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St. John's-Ravenscourt School EXTRACURRICULARS
Extracurriculars at St. John's-Ravenscourt School feature a diverse sports program offering both competitive and recreational options, alongside a wide range of clubs and activities. Notably, the school is recognized as Canada's leader in debating and public speaking, boasting 15 Individual World Champions in debating over the last 30 years.
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Facts and analysis
SPORTS AND ATHLETICS
Sports at St. John's-Ravenscourt 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
- Cross-country skiing
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Rugby
- Running
- Soccer
- 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
St. John's-Ravenscourt 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
Chess Club
Choir
Community Service
Dance Club
Debate Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Club
Jazz Ensemble
Math Club
Poetry/Literature club
Radio club
Robotics club
Round Square
Science Club
Student Council
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 St. John's-Ravenscourt School’s extracurriculars distinct: established strengths and current initiatives
Canada’s leading school in debating and public speaking winning 15 Individual World Champions in debating in the last 30 years!
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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.
