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Leadership ThroughActivities Guide

To learn, to lead, to serve; discovering the promise in our selves and the world.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Activities and

Leadership Guide 2017–2018

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Students and Parents:

Our Leadership Program is designed to provide opportunities for all our students to develop their leadership skills. This Activities and Leadership Guide is our attempt at summarizing many of these opportunities. The breadth of the offerings is also a testament to the commitment of our staff to the development of our students. Our hope is that all Middle School students will consider ways in which they can develop their leadership skills and will use this guide in planning their year’s activities.

On behalf of the staff, I encourage all students to be involved in activities over the year that touch on all five streams. The list of activities is not set in stone. At the time of publication, this list is our best estimate of what we will be able to offer. Addi-tional opportunities will be announced during the school year. Above all, don’t be limited by what appears in this booklet. We are always eager to discuss ideas students have to develop their own leadership activity.

Get involved! Seize the day! Contribute to the life of the school and to your own personal development. It will help you to have a great year at the Middle School.

Xavier Abrioux, Director of Middle School

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Leadership at SMUS We believe that leadership is a process of engagement that moves people to understanding and action in an environment inspired by trust. SMUS is committed to supporting each student in their journey to becoming a leader. Just like academics, arts and athletics, all our students can benefit from having the experience of leadership and opportunities and training to develop their potential as a leader. The foundation of the leadership program is based on the following four pillars: Service, Honesty, Respect, Courage

Five Streams of Leadership

The program is based on five streams that are important in the development of good leadership. Throughout this booklet, you will see the following icons and notice that they are shaded differently depending on the activity. Below is an explanation of the meaning of each. When an activity is meeting the goals of the stream, the icon is shaded.

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Service - To foster a culture of service, citizenship and responsibility at SMUS, students participate in meaningful service to others.

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Sustainability - Focusing on environmental issues, increasing our awareness and decreasing our envi-ronmental impact.

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Global Responsibility - Appreciating that there is a world beyond us; a world we are a part of, and one that we can – and should – play an active role in improving.

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Principles of Leadership - The theoretical and ethical foundation for solid leadership practice.

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Experiential Education - Providing students with opportunities to learn through doing, to reflect on their experiences and to apply their learning to oth-er situations in the outdoors or in the classroom.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Middle School Sports Teams/Clubs ......................................... 1 Art Club ......................................................................................... 4 Book Lovers Anonymous ........................................................... 5 Chess Club .................................................................................... 6 Eco-Warriors ................................................................................ 7 Experiential PE Program (Grade 8) .......................................... 8 Exploratory ................................................................................... 9 Grade 6 Girls and Boys Club ................................................... 10 Grade 8 Leadership Conference .............................................. 11 Jazz Band ..................................................................................... 12 Leadership Opportunities ......................................................... 13 Math Challengers ........................................................................ 14 Model UN ................................................................................... 15 Outdoor Education.................................................................... 16 Score Keepers ............................................................................. 17 Service Day ................................................................................. 18 Service Learning Initiatives ....................................................... 19 Speech and Debate Club ........................................................... 20 Student Ambassadors ................................................................ 21 Student Council .......................................................................... 22 Technology Club ........................................................................ 23 WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) .......................................... 24 WE Schools ................................................................................. 25 Helpful Documents Student-Led Initiative Proposal Form .................................... 26 Personal Notes ........................................................................... 28 Activities Planning Page ............................................................ 31

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS TEAMS/CLUBS

Our goal for Grades 6-8 is to provide a variety of athletic op-portunities over the course of the year, as well as prepare stu-dents for sports at the Senior School level. With our main em-phasis on participation, sportsmanship, citizenship and a quali-fied coaching staff, we do our utmost to provide a positive ath-letic experience for our students during their time at the Middle School. Being part of a school sports team is a great way for students to stay active, get to know people and develop athletic and leadership skills.

A complete list of the sports offered is on the following page.

Possible teams to get involved with:

Fall Term:

Practice days/ times:

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FALL

Gr. 8 Boys Rugby

Gr. 7/8 Boys Soccer

Gr. 7/8 Girls Soccer

U-15 Girls Soccer

U-13 Boys Soccer

Gr. 6/7 Boys Soccer

Gr. 6/7 Girls Soccer

Gr. 6/7/8 Cross Country

LATE FALL

(to Christmas Break)

Gr. 6/7/8 Squash Club

Gr. 6/7/8 Swim Club

Gr. 6 Boys Basketball

Gr. 6 Girls Basketball





WINTER

(to Spring Break)

