| CLUB | DESCRIPTION | SPONSOR and CONTACT | DAY(s) | TIME |
Answer Club
| The Answer Club helps students/club members with questions regarding homework or anything in general. We answer questions on university applications, course selections or even just a question someone is curious about! Students can come to us anytime when they have a question. | Sponsor: Mr. Pace space@sd44.ca
Contact:
| Wednesday
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District Student Leadership Council (DSLC)
| Make a difference and have your ideas and opinions heard
| Sponsor: Mr. Mark Barrett mbarrett@sd44.ca
| Various
| Various
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E-Sports Club
| Playing video games both casually and competitively. We mostly just have fun while playing games.
| Sponsors: Mr. Vatougios jvatougios@sd44.ca,
Mr. Pace space@sd44.ca, Mr. Holt bholt@sd44.ca
Contact:
sam.mclean5@outlook.com
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EducateHer
| We raise awareness about women empowerment, and will be running the 44 Dresses Event if Grade 7 grad events are still happening at the end of the year.
| Sponsor: Ms. Cretu rcretu@sd44.ca
Social Media:
Instagram: @educateh3r
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Environmental Club
| As the environmental club, we strive to raise awareness among students to understand environmental issues. Installing a sense of responsibility and a personal commitment to protect and preserve the environment throughout our community. Our club holds activities, meetings and fundraisers to continually raise awareness and get involved. | Sponsors: Ms. Dana Kovanda dkovanda@sd44.ca and
Mr. Evan Allardyce
eallardyce@sd44.ca
Social Media:
Instagram: @hssenviro.club Teams Code: kb9vqi8
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First Responders
| First Responders are a team of student volunteers in grades 8-12 that are trained to respond to medical emergencies within the school community. We also provide first aid for school events.
Student Volunteer First Aid
Learn more about becoming a First Responder HERE!
| Sponsors: Mr. Michael Chang mchang@sd44.ca and Social Media: Instagram: @hss_first_responders, Website:
https://sites.google.com/view/handsworth-first-responders/home
| Alternating Wednesdays @ 4:15 and Mondays @ 4:00
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Harry Potter Club
| Our members gather to participate in fun activities based on the books and movies. Our weekly meetings will cover everything from trivia games to grand debates, and much more. Join our club to share your enthusiasm about Harry Potter with everyone!
| Sponsors: Ms. Brady abrady@sd44.ca and Ms. Ray nray@sd44.ca | Tuesday
| after school 3:30 to 4:30 pm
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Hot Potato Initiative
| The Hot Potato Initiative is a non-profit organisation working to educate and engage young Canadians in the conversation about homelessness. We host events such as item drives and fundraisers to support people living on the Downtown Eastside, as well as teach peers about socioeconomic inequality. | Sponsors: Ms. Brodie sbrodie@sd44.ca and Ms. Lloyd tlloyd@sd44.ca
Social Media: Instagram: @hpi.hss | Thursday
| 4:30pm
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Korean Learning Club
| People who have an interest in Korean culture. We aspire to learn not only the Korean language, but about Korean culture as a whole. Our members range from beginning level to advanced level. | Sponsor: Ms. Cretu rcretu@sd44.ca Social Media: Instagram: @the_kclub | Various, check MS Teams
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Multicultural Club
| The Multicultural Club is a place for Handsworth’s diverse student body to come together and learn about each other’s cultures. New members are always welcome so join today! | Sponsor: Eric Stamper estamper@sd44.ca | Bi-weekly
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Mural Society
| Dedicated to painting murals around Handsworth! Our work can be found in the music, dance and cafeteria hallways. Although we are currently inactive due to Covid, we are excited to start up again soon. | Sponsor: Mr. Bogen kbogen@sd44.ca
Contact: nargess.shokouhian@gmail.com
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Political Theory in Debate Club
| We discuss many current events, especially during the pandemic and the US election, there is a lot to discuss. Everyone is free to speak their opinions on events. | Sponsor: Ms. Maciver vmaciver@sd44.ca | | Usually evenings
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Pride Club
| Everyone is welcome! Our mission in Pride Club is to raise awareness about on LGTBQ+ issues and work towards a more inclusive future with the rest of District 44’s Pride Clubs. When we’re not working on an event, we catch up with each other and offer any support if needed. We’re a pretty relaxed club, so no pressure to come to every meeting, but we can’t wait to see you! | Sponsor: Ms. Brodie sbrodie@sd44.ca Social Media: Instagram: @handsworth.pride.club
| Thursday
| After school, time TBD
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Programming Club
| Learn how to work on group coding projects, as well as improve coding fundamentals. Additionally provides assistance towards coding projects or problems.
| Sponsor: Mr. Vatougios jvatougios@sd44.ca
| Mondays
| After school
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The Queen’s Gambit Chess Club
| In this club, we learn, play, and improve chess.
| Sponsor: Dr. Maurice lmaurice@sd44.ca | TBD
| TBD
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Robotics Club
| We build robots! Come join us and show us your creativity and learn coding skills.
| Sponsor: Mr. Vatougios jvatougios@sd44.ca
Social Media: Instagram: @hssroboticsclub | | |
U Club
| A service-oriented club at Handsworth. We provide students with volunteer opportunities around the school. The U-Club is one of Handsworth's biggest clubs, having over 100 students sign up to join last year. Sign up today! Message Ms. Brady on MS Teams to sign up. | Sponsor: Ms. A. Brady abrady@sd44.ca
MS Teams
Social Media: Instagram: @uclub_hss | | |
Youth United
| In previous years, ELL students have had a year-long class. That class is now 10 weeks long. Youth United is a club where senior students tutor and support ELL students online via Microsoft Teams. | Sponsor: Ms. Brodie sbrodie@sd44.ca
| Thursday
| 4:00 to 5:00pm
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