Northern offers a variety of clubs, associations and activities in which students may become involved. The following is a partial list of the many organizations currently active at Northern. Staff Advisors and clubs change from time to time. All clubs are set up early in each school year and must have a staff advisor and be approved by Student Council before being formed and advertised.

ASSOCIATIONS

BAA (Boys’ Athletic Association) Buddies

Debating Union Drama Association

Epigram GAA (Girls’ Athletic Association)

Gay-Straight Alliance Music Association

MESA (Math, Eng. and Sci. Assoc.) BlackNSS

SMARTRISK Stage Crew

Social Justice

CLUBS THAT HAVE RUN AT NORTHERN

Anime Club CANFAR

Cancer Committee Chess Club

Christian Heritage Club DECA

Dr. Who Fan Club Drama Club

Film Viewing Appreciation Club French Club

Investment Club Jewish Heritage Club

L2L Peer Tutoring Rover Literary Arts Magazine

Table Tennis Club

NEMO (Northern EnvironMental Organization)

Objectives:

The Gender Sexuality Alliance Association aims to provide a safe and positive space for all students regardless of sexuality or gender identity, as well as to raise awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) issues in the community and in school with the goal of widening acceptance.

Fast Facts:

Ÿ The GSAA has been a significant fixture at Northern since 1990

Ÿ Anti-homophobia workshops are held for the Grade 9s every year

Resources:

Ÿ Guidance department, Skylark Children, Youth and Families

Ÿ Youthline – a toll-free help line for LGBTQ youth – 1-800-268-9688

Ÿ Strong & Resilient Project (STARS) – an after-school, arts-based drop-in group

Ÿ PFLAG – www.pflag.ca