Clubs & Programs

Exploring unique interests and passions

Girls at Crofton House can take advantage of over 60 clubs and co-curricular activities in the Junior and Senior Schools that encourage curiosity and discovery. From Debate to Choir to Robotics, we have something for everyone’s interests and strengths. In the Senior School, girls can broaden their global prospective by joining a service trip or participating in our Global Exchange Program.

Junior School
Senior School

Junior School

Clubs & Activities

Below is sampling of the clubs and activities offered to girls in the Junior School.

Learn

Fun experiences, such as games and crafts, bring French alive for Junior School girls in our Fun in French program
Junior School girls learn how to make animations, explore and experiment with movements, use stop motion animation and more in Animation Studio
Pause & Play encourages Junior School girls to explore the wonderful world around them, relax, and be creative. unstructured play is closely linked with cognitive, social, emotional, and physical benefits

Collaborate

Lead and Serve

Express

Debate is offered in both Junior and Senior Schools, allowing girls to continue to develop their public speaking, debate and persuasion skills from Grade 5 onward. Opportunities to participate in debate competitions are available
From Grade 1 to 7, girls have the opportunity to express themselves through song in the Primary and Immediate Concert Choirs
Girls in Grade 6 and 7 can join the annual Middle School musical or theatre production
Junior School girls learn how to capture a moment in Photography: Kids with Cameras, using iPads to capture still live, portrait, and landscapes and using various tools to alter some photographs

Make

Girls from Grade 1 to 7 are encouraged to develop their creative expression and artistic skills through clubs such as Watercolour Wonders, Clay Creations, Photography and others
Aspiring Junior School chefs learn about nutrition and basic food preparation, prepare healthy snacks and try out some treats in Cooking Club
In Art Hive, Junior School girls can explore a different art medium each week (printmaking, drawing, painting, and more), developing basic techniques that can be used for their own work or taught to others, creating a busy art hive flowing with ideas

"My friends and I talk about what activities we should do at lunch - things like Crofton Chronicle or Debate. There are lots to choose from."

Hennessy ’25 | CHS Student

Senior School

Clubs & Activities

Below is sampling of the clubs and activities offered to girls in the Senior School.

Learn

Senior School girls learn science, technology, engineering and math concepts and apply them to real-life projects in our STEM Club
Tech Crew provides the behind-the-scenes support for many school activities, including setting up the audiovisual and lighting for Senior School assemblies and productions
Robotics gives Senior School girls the opportunity to plan, create and test robots that will compete in local Vex Robotics tournaments

Collaborate

By participating in the Ambassadors and Hosts Program, Senior School girls serve as representatives of Crofton House School to current and prospective students and families, develop their confidence and skills in public relations, communication and leadership
Senior School girls provide support to Junior School students over the year through Junior Peer-Tutoring
GSA (Gender and Sexuality Awareness) provides a safe space for Senior School girls to work together to help make CHS more welcoming for all
Students work to promote a positive Multicultural atmosphere in the Senior School by organizing fun and serious events throughout the year

Lead and Serve

Model United Nations allows Senior School students to research global political, social, environmental and economic issues while learning UN rules and procedures. Working with a coach helps build debate skills and quick response times, and build consensus.
The Social Responsibility Club in the Senior School works on local, global and sustainable initiatives
Senior School girls increase their knowledge of the business world, develop entrepreneurial skills and activities, and raise funds to donate to charity through the Business Club

Express

Debate is in the Senior Schools, allowing girls to develop their public speaking, debate and persuasion skills. Opportunities to participate in debate competitions are available.
From Grade 8 to 12, girls have the opportunity to express themselves through song in the Concert Choir
Senior School girls can get on stage as part of Stage Band, House Plays, Drama Club or the annual Senior School musical or theatre production or Grade 8–9 theatre production
Creative Writing welcomes any Senior School student who loves words, writing and reading. The group works together to provide feedback and encourage each with the goal of improve their writing skills.

Make

Girls from Grade 8 to 12 are encouraged to develop their creative expression and artistic skills through Studio 65 (Art)
Sew What's Cooking is a the place for Senior School students to expand their knowledge of cooking and sewing
Video Club members learn how to use cameras, editing software and creative techniques to create short films, which may be shown in the Senior School’s Annual Film Festival and which have the chance to be entered into various competitions across Canada

Global Programs

Crofton House School offers many global programs that are designed to expose students to new perspectives, places and cultures. Through carefully selected partnerships with local community organizations, girls serve others and learn that they can play an important role in contributing to the larger community. These fun, challenging and transformative experiences help expand girls’ horizons and develop valuable leadership skills.

Major Trips

Each Spring Break vacation, girls are offered the opportunity to participate in a 10- to 14-day international service-related trip. Students travel with teacher chaperones and complete a number of hours of service-related activities in a local community. The trips also provides opportunities for students to develop leadership skills, expand their world view and engage in cultural activities.

Global Exchanges

Our Global Exchange Program is an exciting opportunity for girls to experience the culture and education of another country. Through the experiences of travelling to attend a new school and staying with a host family, girls build important life skills, including independence, decision-making, social adaptability, resilience and courage. We currently offer six-week exchanges with partner schools in New Zealand or Australia:

Ruyton Girls’ School, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Saint Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
St. Hilda’s School, Southport, Queensland, Australia
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, Hamilton, New Zealand

“One of my passions is music and there’s a really amazing program here. I sing in the choir and play in the orchestra – but there’s also band, stage band and musical theatre.”

Katie ’22 | Grade 8 Student

Journalism History: Crofton Chronicle

The Crofton Chronicle news team took a trip down journalism memory lane and perused archival copies of the Chronicle from as early as 1992.

Burnsview Robotics Cup

Senior School students fielded the only all-female team in the Burnsview Robotics Cup, pitting their creations against teams from across the Lower Mainland.