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Clubs and Councils

2025-2026 Clubs Schedule

We’re proud to offer a wide range of clubs and councils at Garth Webb Secondary School. 

Clubs and Councils Information

Club Name Description Staff Sponsor(s) Day Room/Location Time  
Aeronautical Aerospace Society Projects and competitions all related to the concepts of flying aircrafts and aerospace Boesveld Wednesday @ Lunch 3040    
Arts Council Arts council organizes different Arts events throughout the year such as Coffee House, Bob Ross Night and more! Jeffries, Scruton, Pontefract Wednesday @ Lunch Drama Room    
Athletic Council - GWAC Organize/run athletic events in school Emmerson, Boesveld, Beltran Wednesdays TBD Lunch  
Biology Club TBD Muir Mondays @ Lunch 3023 Lunch  
Black and Biracial Student Alliance Drop in Group to share lived experiences, worked to plan events for Black History Month Tolton, Hines Thursdays @Lunch 2005 11:30-12:00  
Board Game Club A club for students who wish to play a variety of board games together at lunch. Cardona Monday 1139 Lunch  
Business Competition Club This club aims to extend the scope of high school business competitions beyond what the DECA business club offers. Chau Tuesdays at Lunch, starting in March 2026 3014 Lunch  
Chargers Chorus Auditioned choir. A smaller group than the open choir, singing more complex pieces. Michelle Pontefract Mondays at lunch 1051 11:30 - 12:00  
Chemistry Club Students will meet weekly at lunch to do fun chemistry experiments, watch demos performed by teacher supervisor, prepare for chemistry contest, kahoot battles, etc. Bean Thursday 3027 Lunch  
Club Franco (French Club) Explore Francophone cultures around the world, practice and improve your French oral and written skills, and make new friends. Avery Thursdays 2016 Lunch  
Computer Science Club) Prepare and practice for programming contests. Senior students provide help to junior students as well as teacher help too. Richards Wednesdays 2039 11:15-12:00  
Creative Writing Club The creative writing club is for students who love to write and want to develop their writing skills with like minded peers. Morley Mondays 2016 11:10 - 12:10  
Origami and Crochet Club A club for students to practice origami and crochet together Ng Wednesdays at lunch 2004 Lunch  
Cross Country (Co-ed) Trail running practices and meets Barran Monday afternoons, Wednesday Mornings, Thursday afternoons Outside 3:00-4:00 pm OR 7:00-8:00 am  
Dance Team Competitive dance team that competes in May at various competitions Robert, Rogers TBD - First meeting Tuesday, October 15 - auditions to follow 3002 11:15-12:00  
Debate Team Gives students the opportunity to develop public speaking skills, expand/extend their understanding of world issues and learn how to advocate for themselves/others. Grieve/Marchese Mondays at lunch in Room 3015 3015 11:15-12:00  
DECA Business Club Business case study role-play competition featuring scenarios in marketing, accounting, and management. Chau /Hodgson/Wilks/Pita Wednesdays 3pm-4pm 3012 3-4pm  
Dungeons & Dragons Club To provide a spot for the students to discuss D&D and learn how to play the game. Students will be helped to organize themselves into groups to play on their own schedules. Richards Mondays 2038 11:15-12:00  
EV Team Empowers students to compete in the upcoming University of Waterloo Electric Vehicle Challenge, where students engineer and race electric vehicles in an endurance test against schools across Ontario. This challenge offers hands-on experience in design, manufacturing, and electrical systems, while also providing business and networking opportunities through sponsorships. Chang Mondays 1105/1106 Lunch  
Financial Literacy Club Learn about the key topics of personal finance: Budgeting, investing, borrowing, saving for post-secondary education, costs of home ownership. Students can participate in a Financial Literacy Competition (sponsored by University of Waterloo) and a virtual stock market competition. Chau Thursdays at lunch 3012 Lunch  
Friday Choir Open choir, no audition or experience necessary. We sing mostly popular songs, learning by ear and creating our own harmonies along the way. Michelle Pontefract, Adam Pontefract Fridays at lunch 1051 11:30 - 12:00  
Game Dev Club A club for students to make and design video games and enter game jam competitions. Richards Thursdays 2039 11:15-12:00  
Games Club (Board games, Go, Cards, Trivia etc.) Playing board games, cards, trivia etc. Feel free to BYOG - Bring Your Own Game. In addition, some students meet to take up and discuss the answers to the "Go" (game) problems & play games of Go (no better way of learning than doing!) Cardona Tuesdays 1095 Lunch  
Girls In STEM Club A club for female students interested in computer engineering will work together to create engaging projects for fun, skill development, and learning Dunne Tuesdays 1094 Lunch  
Green Economy Club Green Economy is an economic framework that aims to reduce environmental risks and ecological scarcities while promoting sustainable development. If focuses on low-carbon, resource0efficient, and socially inclusive practices. Marchetti Mondays 3040 Lunch  
Guitar Club / Starts in Early Oct. TBD Meet other musicians, write music, play, teach, listen with others who appreciate the guitar. Morrow Fridays 2011 Lunch  
History Club To discuss history Vander Heyden Wednesdays at lunch 2005    
HOSA- Future Health Professionals Students are provided with opportunities to learn about specific healthcare careers of interest to them as well as the healthcare industry as a whole by preparing for and competing in one of our 30 unique competitive events. Hoy Tuesday at lunch. Check google classroom for meeting dates 3019 11:15-12:00  
