Band
This is a club for students who play or want to learn to play concert band instruments such as flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, and percussion. We rehearse on Monday after school from 3:00 - 4:30pm and Wednesdays at lunch in the Music Room. We play a variety of music including pop, rock, and jazz and perform at various assemblies and events throughout the year. In December the band tours to local elementary schools and we host a holiday concert.
Chess Club
Staff and Students can join Mr. Walsh in the Library's Global Classroom to learn, play and rule Chess every Thursday at lunch.
French Club
All French levels are welcome, and you do not currently need to be in a French class to join. Just bring your lunch and come ready to have fun in French.
Games Club
Join Mr. Shaw and our SHS student game players for some fun rounds of Exploding Kittens, King Dominoes, Tiny Towns, Code Names, Sushi Go! and much more. Activities kick off at the start of lunch every Tuesday and Wednesday in the Library's Global Classroom. No experience is necessary.
Investors Club
Are you interested in making money and learning about finance? Get ready to change the world and the way you think about cash. Join Money Specialist and Co-Host Sean Reade who will give you lots of information about stocks, the importance of TFSA’s, cryptocurrencies and much more. We meet every Tuesday at lunch in the Library Seminar Room.
Juno
Juno is a club at SHS for female identifying students to come together
and learn from and support each other.
Outdoors Club
We have several ideas for activities including, Ice fishing, Hiking, Snowshoeing, X-C skiing, Paddling and others among them. We aim to also take an environmental approach, where we can both enjoy and help the environment simultaneously. Those with NL and WFA/WFR certifications would be helpful, but all are welcome and needed.
Performance Club
Are you interested in singing, dancing or musical theatre, then the Performance Club is for you? They meet once a week in the Drama Room.
Robotics
Join Robotics Club if you want to design, build, and program robots, or if you just want to learn more about electronic and mechanical components. The Robotics Club is a chance for you to apply your skills in math, coding, 3D design, electronics, building, and creativity in a hands-on, project-based environment, as well as to meet other people who share your passion for STEM or have similar interests.
S.A.G.E. (Sexuality and Gender Equality)
The S.A.G.E. (sexuality and gender equality) group meets weekly in a safe space to share, learn and support other students who identify in various ways with their gender and sexuality. The group aims to foster more understanding around 2SLGBTQ+ by organizing events around SHS, as well as to create more visibility for sexual and gender diversity at school.
Student Council
Students’ Council is an inclusive model. All students interested in enhancing school life are encouraged to join Leadership positions as determined by the Students’ Council group
S.W.A.G. (Student Wellness and Advocacy Group)
Are you interested in making SHS the best place it can be for all students? We’re looking for students from all grades and interest who want to help make a difference in the student experience here. Sound like something you’d like?
Syd's Cafe and Arts Leadership
This is a Coffee House that collects the talents of different performing artists at Sydenham High School. Students work with mentors to prepare a performance piece that is shared in the evening with friends and family. Syds Cafe hosts actors, comedians, musicians, singers, magicians and dancers! All hidden talents are welcome! Syds Cafe is a welcoming and casual environment and a great place to start if you are new to performing.
Yearbook
Yoga and Wellness Club
Staff and Students can take an end of the week wellness break on Friday's at lunch in the New Gym. Wear comfortable clothes, and bring a yoga mat if you have one.