Clubs and Teams

Club

Club Description

Teacher Advisor

General Meetings Day

How to Join 

1Up Architecture Club

Participate in official competitions to build leadership, presentation and problem-solving skills, which prepare you for a career in the architectural field

Ms. Feng

Monday (bi-weekly) at lunch 

Room 308

Google Classroom: mjpznpb

Instagram: @1up_irhs

AI Club

IRHS AI teaches you how to use AI efficiently, effectively, and ethically using various platforms and guest speakers.

Mr. Brooks- Prenger

Tuesdays at lunch

Room 224

Google Classroom: kq2ipvk

Instagram: @irhsai

Anime Club

A relaxing environment where we can wind down from the pressures of high school

to watch and discuss anime together. Overall we plan to build connections between

students through common interests and increase awareness and appreciation for

anime and Japanese culture.

Mr Ha

Mondays at lunch (Sem 1)

Library Seminar Room

AP Club

Students registered to write an AP exam this year are welcome to join the AP club. In the club, students form study groups, have sessions, and prepare for the 2025 AP exams.

Ms. Klokoff

Thursdays at lunch

Room 227

Google Classroom: 

Art Club

The Art Club produced a wonderful variety of creative projects for the IRHS community this year.

Mrs. Pogue

Thursdays at 3

Room 142

Google Classroom: mwtbloj

(see info regarding rotating schedule)

Astronomy Club

To explore the field of space with activities and demonstrations.

Mr. Mok

Thursday at lunch

Room 313

Google Classroom: 32ymsuo

Athletic Council

The Athletic Council supports all athletic events/ games/ tournaments throughout the school. 

Ms. Busby 

Ms. Dercho

Tuesdays at lunch

Room 121

Instagram: @ridge_sportss

Auto Club

All auto enthusiasts are welcome. You do not have to be in auto class to join.

Mr MacAdam

Thursdays at Lunch

Auto Shop

Google Classrom: vawg2pzs

Badminton Club

Come have fun on the badminton courts, playing an active sport and smashing birdies! All levels of play are welcome.

Ms. Feng

Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM 

GYM

(unless others are using the time)

Instagram: @irhsbadminton

Google Classroom: cqwgxg6

Black Student Union

The Black Student Union fosters unity, celebrates culture, and empowers voices through leadership, dialogue, and community.

Ms Tamargo

First Friday of Every Month at Lunch

Room 222

Instagram: @irhs_bsu

Book Club

A place to discuss themes, topics, and ideas within novels

        Ms Klokoff

First Tuesday of Every Month

Wolf Den 3pm

Google Classroom: 

Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club provides grab-and-go breakfast and snack foods each morning.

Ms. Sibio

Every morning at 8

Monday- Friday

Staff Room

Google classroom: krkhn324

Built By Her

A club dedicated to empowering girls in engineering by building confidence, critical thinking, and teamwork through hands-on learning in design, AutoCAD, 3D printing, and basic technical skills like tire and oil changes. We aim to inspire girls to pursue their passions in a male-dominated field by offering creative projects, skill-building workshops, and guest speakers who share real-world experiences in engineering

Mr MacAdam

Biweekly Thursdays

Room 129

Google Classroom: kygojqz5

Instagram: @builtbyher_irhs

Chess/ Puzzle Club

Come out to play chess, solve logic puzzles, Rubik's cubes, and have friendly competitions!

Mr Rockcliffe

Mondays at lunch

Ridge Room

Chinese Culture Club

The Chinese Culture Club welcomes all students to explore Chinese traditions, language, festivals, and modern culture through fun activities

Ms. Hekiert

Tuesday at lunch

Room 217

        Google Classroom:3yogruis

Instagram:irhs.chinese.club

Christian Community

To provide Christians (and those exploring faith through a 'Christian lens') a space to build community and engage in meaningful conversations.

Mr. Smith Popplewell-Stanek

Ms. Ching

Bi-weekly Fridays after school 

Room 119

Google Classroom: esd7igg

CommCo

CommCo is responsible for providing audio and video for school events.

