Creativity, Action, Service

An important part of life at Rothesay Netherwood School involves Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) programs and activities, which contribute to the growth of the whole person. All candidates for the International Baccalaureate Diploma must complete a balanced CAS program in their Grade 11 and 12 years.

Creativity involves activities that provide opportunities for personal growth through cultural appreciation and achievement in performance, music and art. Students may join a band or choir, write articles or design pages for a student publication, such as the RNS yearbook, or participate in the school drama productions.

Action activities include opportunities in team and individual sports, as well as recreation activities that promote sportsmanship, co-operation and fitness. In addition to the extensive sports programs, RNS offers several clubs, including Duke of Edinburgh program, Reach for the Top and outdoor education through Outward Bound Canada.

Service opportunities range from local to national and international projects and from short-term to year-long commitments. The Service program provides students with opportunities to become active, engaged citizens through participation in individual and team-based volunteer service. RNS offers programs such as Round Square, PALS and Teenangels along with weekend service projects such as Habitat for Humanity, 30-Hour Famine, Run for the Cure and the Terry Fox Run.

For more information on these extra-curricular student activities at RNS, click here.