Creativity Action and Service activities (CASs)
Our Creativity Action and Service activities (CASs) are offered during school hours
(with the exception of some additional weekend, before- and after-school offerings on occasion). Our CASs are organized into three categories that are in line with the IB
(International Baccalaureate) program. They are Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS).
Participation in CAS is expected for all students. CAS offerings that are competitive athletic teams will also have practices, games, and tournaments that take place after school hours and will require parental pickup, as our afternoon bus leaves at 3:50 pm.
For students enrolled in a CAS, the behaviour and commitment expectations will be the same as they are in classes:
offerings may require a fee and information will be sent home regarding fee details.
CASs Highlight
Ski/Snowboard Team Competitive Athletics
The Ski/Snowboarding team competes in the BC High School sports league; we will have optional training offered Sundays in mid-December through to early February with the Mt Washington Ski Club. There are 3 berthing competitions that will take place on Monday mornings competing against athletes from other Vancouver Island Schools both independent and public. Previous race experience is helpful, though not required. Athletes should have a decent amount of ski or snowboard experience and should have a decent comfort level at the black diamond ski level.
Robotics and Coding (Junior)
Activity Leader: Julie Carere
Location: AC203
Capacity: 20 Students
Eligibility: Grade 4-7
Day: Monday
Robots are a great way for students to connect their learning with STEAM
(Science, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Art, Math). In this CAS, students will work with Sphero Mini Ball robots to learn the basics of coding. Students will follow activity cards to set up materials and run robots through tasks using block code. At the end of the term students will battle their robots in a balloon busting challenge.
Visual Art
Activity Leader: Beth Partridge
Location: AC003
Capacity: 20 Students
Eligibility: Grade 4-7
Day: Monday or Tuesday
Junior Visual Arts is for students interested in further developing their creative experiences in the visual arts. Art promotes imagination, experimentation, problem solving and production. You do not have to have any prior art experience to join Junior Visual Arts. This is an excellent opportunity for students to explore various art techniques and work on projects of their choosing in a supportive environment.
Wrestling
Activity Leader: Shaun Pepper
Capacity: 20 Students
Eligibility: Grade 4-12
Day: Monday
The SJA Wrestling Club will be a place for students to learn the art and science of wrestling. Students will be given
instructions on different strategies and movement scenarios found in a wrestling match. Students may have the chance to compete against other schools depending on skill level and abilities.
Outdoor Ed (Senior)
Activity Leader: Rob Archer
Location: ME201
Capacity: 10
Eligibility: Grade 8-12
Day: Monday
This CAS is offered to students who are interested in learning basic outdoor education skills. Possible topics might
include risk management, planning, and preparation for trips, initiative exercises and team building, hiking, survival skills, shelter building, fire building, simple first aid, local flora and fauna, sustainable outdoor practices, and waterfront paddle sports, etc.
Kickboxing (Senior)
Activity Leader: Amy Heffring
Location: Dwight Common Room
Capacity: 8 Students
Eligibility: Grade 8-12
Day: Monday
Kickboxing class is a non-contact cardio combat class focusing on skills, fitness, and fun. Guaranteed to be the ultimate
workout! Students should bring their own hand wraps and boxing gloves.
Scuba Club – Advanced Open Water Diver Program
Activity Leader: Ashlee Booker
Location: SC 101
Capacity: 4
Eligibility: Grade 9-12
Day: Monday
Only students who have their Open Water Diver Certificate are eligible to participate in the Advanced Open Water dive course which will begin late February.
Teaming up with Wilson Diving, the Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about advancing your skills. You’ll practice navigation and buoyancy, try deep diving and make three specialty dives of your choosing. For every specialty dive you complete, you can earn credit toward PADI specialty certifications. Students earn 4 school credits toward graduation. Fee includes learning material and coaching, PADI certification, and rental weights, BCD, regulator and wet suit. Fee does not include mask, fins and snorkel, although special pricing and discounts will be made available to participants.
Program fee per participant is expected to be $900-$1000. Four students have already expressed interest, leaving 4 spaces available.
Yoga (Senior
Activity Leader: Sheri Glenwright
Location: Music Room
Capacity: 20 Students
Eligibility: Grade 8-12
Day: Monday
This CAS is for students looking to develop their self awareness through breath work, meditation and physical postures that are designed to reduce stress and encourage relaxation. Students should wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement. A yoga mat is required.
Chess Club
Activity Leader: Bradley Mryholm
Location: AC201
Capacity: 20 Students
Eligibility: Grade 4-12
Day: Tuesday
Do you love chess? Do you want to learn how to play? If you answered “yes” to either of those, join us for Chess Club. You will have the opportunity to improve your chess skills and make some new friends in the process.
Model United Nations/Debate
Activity Leader: Dan Zin
Location: AC102
Capacity: 20
Eligibility: Grade 8-12
Day: Tuesday
Closed to new sign-ups. Students enrolled in Term 1 may continue in Term 2.
Wind Ensemble (Course)
Activity Leader: Tristan Clausen
Location: Music Room
Capacity: 30
Eligibility: Grades 8-12
Day: Tuesday
Year-long CAS. Students enrolled for Term 1 must continue in Term 2.
Cheer/Stunt Club
Activity Leader: Ms. Tanya
Location: Dining Hall
Capacity: 20
Eligibility: Grade 4-12
Day: Tuesday
Closed to new sign-ups. Students enrolled in Term 1 may continue in Term 2.
Boys Basketball
Activity Leader: Rob Archer
Location: Gym
Capacity: 12
Eligibility: Grade 10-12
Day: Tuesday
The Junior Boys’ Basketball team competes in the BC High School sports league Central Island ‘B’ Division. This
activity will have a tryout depending on the number of students registered and10-12 players will be selected to
ensure playing time for those students participating. Tryouts will occur in November. Students in grades 8-10 are
eligible.
Girls Fitness Club
Activity Leader: Carissa Visscher
Location: Fitness Studio
Capacity: 10 Students
Eligibility: Grade 8-12
Day: Tuesday
Do you want to grow in your knowledge of how to live a lifestyle of health and fitness? Join the Fitness Club where we will learn body awareness and how to use equipment safely with proper body mechanics. Come with the expectation to sweat, have fun and gain knowledge in strength training, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and coordination. Meet in the Fitness Room and be ready to move! This CAS is for grade 8-12 students.
Eco Club
Activity Leader: Laura Wood
Location: AC201
Capacity: 20
Eligibility: Grade 4-12
Day: Thursday
If you are passionate about animal rights and want to connect with like-minded students, joining this club is a fun and
easy way for you to make a difference for animals!