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Rothesay Netherwood School EXTRACURRICULARS
Extracurriculars at Rothesay Netherwood School include a balance of diverse sports and clubs, with standout achievements such as successful rowing performances at national regattas and individual world records in powerlifting. The school also excels in cultural programs, with students participating in ballet recitals, and academic competitions, with middle schoolers winning the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision National Competition.
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Facts and analysis
SPORTS AND ATHLETICS
Sports at Rothesay Netherwood School 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
- Basketball
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Cross-country skiing
- Cycling
- Downhill skiing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Ice Skating
- Martial Arts
- Mountain biking
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Running
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- 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
Rothesay Netherwood 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]
Art Club
Audiovisual Club
Band
Choir
Community Service
Computer Club
Debate Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Habitat for Humanity
Jazz Ensemble
Musical theatre/Opera
Outdoor Club
Outdoor Education
Photography
Robotics club
Round Square
Science Club
Student Council
Yearbook
Yoga
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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 Rothesay Netherwood School’s extracurriculars distinct: established strengths and current initiatives
RNS Rowers experience CSSRA 71st Annual Regatta. Competing at the Canadian Secondary School Regatta is a high school rowers ultimate challenge- with 128 schools participating in various course conditions. Our crews rowed technically sound and put forth a tremendous performance in the women’s double & men’s 8+, finishing 4th in their heats. Ian Morrison moved through to the senior 72kg single final finishing 5th.
RNS student makes NB U17 baseball team. Bryson Woodworth '17 has been selected to join Team NB Selects at the Canada Cup baseball U17 Championships in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The tournament features the country's top players and is a highly scouted event. This will be Bryson's second year with the team, which finished with a 5-2 record last year.
RNS Students star in Rothesay Ballet School Spring Recital at the Imperial Theatre. The girls were involved in a variety of dance including contemporary, tap and a full ballet performance of 'Jewels'.
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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.
