Spotlight: Clubs @ Haig

Read on some of the clubs we have at Earl Haig!

Model United Nations

Category: Competition/Academic

ABOUT THE CLUB

Model United Nations is one of the biggest competition clubs at Earl Haig. Our club is a mock simulation of the United Nations, closely tied to global politics. Throughout the year, club members have the opportunity to attend various conferences, representing countries or key characters to discuss the dire challenges the world is facing. 

HaigMUN helps students grow on many different levels, from amplifying their knowledge on politics and global affairs to gaining valuable experience in leadership and communication. Students are evaluated at conferences based on their performance; however, winning an award isn’t required — the main focus of our club is elevating student growth. 

Whether you are looking to participate in conferences, make new friends, or are curious to try something new, Model United Nations has a seat for you. Through workshops, simulations, and participation in conferences, delegates refine their public speaking, negotiation, and research skills in a collaborative and intellectually vibrant environment.

MEETING INFO

Every Friday in O'Grady Hall (Room 238).

APPLICATION PROCESS

Follow us on Instagram and fill out an interest form.

REQUIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE

No previous skills or experience is needed to join.

Contact Person(s): Elena Long, Lucy Li (Presidents), Ms. Lue (Staff Supervisor)

Email: haigmun@gmail.com, Social: @haigmun

UNICEF

Category: Fundraising ABOUT THE COUNCIL UNICEF (the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) Council is an upcoming and welcoming club that is dedicated to fundraising and raising awareness for children's rights across the globe. Here, we raise funds supporting the mission of UNICEF, “which works in over 190 countries and territories and houses the world's largest humanitarian warehouse as well as the world’s largest provider of vaccines.” - UNICEF.org In this council, we take action by hosting engaging fundraisers throughout the year. Our hallmark fundraiser, the Krispy Kreme Sale, combined with other fundraising events has raised over hundreds of dollars over the past few years. We also intend to host workshops that raise awareness of UNICEF’s initiatives while building teamwork and leadership among council members. Whether you’re interested in fundraising, tackling global issues, or putting a lasting mark on your resumé, the UNICEF Council will provide you the perfect platform to make your impact. MEETING INFO Regularly, our council meets monthly. However, in the days surrounding our fundraiser sales, our meetings will increase.

APPLICATION PROCESS Our application process will be available in the future from our instagram account (@earlhaigsunicef). It will be a Google Form.

REQUIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE We accept students who are dedicated towards helping a global cause, take initiatives in the council, and have strong communication and collaboration skills.

Contact Person(s): Nicole Gu (President), Ms. Bell (Staff Supervisor) Email: ehssunicefcouncil@gmail.com, Social: @earlhaigsunicef

Hope for Hearing

Category: Fundraising

ABOUT THE CLUB

Hope for Hearing's mission is simple: to raise funds and awareness for those with hearing loss. Our club will organize initiatives to raise awareness to raise funds for Sunnybrook Hospital’s hearing impairment program. Through fundraisers, volunteering/service events, informative campaigns and many more our goal is not to simply raise monetary donations but to spread awareness for hearing loss as a collective. 

MEETING INFO

Although we do not hold general member meetings, all members will be given opportunities to earn volunteer hours by helping organize our fundraising events! We will also be recruiting junior executives in semester 1!

APPLICATION PROCESS

A quick Google Forms application.

REQUIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE

We accept all students interested! This is an opportunity to build on your communication and teamwork skills while helping to make a difference in the hearing-impaired community!

Contact Person(s): Luisa Duarte & Latifeh Zahedi (Presidents), Mr. Davis (Staff Supervisor)

Email: hopeforhearing.ehss@gmail.com, Social: @hfh_ehss

Library Council

Council Category: Personal Interest/Volunteering

ABOUT THE CLUB

Library Council works with the teacher librarians to maintain Earl Haig’s library and provide various resources for the student body. The team offers volunteer opportunities regarding printing services, shelving, handling borrows and returns, preserving cleanliness, and fostering an inclusive space. Under the council, the White Pine Reading Club is a community of students who gather to discuss novels by rising Canadian authors. Library Council is dedicated to delivering a diverse selection of resources to support students in their academic journey.

MEETING INFO

Library Council meets monthly in the library during lunch.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Our application will be promoted on the morning announcements, Instagram posts, and in the library. The application process focuses on relevant experience and a passion for helping out in the library. 

REQUIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE

We accept students of all grades who are willing to learn about library operations. Previous experience is preferred, as well as Grade 12 students with a spare.

Contact Person(s): Grace Fan & Alexis Tan (Presidents), Marc Kopyto (Staff Supervisor)

Email: ehsslibvol@gmail.com, Social: @ehss_library

DECA

Category: Competition/Academic

ABOUT THE CLUB

Earl Haig DECA is a business and leadership club that empowers students to explore the worlds of marketing, finance, hospitality, and entrepreneurship through real-world simulations and immersive case studies. As one of the largest student organizations at Earl Haig, we provide hands-on experiences through competitions, workshops, conferences, and connecting with your peers. You'll develop essential skills in critical thinking, teamwork, and communication - all while having fun and building lifelong friendships. DECA gives you the opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

MEETING INFO

DECA holds weekly training sessions during competition season in various business classrooms. This year, competition season spans from September - April. While attendance isn’t mandatory, you are still encouraged to show up and learn as much as you can!

APPLICATION PROCESS

EHSS DECA will hold its general member meeting right at the beginning of the school year, likely during the second week. This is so everyone has ample time to prepare for the general business exam. Lucky enough for incoming 9th graders, they will be exempt from this exam and granted a pass to regionals! At the meeting, we discuss registration details and event cluster information.

REQUIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE No prior business knowledge is required; just bring your curiosity and drive. Whether you're looking to boost your resume, gain confidence, or discover a passion for business, DECA is the place to start. Join us and see where DECA can take you.

Contact Person(s): Shawn Pasco (President), Mr. Karam (Staff Supervisor)

Email: earlhaigdecass@gmail.com, Social: @ehss.deca

Mock Trial

Category: Competition/Team

ABOUT THE CLUB

Mock Trial is a club that provides a space for students interested in law, public speaking, and debate to gather and participate in court simulations. Members are encouraged to attend meetings to learn more about court procedure, participate in workshops and meet with professionals in law. The club is split into two streams: General and Competitive. Members in the general stream will have the chance to work on several cases throughout the year in a casual setting. General members may apply to become a member of the competitive team later on and participate in the OJEN Mock Trial competition. Join the Mock Trial community to seize an opportunity like no other!

MEETING INFO

Mock Trial meets Wednesday after school on a weekly basis.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be announced on Instagram, our Google Classroom, and the morning announcements.

REQUIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE

No previous skills or experience is needed to join.

Contact Person(s): Diana Ebrahimi & Brandon Woo (Presidents), Mr. Penate (Staff Supervisor)

Email: ehssmocktrial@gmail.com, Social: @ehssmocktrial

ZOOM International Student Film Festival Committee

Category: Arts

ABOUT THE COMMITTEE

The ZOOM International Student Film Festival is an annual student-run, in-person film festival that has been held at Earl Haig for 30 years! ZOOM showcases a diverse selection of films created by high school students from around the world. The festival presents roughly 20 shortlisted films, selected from over 300 high school submissions from over 50 countries. A group of five industry judges choose the recipients for 10 awards, from best picture to best performance and everything in between. A committee of roughly 15 passionate students organize this event every year. On the committee, students can apply to work on outreach (getting judges, sponsors, and reaching out to schools), programming (reviewing the submitted films), or promo and design (creating all marketing and festival graphics and videos).

MEETING INFO

ZOOM meets every other Wednesday and every Wednesday as we approach the festival.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Students can apply to join the club as executives through the link in our instagram bio (applications will open at the end of September) by filling out some basic information about themselves and what they would like to contribute to the festival. After submitting the form responses there are interviews to determine the best candidate for each position. 

REQUIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE

There are no required skills to join our club as general members. We accept students across all grades who have different levels of experience. Students applying for a promo position should have some knowledge of graphic design. 

Contact Person(s): Trevor Good, Maya Satkunaratnam (Co-Producers), Mr. Parisella (Staff Supervisor)

Email: zoomstudentfilmfest@gmail.com, Social: @zoomfilmfest

Architecture Club

Category: Academic

ABOUT THE CLUB

The purpose of Architecture Club is to help students learn more about architecture generally, whether it is a career path, architectural theories, or innovative design. We provide a school-wide platform for boosting knowledge and resources for students interested in architecture to have more opportunities to unleash their potential. Our meetings include lessons on the history of architecture, design, talks from current architecture students, and hands-on projects.

