CLUBS AND INTEREST GROUPS

Bear Ambassadors

The Bear Ambassadors are made up of students from grades 9-12. Our goal is to enhance our already phenomenal school spirit by working parallel to the SRC. In addition to many other activities, the Ambassadors help new students feel welcome by giving tours of our school and making it easier to adapt to life at Bowman. We also award Bear of the Month certificates to students we feel deserve some recognition for outstanding spirit and dedication to the school and the community. You may apply to be a Bear Ambassador in the spring. Talk to Mrs. Krahn for more details.

Drama

Besides enhancing theatre arts awareness, skills, and talents, Aden Bowman’s extra-curricular drama programs develop co-operative, collaborative, and leadership skills, and a strong sense of responsibility and commitment. All Aden Bowman students may audition for roles in our very extensive program, or apply to work backstage in lighting and sound, sets and props, costumes and make-up, promotion, management, and design. Our shows include a senior production each fall of a full-length play. Our one act play festival provides an opportunity for senior students to direct a play, work with their peers from all grades, and take complete artistic control of their productions. Our Youth Theatre program, also open to all grades, allows a large number to prepare and perform a play or musical for children.

French Exchange Program

For the past several years, Saskatoon public high school students have been participating in a 2 ½ week exchange program with Tours, France.

This program is a wonderful opportunity for students to improve their French language skills and to experience the French culture by living with a family for three weeks in Tours and by hosting a French student in Saskatoon for three weeks.

Students who are presently enrolled in French 20 or who will be taking French 20 at the time of the exchange are eligible to apply. Students are selected based on their maturity level, their social skills and their academic competence. Interested students can contact their French teacher for more information and to pick up application forms, which are available early in September.

German Exchange

Since 1979, the Saskatoon Public School Division has had a student exchange with Germany. Saskatoon students exchange with young people from the German state called Schleswig-Holstein. Students apply in grade 10, and the six-month program begins prior to the beginning of grade eleven with the arrival of the German students in August. They stay with their exchange families and attend school for ninety days before returning to Germany. Our students go to Germany for ninety days, in April around Easter time. For more information, please contact your German teacher.

Take Our Students to Work

November 5, 2008 is designated as the day our grade nine students will participate in “Take Our Students to Work.” This is a national program, which involves a one-day job shadow of a parent’s workplace. Grade nine students will spend the day in their parent’s workplace learning more about the world of work.

ISCF
The Inter-School Christian Fellowship meets Tuesday at noon in the Jr. Football room to learn more about Jesus Christ through Bible Studies, speakers and videos and to have fun through games and other activities. Our club is open to anyone who would like to take part throughout the school year. See Mr. Vause or Mrs. Krahn for details.

Music

Interested students are invited to participate in a variety of extra curricular music groups which may include concert band, choir, jazz ensemble, jazz combo, and other ensembles. Music students are encouraged to take advantage of our large library of ensembles and combos. Practice facilities and equipment are available by arrangement with the Music Department. The student music executive helps to organize and coordinate the many musical activities through their class representative on the executive. You can join in the fall – See Ms. Elliott or Ms. McAllister for more details.

Outdoor Education

This club offers an opportunity to experience the planning and implementation of a variety of outdoor activities. A student’s attendance at school and a positive attitude will be considered in their application for each activity. Our main activities have included a winter camp, a river canoe trip and a wilderness canoe experience. The general club is open to all grades. We meet at lunch (listen to notices for details) and you can join at the start of any up-coming trip. See Ms. McQueen or Mr. Burko for details.

UNICEF/ Human Rights Club

This club organizes activities and events aimed at increasing our awareness of the plights of those in the world who are much less fortunate than ourselves. In addition, various fundraising events are held throughout the school year as a way to support UNICEF in its effort to help children around the world. All interested students are invited to get involved in this worthwhile cause. We meet on Fridays at lunch in room 5.

Fitness Club

Located beside the library, the Aden Bowman fitness room is up and running. There are work out times in the morning, noon, and after school. Anyone can join the club and everyone is welcome. We are encouraging as many students as possible to come out, support the fitness club, and have fun getting fit. Join the club in the fall! See Mr. Vause for details or come visit us in the fitness room in the morning.

Yearbook Club

The Aden Bowman Yearbook Club works hard to record life at Bowman in both print and photographs. Our work begins with school opening and continues right up to the last day of school in June. We would like to welcome, not only those with an interest in photography or computer designed layout but, also, anyone who just wants to come out and help!

Debate Club

Debate club offers you the chance to get involved in “structured discussion” of various resolutions or topics. You will learn to prepare and present convincing arguments together with a partner for competition in debate tournaments throughout the school year. This is great exercise for the mind!

Visual Art Club
The Art Club meets every Wednesday all year long after school except the first Wednesday of every month. This is a chance for students to create art which they would not usually have a chance to in regular art classes. We will also broaden your art awareness in our community through trips to galleries and local artists’ studios. Field trips to art stores will also be a part of our club so you can keep in tune with new supplies available. All students are welcome to join us.

Math Contests
The Math Contests are run by the Math department. Students in grades
9-12 have the opportunity to write the respective grade level math contest in semester 2 of the current school year. For more information they are to contact their math teacher. The contests test logical thinking and mathematical problem solving skills as well as testing a student’s insight and ingenuity into solving problems that would not be normally covered in the regular math curriculum. Students that achieve a minimum standard of excellence are awarded a medal and/or certificate of distinction at Color Day in June.

Gay-Straight Alliance
Gay-Straight Alliance is group designed to provide an informative and social setting for all students. Guest speakers, films, conferences and other activities support students in developing understanding of their sexual identities. Social events create a place for community-building and friendships.

Senior Jazz Ensemble

This is an extracurricular performance ensemble that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:45 am in both semesters and is directed by Ms. McAllister and Ms. Elliott. Serious Brass, Guitar, Bass, Drum-set, and Piano players are invited to audition. Auditions will be held in the first week of semester I. Students returning to ABCI or only attending in semester II may request an audition by contacting the director.

Peer Tutoring
This program provides the opportunity for students who require extra practice to be paired with a fellow student who can help reinforce the skills and concepts taught in the classroom. Peer tutors are selected based on their social and academic aptitude to provide assistance. Students can access peer tutoring support through Student Services.