- Beadwork Circle
- Best Buddies
- Coding Club
- Creative Club
- E-Sports
- Ethics Bowl
- Explore Science
- Fitness Club
- Game Club
- Garden Club
- Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
- Improv
- Lego Club
- Link Crew
- Mathletes Club and Contests
- Open Art
- Photography
- Pickleball Club
- Pilates
- Puzzle Club
- Reach for the Top
- Robotics Club
- Running Club
- Skills Manitoba
- Social Responsibility
- Student Council
- Volunteering
- Writing Club
Beadwork Circle
Are you interested in learning about the rich traditions, skills, and artistry of Indigenous beadwork? Join to: learn about the history and cultural significance of Indigenous beadwork, do hands-on projects for any skill level, connect with fellow students who share a passion for beadwork, and create beautiful projects! Join the Beadwork Circle to explore the vibrant culture and art. All are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary.
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Period 5
Where: Bison 13
From: Sep 13, 2023 to
Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Justine Fontaine, Mr Reid Bouvier
Staff Sponsors
- Reid BouvierFlexible Learning pbouvier@hsd.ca
- Justine FontaineOn Leave jfontaine@hsd.ca
Best Buddies
Best Buddies builds one-to-one friendships between people with and without an intellectual and developmental disability. Through their participation, people with an intellectual disability form meaningful connections with their peers, gain self-confidence and self-esteem and share interests, experiences and activities that many other individuals take for granted.
Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Elisha Duester
Coding Club
Creative Club is the place where you can develop your next big idea! If you consider yourself a Creative and are interested in making traditional or digital art, game design, coding, 3D modelling, or anything involving creating visual media, come join us! The Creative Club is where you can be around other Creatives to relax, enjoy and have fun creating things at your own pace! We meet every Thursday. Visual Art – Pine 1 Digital Media – Pine 2A Coding – Pine 2B See you there!
When: Thursdays, 4:00-6:00
Where: Pine 2B
From: Sep 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Mike Winkler
Staff Sponsors
- Michael WinklerApplied Commerce mwinkler@hsd.ca
Creative Club
Creative Club is the place where you can develop your next big idea! If you consider yourself a Creative and are interested in making traditional or digital art, game design, coding, 3D modelling, or anything involving creating visual media, come join us! The Creative Club is where you can be around other Creatives to relax, enjoy and have fun creating things at your own pace! We meet every Thursday. Visual Art – Pine 1 Digital Media – Pine 2A Coding – Pine 2B See you there!
When: Thursdays, 4:00-6:00
Where: Pine 1, 2A, 2B
From: Sep 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Ephriam De Guzman, Mr Matt Dean, Ms Alyssa Van Drunen, Mr Mike Winkler, Mr Chris Deuster
Staff Sponsors
- Ephraim De GuzmanDigital Media edeguzman@hsd.ca
- Matthew DeanDigital Media, Social Science mdean@hsd.ca
- Chris DuesterDigital Media cduester@hsd.ca
- Alyssa Van DrunenScience, Visual Arts avandrunen@hsd.ca
- Michael WinklerApplied Commerce mwinkler@hsd.ca
E-Sports
Video Games and Esports Club, where gaming enthusiasts of all levels come together to enjoy a diverse range of titles, including Super Smash Bros, League of Legends, Pokemon, and many others. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just looking to have some fun, our club is the perfect place to connect with fellow gamers. We offer a welcoming environment where students can bring their own handheld devices to play, share with others, or simply kick back and watch thrilling matches unfold. Join us for epic battles, friendly competition, and a sense of community.
When: Thursday, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Where: Bear 8 + Owl 7
From: Oct 5, 2023 to May 30, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Colton Froese, Mr Mitchell Gallinger, Ms Carissa Boschmann
Staff Sponsors
- Colton FroeseApplied Commerce, Mathematics cofroese@hsd.ca
- Mitchell GallingerMathematics mgallinger@hsd.ca
Ethics Bowl
The Ethics Bowl team competes in the regional Ethics Bowl, which can be likened to a debate competition. Generally, the team is comprised of invitees or nominated students. However, if you’re interested in joining, please contact Mr. George or Mr. Yorke.
