigators available in the spring (grade 10 and 11 students can apply) -If you are looking for a club that provides leadership opportunities within our school community then this is the club for you! -Responsible for the grade 8 orientation in the spring -Responsible for running the grade 9 orientation at the beginning of the year and other events that support grade 9s throughout the school year |
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Jazz Band |
Mr. Bauer |
-GDHS Jazz Band rehearses every Friday morning from 7:45am- 8:45am -This ensemble largely performs repertoire from jazz, rock, R&B, and other similar genres -Instrumentation typically includes winds (clarinet, saxophones), brass (trumpet, trombone), percussion (drum kit and other percussion instruments), guitar (electric guitar and electric bass), and piano -Students from any other ensemble are welcome; come speak to Mr. Bauer if interested! Spots are limited so arrive early! |
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Med For You Health Sciences Club |
Ms. De Mendonca |
-For students who are interested in health sciences or interested in pursuing a career in health sciences -Student led club -Activities and tutorials at meetings with a health science focus based on members’ interests -Fundraise for club workshops and Georgetown Hospital Foundation -Bi-weekly meetings on Thursday in Room 219 |
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Music Council |
Mr. Bauer |
-GDHS Music council meets bi-weekly (2nd and 4th Monday each month) and is open to all students who wish to become more involved in the GDHS Music Department -The council is comprised of students spanning grades 9-12 and focus on topics such as: -Music department event planning (Winter and Spring Music Night, etc.) -Community-building events and activities within GDHS Music -Community outreach, involvement, and fundraising (within Halton Hills and the larger Halton region) - Music Advocacy and GDHS Music fundraising |
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Muslim Student Association |
Mr. Keast |
-MSA - Muslim Student Association - the association meets on Tuesday after school in room 242. |
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One Act Play Festival |
Mrs. McIntyre Mrs. Jones-Potts |
-All information is posted on the callboard outside drama room 123 or follow us on Instagram @gdhsdrama
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PRODUCTION - Mainstage (alternate between play and musical) |
Mrs. McIntyre Mrs. Jones-Potts |
-All information is posted on the callboard outside drama room 123 or follow us on Instagram @gdhsdrama
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Prom Committee |
Ms. Brent Mrs. Bruce Rachel Menka |
-Help organize the food, music, and décor for this year’s prom! -Committee forms in S2 in preparation for grade 12 Prom (May |
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Rock Bands |
Mr. Goodlet |
- Rock Bands created and led by students with teacher supervision! - rehearsals are Friday morning 7:45-8:45am and TBD - we provide the space and some of the gear (drums, amps, guitars, cords), you provide the music! - opportunities for school, community, and competitive performances! - anyone interested in creating or joining an existing group is welcome to stop in! |
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Sound and Lighting Crew (TECH Crew) |
Mr. Quinn |
-Anyone can join! -Help with lighting and audio -Help out at assemblies and performances backstage -Meetings are every couple of weeks and as required depending on school sound & lighting needs |
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Tabletop Games Club |
Ms. Menka |
-Meeting Mondays after school in the Library -Play a variety of board games, meet friends and socialize! New members are welcome to join anytime! |
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White Pine Book Club |
Ms. Menka Ms. Brown |
-Starting in December, meets until May -Meetings will be once per month during lunch in the library (January-May) -Read, discuss, vote on your favourite White Pine book -Attend the festival of trees celebration in Toronto in May!! |
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Wind Ensemble |
Ms. Baryla |
-GDHS Wind Ensemble rehearsals Thursday after school 3:30-4:30pm -This ensemble performs a wide variety of musical genres ranging from popular music (rock, jazz, blues arrangements) to music for film/tv, and some traditional band repertoire. -Instrumentation includes winds, brass, percussion/drums, and electric bass -This ensemble typically involves students in grades 10-12 who are in one other ensemble or a music course. Any student who is interested should come speak to the director |
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Sports Teams |
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Student Athletic Council (SAC) |
Mrs. Nicholls Ms. Brightman brightmank@hdsb.ca |
-Meetings every Thursday morning at 8:30am in the health room (Room 231) -We organize events such as spirit assemblies, spirit wear, buy outs, and the year-end Athletic Banquet. Being part of SAC lets you collect community hours. |
