The following co-curricular activities are examples of programs that may run throughout the school year.  Check the ODSS Calendar on our website for additions and updates!  Also listen for announcements for meeting and tryout dates/times.

Events:

• ODSS Weight Room (in 400 hall next to the lower gym) – open most afternoons after school from 3:15 – 4:15 – all are welcome. Staff supervisors are Mr Hill (Greg.Hill@ugdsb.on.ca) & Mr Mainland (Randal.Mainland@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Open Gym – the double gyms are open at lunch for pick-up sports.  Staff supervisors are Phys Ed teachers.

• Library – open daily from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Books, novels and comics to read. Puzzles to build, games to play, lego to build!  White Pine Book Club, Game Club and Crafters Corner.  Trivia & Brain teasers to solve.  Use a chromebook to catch up on homework or search the Internet.  Quiet study areas available.  Meet and catch up with friends.

• Terry Fox Run – September 15

• Orange Shirt Day – September 30

• Remembrance Day Recognition

• Art Showcase

• Prom Committee meets bi-weekly on Fridays at lunch in room 129. Students will be planning prom.  Staff members are Ms Coleman (Jennifer.Coleman@ugdsb.on.ca), Ms Turner (Leigha.Turner@ugdsb.on.ca), Ms Fondacaro (Bevin.Fondacaro@ugdsb.on.ca), Ms Aultman (Carrie.Aultman@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Breakfast Club has grab ‘n go breakfast snacks available for all students, free of charge, every morning in the front hallway.  Volunteer hours are available. Students can see Ms Turner (Leigha.Turner@ugdsb.on.ca) for more information about volunteering and to see if there is a time that works for them.

• Bear Pantry – the pantry is always available to all students for ‘grab n go meals’ and meal planning at home.  No sign-in required as it is a help yourself pantry.  Volunteer hours can be earned for organization and shelf stocking.    Staff members are Ms Turner (Leigha.Turner@ugdsb.on.ca) and Ms Fondacaro (Bevin.Fondacaro@ugdsb.on.ca)

Clubs:

• GAEA Club (Green Association for Environmental Activists) meets bi-weekly on Thursdays in Room 611 beginning Sept. 14th.  Staff Members are Mr McMurray (Kurtis.McMurray@ugdsb.on.ca), Mr Alderson (Alan.Alderson@ugdsb.on.ca) & Mr Barber (Braden.Barber@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Diplomacy Club meets on Fridays in the lower library beginning Sept. 23rd.  Staff Members are Mr Kirk-Elleker (Asher.Kirk-Elleker@ugdsb.on.ca), Ms Unger (Lisa.Unger@ugdsb.on.ca) and Mr McMurray (Kurtis.McMurray@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Music Club – Meets in Room 313 after school.  Jazz Band, Rock Club.  Staff Member is Mr Brisson (Allain.Brisson@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Student Senate – meets on Tuesdays at lunch in the library seminar room.  Staff Member is Ms McKittrick (Elisabeth.mckittrickrich@ugdsb.on.ca)

• White Pine Book Club – meets in library at lunch on Tuesdays during second semester – Staff member is Ms Unger (Lisa.Unger@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Yearbook – Staff member is Ms. Phillips (Andrea.Phillips@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Diversity Student Association (DSA) – Meets Wednesdays at lunch.  Staff member is Ms Turner (Leigha.Turner@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Drama Club – Games/Improv – All are welcome!

• Drama Production Club – Staff Members are Ms Vivian (Cheyenne.Vivian@ugdsb.on.ca) and Ms Grierson (Michelle.Grierson@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) meets Thursdays at lunch. Staff member is tbd for the 2024-25 school year

• Big Questions Club – meets Fridays at lunch in Room 142.  Staff Member is Mr Berg (Rob.Berg@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Athletic Association – runs all year – see Ms Lawson (Katrina.Lawson@ugdsb.on.ca) or any Phys Ed teacher

• Intramurala (organized by Athletic Association ) – Staff member is Ms Lawson (Katrina.Lawson@ugdsb.on.ca)

• ESports/Gaming Club – Meets in Room 507   Staff member is Mr Neal (Tim.Neal@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Board Game Club – Fridays at lunch in the library.  Staff members are Mr Kirk-Elleker (Asher.Kirk-Elleker@ugdsb.on.ca) and Ms Unger (Lisa.Unger@ugdsb.on.ca)

Teams:

To see the D10 Schedule of teams, games, standings and results, visit ScoreStop.

Fall Season (Sept-Dec)

• Cross Country Running runs Sept-Oct from Monday-Thursday.  Staff Member is Mr Berg (Rob.Berg@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Volleyball – Junior Boys:  Mr Nelson (Paul.Nelson@ugdsb.on.ca)     Senior Boys:  Mr McKinley (Leigh.McKinley@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Basketball – Junior Girls: Ms Wells (Emma.Wells@ugdsb.on.ca)     Senior Girls:  Mr. Padayachee (Koven.Padayachee@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Tennis – Staff member is Mr McMurray (Kurtis.McMurray@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Field Hockey – Girls   Staff member is tbd

• Golf – runs September & October – Staff Member is Ms Lawson(Katrina.Lawson@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Soccer – Junior and Senior Boys:  Mr Silveri (Giovanni.Silveri@ugdsb.on.ca) and Mr White (Mike.White@ugdsb.on.ca)

Winter Season (Jan-Mar)

• Volleyball – Girls – season will start in early November.  Staff members to contact are Mr Nelson (Paul.Nelson@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Basketball – Boys

• Cross Country Ski Team – runs November – February.  Staff member is Mr Dennie (Stuart.Dennie@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Curling

• Badminton – runs February – April.  Staff member is Ms Lawson (Katrina.Lawson@ugdsb.on.ca)

Spring Season (Apr – May)

• Soccer – Girls

• Rugby – Girls  – try outs usually end of February; season runs until mid May. Staff member is Mr. Hill (Greg.Hill@ugdsb.on.ca)

• Track & Field – from March -June on Monday-Thursday.  Staff Member is Mr Berg (Rob.Berg@ugdsb.on.ca)