Mr. Rachfalowski 

Mondays at Lunch

Room 135B

Computer Science Club

Learn & apply all the different aspects of coding ranging from Artificial intelligence to Web Development to Game Development and more!​​

Mr. Shaft

Mondays at lunch

Room 230

Instagram: @ridge_coders

Email: RidgeCoders@gmail.com

Concert Band - Senior

Senior Concert Band for grades 11-12 at the Ridge

Ms. Belanger

Thursday at 3pm 

Room 139

Google classroom: 5onzm26 

Concert Band - Intermediate 

Intermediate Concert Band for grade 10 at the Ridge

Mr. Comerford

Tuesdays at 3pm

Room 139

Google classroom: 5onzm26 

Concert Band - Junior

Junior Concert Band for grade 9 at the Ridge

Ms. Belanger

Mondays at 3pm

 Room 139

Google classroom: 5onzm26

Concert Choir 

An open vocal ensemble that creates and performs music for a variety of performances and spaces

Ms. Belanger

Wednesday at 3pm 

Room 139

Google classroom: 5onzm26

Chamber Choir

Audition-based choir that works on advanced choral pieces

Ms. Belanger

Wednesday at 7:30 am

Room 139

Google classroom: 5onzm26

Craft Club

Teaching other students about crafts and how to do them

Mr. Schaffer

Fridays at lunch

Room 204

Instagram: @irhs.craft.club

Google Classroom: swoedxl4 

Dance Club

A group of dedicated dancers working towards performance competitions and potential workshops

Ms Orfei

Ms Hanson

Wednesdays at lunch

Fitness Centre

Google Classroom: btglsxz

Debate Club

A place to learn about and improve debating skills. Pathway to participating in Debate Tournaments

Mr. Oak

Ms. Garcia 

Mondays at 3  

Room 311

Instagram: @irhsdebate

DECA

A business club that trains weekly, and competes with an interview and exam at three different levels.  

Ms. Young 

Mr. Fisher

Ms. Kaur

Tuesdays at 3 

In Business/Family Studies hallway classrooms

Instagram: @irhsdeca

Dungeons and Dragons 

Ridge Dungeons and Dragons Club is a place where adventurers come together weekly to play the world's most popular Tabletop Role Playing Game. No experience is necessary!

Ms Benson

Fridays at Lunch

Room 144

Instagram: IRHS.DND

Google Classroom: 

Engineering Club

Students in the engineering club will collaborate with others to undertake various engineering projects such as making electric circuits and building sustainable architectures from popsicle sticks. 

Mr Oak

Wednesdays at lunch

Room 313

Instagram: @irhs.engineering

Esports Club

Develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills through competitive and recreational gaming. Our goal is to create a positive and inclusive community for students who are passionate about esports, while representing IRHS in online and in-person tournaments.

Mr MacAdam

Thursday at lunch

Room 129

Instagram: @irhs_esports_club

Google Classroom: brucvp2n

Film Club

Film Club is a fully student-run collaboration bringing together people with varying passions from acting to set design to put together student-produced short films each year.

Mr. Rachfalowski 

Mondays at Lunch 

Room 135

Instagram: @ridgefilm 

Google classroom: o32n5f6

Ecoclub

Ecoclub brings together students who are interested in environmental issues. Our goal is to raise awareness and take action to reduce the environmental impacts and promote positive change in our school/community.

Mr. Oak

Thursdays at lunch

Room 206

Google Classroom: o4t7hdve

Instagram: 

Global Issues

Discussions of current global issues & promotion of current events in the school. 

Mr Innis 

Bi-Weekly Thursdays at Lunch

Room 222

Instagram: irhsglobalissues

HOSA

Student-led exploration of a variety of Health Occupations. Includes entry into an annual regional competition.

Mr. Prasad

Meetings will be scheduled as needed

Classroom: ggpcasg7

Google meet: irhshosa

Instagram: @irhshosa

Interact

Rotary sponsored/chartered club - local, national and international community service. 

Ms. Snieder

Tuesdays at lunch

Room 215

General Exec: Wednesdays PM Bi-Weekly

Instagram: irhs.interact

Google classroom: s6qfwef

Investment Club

Our aim is to educate students about various investment methods and financial security strategies. The primary goal is to create a collaborative environment where members can share insights, ask questions, and learn from each other, ultimately enhancing the overall financial literacy of the IRHS community.

