Activities
Clubs, committees, events and outings: student life at Gaétan-Gervais.
Student life with the Griffons
At Gaétan-Gervais, learning also happens outside the classroom. Our clubs, committees and events help every student make friends, build leadership and live in French every day. Activities are open to all students, whatever their experience.
Clubs and activities
Something for every interest: find the group that fits you
GAGE en couleur
The big competition between grades! Every month, students come together for a series of activities where each grade earns points. At the end of the year, the grade with the most points is crowned the best in the school.
- A whole-school gathering every month
- All kinds of activities where each grade earns points
- The title of best grade of the year is on the line
GAGETECH
A day when grade 5 and 6 students come to Gaétan-Gervais for a series of tech activities run by our high school students. A great way to discover their future school!
- A full day of tech workshops
- Activities planned and led by our students
- A first visit to the school for future Griffons
Art Club
A place to draw, paint and create with other students who love visual arts, whatever their skill level.
- Individual and group art projects
- Trying out different techniques
- Sharing artwork with the school
Photography
Members learn to frame a shot, play with light and tell a story in pictures.
- Photography basics
- Photo walks and themed challenges
- Photos of school events
Improv
A Franco-Ontarian tradition! In teams, players improvise scenes on themes drawn at random.
- Improv practices and matches
- Listening, creativity and teamwork
- Self-confidence and fun in French
Website Club
Students in this club work on the school's website: the one you're reading right now!
- HTML, CSS and web design
- Keeping the site content up to date
- A real project used by the whole school
Robotics
Members design, build and program robots to take on challenges as a team.
- Designing and building robots
- Programming and problem solving
- Teamwork on challenges
Math Club
For students who love numbers, puzzles and problems that make you think.
- Puzzles and logic problems
- Preparing for math contests
- Students helping each other
Book Club
Members read and talk about books together in a relaxed setting.
- Books chosen as a group
- Discussions and sharing opinions
- Discovering French-language authors
Debate Club
Students learn to build an argument, defend it and respond to the ideas of others.
- Preparing arguments on all kinds of topics
- Public speaking
- Friendly debates between members
LGBTQ+ Alliance
A safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ students and their allies, where everyone can be themselves.
- A group for support and friendship
- Awareness activities at school
- Open to all students and allies
ÉcoÉcole (EcoSchools)
The school's environmental club leads projects to reduce waste and take care of our surroundings.
- Recycling and waste reduction projects
- Environmental awareness activities
- Concrete actions for a greener school
Student council
Elected students who represent their peers and get things moving at school
The council's role
The student council is the link between students and the school's administration. Its members listen to their classmates' ideas, plan theme days, dances and major events, and manage a budget for student projects.
At the end of each school year, students vote to elect the executive and the representatives of each grade for the following year. Being on the council is a great way to build leadership, public speaking and organizational skills.
- Elections held at the end of the school year
- Regular meetings with a staff advisor
- An idea box open to all students
The positions
- PresidentLeads meetings and represents students.
- Vice-presidentSupports the president and coordinates committees.
- TreasurerManages the budget for student activities.
- SecretaryTakes notes and shares announcements.
- Grade representativesSpeak for each grade.
Events through the year
The traditions that shape the school year, season after season
Fall
Back to school and the first traditions
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Griffons Welcome WeekActivities to welcome new students and kick off the year in style.
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Franco-Ontarian DayOn September 25, we raise the green and white flag and celebrate our French-speaking community.
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Halloween theme dayCostume contest and lunchtime activities.
Winter
Activities to warm up the season
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Holiday WeekA week of holiday-themed activities and theme days before the winter break.
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Francophonie WeekIn March: cultural activities, music and improv in French.
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Ski tripA day on the slopes to enjoy winter together.
Spring
An end of year worth celebrating
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Earth WeekThe ÉcoÉcole club organizes clean-ups and green workshops.
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Student council electionsCampaigns, speeches and a vote to choose next year's representatives.
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Awards galaWe celebrate student involvement, leadership and achievement.
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Graduation promA night to remember, celebrating our grade 12 students.
Exact dates are posted on the calendar and in the morning announcements.
Field trips
Experiences outside school to learn in a different way
Museums and galleries
Guided tours linked to history, science and arts classes.
Shows in French
Plays, concerts and French-speaking comedians on tour.
Outdoor days
Hiking, winter activities and group outings to get moving together.
Post-secondary visits
Fairs and campus tours to plan what comes after high school.
Cultural trips
Trips to discover French-speaking communities elsewhere in Canada.
Franco-Ontarian gatherings
Meeting students from other French-language schools across the province.
How to get involved
Three steps to join in
Explore
Look through the clubs above and spot the ones you like. You can join more than one!
Show up
First meetings are announced at the start of the year. Come by or talk to the club's staff advisor.
Pitch your idea
Your favourite activity doesn't exist yet? Find a few friends and a staff member willing to help, and start a new club.
Questions about activities?
Get in touch with the school. We will be happy to help.