Our highschool, New Westminster Secondary School (NWSS), is proud to offer clubs and activities that speak to a wide range of interests – from the Dance or Physics clubs to the wide range of clubs to support local non-profits and charities, there’s sure to be something that will get you excited and engaged. These clubs change year to year, based on the interests of students and staff. Below is a list of some of the most recent clubs that you or your child may be interested in.

Club Location When Description
Art Club 1003 Wednesdays lunch The Art Club brings together students who enjoy creating and admiring art.
Badminton Club Gym Thursdays and Fridays 3:05pm – 5pm and 7pm – 8pm We will spend time practicing before the badminton season starts.
BC Children’s Hospital Club TBA TBA Fundraises and spreads awareness about BC Children’s Hospital.
BCSPCA Club 3005 Thursdays at lunch The purpose of the BCSPCA Club is to spread awareness about animal right issues by organizing monthly club fundraisers.
Best Buddies Club 3014 Mondays at lunch Best Buddies fosters friendships between people with and without developmental disabilities and promotes inclusion of exceptional students.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Club 3018 Every other Thursdays at lunch We collaborate with Big Brothers Big Sisters Non-Profit to hold information sessions about mentorship programs and volunteer opportunities as well as hold fundraising sales and food/clothing drives.
Business Competition Club 2016 Mondays at lunch The goal of the Business Competition Club is to improve our public speaking proficiency, our problem-solving skills, and to further explore business concepts for business case competitions.
Canadian Cancer Club 2025 Tuesdays at lunch Promotes cancer awareness and raises funds to support the Royal Columbian Hospital Oncology department as wall as cancer research.
Chess Club 3015 Mondays at lunch Our purpose is to offer chess enthusiasts a chance to share their passion and improve their skills.
Chinese Traditional Board Games (GO) Club 2004 Fridays at lunch This club’s aim is to provide students with a comfortable space and equipment to learn, discuss, explore, and play traditional Chinese strategy board games.
Create Change Club 2002 Thursdays at lunch We are a part of an organization working together to help fundraise for girl’s education in Northern Ghana.
Creative Writing Club 3017 Wednesdays lunch This club is a chance for poets, writers, and lyricists to get together, learn, share ideas and perform.
Debate Club 2002 Tuesdays at lunch The Debate Clubs provides students opportunities to learn public speaking skills and build confidence while participating in debate tournaments.
Engineering Club 1012 Wednesdays after school The Engineering club is a place for the makers, thinkers, builders, and programmers to meet, create, and support one another.
Environmental Club TBA Tuesdays at lunch The Environment club meets for students to learn about and discuss climate crisis issues and pursues these issues inside the school and within our local community.
Esports Club ONLINE Fridays lunch Where gamers collaborate through video games.
French Tutoring Club 3003 Wednesdays lunch IB 11’s and 12’s help any students needing help with any French related work. Celebrate Francophone culture from around the world.
Future Foundation Club 2035 Mondays lunch To educate the school community about the negative impact of drug use/abuse.
Heart and Stroke Foundation Club 2035 Fridays at lunch This club promotes and interest in and fundraises for cardiovascular research as well as health and well-being of the school community.
Hip Hop Club 1221 Thursdays 3:15pm Dancers of all levels gather weekly to learn various styles of dance under the umbrella of Street Dance; Locking, Popping, Hip-hop, House, Waacking, etc.
Honour Society Club 3010 Wednesdays lunch Raises money and advocated for female education in Kenya and Tanzania
Indigenous Book Club 3001 Tuesdays lunch The Indigenous Book Club  studies and discusses Indigenous-authored texts I order to broaden their understanding of Indigenous perspectives, issues and life experiences.
Indigenous Events Committee Club 3001 Thursdays lunch Our goal is to raise awareness of Indigenous culture and history. We hope to educate ourselves and our peers. We also aim to support and honour local Coast Salish People and the Qayqayt First Nations.
Interact Club 3000 Fridays and Wednesdays lunch Raises awareness and fundraises for Polio and the Elizabeth Fry Society, volunteer opportunities and student exchange program.
Japan Club 2004 Thursdays Lunch The Japan Club celebrates Japanese culture by hosting workshops and fundraisers.
Jewelry Club 1004 Wednesdays lunch Club members get to create, showcase and sell their creations.
Korean Club 2004 Wednesdays Lunch The purpose of our club is to share the interest of Korean culture. We want to hold a variety of club events based off of Korean culture.
Lend A Hand Club 3008 TBA This club promotes volunteer opportunities throughout the community.
Math Club 3008 Mondays lunch This club studies and prepares for Math competitions.
Mental Health Awareness Club Library Fridays after school The Mental Health Awareness Clubs aims to destigmatize mental illnesses and spread the importance of mental well-being.  The club will also fundraise to donate to mental health organizations.
Model UN Club 2014 Fridays lunch The Model UN Club exposes student to world issues and encourages students to have a global perspective while practicing their public speaking skills.
Peer Tutoring Club 3001 Tuesdays & Fridays after school Aims to supports students in their homework completion.
Psychology Club 3005 Wednesdays Lunch
Podcast Club 2010 Wednesdays after school For students who want to share their knowledge to the community, improve their speaking abilities, or their video and audio editing abilities.
Red-Underline Initiative Club 3025 Thursdays lunch Club which allows students to advocate for which stories they wish to learn in school
Reach for the Top Club 2004 Mondays after school Reach For The Top is for those who love trivia! We plan to compete in regional competitions to demonstrate our skills!
(Sun) Run Club PE classroom Mondays & Tuesdays after school The Run club provides an opportunity for NWSS students (and staff) to run in a group setting and train for the Vancouver Sun Run. All experience levels are welcomes!
SEAS Club Drama Room Thursdays lunch The goal of SEAS is to foster a safe and welcoming environment in which members of the school community can discuss all forms of assaults advocacy and reform. Everyone is welcome.
Science “Ninja” Demo Club 2010 Wednesdays after school Opportunities for “hand-on” science
Science Challengers Club 3012/3008 Fridays after school Students with a passion for science meet up to engage in experiments and inter-school competitions.
Skateboard Club Queens Park Wednesdays after school Our club’s goal is to improve skateboard skills with someone who has a same goal. We will practice skills such as ‘Ollie’, ‘Kickflips’, ‘Pop shift’, etc. with tutors and friends so you can be more confident and comfortable with them whether you are a beginner or a master at skateboarding.
Socialist Initiative Club 3004 Mondays Lunch To create a safe space for people of all political backgrounds to discuss solutions to universal issues.
STEM Initiative Club 2030 Fridays after school The STEM Initiative allows students to explore STEM in fun, exciting hands-on projects.  We focus on projects that put STEM into actions, focusing on engineering and physics-related projects.
Strategy Games Club 1012 Wednesdays after school The Strategy Games Club is a place for student to meet, discover, play and challenge themselves.  Games include Dungeons and Dragons, Magic the Gathering, Warhammer and Chess.
Student Press Club 2030 Online lunch time Allows students to build their writer voice and improve their writing skills.
Student Voice Club 2017 Tuesdays lunch A school district and student collaboration where members consult on policy and budget.
UNICEF Club 1001 Tuesdays lunch Fundraises for, advocates, and spread awareness about issues concerning children and mothers across the globe. We organize and run events and fundraisers rom which the proceeds go towards supporting UNICEF Canada.
Women’s Shelter and Rights Club 2032 Wednesdays lunch Our initiative is to spread awareness on women’s issues and to support women of all backgrounds, both within our local community and globally.
Welcome Club 3022 TBA A fun and friendly club to welcome international and new students to NWSS!!