Ridge Council

Clubs at IRHS

Amnesty InternationalExplores human rights violations around the

world and takes action to stop them and to build awareness

Ms. Maharaj

Art ClubAllows students to further explore art and develop

skills

Ms. McLeod

Athletics CouncilRaise school spirit, Ridge pride, and awareness

of Ridge sports

Ms. Guest

Auto ClubBuild a Demolition Derby Car and gain general

automotive knowledge, and learn about vehicle structure and welding

Mr. German

Business ClubGet involved in business competitions

Mr. Samsa

CalligraphyLearn and practice techniques in traditional

calligraphy on rice paper using ink and bamboo brushes

Mondays at 11:25 am in the Art Room

Ms. McCoy

Choir/MusicFocuses on the rehearsal and performance of

music for mixed voices

Mr. Fraser

Christian ClubWorship and pray for the nationsGain knowledge of one nation each week

Ms. Etherington

CommCoLearn about communication technologies, and

to expand their production opportunitiesProvide audio and video tech support for all

school functions

Ms. Olmsted

Culture ShockPromoting cultural diversity Fridays at lunch in 101

Mr. Barnes

DebatePractice and compete in a variety of debate

competitions each yearFridays at lunch in 215

Ms. Weir

DECACompete in business challenges

Mr. Fisher, Ms. Weir

Diabetes ClubRaising awareness about Diabetes amongst

youth

Ms. Ohlke

Dragon BoatGreat workout and a lot of funWednesdays after school

Ms. Wiles

Duke of Edinburgh AwardThe Award is a programme that encourages

youth• to be active• to participate in new activities and pursue

current interests in four different areas• the opportunity to set goals and achieve

results in fun and challenging waysMs. Hills, Ms. Omeri

EcoSchoolsCreate an eco-friendly school environment and

raise awareness about environmental issuesThursdays at lunch

Mr. Butler, Ms. Burke, Mr. Oak

Fashion ClubOffers beginner sewers the opportunity to learn

how to sew or improve their skillsTuesdays at lunch in 113

Ms. Goodwin-Barnes

Global Issues CouncilLearning about current social issues throughout

the world and making a difference through event planning

Tuesdays at lunch in 207

Ms. Gazan

GSAGay-Straight Alliance dedicated to supporting

gay/bisexual/transsexual students in the school

Ms. Grieve

InteractInvolved in local, national and international

community serviceWednesdays at lunch in room 215

Mrs. Patterson

Jazz BandOpportunity to develop their skills in various jazz

stylesMondays at lunch

Mr. McConvey

Link CrewA transition program for Grade 9 students at IRHS

Ms. Valera, Mr. Dahlinger, Mr. Mackenzie

Manga ClubMeet and talk Manga, graphic novels originating

in JapanWednesdays in the Library seminar room

Mr. Samsa

Math4UFurther ability to problem solve and vastly improve

mathematical ability

Ms. Barsan

Multicultural ClubDiscover the many diverse backgrounds at IRHS

Mr. Devine

Parent Engagement ProgramCreating a supportive network of parents whose

contributions benefit the schoolTuesday at 10 and 7

Mrs. Steeves

Partners in PinkA campaign every October to raise awareness

for breast cancer and raise funds

Ms. Anstett & Mr. Lustrinelli

Peer TutoringMon, Wed, Fri @ lunch in room 216

Contact 1hackstetmad@hdsb.ca(Maddy Hackstetter)

Mrs. Patterson

Ping PongEquitable playing practices and more social than

competitiveTuesdays after school in the forum

Mr. Brunato

Programming ClubLearn to program!

Mr. Henrich

Relay for LifeHost an evening to remember to celebrate your

honoured loved ones lost to cancerJune 2011

Mr. Warner

Ridge ReportOnline school newspaper run by students acting

as contributors, editors and publishersFirst meeting Monday, Sep. 26 in the library

media room

Mr. Samsa

Ridge RespectsHelp IRHS be a safe school

Mr. Omeri, Mr. Wiles, Mr. Beck

Ski & Snowboarding TeamOpen to all students with dry land training

starting in NovemberStart Mondays in January

Ms. McCutcheon, Ms. Klokoff, Ms. Normet

String EnsembleDesigned to develop the skill and performance

levels of students who play string instruments

Ms. Grieve

Student VoiceAddresses issues that directly affect students

and encourages students to raise their own voices to promote change

Mondays room 215 at 11:30

Ms. Patterson

SynergyLeadership initiative geared towards further

developing teamwork and leadership amongst our grade 10 community

Overnight trip at Camp Onondaga with grade 11 and 12 student leaders

Mr. Merner, Mr. Warner, Ms. McCutcheon

TaekwondoLearn and practice Taekwondo …beginners

welcome!Tuesdays at lunch in the gym

Mr. Fisher

WellnessPromotes wellness through monthly campaigns,

fashion shows and other eventsWednesdays at lunch in StudCo office

Ms. Eliuk

Wind EnsembleA credit course exposing students to wide range

of musical ideas, techniques and stylesThursdays 3 to 4:15 in the music room

Mr. McConvey and Mr. Fraser

YearbookCan be a credit course where technology meets

art and design

Mr. Brunato