For a fillable copy of the CLAW 2025-26 Selection Form - click HERE

 
Click on the links below for more information.

Grade 9 Transitions

Academic Enhancement

Elective Blocks

 
CLAW Electives:
  • Feeding Futures Culinary Arts

Students in this CLAW elective support their peers and the school food program through baking. Work on your culinary skills while helping feed the Grizzlies.

  • Video Games and Communication

Explore topics around communication and language through the lens of video games.

  • Minecraft Build Challenges

Creative mode only (no gaming). Learn how to build and engineer real-life structures in Minecraft. Tutorials in first term. For your projects, you must pick real-life, school appropriate structures to recreate in Minecraft (castles, game parks, landmarks, ships, etc.).

  • Themes in Classic Film

Consider important themes in class films that have had an impact on cinema and culture.

  • Pilates and Spin Class

Students can keep active in this CLAW as they use the spin bikes and learn Pilates.

  • Film Production Reels

Film Production Reels is a class for students who have taken at least one film class previously and are interested in helping make short videos for our school. At times, we will create short reels for IG or to promote a special activity or event in our school. The emphasis is on simple, high-quality shorts that don’t require extensive editing time.

  • Yoga

Students will learn the physical practice of yoga poses and the benefits of breathwork and mindfulness strategies.

  • Calligraphy

Students in this CLAW elective have the opportunity to unwind and learn the art of calligraphy.

  • Podcasting

Explore the art of podcasting. Research, prepare, and produce podcasts using the podcasting lab.

  • Handbells

Learn the art of working together, learning a new instrument, and reading music in handbells. The handbell is an ensemble instrument perfect for experienced musicians and those new to music alike.

  • Inclusive PHE

A fun way to keep active outside of the typical PE experience. Students will explore in-school and community-based recreation activities. 

  • Siege of the Castle: Trebuchet Build

Students have the opportunity to explore concepts in physics and medieval design as they build their own trebuchets.

  • Circuit Training and Fitness

Keep active and support your fitness through circuit training.

  • Rock Climbing and Bouldering

Keep active and have fun with rock climbing. Students in this CLAW elective go to Project Climbing each week. Students are required to have a Project Climbing membership. $375.00 for a Wednesday-only pass or $500.00 for an unlimited pass (September to June).

  • The Art of War: Special Topics in Military History

This offering is a look at warfare through the ages based on the writings of the famous Chinese military tactician Sun Tzu. Students will study Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Napoleon. We also look at the modern-day Vietnam War.

  • Special Topics in Fashion and Textiles

This CLAW elective offers students an opportunity to take a deep dive into an area of fashion and textiles of their own choosing.

  • Novel Writing

Calling aspiring authors! Collaborate with fellow writers to workshop your writing and create the novel you’ve always wanted to write.

 

CLAW BLOCK

 

File Attachment