When: Mondays, 4:00-5:15
Where: Crocus 7
From: Sep 25, 2023 to Apr 15, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Andrew George, Mr Chris Yorke
Staff Sponsors
- Andrew GeorgeHumanities ageorge@hsd.ca
- Chris YorkeSocial Science cyorke@hsd.ca
Explore Science
Interested in engaging young kids in Science exploration? Like to experiment and try new things? Join us to develop, create and test experiments to share with elementary students in Steinbach. Meetings will be from 3-5pm on Tuesdays for 1st Semester.
When: Tuesday, 3:00-5:00pm
Where: Bison 10
From: Sep 18, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Kathryn Labiuk, Ms Tamra Yorke
Staff Sponsors
- Kathryn LabiukScience, Mathematics klabiuk@hsd.ca
- Tamra YorkeScience tyorke@hsd.ca
Fitness Club
Fitness Club is a chance for students who are interested in working out to come and try it out in a safe and supportive environment. We operate in the Mezz on Tuesdays and Thursdays most weeks from 4-5:15pm. Due to high demand, if you are interested in Fitness Club you need to join the Google Classroom and on Friday each week you need to sign up for the following week. Students will get an email that their booking has been accepted and instructions on where to pick up their pass for the week.
The Google Classroom code is 2yh6kt2.
While it is not a place to hang out, we do welcome anyone that is interested in starting their fitness journey!
When: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:15
Where: The Mezz
From: Sep 12, 2023 to Jun 12, 2024
The club is supervised by Ms. Brittany Nerbas, Mr. Gordon Miller, Mrs. Ronae Barkman, and Mr. Marc Mastromonaco. Please feel free to reach out to any of them if you have questions.
Staff Sponsors
- Ronae BarkmanScience, Mathematics rbarkman@hsd.ca
- Marc MastromonacoIndustrial Arts, Vocational: Automotive Tech mmastromonaco@hsd.ca
- Gordon MillerLearning Support gmiller@hsd.ca
- Brittany NerbasHumanities bnerbas@hsd.ca
Game Club
Board Games! Dungeons & Dragons! Warhammer! Game Club is the the place to be for students interested in table top games. We have a broad selection of games to try! Bring a friend, grab a game, or join a campaign today!
When: Every Wednesday, 4:00-8:00
Where: Library (including Bear 3 and 4)
From: Sep 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Matt Dean, Mr Tyson Gross, Mr Matt Schmidt, Mr Ward Kay, Mr Mike Winkler, Mr Darryl Adam
Staff Sponsors
- Darryl AdamMathematics dadam@hsd.ca
- Matthew DeanDigital Media, Social Science mdean@hsd.ca
- Tyson GrossMathematics, Science tgross@hsd.ca
- Ward KaySocial Science wkay@hsd.ca
- Matt SchmidtSocial Science mschmidt@hsd.ca
Garden Club
If you love plants, come join the garden club for some fun!
When: Usually every other Wednesday, Period 3/4/5
Where: Bison 6
From: Sep 11, 2023 to Jun 13, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Julie Dyck, Mr Ivan Pankratz, Ms Lisa Elkie-Friesen, Mr Scott Kerda, Ms Caitlin Wiens, Ms Melissa Mathews, Ms Cassandra Klassen
Staff Sponsors
- Julie DyckMathematics judyck@hsd.ca
- Cassandra KlassenHumanities casklassen@hsd.ca
- Melissa MathewHumanities mmathew@hsd.ca
- Ivan PankratzMathematics, Social Science ipankratz@hsd.ca
- Caitlin WiensSocial Science cwiens@hsd.ca
Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Are you someone who is passionate about human rights and diversity? The SRSS GSA is a student-led group that works to provide a place for discussion, dialogue, and inclusivity for students who are a part of the LGBTTQIA* community and allies alike. We will be meeting once a month on pre-determined dates to brainstorm ideas for representation and diversity in our school while sharing stories and being supportive. If you are interested in leading or being a part of this group next year, please contact us.
