CLUBS

St. John Catholic High School offers a wide variety of activities and clubs for students. All students are encouraged to participate in at least one club or activity per semester. Participation results in new skills, new friends, and leadership opportunities. The tentative list of clubs for2011-12 appears below.

JAC (Justice Action Committee)
Sept- June
Mr. MacDuff, Mr. Forbes, Ms. Walford
Rm. 105
Inspired by Gospel values, this club strives to help students understand international justice and be proactive in bringing about positive change to the Global South, while educating the Northern Hemisphere.Students , also, actively discuss and educate others on human rights issues and participate in writing petitions to government officials on behalf of groups and individuals whose human rights have been violated.
http://sites.google.com/site/sjchsjustice/

Chess Club
Sept.-June
Ms. Davis, Mr. Lipski
Everyone is welcome. Bring your lunch and bring a friend!

Athletic Council
Sept-June
Mr. MacKenzie
Students run a variety of sporting intramurals (i.e. basketball, dodge ball), charity events (i.e. Hoops for Heart) and co-ordinate the Athletic Banquet in June.

Arts Night
June
Cafetorium
Mr. McNeely,  Mr. Harman and Ms. Doyle
Visual Arts, Drama, Music and Dance – A chance for students to perform and exhibit their talents.

Band
Sept- June
Mr. McNeely
Music Room 155
Be a part of our school’s musical ensemble. Students have the opportunity to hone their musical talents and perform at various school and community functions and compete at regional festivals.

Drama Club
Sept- June
Stage
Staff
Looking for a new identity? You have come to the right place. Develop your improvisational, artistic, musical and technical skills by being part of our award winning Drama Club. If Spontaneity is your game join our Improv Team. For the more serious stuff compete in the Sears Ontario Drama Festival. Like to sing and dance? Then, be a part of our musical. This year’s production is GREASE running May

Coffee House
Nov. and Apr.
Mr. Ryan
Atrium
Students who would like to display musical and poetic talents are encouraged to perform in an intimate setting among friends.

Keeping Ourselves Safe Team
Sept- June
Student Services Staff
Students are trained and then educate their peers in and out of the classroom about positive personal relationships. KOS members are available to talk to students about harassment, bullying and healthy relationships.

Liturgical Ministers
Sept- June – School Masses
Mr. Forbes
Chapel
Ministers of the Word, ministers of the Eucharist and altar servers provide support during school masses and retreats.

Newspaper Club
Sept-June
Ms. Havekes
Students interested in promoting the news at St. John are encouraged to write their “stuff” and inform fellow Spartans

Prom Committee
Nov. – June
Ms. Clancy, Ms. Frizell, Mrs. Peckham
Students plan, fundraise and orchestrate the annual Prom.

Student Council
Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Retty
Student Council Office
Weekly meetings
Students elected by their peers co-ordinate major school activities such as dances, spirit weeks, assemblies, lunch time activities, the back to school bash and the annual Gr. 9 party.

Relay For Life
May or June
Mr. Dave Peters
Students participate in a twelve hour walk/run a thon to raise money for cancer research. Help us beat Cancer!

Tech Crew
Sept- June
Mr. Ryan
Rm 234, gym and cafetorium
The behind the scenes people who provide technical support, set up and take down for school events.

Terry Fox Spirit Run
Sept
Mrs. Peters
A spirited Pep Rally with cheers and costumes kicks off our annual Terry Fox Run. Spartans have been very generous in raising money for Cancer Research.

Yearbook Club and Yearbook Class
Ms. Hough
Rm 234 – Comm. Tech Lab
This group creates the school yearbook. Tasks include planning and preparing layouts, fundraising, taking/developing pictures.