Mr Pearce

Mondays at lunch

(Monthly starting October 6th)

Room 107

Jazz Band

Auditioned ensemble of jazz performers who work on advanced repertoire

Mr Comerford

Tuesdays at 7:30 AM

Rm 139

Google classroom: 5onzm26

Korean Club

Korean Club explores various aspects of Korean culture, including dance, food, language, and K-content hands-on! Join us for exciting interactive events and a taste of Korea. Everyone of all backgrounds is welcome!

Ms. Grewal

Tuesdays at lunch

Room 304

Instagram: @irhskorea

Language and Culture Club

&

Latin American Heritage Club

The club aims to explore a variety of languages and cultures while allowing individuals to grow in their language abilities and create a community of language lovers! 

Mrs. Constantin

Ms. Hekiert

Tuesday  at lunch

Room 219

Google Classroom: wnag2uv

Law Club

Discussion, debate, and activities about all things Law!

Mr. Walton

Thursdays Lunch 4/5 week

 Room 304

Google Classroom: cezlu5v

Instagram: @irhs.law

Lifting Club

Our club is designed to teach new or aspiring gym goers proper form, technique and how to develop good routines.

Mr. Phillips

@ lunch

Fitness Centre

Mathematicorum

Share math knowledge and hone their skills for math contests

Mr. Colosimo

Wednesday at lunch 

Room 123

Google Classroom: 6mzfkji 

Instagram: @irhsmath

Mock Trial

The ultimate high school courtroom experience, with realistically simulated mock trials being held in preparation for the final OJEN Mock Trial competition in the spring. Includes drop-ins from real-life attorneys, judges or other court figures!

Mr. Wasik

Thursdays @ lunch in Room 230

Instagram: @irhs_mocktrialteam

Model UN

An opportunity to research and gain greater knowledge about world issues, and debate what the best approach or solution is

Ms. Tamargo

Mr. Innis

Thursday at lunch

Room 137

Classroom: dwt4nag

Instagram: @irhsmodelun

Muslim Students Association (MSA)

The MSA holds Friday Prayers and an annual Iftar and creates a community for Muslim students and teachers to feel safe and welcome while practicing their religion. 

Ms. Rehman (Fozia)

Every ⅘  week on Mondays at 3 PM

Office Conference Room

Instagram:@irhsmsa

OSLC

This event is the largest leadership conference in Ontario. OSLC is a multi-day event that prepares attending IRHS students to be leaders for all Trailblazers.

Ms. Maeda

Mr. Morchain

Nov 2-4

Applications only- sent out on @irhs_official in the Spring

Apps for Grade 9s - Sept 2025 

Photography Club

A space for students to learn photography and how to use a camera, as well as to create and share their work. This is a great option if you're interested in taking this course in Grade 11 or 12, or if you're interested in Photography in general.

Mrs. Pogue

Wednesdays at Lunch

Room 135

Google Classroom: awzrfic

Podcast Club

The IRHS Podcast Club offers students a platform to express their thoughts, ideas, and creativity through podcasting. We’ll create content relevant to the IRHS community, including interviews, current events, mental health, and high school life. Members will build skills in public speaking, storytelling, and media literacy while having the freedom to lead and produce their own episodes. While not our main focus, we also welcome other clubs to host episodes to promote their activities and interests.

Mr Devine

Wednesday at Lunch 

Portable 3

@ridge_podcastclub

Psychology Club

Our goal will be to provide students with an enjoyable outlet to learn about psychology and build a strong community of people with the same interests.

Mr Beck

Tuesdays at lunch

Room 209

Instagram:@irhspsycholgy

RECC (Ridge Equity & Wellbeing)

Ridge Equity and Culture Council works to achieve equitable outcomes for all students at The  Ridge. Students take the lead to improve school culture. Wellness Club is a team of staff,  parents, community members and students who are committed to learning about and promoting wellness at The Ridge to create a more positive school climate. 

Ms. Breier

Thursdays at lunch

Room 301

Ridge Council

A meeting of all Ridge clubs wanting to participate in events and to collaborate with other clubs

Ms. Maeda

Mr. Morchain

As needed

Emails will go out to staff advisors and student contacts when meetings are called

Google Classroom: su7bchbx

Ridge Fit for Girls

Explore a variety of different forms of exercise with a community of female students and set goals to live a healthy active lifestyle!