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Archery |
TBD - hoping to run a team |
-No tryouts -Season starts mid-December ends in March |
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Badminton (Jr. All Gender) |
Ms. Knechtel Mr. Kenney |
-Tryouts start in late February -Short season, mostly practice twice a week and 3 tournament days |
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Badminton (Sr. All Gender) |
Ms. Sprenger Mr. Hall |
-There are tryouts -We will be starting up around March |
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Baseball (Boys Varsity) |
Mr. Costley Mr. Slessor slessorc@hdsb.ca |
-Tryouts at the end of March -Season starts at the end of April and continues until the beginning of June -2 games a week; 1-3 practices every week -Games at the Georgetown Fairgrounds or Trafalgar Sports Park |
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Basketball (Bantam Boys) |
Mr. Prokopec |
-Tryouts start in early November -Open to Grade 9s only -Open Gym Thursday nights starting in September |
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Basketball (Jr. Boys) |
Mr. Pettit Mr. Keast |
-Tryouts start after Thanksgiving -Open to Grades 9 and 10 --Open Gym Thursday nights starting in September |
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Basketball (Sr. Boys) |
Mr. Pettit Mr. Keast |
-Tryouts start after Thanksgiving -Open to all grades --Open Gym Thursday nights starting in September -Commitment level is intense |
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Cricket |
Ms. Lamont |
- one day tournament last year; possible league starting this year - begins in the spring when we can get on the field - possible tryouts depending on how many participants come out for the team |
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Cross Country |
Mrs. Laba Mr. Hipson |
-Begins first week of school -No tryouts, everyone is welcome to participate -Members must run 4 times per week, including 3 at-school practices -We run in 4 meets a year, not including OFSAA. |
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Curling (Varsity) |
Ms. Franolla Ms. Howarth |
-tryouts start late October/early November -season runs from early November to mid March |
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Field Hockey (Jr. Girls) |
Ms. Nairn Mrs. McPhee |
-Season starts the first week of September and ends beginning of November -Morning practices 7am Start -Typically one home game and one away game each week |
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Field Hockey (Sr. Girls) |
Mrs. McCormack |
-Season starts the first week of September and ends in November -Morning practices 7am Start -Typically one home game and one away game each week |
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Tackle Football (Jr. Boys) |
Krista Nicholls |
-Starts first week of school ends 1st week of November - Grades 9 and 10 - Practice every day after school, one game a week |
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Tackle Football (Sr. Boys) |
Mr.Estevan |
-Starts first week of school ends 1st week of November - Grades 11 and 12 - Practice every day after school, one game a week |
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Golf |
Mr. Dias Mr. Costley |
-Season runs throughout the month of September -After school practices -3 tournaments throughout the season |
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Hockey (Jr. Boys) |
Mr. Chiddenton Mr. Avramidis |
-Start up late February and ends middle of April -3 to 4 tournaments; 2 to 3 exhibition vs. CTK or Bishop Reding -There are tryouts -Open to all Grades 9 and 10; Can still play rep and play |
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Hockey (Sr. Boys) |
Mr. Williams Mr. Dias |
-Starts middle of October ends in March -Practices and home games take place at Mold Masters Sportsplex -There is a season, playoffs, and two tournaments; there are tryouts - Rep players CAN play! |
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Hockey – Varsity Girls |
Mr. Williams Mr. Lowrie Ms. Worby |
-Season runs throughout the winter season: Mid October-March -Practices and home games take place at Mold Masters Sportsplex -Consists of a season, playoffs, 2 tournaments and Exhibition Game vs. CTK Girls team. -There are tryouts -Rep hockey players CAN play! |
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Lacrosse (Boys) |
Mr. Hipson Mr. Lowrie |
-Practices are before or after school TBD -There are tryouts, tryouts start early April -Open to all grades |
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Lacrosse (Girls) |
Mrs Laba |
-Open to all grades -Season starts early April |
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Robotics Team |
Mr. Samaroo Mr. Melnick |
-An opportunity to design, build and program a 120lb robot! -Work with engineers from industry -Compete against other robots from around the world -Credit course (night course Jan. to Mar.) for grade 11&12 students; Grade 9 and 10’s welcome -Meetings: Tuesdays & Thursdays after school from approx. 3:30-5:00 in room 141 - a significant time commitment is required during the build season- January to March |