When: 1 Wednesday a month, 4:00-5:00pm
Where: Crocus 2
From: Sep 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Megan Turnley, Ms Shari Werner
Staff Sponsors
- Megan TurnleyHumanities mturnley@hsd.ca
- Shari WernerOn Leave swerner@hsd.ca
Improv
Improv is unscripted theatre made up on the spot. If you love the adrenaline rush of doing scenes on the fly, talk to us about being a part of our teams! This group will ve doing stage performances. Our Improv teams are formed in the second semester.
When: Mondays, second semester, 4:00-5:30
Where: Drama Room
From: Feb 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Megan Turnley, Ms Shari Werner
Staff Sponsors
- Megan TurnleyHumanities mturnley@hsd.ca
- Shari WernerOn Leave swerner@hsd.ca
Lego Club
Join us to build a variety of Lego and Lego Technic sets or simply free-build with Lego bricks. Bring a set of your own to build together with others. All levels of Lego ability are welcome.
When: Wednesdays, 3:00 – 5:oo pm
Where: Owl 3
From: to
Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Eldon Bestvater
Staff Sponsors
- Eldon BestvaterFlexible Learning, Mathematics ebestvater@hsd.ca
Link Crew
Link Crew consists of members of the grade 11 and 12 classes. These Leaders are positive role models, motivators and teachers who assist in new student orientation on the first day in September. Link Leaders are on hand all school year to welcome new students to the SRSS and help them to discover what it takes to be involved and successful at the school.
When: All school year when needed and August training (one day),
Where:
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Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Kristy Zabowksi, Mr Jeff Dykerman
Staff Sponsors
- Jeff DykermanMathematics, Science jdykerman@hsd.ca
- Kristy ZabowskiEnglish as Additional Language kzabowski@hsd.ca
Mathletes Club and Contests
Enjoy math? Up for a challenge? Come represent SRSS as we participate in math contests alongside students from around the world! Join our Google Classroom: haahaxc for more info.
When: TBD, Periods 4&5
Where: Pine 15/17
From: Sep 11, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Hailey Kupiak, Mr Mitchell Gallinger
Staff Sponsors
- Mitchell GallingerMathematics mgallinger@hsd.ca
- Hailey KupiakMathematics hkupiak@hsd.ca
Open Art
Check announcements or see Alysa VanDrunen for details.
When: Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 pm
Where: Pine 1
From: Sep 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Alyssa Van Drunen, Mr Matt Dean
Staff Sponsors
- Matthew DeanDigital Media, Social Science mdean@hsd.ca
- Alyssa Van DrunenScience, Visual Arts avandrunen@hsd.ca
Photography
Photography of school events as well as studio portraiture.
When: all year, every day,
Where: onsite for sports, Pine 21 for portraits
From: Sep 5, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Paul Reimer
Staff Sponsors
- Paul ReimerDigital Media pareimer@hsd.ca
Pickleball Club
Interested in learning more about the fastest growing sport in North America? The SRSS Pickleball Club runs weekly from April-June. Join our Google Classroom: gcraggz for more info and drop in times. All levels welcome!
When: TBD, 4:00-6:00pm
Where: Gold gym
From: Apr 24, 2015 to Jun 30, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Hailey Kupiak, Mr Curtis Kulpa, Mr Nathan Boulanger
Staff Sponsors
- Nathan BoulangerSocial Science nboulanger@hsd.ca
- Curtis KulpaSocial Worker ckulpa@hsd.ca
- Hailey KupiakMathematics hkupiak@hsd.ca
Pilates
Pilates is low-impact, strength-based fitness. If you are looking to try a new way of working out, join us for 3 Wednesdays a month. Contact Ms. Turnley or Ms. Serdeshni to join the Google Classroom.
When: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00
Where: Owl 13
From: Sep 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Megan Turnley, Ms Olga Serdeshni
Staff Sponsors
- Olga SerdeschniPerforming Arts oserdeschni@hsd.ca
- Megan TurnleyHumanities mturnley@hsd.ca
Puzzle Club
Do you like logic puzzles, riddles, word ladders, code ciphers and other challenges? Come exericse your mind and defeat challenges at Puzzle Club.
When: Wednesdays, Period 3
Where: Bison 14
Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Leanne Proctor
Staff Sponsors
- Leanne ProctorLearning Support lproctor@hsd.ca
Reach for the Top
Reach for the Top is an inter-school trivia competition that pits one high school against another in a fast-paced, question-answer, buzzer-filled frenzy.
