Torch - Spring 2016

Spanish (9 to 12): Participants learn about the unique Spanish culture and vocabulary through fun activities such as playing Twister, watching telenovelas and competiting at fun games. They also learn facts about Spanish culture (traditions, celebrations, food and history). Everyone loves the guacamole-making session and the end-of-the-year fiesta!

Photography (9 to 12): Club members explore many aspects of photography such as shooting in both digital and film, using Photoshop, developing photos and organizing photoshoots. This club offers an opportunity for particpants to get comfortable with their cameras and have fun with photography! Ping Pong (7 to 12): The club is open to anyone interested in dropping by and is a great place to relax, make new friends and break a sweat. The Ping Pong Club motto is “Bring your paddles and come by!” Robotics (8 to 12): Club members are split up into teams and each team builds their own robots from scratch using VEX kits and instructions. After building, they are on their own, making various computer programs (for example, programming the robot to run a maze without the help from a human driver). In robotics, the girls learn the fundamental skill of building robots and how to maximize efficiency when doing so.

Mindbenders (9 to 12): This is a club for those with open minds, whether they are a budding physics geek or just curious about the universe. Every month, they explore the mysteries of the cosmos through activities, exciting videos, stimulating discussions and more. Model UN (9 to 12): This club is an experiential learning opportunity whereby student delegates represent countries around the world and meet with the goal of addressing real-world issues like human trafficking, global trade, cyber governance and climate change. The delegates represent the interests of their country and are tasked with advocating their position on different topics, as well as offering possible solutions. They experience how the United Nations functions as an organized system and learn about diplomacy, international relations and the importance of research and data on delivering a convincing argument, as well as gaining public speaking, debating and writing skills.

Senior School students explore the fields of engineering, physics and politics through clubs such as the Robotics Club (top left), the Mindbenders Club (bottom left) and the Model United Nations Club (right).

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