Students have opportunities to develop valuable citizenship, leadership, and teamwork skills, and to meet new friends through service leadership activities and a variety of clubs. Students in Grades 4 to 6 are encouraged to be involved in at least one school service club during the school year, and all students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities offered
These student volunteers help all École Richard Secord students make it to school safely by assisting with safe crossing of 117 Street. Our AMA Patrols demonstrate responsibility by arriving to school early or by staying later regardless of the weather. They do this to support the safety and wellness of students, which is a huge school focus. We appreciate their effort and their leadership role along with their staff leaders. These AMA Patrols are our leaders and volunteers of tomorrow and demonstrate this regularly! We salute you!
Students in Grades 5 and 6 are welcome to join the school Library Club. Students are trained by our teacher librarian, about how a school/public library is organized. Library Club members work in the school library one day per week, at both the morning and afternoon recess.
And the best part of being a library club member…they get first dibs on NEW books while learning a life-long literacy skill … how to use a library!
Grade 5 and 6 students are invited to join the RS Lunch Monitor Team, a student leadership and citizenship opportunity at École Richard Secord School.
The role of a RS Lunch Monitor is to help young students in Grades 1, 2, and 3 have a safe and enjoyable lunch experience. They assist with opening lunch containers, help to wipe up accidental spills, assist with jacket-zipping and scarf-tying in the winter, and help the adult Lunch Supervisors in whatever way they are needed. Sometimes, they lead indoor or outdoor games for their young buddies, or help them to make new friends. Lunch Monitors in the French Immersion program are expected to speak French when serving in French Immersion classes, a great opportunity for both older and younger students to use their French language skills in a real-life situation!
Lunch Monitors are positive role models in both action and attitude for the young students they assist. Our young students enjoy increased safety, confidence, and sense of belonging in the school and on the playground through being known by name by older Lunch Monitor buddies. We appreciate our RS Lunch Monitor Team!
Many of our Grade 6 students volunteer as Office Assistants during their lunch break. During this time, a pair of students is stationed in the office, where they answer phone calls, take messages, and assist visitors to the school. They also assist with distribution of materials to teacher mailboxes and with material preparation. Staff members are always available should they require assistance. This volunteer commitment promotes citizenship and provides valuable work experience for the students.
The work of these students is very much appreciated and we often receive compliments from visitors and callers!