Ms. Ching

Ms. Feng

Tuesdays and Thursdays  at 3 PM

Fitness Centre

Google classroom: qk2nw5a

@ridgefit4girls

Ridge Pride

Our school's Gay-Straight Alliance club. Our club is a safe place for all students to talk, meet and learn about a range of gender, orientation and equality issues. We work together to spread awareness, promote equality and have fun!

Mrs. Ives

Ms. Hoy

Ms. Foresto

Tuesday Lunch
135b

Instagram: @irhs_pride

Ridge Report

The Ridge Report Club works together to write articles and create content about IRHS. Students contribute written pieces to the student created Ridge Report online blog. 

Ms. Klokoff

Mondays at lunch 

Room 227

Instagram: @ridgereports
Google Classroom: i7hhae3

Ridge Strings

Student-led and conducted ensemble of string performers who work on selected repertoire

Ms Belanger 

Friday at 7:30am

Rm 139

Google classroom: 5onzm26

Ridge Tutoring

Students helping students with schoolwork

Ms. Panoska

See links to the right

Request a Tutor and Become a Tutor 

Instagram: @ridgetutoring

Ridge United

We welcome and orient new students in Grades 10-12.

Ms. Panoska

Mr Bradley

Ms Belanger

Ms Vujcic

Once a month

Applications in late spring

Instagram: irhs_ridgeunited

Science Club

This club is combining Biology, Chemistry and Physics Clubs.

Kirkup

Bermingham

Slat

Deciantis

Tuesdays at lunch

Room 303/317

Google Classroom: friqkdse

Science Fair Club

The focus of the club is to prepare/help students for the BASEF

Mr Kirkup

Monday at Lunch

Room 317

Google Classroom: t3u3sasz

South Asian Heritage Club

A student-led club that welcomes everyone. A space for people to learn and appreciate South Asian culture and religion.

Mr.Kirkup Ms.Singal 

Wednesday at lunch

Room 317

Instagram: @irhssouthasianheritage

Google Classroom: 4m3styb

Student Council

Student Council is a group of students that helps make a positive culture around our school and supports all of the events/clubs present within our community.

Ms. Maeda

Mr. Morchain

Exec meetings Monday at lunch

Student Council Room

Instagram: @irhs_official

Student Voice

Student-run initiatives and events such as BRidge Day and Coffeehouse. This club allows students to develop leadership skills and share their voices and opinions. 

Ms. Neal

Mondays at lunch 

Room 207

Instagram: @irhsstudvo

Technology Club

Tech club will explore and mod techs around people, this includes cell phones, pc, peripherals and even consoles

Mr. Quesnelle

Wednesdays at lunch

Room 228

Google Classroom: Z2riywx

Instagram: irhs_tech.club

TEDXIroquoisRidge

In-school event that allows students to spread innovative ideas in the signature 18-minute TED talk format

Mme. Hekiert 

Mr. Prasad

Thursday February 26, 2026

Instagram: @tedx_iroquoisridgehs

Trivia Club (11/12)

“Are you a fan of trivia? Want a chill place to answer some trivia questions? What about playing in tournaments against other schools? Come join IRHS Trivia!”

Mr. Walton

Mondays at lunch

Rm 215

Instagram: @irhs_trivia

Senior Classroom: 5yj6oow

Discord: https://discord.gg/PMaVcJr8j4

Trivia Club (9/10)

“Are you a fan of trivia? Want a chill place to answer some trivia questions? What about playing in tournaments against other schools? Come join IRHS Trivia!”

Mr. Baker

Wednesdays at lunch

Room 215

Junior Classroom: qe2cssx

Discord: https://discord.gg/PMaVcJr8j4

Instagram: @irhs_trivia

Women in Leadership

The Women in Leadership Club is a unique club that inspires and empowers young women to become confident, capable leaders by providing opportunities for leadership development, mentorship, and advocacy.

Ms. Remo

Bi-Weekly Thursdays on 5/4 weeks at lunch

Room 301

Instagram: @irhs_womeninleadership 

Google classroom: ibhlahn

Women in STEM

This club provides students with an opportunity to explore the different areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) by participating in experiments, researching innovative ideas, and engaging in group discussions.

Ms. Deciantis

Ms. Slat

First Wednesday of every month

Room 310

Google Classrom: pghfm7z7