EXTRACURRICULARS

Kingsway College School's extracurricular offerings are diverse and inclusive, featuring over 40 clubs and teams each term across academics, arts, athletics, and citizenship. Athletic teams compete in CISAA and PSA tournaments, achieving notable success. Families and graduates commend the nurturing and encouraging environment, which effectively fosters student engagement and discovery through initiatives like the House Point system and technology opportunities.

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Facts and analysis
Qualitative insights
- The environment is nurturing and encouraging.
- Opportunities are comprehensive and inclusive.

Facts and analysis

SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

Sports at Kingsway College School are diverse and provide a balance of competitive and recreational options.

For comparison, other Canadian schools we cover typically offer around 8 competitive sports and 8 recreational sport options.

Competitive offered

Recreational offered

Signature sport

Uncommon sport

Archery
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Canoeing/Kayaking
Cricket
Cross-country skiing
Curling
Cycling
Downhill skiing
Equestrian
Fencing
Field Hockey
Figure Skating
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Ice Skating
Lacrosse
Martial Arts
Mountain biking
Racquet Ball
Rowing
Rugby
Running
Sailing
Skateboarding
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Ultimate
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Wrestling

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

Kingsway College School 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]

Animation

Art Club

Astronomy Club

Audiovisual Club

Ballet and Classical Ballet

Band

Chess Club

Choir

Community Service

Computer Club

Dance Club

Debate Club

Drama Club

Environmental Club

Foreign Language Club

Habitat for Humanity

Jazz Ensemble

Math Club

Musical theatre/Opera

Online Magazine

Outdoor Club

Outdoor Education

Paintball

Photography

Poetry/Literature club

Radio club

Robotics club

Round Square

School newspaper

Science Club

Scouting

Student Council

Yearbook

Yoga

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 Kingsway College School’s extracurriculars distinct: established strengths and current initiatives

Over 40 extracurricular clubs and teams are offered each term at KCS. Offerings are in the areas of academics, the arts, athletics and citizenship. The House Point system encourages students to get involved in many clubs and teams so they can discover new interests while also enjoying their favourite activities. Our athletic teams participate in the CISAA and the PSA tournaments, and the many banners in our gymnasium are testament to their commitment and skill. The first Lego Robotics team and numerous other technology opportunities allow students in all grades to explore the world of IT.

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.

Qualitative insights

These insights are based on conversations with parents, alumni, and school leadership. Handpicked and curated by our editor, they offer a close look at how the school is experienced and perceived by those who know it best.

The environment is nurturing and encouraging.

Accounts from parents and students highlight that KCS fosters a welcoming atmosphere where children can discover and develop their unique talents, contributing to a positive and engaging school experience.

They really have this mindset of celebrating the unique gifts of every child, allowing them to explore that gift and learn it about themselves, whether that's something entrepreneurial or something related to the arts. If you have a passion for something and it doesn't exist at the school, then they'll work with you.

—Sarah Renaud, parent (see full interview)

My kids both adjusted to the school immediately. The environment was very warm and welcoming, with tons and tons of activities that they both really enjoyed getting involved in. I found that they were getting up early, happy to go to school, and couldn't be more excited to start their day. The school has lots of great get-to-know-you activities, from a welcome-back barbecue in September, to their special camping trip at the start of Grade 6.

—Aneta Gauthier, parent (see full interview)

For my 14-year-old son, Adam, I would say that there's a lot of opportunities for him to be himself. He likes to be artistic and creative. He's been in the school musical every year. He loves to sing and perform, so he's been in the school Talent Show every year. He loves to be creative. They have an after-school program, on Thursdays, called Makerspace, where you can develop an idea and roll with it. My son, Adam, never missed Makerspace. He just loves that openness to be able to create on your own terms, in your own time, and just to be himself.

—Aneta Gauthier, parent (see full interview)

Their Talent Show is such an accepting, nurturing environment, because they don't really care what you want to do. At one of the talent shows, my son decided to draw to music. They put up an easel for him, they put a camera on him to show his work on the big screen, so people could see him draw. And he drew to music on stage. It was the coolest thing. Everybody was laughing and excited for him and just totally accepting something out of the box. It's been all great.

—Aneta Gauthier, parent (see full interview)

Another reason I’d recommend the school is just because of the extra things that they give to us. So the carnivals and the different events that they'd hold, they really wanted us to have fun.

—Christopher Pierro, alum, BMO- process and change management analyst (see full interview)

The students have a special bond with one another. There is a lot of opportunity for collaboration, because of the classroom sizes. There's typically two classes per grade with up to about 20 students per class. And there's a lot of opportunities for these students to connect in the classroom and outside the classroom through extracurriculars.

—Sarah Renaud, parent (see full interview)

Opportunities are comprehensive and inclusive.

Feedback from parents indicates that the comprehensive and inclusive extracurricular programs at KCS provide diverse, accessible opportunities for students of all athletic abilities and interests, fostering broad participation and enjoyment.

KCS has over 40 extracurricular and athletic clubs. They're part of the private school athletic association and CISSA. And so, there's ample opportunity, whether you're doing formal basketball or track and field. Then there's also a lot of clubs like taekwondo, the chess club, and Art In Action. And so, regardless of your passions, and whether they’re known or unknown, there are lots of opportunities to explore them at KCS.

—Sarah Renaud, parent (see full interview)

I would absolutely recommend KCS for a number of different reasons, but fundamentally, the enriched academics, the opportunity for extensive athletic and artistic options, the focus on being on social responsibility and being a good citizen really drew us to the school, and those are the reasons why I would highly recommend the school to other parents.

—Sarah Renaud, parent (see full interview)

We feel the extracurricular programming, available at KCS is fulsome, diverse, and accessible to all students. Our children are of varying athletic ability levels and have been able to participate widely over the years and in a positive environment. We particularly enjoy the rotation of activities, and the range of clubs available for the kids and see them enjoying their participation. Without question, the KCS musical is a highlight. It has broad participation from the student body and puts on a production that is surprising in its calibre for students of this age group.

—BRAD MCCAMUS, parent (beginning 2016) (see full review)

It is a very welcoming culture at KCS. Our observation is that living in the Kingsway promotes easier social opportunities outside of school hours. Both of our kids have been frustrated at times by the serially disruptive behaviour of particular students that has not been brought under control over the years and that is not consistent with the three school rules of respect manners, and trying your best.

—BRAD MCCAMUS, parent (beginning 2016) (see full review)

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