Gr. 6/7/8 Squash Club

Gr. 6/7/8 Swim Club

Gr. 6 Girls Volleyball



SPRING

Gr. 6/7/8 Sailing

Gr. 6/7/8 Badminton Club

Gr. 6/7/8 Track and Field

Gr. 6/7/8 Field Hockey

Gr. 6 Boys Rugby

Gr. 7 Boys Rugby

Gr. 8 Boys Rugby

Gr. 6/7/8 Girls Rugby

Gr. 6/7/8 Cycling

U-13 Girls Soccer *

* Tournament-dependent

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SMUS Middle School participates in the Lower Island Middle School Sports Association (LIMSSA) which includes Middle Schools from the Victoria, Saanich and Sooke school districts. We also take part in some independent school leagues, jambo-rees and tournaments throughout the year. For more information about practice times, please check out the Sports Board outside Reception, the Athletic Notice Board outside the PE office, or see the calendar at www.smus.ca. An-nouncements will also be made for students to hear. For more information, please contact the Athletic Coordinator, Mrs. Nancy Mollenhauer, at [email protected].

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Adult Advisor: Ms. Leanne Wilkins Purpose of Activity: To provide an opportunity for students to pursue more art projects beyond what they do in their art classes. Students will work on instructed and self-directed pro-jects using media such as clay, glass work, paints or pencil, all under the guidance of the art teacher. Time of Year: Throughout the school year Frequency and Duration of Meetings: Mondays after school from 3:10-4:00 pm. Students can attend off and on depending on other after-school activities they are involved in throughout the year. Requirements of Membership: Enthusiasm Number of Participants: Unlimited

ART CLUB

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Adult Advisor: Mrs. Sarah Craig Purpose of Activity: To read, discuss and promote the newest books coming into the library! Students will help plan special events such as the annual Book Battle, monthly Jeopardy Games, host author visits and much more. Time of Year: Throughout the school year Frequency and Duration of Meetings: Usually Mondays at lunch. Requirements of Membership: A love of books! Number of Participants: Unlimited

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CHESS CLUB

Adult Advisor: Mr. Xavier Abrioux Purpose of Activity: This club is for students who play chess or who want to learn to play. Time of Year: During the Winter months Frequency and Duration of Meetings: Once a week over lunch and/or possibly at other times depending on student interest. Requirements of Membership: Open to all students; no ex-perience necessary. Number of Participants: Unlimited

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ECO-WARRIORS

Adult Advisor: Mr. Richard DeMerchant, Mrs. Valerie Pike Purpose of Activity: Action and education about the environ-ment. Time of Year: Throughout the school year Frequency and Duration of Meetings: Recess meetings and extra sessions as necessary. Requirements of Membership: Open to all Middle School students. Number of Participants: Unlimited

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The Physical Education program for Grade 8 students at SMUS is, we believe, one of a kind. While the program follows many traditional Physical Education programs found in most schools, we also offer a very wide variety of non-traditional activities. In the 10-day cycle, students receive Physical Educa-tion seven times. Each period is 50 minutes in length. Of these seven periods, two of those are double blocks giving the stu-dents two 100-minute periods. These large blocks of time allow us to either take students off campus for various activities, or bring guest instructors in. Some examples of the types of activities that are offered to our Grade 8 students are water polo, gymnastics, martial arts, squash, jazzercise, curling, hip hop dance, tennis, golf, lawn bowls, fitness and strength training.

EXPERIENTIAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

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EXPLORATORY Colour in the icon(s) which best represents your option (see page iv for descriptions)

The Exploratory Option that I took during… Session 1:

Name of option I chose:

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Session 3:


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When you review our Exploratory options for the year, which streams of leadership did you cover most? _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________

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Adult Advisor: Ms. Allison Peace Purpose of Activity: With the help of the adult advisor the Grade 8 leaders plan and lead various activities that are of interest to the Grade 6 students. Activities in the past have included sports, activities and games (e.g. gym games, board games, crafts, baking and scavenger hunts). All Grade 6s are welcome to join in. All Grade 8s interested in leading the group should discuss their interest with the adult advisor at the start of the school year. This group is an opportunity for the Grade 6s to have fun and make friends while also giving the Grade 8s an opportunity to build their leadership skills. Time of Year: Throughout the school year Frequency and Duration of Meetings: Over lunch, approximately twice a month. Requirements of Membership: Grade 6 students Number of Participants: Unlimited

GRADE 6 GIRLS AND BOYS CLUB

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Adult Advisor: Mrs. Dariol Haydock, Mrs. Tanya Lee Purpose of Activity: Every winter SMUS hosts an annual Leadership Conference for students from Independent schools in Victoria and the Lower Mainland. This conference is organized by Grade 8 SMUS students. Some past themes are Passion to Action and Accepting 2 Connecting. Time of Year: September to January Frequency and Duration of Meetings: Term 1 or 2 Exploratory and some after school and lunch meetings closer to the conference date. Requirements of Membership: Grade 8 Number of Participants: Unlimited