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Rugby – Varsity Girls |
Mr. Newcombe Mr. Burt |
-Starts at the start of second semester -Practices can be before or after school -2 games a week during season |
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Rugby (Jr. Boys) |
TBD - hoping to run a team |
-Starts after March break - Two practices a week -2 games a week during season -Grade 9 and 10 |
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Rugby (Sr. Boys) |
TBD - hoping to run a team |
-Starts after March break - Two practices a week -2 games a week during season -Grade 11 and 12 |
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Ski and Snowboard Team |
Mrs. Laba Mr. Hipson |
-Varsity team; must have own gear and experience -must attend a minimum of 8 dryland sessions at school in November/December - 2 competitions and then Regionals - Competitions include alpine racing and ski/boarder cross -Season starts in November |
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Soccer (Jr. Boys) |
Mr. Dias Mr. Ramlal |
-Starts early semester 2 -Practices are after school -2 games a week during the season -Grades 9 and 10 |
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Soccer (Jr. Girls) |
Mrs. Nicholls |
-Starts after March break -Two practices a week -2 games a week during the season -Grades 9 and 10 |
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Soccer (Sr. Boys) |
Mr. Dias Mr. Ramlal |
-Starts early semester 2 -Practices are after school -2 games a week during season -Grades 11 and 12 |
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Soccer (Sr. Girls) |
Ms. Nairn Ms. Gatey |
-Starts after March break -Practices can be in the morning or after school -2 games a week during season -Grades 11 and 12 |
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Softball (Slo Pitch) (Varsity Girls) |
Ms. McCormack Ms. Herteis |
-Tryouts at the end of March; Season starts at the end of April and continues until the beginning of June -2 games a week; 1-3 practices every week; Games at the Georgetown Fairgrounds |
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Swim Team |
Mrs. Nicholls Mrs. McPhee Mr. Newcombe |
-Initial swim team meeting will be after Thanksgiving -Practices are every morning from 6:30-8am -Members of the team need to make 2 practices a week. -Any club swimmers need to make 1 practice a week. -5 or 6 optional swim meets during the season and then have Haltons, GHAC, and OFSAA. - Varsity team. No tryouts, all members welcome! |
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Tennis Team |
TBD - hoping to run a team |
-Starts mid-April -Practices 2 times a week -2 Tournaments |
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Boys Touch Football (Varsity) |
Mr.Estevan |
- Season starts in March. - 2-3 tournaments - There are tryouts |
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Girls Touch Football (Varsity) |
TBD |
- Season starts in March. - 2-3 tournaments - There are tryouts |
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Track and Field |
Mrs. McPhee |
-Season starts beginning of March -Practices run Monday - Thursday after school 3:30-4:45 pm (make 2 per week) - 1-2 optional meets during the season and then have GHAC and South Regionals before OFSAA -Varsity team. No tryouts- all members welcome! |
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Ultimate Frisbee |
Mme Gillis |
-Season starts in late March Varsity All Gender Team -Practices after school (2-3 per week) -All gender team, grades 9-12, self-refereed -2-3 tournaments prior to OFSAA |
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Volleyball (Co-ed Varsity) |
Mr. Costley |
-Geared to the senior grades -Spring season, 4 out-of-school tournaments - no league play |
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Volleyball (Jr. Boys) |
Mr. Salisbury |
- Starts in September. - Open to Grades 9 and 10. -Play 2 games a week in addition to playoffs and any extra tournaments |
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Volleyball (Bantam Girls) |
Mr. Salisbury Mrs. McCormack mccormacks@hdsb.ca |
-Tryouts start in early November -Open to Grade 9s only - Two practices a week and competitions are mini tournaments during the day. |
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Volleyball (Jr. Girls) |
Ms.Armstrong Ms. Yuzon |
-Season starts after basketball ends (Early to Mid-November) -Practices 2 times a week; commitment approx. 4 days a week -Tryouts open to Grade 9 and 10 Girls |
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Volleyball (Sr. Boys) |
Ms.Armstrong Ms. Yuzon |
-Practice 2 days a week during the regular season -Games twice a week - Mon/Wed and some tournaments -There are tryouts - first week of school |
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Volleyball (Sr. Girls) |
Mr. Costley |
-Starts mid-November -We practice 2 times a week -League games take place after school |
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Wrestling |
Mr. Spence |
-Practice 3-4 times a week after school -About 5 tournaments -No tryouts -Season starts mid-October ends in March |