Torch - Spring 2016

Middle School Clubs (Grades 7 and 8)

Knitting: Students learn how to cast on, knit, purl, cable and make holes in their knitting (on purpose), as well as tink (knit backward for the uninitiated) and fix mistakes. End products include headbands, small squares and the occasional cowl. Laughter is a mainstay of the club as everyone celebrates their mastery of yarn, needles and stitches. Origami: Club members are encouraged to explore different paper-folding designs to create new projects. During this process, students often find a moment of calmness during a busy day.

Dance: Members of this club enjoy the opportunity to explore movement by learning new dance styles, playing dance games and building short original dances in small groups. Debate: The Middle School Debate Club is an introduction to the essential skills of debating and public speaking. Debaters in Grades 7 and 8 practise the skills of verbal agility and argumentation. Fun with Food: Students who have a passion for food can share their cooking talents or improve upon them as they prepare various fancy sandwiches, salads and appetizers. They end the session with a potluck, where students prepare their favourite creations.

Art: Students who love the visual arts are welcome to join the Middle School Art Club, where they can spend their lunch hour

working on various art projects. Card Games Plus: Middle School

students who enjoy playing and learning card games can drop in to participate. Students challenge each other to euchre, poker, blackjack and Mau in this laid-back environment. Climbing: This club is for the experienced or the inexperienced climber. Girls are encouraged to come out and try the different levels of the climbing wall in our gym.

Middle School students take time at lunch to learn new skills in the Knitting Club (left) and the Climbing Club (right).

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