Alpha Wolves
Teacher sponsor: Mr. Bruneau
Location: Bi-weekly at lunch on Tuesdays in Room A100
Alpha Wolves are the ambassadors of Pinetree. Originally formed to help Grade 9's adjust to high school life at the school, the club now has evolved into a leadership group.
Art / Metal Jewelry Making Club
Teacher sponsor: Mr. Kachor
Location: After school on Wednesdays in B101
For staff and students interested in learning how to make jewelry or to work with metal in a fun and artistic way.
Beach Volleyball Club
Teacher sponsor: Ms. Armstrong
Interested students get out on the beach courts on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school to learn how to play beach volleyball and to prepare for tournament competions. Recreational and competitive players are welcome. Beach club starts up after Spring Break and runs in the gym on rainy days. See Mrs. Armstrong in the gym for more details.
Book Lounge Club
Teacher sponsors: Ms. Ikeda and Ms. Chartrand
Student leaders: Susie Wu and Tracy Zhao
Location: Wednesdays after school in the library
Interested students meet to discus literature, movies, art, history, and current events.
Charity Band
Sponsor Teacher- Mr. and Mrs. Carmichael
Student leaders: YouRim Kim, Mary Joy Dela Rosa, and Samantha Dowdell
Location: Fridays after school in the Music Room
This group of students volunteers their time to perform at charity events and seniors homes.
Club 180
Sponsor Teacher - Mr. Dyck
Student leaders: Emily Cha and Karen Kim
Location: Tuesdays and Fridays at lunch in Portable 2
When you become a Christian, you see things in a whole other perspective: a Christian perspective. A 180 turn over.
During our student-led meetings, we study the Bible and discuss the Christian walk, Christian novels, world issues, and how we can impact the world.
Debate Club
Sponsor Teacher: Mr. Wallace
Student leaders: Geena Lee
Location: Mondays at lunch in A102
These students meet at lunch in A 102 to prepare for tournaments and competitions. There are also many informal debates and discussions of various formats. See the student contacts for details.
Drag Racing
Teacher sponsor: Mr. Kalyk
Location: B106
Mr. Kalyk sponsors this group of students who put quite a substantial effort into Pinetree's "Racing Rocket." Please see Mr. Kalyk in B106 if you are interested in joining.
Drop-in Chess
Teacher sponsor: Mr. Lau
Location: Everyday at lunch in A 204
Bring your lunch and your thinking cap for chess matches at lunch.
Go-Fit Club
Teacher sponsor: Mr. Ireland
Student leaders: Sue Ho and Min-Jung Kim
Location: Mondays at lunch in A216
In an effort to offer extra opportunities for students to complete their DPA, this club runs fitness activities once or twice a month. . It also provides leadership opportunities in that each month different members of the club have to come up with and develop the month’s activities. The rest of the club helps support them in whatever they need to make that month’s events happen.
Grad Council
Teacher sponsor: Mr. McCullough
Location: Thursdays at lunch in A100
The grade 12 students in this club work to create events to make the graduating year memorable for all senior students. Grade 12 students are welcome to join anytime throughout the year.
International Students Community
Sponsor: Mr. Bruneau
Students leaders: Susie Wu and Tracu Zhao
Location: Thursdays at lunch in A102
Are you an International student? New to Canada? Here is a place for you to receive help or share ideas with experienced International students. Come and join us!
Journalism Club
Teacher sponsor: Ms. McNeill
Student leaders: Jennifer Sun and Jana Nickason
Location: Fridays at lunch in A101
Students interested in writing are welcome to join this club. Check out the school's newspaper, The Inbox, to see what is happening and what students are thinking at Pinetree.
Key Club
Teacher sponsor: Mr. Sayers
Student leader: Steve Yang
Location: Tuesdays at lunch in A213
If you want to acquire volunteer hours as well as develop a relationship with others and help in the community, this is the club for you.
Library Volunteers
Sponsor: Ms. Chartrand
Location: Library
Ms. Chartrand, the Library Assistant, organizes the students who volunteer their time to help keep the library running smoothly. Students volunteer in their off-blocks and before school, and at lunch.
Manga / Anime Club
Teacher sponsor: Mr. O'Neill
Location: Thursdays at lunch in A220
Students with an interest and a passion for manga and anime share their knowledge, talent, and interests in this club.
Math Club
Teacher sponsor: See Mr. Lin for contact information.
Location: Mondays at lunch in A206
This student-led group explores the applications of mathematics in the real world. They practice abstract theories and refine their problem-solving skills.
