Clubs & Activities

List of 7 items.

• Debating

  Debating is a formal method of interactive and positional representational argument. As such students have the opportunity to hone their public speaking skills and to test their critical and analytical skills. Sometimes requiring extensive research or merely quick thinking, debate provides young people with the opportunity to involve themselves in the discussion of meaningful topics in an academic setting. Tournaments are held throughout the province with top competitors vying for a place at the national championships. For more information, email Mr. Charles McEvoy.

• Leadership

  RNS is proud to offer all students the opportunity to earn the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, an international program that operates in more than 100 countries. This year, all Grade 9 and 10 students will be enrolled in the Duke of Edinburgh Program through their Physical Education classes and will be provided opportunities through RNS Outdoors to earn the Bronze Level of achievement. For more information, contact Mr. Mike Carpenter.

• Model UN

• RNS Outdoors

  The Outdoor Leadership Program at RNS is based around a passion and appreciation for the great outdoors. Through a variety of wilderness activities, we incorporate technical skills specific to outdoor adventure and interpersonal skills such as perseverance, teamwork, and commitment. These are blended with “green” skills that focus on environmental ethics and a knowledge about the natural world. Our goal is to provide numerous opportunities that allow our students to try new outdoor adventure activities in our local region as well as highlight the unique landscape around the Bay of Fundy, home to the highest tides in the world. 
  
  Duke of Edinburgh Award
  
  Students will be provided with numerous opportunities to fulfill the Adventure requirements of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Program. This will include the Practice and Qualifying Adventurous Journey for the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels.

  
  Outdoor Programming includes:
  
  •  Alpine Skiing
  •  Backpacking
  •  Camping
  •  Canoeing
  •  Cross-country Skiing
  •  Dog Sledding
  •  Hiking
  •  Orienteering
  •  Rock Climbing
  •  Sea Kayaking
  •  Snowboarding
  •  Snowshoeing
  •  Whitewater Rafting
  •  Wilderness Survival and Navigation

• Project 2050

  This program is the brainchild of University of Calgary professor Dr. James Cross, who partnered with fellow Round Square and CAIS school Strathcona-Tweedsmuir, to create an authentic and enriching learning opportunity for secondary school students. Students begin working on their project in October by brainstorming possible challenges populations will face in the year 2050.

• Robotics

  RNS has both a Jr. Lego Robotics and Sr. Robotics team that competes locally and regionally.   These clubs meet during club meeting times on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays.

• Round Square

  Students in Grades 7-10 have the opportunity to take part in exchanges with other Round Square schools. Middle School students select a school within North America for a 2 week period, while Senior school students may apply to any Round Square school around the globe for a period of 6 weeks to a term. A list of full member schools and their websites can be found at http://www.roundsquare.org/. For further information on student exchanges, email Ms. Anna Simonds.