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Howlett Academy EXTRACURRICULARS
Extracurriculars at Howlett Academy are vibrant, featuring diverse sports offerings and an array of clubs like Activity Club, Art Club, Mandarin Club, and Coding Club. The sports program balances competitive and recreational options, while clubs engage students in creative, linguistic, and tech pursuits. Sports teams include soccer, basketball, track and field, cross country, and badminton.
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Facts and analysis
SPORTS AND ATHLETICS
Sports at Howlett Academy are diverse and provide a balance of competitive and recreational options.
For comparison, other Canadian schools we cover typically offer around 7 competitive sports and 8 recreational sport options.
Competitive offered
Recreational offered
Signature sport
Uncommon sport
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Running
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track & Field
- Ultimate
- Volleyball
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Why it matters
Beyond promoting physical fitness, school athletics teach life skills like discipline, teamwork, and resilience. A greater variety of sports creates more opportunities for students to develop these skills while building peer connections and a sense of belonging. While competitive sports encourage student-athletes to strive for excellence, recreational sports foster inclusion, exploration, and enjoyment.
CLUBS AND PROGRAMS
Howlett Academy offers a highly diverse array of extracurricular clubs and programs.
Other schools we review usually provide about 14 clubs and programs.
Clubs offered
Clubs not offered
Signature program
all clubs and programs]
Art Club
Band
Community Service
Computer Club
Dance Club
Debate Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Club
Outdoor Education
Photography
Poetry/Literature club
Robotics club
School newspaper
Science Club
Yearbook
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Why it matters
Clubs and enrichment programs, including after-school clubs, extend learning beyond the classroom. They encourage creativity, leadership, and friendships while helping students explore passions, build skills, and gain confidence in a low-pressure environment.
DISTINCT EXTRACURRICULAR FEATURES
What makes Howlett Academy’s extracurriculars distinct: established strengths and current initiatives
Activity Club:
students take part in a variety of physical activities each week. These include, yoga, Pilates, dance, and movement-based games.
Art Club: Students will explore a variety of media, techniques, themes and art projects. Students will create work in a variety of materials, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking. These fun and engaging classes provide technical skills necessary for the enhancement of creativity and intuition.
Mandarin Club: students will be given an introduction of phonetics and gain a basic understanding of Chinese Mandarin. They will learn how to make basic conversations using real life scenarios.
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Why it matters
These highlights, provided by the school, describe unique aspects of its extracurricular activities in terms of history, tradition, and current innovations. These reveal priorities and culture, and give you a clearer picture of the special opportunities students could experience here.
