Art Club
Art Club is open to all students who are interested in being creative and improving their art skills! We meet once a week (on Tuesdays from 2:15 to 4:15 in room 315) to create art pieces that vary from drawing, painting, and sculpture. Students will work on individual projects of their choice, complete course projects for their WNSS visual arts classes, work on group projects like collaborative school murals, and/or create art to include in their post-secondary art portfolios. If you are creative, like to make art, and want to express your inner artist, this is the club for you!
Eco Club
If you are passionate about the environment and have a desire to create awareness, make positive change, or to simply spend time in nature, come meet with us. Enthusiasm and gratitude for our natural environment are the only requirements. We meet on Tuesdays at lunch in room 306.
Pride Pack
Formerly known as the Gay Straight Alliance, the Pride Pack is a group that meets on a weekly basis to promote acceptance of yourself, those around you and ultimately loving who you are. As well as touching upon 2SLGBTQ+ topics and issues, we will also be discussing mental health awareness, anti-bullying, suicide awareness and how to truly understand that you’re not alone. We meet on Wednesdays at lunch in Room 115. See Mr. Oliver or Ms. Dykstra for more info.
Empowword Club
Empowword is a student-run club for Black students to connect, share experiences, and discuss issues related to their identities and cultures. Empowword creates a welcoming space for students of African, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, Afro-Indigenous and multiracial heritage. Empowword meets on Thursdays at lunch in room 115. New students and staff are welcome! See Ms. Dykstra or Ms. Ebert for more info.
PRIDE PACK
Formerly known as the Gay Straight Alliance, the Pride Pack is a group that meets on a weekly basis to promote acceptance of yourself, those around you and ultimately loving who you are. In addition to discussing 2SLGBTQ+ topics and issues, we will also discuss mental health awareness, anti-bullying, suicide awareness and how to truly understand that you’re not alone. We meet on Wednesdays at lunch in Room 115. See Mr. Oliver or Ms. Dykstra for more info.
MUSIC CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Big Band -takes place on Mondays after school. Open to experienced music students who can play at the intermediate to advanced level. This is a mandatory ensemble for all students enrolled in the Repertoire course.
Jazz Band -Meets on Thursday after school and is open to advanced music students by audition
Concert Band - meets on Wednesday after school and open to all music students..
Music Council - a leadership team open to any music students who would like to have a voice in planning department events and concerts. See Ms. Henderson or Mrs. McNeil for more info.
West Niagara Singers - Meets Tuesday after school in the Vocal Room (114). Open to all students. No experience necessary. See Ms. Lamphier for more info.
Student Council
West Niagara's student council plays a crucial role in representing the student body and fostering a sense of community within our school. Its responsibilities include organizing and coordinating school events and activities, advocating for student concerns and interests to our school administrators, and promoting leadership and civic engagement among students. Student council also promotes a positive and enthusiastic school environment. Members organize events, fundraisers, spirit days, and activities that foster a sense of belonging and pride among students, ultimately boosting school spirit and unity. We meet on Monday’s after school from 2:10 to 3:15 in the Learning Commons.
West Niagara News
The West Niagara News team works hard to keep our student body up to date with all that is going on both within the school and around our community. This student-driven publication reports on events, activities, and achievements relevant to the student body. Beyond disseminating news, it encourages critical thinking and journalistic skills among its team members, allowing them to investigate and report on issues that matter to their fellow students. Through articles, interviews, and editorials, the West Niagara News reflects the diverse interests and concerns of the student population, fostering a sense of unity and pride in our school and its accomplishments. We aim to publish once a month and we’re looking for staff writers (regular commitment), but students are welcome to pitch an idea and write a one-off piece as well! Email or see Ms.Urovitz for more information and to get connected to our student Chief & Editor.
Christian Club
Christian Club is a group that meets weekly to provide a safe space for students to discuss their faith and to deepen their sense of community. This club is student lead and teacher facilitated, allowing students to explore topics that are relevant to them while also providing a space for encouragement, acceptance, and grace.
Film Club
Film Club meets Mondays after school in Room 310. We play movie-themed trivia and watch and chat about all things movies: genres, styles, themes, characters, cinematography, and more. No experience with film analysis is required—just come ready to watch, share, and learn from each other! Visit Mrs. Thwaites in the Co-op Office for more information. See you at the movies!
Crochet Club
The Crochet Club meets on Fridays at lunch in room 305 to work on a crochet project, such as hats to donate to those in need this winter. All students are welcome, whether they have experience with knit or crochet or are beginners looking to learn a new skill.
Chess Club
The West Niagara chess club is open to new and seasoned players. Casual play and practice every Thursday at lunch in the library.
Creative Writing Club
The creative writing club meets weekly at lunch on Tuesdays. The goal is to create a place for the casual workshopping of ideas and for the room to be a quiet place to write. We also develop a topic for a short fiction contest in the spring. Mr. Carey supervises.
Dungeons and Dragons club
The Dungeons and Dragons club takes place on Thursdays after school and all students are welcome to join our club in the library. We meet once a week. If you are interested in the magic world, roll your dice and guide your hero.
Book Club
Love a good story? Want to make new friends and share your thoughts on great books? Join our school Book Club. Each month club members will select a new book to read and gather after school on Friday, in the library, to chat about the novel. Whether you read everyday, or are just looking to start a new book, there is a spot for you. See Ms. Pereira in room 205 for more information.
MTG/ Board Game
We meet after school on Wednesdays in the library. If you are new to MTG you can borrow our sets!
Computer Club
Students discuss and explore new technologies, complete coding challenges, co-create games, and can get some extra time to work on things for computer-related classes. Check in with Mr Elgersma for more information.
Bake for Change Club
Bake for Change is a club where you can turn your love for baking into a way to give back to the community. Through bake sales, baking competitions, and fun events, we raise money for charities and organizations supporting health and wellness. We want to show that doing something small can still make a difference. Join the bake for change club and help make a difference!
Kilometre Club (Ms. Wyatt)
Kilometre Club is a fun, social way to get moving after school. Walk and chat with friends, jog, run, or mix it up. Go at your own pace! Every lap on our 400 m track counts toward our club total.
When: Mondays 2:20–3:20
Where: School Track
Grab a friend. Get some fresh air. Let’s see how far we can go!