Clubs and Activities
To make the high school experience truly amazing and memorable, students should do more than just show up for class and at Woodroffe, there are plenty of opportunities to do so. The teachers and staff at WHS are proud to host of a wide range of extracurricular activities for students in their spare time, and here are a few.
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Group Name
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Teacher Advisor
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Time of Year
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Brief Description (optional)
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Concert Band
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Mr. Duncan
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Sept-June
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Concert Band actually involves 3 ensembles: Concert Band (grades 9&10), Wind Ensemble (grades 11&12) and Symphonic Band (9-12). Students rehearse twice per week in the morning and at one lunch hour rehearsal in an ensemble specific to their instrument. They participate in performances, social events, and an annual band trip.
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International Affairs Club
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Mr. Lairson; Ms. Callaghan
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All Year
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The International Affairs Club participates in Model UN events in Ottawa & beyond, and brings in guest speakers about international events and works to increase global civic engagement. It also acts as an agency for the International Certificate Program.
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International Certificate Program
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Mr. Lairson
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All Year
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Woodroffe offers students a chance to study internationalized courses, learn a 3rd language and travel the world. This innovative, progressive opportunity allows students to explore the wider world beyond Ottawa in an engaging and rewarding fashion.
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Stage Band
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Mr. Duncan
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Sept-June
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The Stage Band is an ensemble using classic Big Band instrumentation (saxes, trumpets, trombones, piano, bass, guitar and drums) to perform music in various jazz idioms including swing, funk, rock fusion, and various Latin styles. Band members rehearse twice per week and participate in all the same concert, social, and travel activities as the concert band.
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Students' Council
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Ms.Coddett
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All year
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Students' Council
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T-Crew
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Ms. Coddett
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All year
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T-Crew
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Tech Crew
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Mr Easey
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All year
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We operate the equipment in the auditorium, and serve client needs within the school who require Audio/visual support for such events as school assemblies, dance shows, musical theatre, Oscars night. It's a lifestyle...
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