GRADE 8 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

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Adult Advisor: Mr. Ian Farish Purpose of Activity: A fun opportunity for extra rehearsal time and students will learn improvisation. Time of Year: Throughout the school year Frequency and Duration of Meetings: Twice a week in the morning. Requirements of Membership: Show up! Number of Participants: 20-35

JAZZ BAND

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Adult Advisor: Mrs. Dariol Haydock Purpose of Activity: To provide additional leadership oppor-tunities to Grade 7 and 8 students as they arise throughout the year. Students will be notified of opportunities throughout the year at our weekly assemblies. Prior opportunities have includ-ed CAIS Leadership Conference, Grade 8 Leadership Confer-ence and a variety of other leadership opportunities.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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Adult Advisor: Math teachers Purpose of Activity: To prepare for Mathematics contests and competitions, especially the Grade 8/9 Math Challengers Con-test. Time of Year: September to May Frequency and Duration of Meetings: Once a week, 12:15-12:35 pm Requirements of Membership: All students are welcome. Number of Participants: Unlimited

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Adult Advisor: Ms. Catherine Cade Purpose of Activity: Students will gain a deeper understanding of the role and operation of the United Nations in an experien-tial way. Time of Year: Throughout the school year Frequency and Duration of Meetings: TBA Requirements of Membership: An interest and enthusiasm. Number of Participants: Unlimited

MODEL UN

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION

S Su G P E Adult Advisor: Mr. Zyoji Jackson Purpose of Activity: These three- to five-day programs have been designed to expose students to a wide range of outdoor activities at an age-appropriate level. Throughout the programs environmental minimum impact techniques and positive group dynamics will be fostered. These days promise to be an exciting finish to the school year. Time of Year: June Grade 6 Program This is a three-day introductory program introducing students to outdoor skills, group dynamics and environmental awareness. Grade 7 Program This is a residential experience highlighting group dynamics, outdoor living skills, environmental awareness and native cul-ture. This program is designed to continue the environmental focus established in Grade 6 while at the same time introducing important outdoor living skills in a residential setting. The im-portance of group dynamics is stressed through team-building exercises. Grade 8 Program These programs are designed to give Grade 8 students an op-portunity to specialize in an area that interests them. All the program options are offered at the introductory level only. Op-tions are: fly fishing, Island Sampler, rock climbing, sailing, sea kayaking, sea to sky hiking, surfing and white water kayaking.

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Adult Advisor: Mrs. Nancy Mollenhauer Purpose of Activity: To provide training and opportunities for students to be official score keepers at SMUS games. Time of Year: Throughout the school year Frequency and Duration of Meetings: Training and games throughout the year. Requirements of Membership: A willingness to be trained and an interest in the rules and scoring of various sports. Number of Participants: Unlimited

SCORE KEEPERS

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SERVICE DAY

The Middle School encourages each student to have a meaningful service experience off campus each year. At the Middle School, a day is organized to have students in each grade off campus serving within the community. SMUS is dedicated to developing partnerships with organizations, encouraging our students to develop an awareness and understanding of the needs of our community and helping students discover how they can contribute. Students will have the opportunity to spend time with seniors at an elderly care facility, participate in a variety of environmental services, volunteer at the food bank or homeless shelter, or help in the classroom at a local elementary school. These activities are chaperoned by Middle School faculty and are coordinated by the Service department.

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SERVICE LEARNING INITIATIVES

As a school which prepares students for “higher learning and for life” we believe community involvement is a crucial part of a SMUS education. Serving the needs of others is a core tenet of our program. We hope to broaden perspectives, and develop leadership skills and character traits in order to create good citizens. Three common themes and areas of support have developed at SMUS: Cancer Awareness Local Issues Global Issues Student-Led Initiatives If you and your friends are interested in initiating a service opportunity, the possibilities are endless. Our students support both local and global initiatives. Students will be asked to fill in the proposal form at the end of this guide, and to set up a meeting with Mrs. Haydock to discuss the proposal. Examples of past student initiatives are an awareness and fundraising campaign for Nepal (global) and a collection of personal items for Victoria Youth at Risk (local).