MEETING INFO

We meet every other Wednesday at lunch.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Anyone can join our club at any time by showing up to the meetings. No application form required.

REQUIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE

All knowledge and experience levels are welcome!

Contact Person(s): Charlotte Babe (President), Mr. Sherman (Staff Supervisor)

Email: architectureclubehss@gmail.com, Social: @ehssarchitectureclub

Library Council

Category: Personal Interest/Volunteering

ABOUT THE COUNCIL

Library Council works with the teacher librarians to maintain Earl Haig’s library and provide various resources for the student body. The team offers volunteer opportunities regarding printing services, shelving, handling borrows and returns, preserving cleanliness, and fostering an inclusive space. Under the council, the White Pine Reading Club is a community of students who gather to discuss novels by rising Canadian authors. Library Council is dedicated to delivering a diverse selection of resources to support students in their academic journey.

MEETING INFO

Library Council meets monthly in the library during lunch.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Our application will be promoted on the morning announcements, Instagram posts, and in the library. The application process focuses on relevant experience and a passion for helping out in the library. 

REQUIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE

We accept students of all grades who are willing to learn about library operations. Previous experience is preferred, as well as Grade 12 students with a spare.

Contact Person(s): Grace Fan & Alexis Tan (Presidents), Marc Kopyto (Staff Supervisor)

Email: ehsslibvol@gmail.com, Social: @ehss_library

FBLC

Category: Competition/Academic

ABOUT THE CLUB

FBLC is the largest student business organization in Canada consisting of various

competitive events. Majority of the events take the form of role-play, case studies, tests and projects. The events range from public speaking and leadership-focused projects to industry-specific competitions, including but not limited to healthcare and coding. Hence, allowing students to immerse themselves into a professional business environment with a

competitive edge. Additionally, CNLC, the principal competitive conference, gives students the

opportunity to network with like minded students, sometimes connecting internationally to collaborate and compete with international students. This enriching business experience allows students to not only educate themselves on various business topics but also to follow their passions and explore business as a Pathway.

This club gives Earl Haig students the opportunity to explore specific business pathways in areas such as healthcare, coding and business law. This will positively impact Earl Haig as we are helping students to gain business experience in real world applications such as role plays and projects. In addition, because FBLC is an educational club teaching business, it allows students to apply the information they learn in their respective business classes.

MEETING INFO

Meetings will be conducted bi-weekly on Wednesday and Thursdays, in room 285 and 284. For those who miss attendance, they are able to conduct tasks on Google Classroom as an assignment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

We plan to broadcast club information on Radio Haig, FBLC’s Google Classroom and the FBLC Instagram account (@earlhaigfblc). There, we will share details about the club, such as meeting dates and locations, as well as GM applications. Prior to applications, we plan to host an information session where students will be shown the different requirements of each event and will have an opportunity to learn about the club. The session will also give potential GMs an opportunity to connect with executive members and ask questions before applications are released near the beginning of October. Our application process for general members consists of a google form with detailed questions about their passion towards business and the field that they are most interested to compete in. Students can find the general member application on our Instagram page or in our google classroom. Furthermore, executives will take time to review every application to consider whether the general member is eligible for competing at CNLC.

REQUIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE

We welcome everyone to join our club, especially students who are eager to learn about the various business fields and are committed towards improving their business knowledge and competing in our yearly competition. 

Contact Person(s): Latifeh Zahedi, Mantra Amiri (Presidents), Mr. Allan (Staff Supervisor)

Email: fblaearlhaig@gmail.com, Social: @earlhaigfblc

Book Lovers' Club

Category: Personal Interest

ABOUT THE CLUB

Book Lovers’ Club promotes reading at Earl Haig in a positive environment and provides students with the opportunity to meet new people who have similar interests. Some meetings will consist of selecting which books to read and discuss, while other meetings will consist of games or activities. We will also host various events within the club throughout the year, such as Jeopardy, book exchanges, and bookmark making. If you love to read and have fun, join Book Lovers' Club!

MEETING INFO

Weekly on Wednesdays at lunch.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Our application consists of a Google form 

REQUIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE

All knowledge and experience levels are welcome!

Contact Person(s): Reid Bulgutch-Rosenblum (President), Mr. Ahumada (Staff Supervisor)

Email: ehss.booklovers.club@gmail.com, Social: @ehss.booklovers.club