Open woodshop is for any student interested to work on creative or design projects that involve the use of wood working equipment or other tools. these can be personal projects or related to school. Come chat with Mr Pope to learn more.
Intercultural club offers a vibrant space for cultural idea exchange as well as exploration and celebration of cultural diversity at WPGA. Come to learn about other cultures, instil a sense of pride in one's own cultural identity and foster positive and constructive discussions and events.
The Spanish Club is a service club connecting WPGA students with young students at a school in the highlands of Guatemala at Proyecto Somos. By joining this club students will improve their Spanish skills, develop teaching skills, receive service hours, and connect with young people from another country and culture.
This club is an opportunity for students to enter the Vancouver Speech and Drama Festival. Students can choose to perform one or many pieces. Included are: performing a poem, prose, monologue, scene, Shakespeare a well as several other options. In addition, students wishing to enter the Poetry In Voice Competition will be coached a this club. This club is really for students who love drama and want more opportunities to perform. Additional meetings will be scheduled closer to festival at a mutually agreed upon time.
This is a highly challenging chamber orchestra who will perform at the winter and spring concerts as well as at events like festivals and trips.
This is a large string orchestra, featuring a wide range of musical styles. The WPGA Orchestra will perform at winter and spring concerts as well as potentially festivals and trips.
A chance to learn to knit and create something usable in a relaxed social environment.
A creative card writing club that write to different groups who might benefit from recognition like Point Grey Private Hospital, vets, seniors homes or other.
Senior school choir, scheduled off timetable as an academic course of study. Weekly rehearsals and regular performances at school assemblies and concerts.
Arts Council celebrate multiple forms of the arts through school events like Coffee House, Open Mic, Arts week and more. Join in to help the arts flourish in the senior school
Student led club to explore fashion and design, and create pieces that are showcased on the runway in May.
An opportunity to join in computer science and programming activities and challenges with the support of student leaders and Dr Holowka
Problem Solving in preparation for various math contests, running between November and February.
The club runs tournaments for anyone interested, while also teaching beginners the game. It is a fun place for chess players to connect or compete.
A fun club for buzzer style, general knowledge quiz questions, and optional participation in quiz competitions and tournaments..
This club explores medicine and global health through presentations, debates, guest speakers, and skill-building workshops.
We explore engineering principles and technology, conduct hands on prototyping and 3D printing.
A regional competition hosted at Kwantlen Polytechnic University where teams of 5 prepare then compete in a day of 5 different science challenges.
Team up with fellow Wolves to compete against other schools in a series of exciting physics challenges, in either senior or junior categories.
MUN attends both local and international conferences that focus on global issues and diplomatic negotiation skills. WPGA also organizes and hosts VYMUN annually in October. This is a key facet of WPGA’s Global Discourse program.
For students interested in various levels of debate and public speaking. Many options for participation and competition.
The council aims to bring students together to foster a culture of Environemntal Sustainability in the senior school through both fun events and education. It is an open council, so passionate students who are not elected can contact Mr Johnston or Ms Wittman and are welcome if they commit to the year of full participation.
Hogar de Gina master classes are a chance to learn from students at the Hogar de Gina Home for Girls in Peru. The girls will teach WPGA students novel skills or creations via live video and it is a great opportunity to get a feel for Hogar de Gina and whether buddying might be for you.
A service club that matches WPGA students one-on-one with kids from the Hogar de Gina Home for Girls in Peru, is an opportunity to create unique friendships and connections across continents. We exchange monthly letters, plan experiences, offer evening English classes, hold joint events with the girls (Bingo Nights, dance parties), and generally get to know and love our buddies -- and all the kids at the home -- like we would our own Canadian friends! Absolute commitment expected if signed up for an English class, and for letter-writing due dates; meetings are optional.
A globally recognized program encouraging service, skill-building, and adventure.
WPGA's student newspaper. Made by students for students, and always welcoming new contributors.
Participate in our weekly club meetings and join us in stock competitions and business challenges throughout the year!
Elected House Captains run house events throughout the year to bring joy and compete for the House Cup. Everything culminates on the last day of school with their running of Sports Day and the annoucement of House Champions..
Service council runs and organizes service oriented events in the school, that build awareness of local and national issues, while also creating meaninful contributions and connections to diverse causes.
A grade 12 oriented group that focus on preparing for major end of year events like the Graduation Banquet, while also running on campus activities and games for the grad class.
Athletics council run a bunch of fun events and activities that promote athletics in the senior school, including athletic send offs, athletic awards night, student vs staff games, and intermurals. .
Library Club helps create a welcoming and engaging space in the Senior School Learning Commons. Members organize book displays and recommendations, promote reading through outreach, support school-wide literacy events, discuss books, and contribute ideas to make the library a vibrant hub for the school community. Of course, we also love to spend time reading and chatting about books.
The Core Connector Program is a leadership initiative designed for students entering Grades 11 - 12 involving training in June. The program will provide an opportunity to positively contribute to overall school well-being while developing essential leadership and mentoring skills. Core Connectors support Gr 8 students through a structured peer mentorship and also play a key role in promoting student wellbeing and mental health awareness within the school community
Student ambassadors in Grades 8-12 play a key role in familiarizing prospective families with the school campus and offerings. These ambassadors hone their communication skills while running tours through the fall, supporting playdates for JK-1, and assisting with entry assessments for students joining senior grades. Express your interest to get on the mailing list.
We want to continue to build an environment that embraces all and encourages discussion and action surrounding the LGBTQ2S+ community. Whether it’s coming to appreciate role models from the past and the present, addressing issues within the community or figuring out how we can be more inclusive both as individuals and collectively, the GSA is a safe and positive place that promotes respect for everyone. Lots of events including, guest speakers, Pride Week in the spring, Pink Shirt Day, Film screenings, and Discussion groups.
All cultures deal with questions of meaning including what is the nature of the universe; are human beings basically good or evil; are people determined or do they have free will; what is a person's basic purpose in life? Is there a purpose?; what is the good life for humans? What is the "ideal" or "good" society and how can it be established? Come and help set the agenda for the club and what questions we will look at this year.
Are you interested in connecting with your peers or meeting new friends? What better way than to challenge them to a friendly game! The games club is a place to enjoy in-person games like Connect 4, UNO, Catan, and many more, with old and new friends alike. Have a game you'd love to play that we don't have? Just let us know and we'll see what we can do!
"Swellness" builds community, builds connection and has a bunch of fun. Our many events focus on either Wellbeing or Spirit and often include making school spaces look amazing. You definitely won't be able to miss us!.
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Club provides a welcoming space where students can engage in collaborative storytelling, creative problem-solving, and strategic gameplay. Members will develop their literary imagination, improve their communication skills, and build meaningful connections by fighting shambling mounds in a long term campaign and more.
Monthly lunchtime book discussions.
We learn and play various traditional Chinese games such as Doudizhu, Chinese Chess, and Mahjong. Come join us if you are interested in learning about the rich cultural history of various iconic Chinese games or would like to try your hand at winning the weekly Mahjong tournaments we host.
