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Extra-curriculars enhance students' high school experience By Gurkeerat Gill, Simi Sohal and Sukhjeet Kahlon Grade 9, Garth Webb S.S. 23 · Friday, November 16, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com H igh school extra-curriculars really open a student to many possibilities. Garth Webb Secondary School (GWSS) has opened with a wide variety of extra-curricular activities for its students, which has helped establish a relatable community between students and teachers. When students who have something in common meet each other in these activities, they are open to more people, · Room doors, cabinet doors & kitchen cupboard doors · Kitchen and dining room tables & chairs · Bedroom dressers, headboards & bedside tables · Armoires, buffets, chests of drawers & other special items makes them well-rounded and more collaborative with each other. Even though Garth Webb is still a new school, it has many great achievements in clubs and sports. GWSS has many teams in which student can be involved, including basketball, football, volleyball, field hockey and cross country to name a few. Sports teams are important to help students become physically active and help promote a healthy lifestyle. Many of these sports help the students learn about teamwork -- a skill students need for a successful future ON because we will need to be able to work well with others in a work environment. Our teams have won many games and tournaments that have established a positive reputation for the new school. They have made a positive impact on the school with their great skills. We are also looking forward to the winter and spring sports seasons. Students looking for something AS SEEN O N CHCH TV beyond athletics can participate in one or more of our school clubs, such as yearbook club, student council, social justice, mathletes, band and drama club. Every student has their own skill and abilities for which these clubs are designed, helping them develop their skills to use in classes or the future. Clubs help promote a great environment in which a student can improve life skills and provide opportunity to try something new and become more socially involved. While GWSS has opened with many positive opportunities for our students, it also faces challenges. GWSS has opened with Grades 9 and 10 only and has a small staff. But as GWSS continues to grow, we will have more students and staff members to operate these extra-curricular activities. GWSS has had great success opening a brand new school where students can be involved. Students feel pride in being the first to join these extra-curriculars and set traditions for future students. As students of GWSS, we should all encourage each other to join these activities to make our high school years the very best. AS SEEN CITYLINE CLIP AND SAVE No Mo' Tax! Don't pay H.S.T. on pieces brought in during month of November! Showroom open 10:00-5:00 Monday-Saturday #1A-1254 Plains Rd. East, Burlington 905-631-REDO (7336) · www.paintitlikenew.com CLIP AND SAVE We Design. We Manufacture. We Install. Complimentary Upgrades Available Visit one of our design studios to talk to our award winning designers about a complimentary upgrade for your project. Kitchens Counter Bathroom Vanities Wall Units Bars Tops Entertainment Units Home Offices Closets DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE 146 Lakeshore Road E 905-337-2865 www.tvcogeco.com UPPER HAMILTON 1200 Stone Church E 905-388-7293 www.hamptonkitchens.ca