In Pursuit of Interest: Hamber’s New Clubs
Photo by Jessica Kim
New clubs have been formed to bring the Hamber community together this school year. They unite Hamber students through collaborative experiences, topic-exploration, and the participation in activities of interest. There is a selection of over 50 clubs, with over 20 new ones, supporting students in accomplishing their goals this year.
Clubs Day was packed with excited students ready to sign up. If you have missed the event or are wondering which ones to join, most clubs are still welcoming new members. Read more for some insight on Hamber’s newest clubs for the 2021-22 school year.
Club descriptions were sought from specifically new clubs, provided by executives via email. Though all new clubs were contacted, this article reflects those who responded. They have only been edited for length, grammar, and clarity.
Catholic Club:
The purpose of the Catholic Club is to share the teachings of the Catholic Church. We will teach numerous things such as the passion of Christ and heaven on a theological basis. We will also be doing activities such as making rosaries, learning and singing gregorian chants, and a Catholic version of jeopardy.
Craft Club:
Craft Club is a crafty, social club that operates as an art class outside class hours.
Drawing and Painting Club:
Drawing and Painting Club has differ- ent monthly activities such as outdoor sketching, human gesture sketching. If you would like to share your artwork, Drawing and Painting Club can help!
Language Club:
Language Club is a new club at Hamber planning to learn a new language every year. They help develop your skills by participating in various activi- ties and lessons.
Hamber Operation Smile:
Hamber Operation Smile raises money for the Operation Smile organization and helps pay for cleft lip surgeries for families that can’t pay for them; hence the name “Operation Smile”.
Japanese Culture:
Japanese Culture Club focuses on learning about Japan’s language and culture. We also do Japan-central activ- ities like card games, origami, anime, and more to come!
Mental Health Awareness:
The mental health awareness group stems from Here4Peers. Our goal is
to raise awareness and reduce stigma regarding mental health among youth. With the knowledge and experience learned from the Here4Peers program, they work alongside the school counsellors to provide resources and information throughout the year.
Pep Band:
Pep Band is a band made up of enthu- siastic musicians that are looking to put spirit into school events! We are planning to perform at sports and oth-
er spirit events throughout the year.
Piano Club:
Piano club is a new club where players and piano appreciators come to enjoy music. You go to practice with an audi- ence and just have a respectful place to play. It’s a drop-in and very casual.
Solidarity, Not Charity:
Solidarity, Not Charity is committed
to breaking down class, race, and feminist theory in a digestible way
for Hamber students. They are also hoping to do fundraisers/mutual aid to help out the Vancouver community.
Writers Club:
Writers Club is a place where Hamber’s writers can connect, develop skills, share work, and explore opportunities in a safe, open community. They write based on prompts, edit pieces, get feedback, watch and study famous writing techniques, help each other in projects, and enter competi- tions.
Hamber also introduces the newly created Yoga Club, Studio-Challenge Leadership, STEMpreneurship, Sign Language, Indigenous Focus Mentor- ship Group, Games Club, Crochet for Community, Coding Club, EH Best Buddies, and Art Matters this school year. These clubs allow students to engage in various activities such as learning a skill, making and connect- ing with new friends, and supporting the community.
Every student has an opportunity to get involved within this assortment of clubs that Hamber has to offer.