Jazz Band Senior jazz band for Gr 10 - 12 students enrolled in an instrumental music course this year. Michelle Pontefract, Giulio Rocco Thursdays at lunch 1051 11:30 - 12:00  
JSA Jewish Students' Association Vander Heyden Tuesday at lunch 2005 2004 lunch  
Junior Band Concert band for Grade 9 students Adam Pontefract Mondays 1051 3:00 - 4:00  
Juno Journal (Student Newsletter) Students put out a monthly newsletter for the student and staff population. Article topics range from social issues to environmental issues to arts & entertainment. Mactaggart Wednesdays as needed 1043 11:30 - 12:00  
Latin Students' Association To provide a space for our Latin American students to speak language and engage with culture (i.e. listen to music, eat food, watch movies in Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese). Cacilhas Every other Monday(WeekA ) 2042 Lunch  
Law & Social Justice Club The club's focus is on providing students with opportunities to connect their prior understanding and lived experiences to career pathways in law. Wilks Wednesdays 2041 11:10-12:10  
Lifting Club Discuss weightliffing and help others work out Contini Mondays & Thursdays Fitness Room    
Leaders League A group of students who register to participate in an 8 week program which focuses on developing their leadership, communication, and team-building skills through activities, projects, and fundraising events. Tertula, Mactaggart Mondays 2002 Lunch  
Link Crew Help support our grade 9s as they transition to GW. Duncan, Sanderson,Hoy, Westenberg, and Senn Varies      
Math Club A club for students who like Math and want to challenge themselves with some cool/interesting problems. Ullah TBD      
Math Contests 2025/2026 Opportunity to write University of Waterloo Math Contests - Forms and Payments required to participate. Subscribe to our Google Classroom for contest info, dates, and deadlines. Tan, Ullah Varies: November, February and April GWSS Library    
Mock Trial To allow our students to participate in a mock criminal trial and develop the skills to engage in public debate and discussion Wilks / Senn/ Hodgson TBD - Auditions to be held at the beginning of October      
Model United Nations Club Model United Nations (MUN) is a simulation program and educational activity that allows students to learn about international relations, diplomacy, and the United Nations (UN). In MUN conferences, participants, often high school or college students, take on the roles of delegates representing different countries or non-governmental organizations within a simulated UN committee or other international bodies. Vander Heyden Thursday afterschool 2005 2004 3-4pm  
MSA Muslim Students' Association Hosany/Milad/Bhatti Thursdays 2015 Lunch  
NACLO Club Linguistic based puzzle solving and decoding foreign languages Cacilhas   Online    
Neurominds Club (new 2025/2026) A Space where students can explore how the brain works, discuss mental Health topics and Connect Biological science to real-life applications Smallbone Thursday 3039 Lunch  
Physics and Engineering Club A club that provides students with opportunities to learn exciting physics and engineering concepts and engage in fun hand-on activities such as labs and engineeing projects and help with physics homework. Jeyanathan, Klos Mondays at lunch 3026 Lunch  
Pickleball Club Come and learn to play pickleball and relieve some stress! Coe Mondays Gym C Lunch  
Prom Committee Planning Prom Pedlar, Cardona, Maras, Patterson, Hand Day TBD Foods Room Lunch  
REACH for the top trivia A fast-paced trivia challenge in which teams compete against one another. Zita/Grieve Tuesdays & Thursdays at lunch 2013 Lunch  
Robotics International robotics building competition (FIRST Robotics) Douglas, Everett, Carrescia Tuesdays/Thursdays, Saturdays Various Various  
Rubgy Committee Fundraising for trips and run clinics for our feeder school and GWSS Emmerson Mondays at lunch TBD    
SAGE (Sexual and Gender Equality) Club Drop in group Morley, Cacilhas, Duncan, Robert Wednesdays at lunch 2035 11:30-12:10  
Sending Sunshine Club Students create greeting cards for residents in long-term care homes and earn community services hours Mactaggart Mondays 1043 (ESL room) 11:30-12:10  
Senior Band Concert band for Grade 10-12 students enrolled in an instrumental music course Michelle Pontefract, Adam Pontefract Tuesdays 1051 / Drama room 3:00 - 4:00  
Sign Language Club A club for students who wish to learn ASL (American Sign Language), practice their skills, play games, etc. Stratton, McLeod Tuesdays 2002 Lunch  
South Asian Students Association (ISA) This club runs school wide events to celebrate Indian culture. Mactaggart Thursdays 1043 11:15 - 12:05  
STEM Club BaseF science fair and other science related things Marchetti Wednesdays at lunch 3040 11:10-12:10  
Student Activities Council (S.A.C.) Organize school events Tolton, Doma Wednesdays at lunch 2002 11:30-12  
Table Tennis Club Drop in group Tertula Wednesdays at lunch Gym C Lunch  
Volunteer Club Providing information on volunteer opportunities for our students Mactaggart As required 1043 11:30 - 12:10  
Wellness Council Promoting student well-being through thoughtful promotion, events, and activities that build community, encourage balance, and foster a positive school culture MacKenzie, Hodgson, Hosany Wednesdays at Lunch 1095 Lunch  
Women's Empowerment Club A safe and supportive environment where girls/females can ask questions or seek advice without feeling embarrassed. Bhatti TBD TBD Lunch  
Yearbook Club Book design, photos of school events, sports & clubs Patterson Wednesday after school 1057 2:45  
Youth Employment Club Helping high school students seeking part-time, summer, or volunteer jobs Hodgson Tuesday (at lunch) - monthly (week tbd) 3013 Lunch  

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