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Adult Advisors: Mrs. Sarah Craig Purpose of Activity: During Speech Club, students will have fun debating and sharing their love of public speaking through lively debates and speech games. They will become comfortable with speaking in small groups then branching out to larger audi-ences. In addition, students will have the opportunity to prepare for Model UN and the Independent Schools of BC speech competition. There are so many opportunities to use your skills while having fun with your friends at this exciting lunchtime club. Time of Year: October to April Frequency of Meetings: Weekly at lunch hour Requirements of Membership: A sense of humour and will-ingness to have fun! Number of Participants: Unlimited

SPEECH AND DEBATE CLUB

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Adult Advisors: Mr. Zyoji Jackson Purpose of Activity: The Student Ambassador Program at the Middle School is a leadership program that is made available to our students at the end of their Grade 7 year. As student ambas-sadors, the Grade 8 students will be welcoming and mentoring students who are new to the SMUS community in Grades 7 and 8. Ambassadors will also serve as Middle School tour guides, hosts for Open House and be involved in orientation. Through-out the year the student ambassadors will plan and lead activities to fulfill our mandate of making the Middle School a fun and welcoming place. Time of Year: Throughout the school year Frequency of Meetings: Orientation Day on the first day of school, and approximately once a month throughout the school year. Requirements of Membership: Grade 8 students (applications are taken in June of their Grade 7 year) Number of Participants: Up to 30 students

STUDENT AMBASSADORS

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Adult Advisor: Mr. Jim Williams Purpose of Activity: 1. To provide leadership opportunities for Middle School stu-

dents through planning and carrying out activities through-out the year, and keeping track of information relevant to those activities.

2. To organize, coordinate and conduct social activities (dances) and Service Days throughout the year.

3. To provide students with a voice for issues of concern with-in the Middle School.

4. To provide students with an opportunity to organize and participate in community service events, including the Terry Fox Run, Christmas Hampers, and Peanut Butter Blitz.

Time of Year: Throughout the school year Frequency and Duration of Meetings: Weekly meetings from 12:10 to 12:35 pm Requirements of Membership: A willingness to attend and become involved. Students are welcome to attend any or all of the meetings throughout the year, and join at any time. Number of Participants: Unlimited

STUDENT COUNCIL

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Adult Advisor: Mr. George Floyd Purpose of Activity: To explore new computer technologies through a variety of activities including field trips, visiting speakers, installing and testing new hardware and software. Past years have included field trips to government, university and industry simulation labs. We bring in new or demo hardware and software including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, VR and Augmented Reality devices, gaming with MinecraftEdu, Kerbal Space Program, flight and driving simulators, Lego and VEX robotics and quadcopters. Time of Year: Throughout the school year Frequency and Duration of Meetings: Weekly meetings from 3:20 to 4:30 pm. Requirements of Membership: Interest in the applications of computer technology. Open to all grades. Number of Participants: Up to 18 students

TECHNOLOGY CLUB

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Adult Advisors: Mrs. Nancy Mollenhauer, Mrs. Tanya Lee Purpose of Activity: WEB is a transition program that wel-comes Grade 6 students and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year in Middle School. WEB is built on the belief that students want to and can help other students suc-ceed. The WEB program trains members of the Grade 8 class to be WEB Leaders: positive role models who act as motivators, leaders and teachers, and guide new students to success in the Middle School. Time of Year: Throughout the school year Frequency of Meetings: Training in late spring, Orientation Day on first day of school, and approximately once a month throughout the school year. Requirements of Membership: Grade 8 students apply for WEB Leadership positions in May of their Grade 7 year. Stu-dents are selected by a committee of teachers based on school contributions and strength of applications. Number of Participants: 16-20

WEB (WHERE EVERYBODY BELONGS)

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Purpose of Activity: WE Schools is a service group that works in conjunction with the Senior School to raise awareness about global and local issues. We begin the year with a trip to WE Day in Vancouver, where we get inspired by speakers from around the world. Then we take on a service initiative each term that supports local charities and draws attention to global issues. Students interested in the planning process will have the opportunity to join the Exploratory in Session 1. Join our group and make a difference! Time of Year: Throughout the school year Frequency and Duration of Meetings: Session 1 Exploratory, and follow-up meetings during lunch break that run 15-20 minutes. Requirements of Membership: Anyone is welcome to join at any point, but WE Day participants will be selected from Grades 7 and 8. Number of Participants: 20-30

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Middle School Proposal for Student-Led Service/Leadership Initiatives

Please complete this proposal form and submit it to Mrs. Haydock. Proposal submitted by: _ Date of submission: _ What are you proposing to do? _ _ _ Why are you proposing your idea? _ _ _ _ _ Which of the Five Streams are addressed with this activity? _ _ _

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A. THEME Who will benefit from this project? __ __ Why are you choosing to support this particular group? __ __ What activities are you planning? __ __

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B. IMPLEMENTATON When will you hold this event? __

What resources will you need to hold your event? __ __ __

Will you need an adult to help you? Yes No

C. PROMOTION How will you communicate this initiative to our school com-munity? (Remember that parents, students and teachers are all part of our community.)

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D. LEARNING Are you hoping that the community will learn or become more aware of any issues by participating in your project? __ __

Is there any follow up to this activity? __ __

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