Do people seek you out to answer obscure questions? Do you annoy the teacher because you seemingly know everything? Put that knowledge to good use and join the SRSS Reach for the Top team! We are looking for students in grades nine through twelve that have in-depth knowledge of one or more of the following topics: math, literature, science, history, geography, social studies, philosophy, drama, spelling, or pop culture. Practices are Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00. Bring a friend!
When: Tuesday practices (4-5 PM) plus tournaments, 4:00-5:00 pm
Where: Bison 7
From: Nov 7, 2023 to May 14, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Neal Rohne, Mr Andrew Unger
Staff Sponsors
- Neal RohneHumanities, Social Science nrohne@hsd.ca
- Andrew UngerHumanities aunger@hsd.ca
Robotics Club
In Robotics club we will explore basic electronics, 3D modeling/3D printing, and CNC machining as it relates to building robots. The ultimate goal is to design and build robots to compete in a battle bot style competition locally and eventually in a provincial robotics competition!
Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Justin Willems
Staff Sponsors
- Justin WillemsIndustrial Arts jwillems@hsd.ca
Running Club
If you are interested in getting outside and running with some great people come join us! It doesn’t matter whether you are a seasoned runner or lacing up for the first time, run club is for everyone!
When: Thursdays, 3:00 – 5:00
Where: Outside, mezz
From: Oct 12, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Kristy Zabowski
Staff Sponsors
- Kristy ZabowskiEnglish as Additional Language kzabowski@hsd.ca
Skills Manitoba
Skills Canada is an organization whose purpose is to promote and support skilled trades in Manitoba and across Canada. Skills Canada holds many events during the year, however, their main event is the skills provincial and national competitions. These competitions are open to students who are enrolled in secondary and postsecondary technical-vocational programs.
Each year the SRSS sends a number of competitors from each of the vocational areas to the provincial skills competition. Students are selected by their teachers In 2016, the SRSS had four gold medal winners that went on to the national competition in Moncton, NB. Two of those competitors won national gold and another national silver.
This year’s skills provincial and national competitions will be held in Winnipeg at Red River College and the Convention Centre respectively
If you would like further details please visit Skills Manitoba or speak with your vocational teacher. Please feel to watch Skills Canada’s promotional video.
Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Greg Sawatzky, Mr Marc Levesque, Mr Andrew Schmidt
Staff Sponsors
- Marc LevesqueVocational: Electrical mlevesque@hsd.ca
- Greg SawatzkyVice-Principal gsawatzky@hsd.ca
Social Responsibility: Nursing Home Volunteers
Volunteering at a local nursing home/seniors’ home is a great opportunity for students to get involved in their community. Students often choose to volunteer to explore the healthcare field. As well, students can earn a half or full school credit for their volunteer work. Currently, we are volunteering at Bethesda Place and Fernwood/Linden Place.
Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Ashley Gingras
Staff Sponsors
- Ashley Booth GingrasHumanities agingras@hsd.ca
Student Council
When: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm
Where: Bison 4
From: Sep 13, 2023 to Jun 28, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Jolynne Gallant, Ms Katrina Drinevski, Ms Caitlin Wiens
Staff Sponsors
- Jolynne Moar GallantModern Languages jmoargallant@hsd.ca
- Caitlin WiensSocial Science cwiens@hsd.ca
Volunteering
A number of school groups are involved in volunteering with local charities. You might wish to consider getting involved with one of the following.
Bethesda Youth Hospital Volunteers
Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Ashley Booth Gingras
Staff Sponsors
- Ashley Booth GingrasHumanities agingras@hsd.ca
Writing Club
Writing Club is a safe and creative space for students to practice and develop their creative writing skills. Meetings will be student directed, with activities ranging from writing time to attempting new prompts and inspiration to collaboration and peer revision.
When: Mondays/TBA, 3:00-5:00
Where: Crocus 6
From: Sep 18, 2023 to Jun 1, 2024
Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Brydon Caldwell
Staff Sponsors
- Brydon CaldwellHumanities bcaldwell@hsd.ca