Competition Based Clubs

Bethune Math Club

Staff Advisor: Mr. Tam, Mr Lai

Description: Student run math club focusing on math challenges, problem solving and making math fun and fulfilling for the Bethune Math Community. The club will also be preparing for Math Competitions and providing homework help. 

Meeting Date: Wednesday or Thursday Afterschool (Bi-Weekly) 

Social Media Platform(s): @bethunemath

Chess Club

Staff Advisors:  Mr. McCabe

Description: Master the game of chess and challenge other schools. 

Meeting Date(s) : TBD

Debate Club 

Staff Advisor: Mr. Tam, Ms. Woods

Description: This club is for anyone who is interested in sharpening their speaking skills and learning the art and science of debate. There will be opportunities to debate within the club and against other teams and schools.

Meeting Date(s):  Thursday afterschool in room B206

DECA

Staff Advisor: Ms. Yeung, Ms. Cheung, Mr. Najak

Description: DECA is a Business club that helps students learn more about business through entrepreneurship, marketing, management and finance. Students develop confidence, problem solving, communication, leadership and team work skills. Students can participate in competitions and conferences focusing in on many different industries, competing at regional, provincial and international competitions. 

Meeting Date(s): Thursdays after school in B202, B206, and B207.

Social Media Platform(s):  @bethunedeca

HOSA 

Staff Advisor: Mr. Najak

Description: Students learn about health sciences and events relating to medicine and compete in a two day competition in May where they put their knowledge to the test against students from other schools. In addition to the competition, the conference hosts a number of hands-on workshops where students can learn anything from DNA extraction to suturing 

Meeting Date: Tuesdays at lunch in room B206

Social Media Platform(s): @hosabethune

Model UN

Staff Advisor: Mr. Tam and Ms. Woods 

Description: Model UN is a club for students interested in learning more about how the UN operates and participating in simulated conferences 

Meeting Date: Thursdays at lunch in Rm A114

Reach for the Top 

Staff Advisor: Ms. Pitt

Description: Reach Trivia is back for 2023! If you love trivia - just for the fun of it or in good competition - Bethune Reach is for you. Listen to the announcements in the fall for start dates and location. 

Meeting Date: TBD

Robotics Club

Staff Advisor: Mr. Lu , Mr. Van de Eynde ,and Mr. V. Scott

Description: Our high school robotics club is a group of dedicated students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math. We participate in the FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) Robotics Competition, which challenges teams to design, build, and program robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge. Our team members work together to design, build, and program robots that can perform a variety of tasks such as collecting and delivering power cells, climbing, and maneuvering on the field. We also participate in community outreach events to promote STEM education and inspire future engineers and scientists. We strive to foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and learning, and to represent our school and community with grace and professionalism.

Website: https://robotics.bethuneci.com/