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Clubs at IRHS

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	Tuesdays at lunch Room 224	Google Classroom: isewgmyd 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. Beriault	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	Tuesdays at Lunch 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 Ms.Scamurra	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 Classroom: 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.		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: jihwpoiu
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
Ridge Christian Community (RCC)	To provide Christians (and those exploring faith through a 'Christian lens') a space to build community and engage in meaningful conversations.	Mr. Smith Mr. Innis Ms. Ching Ms. Kim	Bi-weekly Fridays after school Room 119	Google Classroom: esd7igg
CommCo	CommCo is responsible for providing audio and video for school events.	Mr. Rachfalowski	Wednesdays 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 (Mr Westwood until Thanksgiving)	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 Ms. Etherington	Tuesdays at 3 In Business/Family Studies hallway classrooms	Instagram: @irhsdeca
Digital Arts Club	To give students an opportunity to explore digital design and share their artwork with the school community.	Mr. Rachfalowski	Mondays at Lunch Room 135	Google Classroom: ll5gdq55
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: q4enqghp
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.		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 205	Google Classroom: o4t7hdve Instagram: @ecoclub_irhs
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 Room 119	Classroom: mnevcmct Google Meet: irhshosa Instagram: @irhshosa
Industry Insights	Gives students the opportunity to explore different industries.		Thursdays Bi-Weekly Room 225	Classroom: mwsz3usx
Interact	Rotary sponsored/chartered club - local, national and international community service.	Ms. Beriault Ms. Popa	Exec Meeting Tuesdays at lunch Room 213 General Meeting: Mondays after school 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.		Mondays at lunch (Monthly starting October 6th) Room 107
Jazz Band	Auditioned ensemble of jazz performers who work on advanced repertoire	Mr Comerford (after Thanksgiving)	Tuesdays at 7:30 AM (after Thanksgiving) 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!		Tuesdays at lunch Room 205	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 215	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
Math Club	Share math knowledge and hone their skills for math contests	Mr. Colosimo	Thursday at lunch Room 309	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 and Fridays @ lunch in Room 205	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. Costa Ms. Catacutan Ms. Rourke 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	Nov 8-10	Applications only- sent out on @irhs_official in the Spring Apps for Grade 9s - Sept 2026
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: fhnr4wfx
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
Politics Club	Politics Club is new to IRHS in 2026-27. The vision is engaging and fun in-depth discussion of Canadian politics, with a focus on current and past events and their influence upon the political and social culture of Canada today.	Mr. Innis	TBD: Choosing between Monday at lunch or Wednesday at lunch	kmhqbfx3
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	Fridays at lunch Conference Room 2
Ridge Council	A meeting of all Ridge clubs wanting to participate in events and to collaborate with other clubs	Ms. Maeda Ms. Catacutan	As needed	Emails will go out to staff advisors and student contacts when meetings are called Google Classroom:
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	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!	Ms. Hoy	Tuesday Lunch 135b	Instagram: @prideoftheridge
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 7:30 am 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. Scamurra 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	Wednesday at Lunch Room 137	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.	Ms.Singal ( first semester only)	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 Ms. Catacutan	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	Wednesdays at lunch Room 207	Instagram: @irhsstudvo
Target Alpha	TA IRHS is a club that teaches student about financial literacy and trading, we have many opportunities to network and pitch to professionals in the industry and is a great way to gain extracurriculars.	Ms. Feng	Thursday Lunch at room 308(5/4 week)	Social Media & Google Classroom: Google Classroom Code: 767yaujd Instagram: ta.iroquoisridge
TEDXIroquoisRidge	In-school event that allows students to spread innovative ideas in the signature 18-minute TED talk format	Mme. Hekiert	Thursday, February 26, 2026	Instagram: @tedx_iroquoisridgehs
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 Rm 215	Junior Classroom: qe2cssx Discord: https://discord.gg/PMaVcJr8j4 Instagram: @irhs_trivia
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. Waltonr	Mondays at lunch Room 215	Instagram: @irhs_trivia Senior Classroom: 5yj6oow Discord: https://discord.gg/PMaVcJr8j4
Wellness Club	The IRHS Wellness Team dedicated to promoting physical and mental well-being through meaningful discussion and planning school-wide wellness events.	Ms. C. DeCiantis Ms. Slat Ms. N. DeCiantis	Wednesday at lunch on 4/5 weeks Room 205	Google Classroom: 5bfwo7li Instagram: @irhs.wellness

STEPS TO FOLLOW

Is your idea a new initiative/event that could be carried out as part of an existing club?

For example,
You have an idea for an event or goal that aligns with the purpose of an existing club.
Check the current clubs tab.
Join a meeting of the existing club and propose your idea.
If you have determined that there is a need and a space for your unique club, develop a proposal for your club that you can share with potential teacher supervisors and with school administration for approval. The proposal should include:

- Your name(s)
- The name of your club
- The club’s purpose and its benefit to the IRHS community
- Any events you may plan to do as a club (eg., fundraising?)
- Your planned meeting details (date, time, model (in-person or virtual))

Find a teacher that is willing to be your team supervisor.
Find a date, time and meeting model (in-person or virtual) that works for you and your supervisor.
Send the principal an email with your proposal. Your teacher supervisor will be contacted with the decision. Meetings cannot proceed without approval from the admin.

Clubs at IRHS

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STEPS TO FOLLOW