Model Car Club
Teacher sponsor: Mr. Kalyk
Location: B106
For grade 9 students interested in building model cars, see Mr. Kalyk at lunch any day or after school.
Multicultural Advancement Project (MAP) Club
Teacher sponsor: Ms. Ikeda
Location: Fridays at lunch in A102
The MAP Club combines volunteer work and fun. MAP students meet weekly to strengthen relationships between its multicultural male members and the community.
Music Council
Teacher sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Carmichael
Location: Wednesdays at lunch in the music room
This student-led group strives to create an environment which involves music students in the planning of concerts and social events. This group is open to any student in the band or choir.
Musical Theatre
Teacher sponsor: Ms. Fera
Location: Drama Room
The Musical Theatre class is currently rehearsing the musical, "13" to be performed in February 2012.
Model UN Club
Teacher sponsor: Mr. Wallace
Student leader: You Ra Kang
Location: Mondays at lunch in A102
If you are interested in practicing your debating skills and representing Pinetree at Model UN Club conferences, this is the club for you.
Nature Trust / Environmental Awareness Club
Teacher sponsor: Ms. Richard
Sponsor: Caitlyn Hill
Location: Tuesdays at lunch in B207
This group works to support the Nature Trust and its initiatives, and will also look at other issues in the environment.
Odyssey of the Mind
Sponsor: Mrs. Vance
Interested students work together in creative problem solving to prepare for a provincial competition. See Mrs. Vance in Room A214 for details and for meeting times.
PT Business Team
Sponsors: Mr. Sheehan and Mr. Linburg
Location: After school in A218
Dedicated to learning about business, Pinetree's Business Team strives to engage members in becoming innovative entrepreneurs with passion. We prepare ourselves for competitions all over the Lower
Mainland.
Red Cross Club
Teacher sponsor: Mrs. Browne
Student leader: Ho Yi Kwan
Location: Fridays at lunch in Room A105
This is the place for students who are interested in what is happening in the world and some of the initiatives of the Red Cross.
Scorers and Timekeepers Club Teacher sponsors: Mr. Smith and Ms. Armstrong
Scorers and Timers learn the duties of scorekeepers for volleyball and basketball games. Members schedule themselves to cover all the games that are hosted at Pinetree. See either teacher in the gym for more details.
Share Food Bank Volunteer / Fundraiser Committee
Sponsor: Maria Pichichero (Youth worker)
Student leader: Thomas Miller
Location: Bi-weekly on Tuesdays at lunch in the Conference Room
Volunteer at the Share Food Bank and help organize activities to fundraise for this worthy organization. The principle of the group is to create awareness of the poverty and needs of families in our community, and also to involve youth to give back to others.
Ski & Snowboarding Club
Teacher sponsors: Mrs. Babcock / Mr. Sheehan
Mrs. Babcock and Mr. Sheehan organize five trips to Whistler and an overnight trip to Big White during the ski season. Watch "The Howl" for details on when to sign up in November!
Spanish Club
Teacher sponsor: Senora Korby
Location: Thursdays at lunch in A209
Spanish club at Pinetree Secondary opens up a world of possibilities for cultural exploration and entertainment. This club gets together to plan fun activities for the whole school. Activities include food, dance, art, films, and field trips to Spanish speaking countries.
Students for Change
Teacher sponsors: Mr. Hamlin and Mr. Lindenburg
Student leaders: Melissa Eckholdt, Alice Li, and Anney Pang
Location: Tuesdays at lunch in A222
A student-led club with a focus on raising funds for local and international charities and gaining volunteer experience.
Student Council
Teacher sponsors: Ms. Lange and Mr. Wong
Location: Mondays at lunch in A217
Grade days, Spookagrams, Candygrams, Valentine flowers... these school events - and more - are organized by Pinetree's Student Council. Members meet weekly to discuss initiatives and to put them into action!
Table Tennis
Teacher sponsor: Ms. Darychuk
Location: Thursdays after school in Rooms 7-9 in the Pinetree Community Centre
For those interested in table tennis, this is the place to be on Thursdays after school. See Ms. Darychuk for details.
Tennis
Teacher sponsor: Mrs. Louie
Location: Tuesday from 3:30 - 6:00 on the tennis courts
Students of all abilities are welcome to come out on Tuesday's to practice their skills. We will be using the courts Sept - Oct, and resuming in the Spring when the official tennis seasons starts.
Treehouse Theatre Council
Teacher sponsor: Ms. Fera
Location: Drama Room
This student-led group strives to create an environment which involves drama students in the planning of drama events. this group is open to any student in the drama department.