DEWEY CLUBS
School is the students’ second home, and school life occupies most of their living space, especially for international students. Dewey Institute attaches great importance to the construction of campus living space, not only in the aspect of hardware facilities, but also from the aspect of quality cultural training for students to create a quality living space. As such, Dewey Institute adheres to the concept of the simultaneous development of art and talent, and opens many extracurricular societies. Students are able to choose to participate in different community groups according to their interests, develop and cultivate their hobbies in their spare time.
ARTS CLUBS
MUSIC CLUB
The music club of Dewey Institute is a community where students can communicate music-related ideas, and a group where students can improve their musical skills. Dewey Music Club is committed to provide a platform for music-loving students, and to give members of the community to show their opportunities in the school’s artistic performance mission.
MOVIE & FILM CLUB
Movie Club is organized for movie and film culture lovers. It has multiple kinds of activities, including movie nights, micro-movie shooting, etc. This has created a space for students who love film and television culture to communicate, share, and co-create in this relaxing entertainment community.
DRAWING & PAINTING CLUB
The Drawing and Painting club is the student group that has longest history in Dewey. In this club, students can participate in painting, art, design, sculpture, etc. There would be art degree-based teacher leading students to do activities above.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
For photographers who regard the lens as the second pair of eyes and discover the beauty of life, it is very important to find the right group of people that share similar interests. Dewey Institute understands this very well, so we organized a group of students who love photography and started the photography club to provide students with professional photography equipment and outdoor photography opportunities.
DANCE CLUB
Dewey’s Dance club is a self-organized after-school group. Students who love dancing and are willing to share the experience of dancing gather here. Dewey Institute often invites professional dance teachers to give guest lectures in order to provide more professional training to dance club members.
DRAMA CLUB
We respect and treasure each talented student. Dewey Institute sets up a drama club for students who love drama & performance. Here, students get to organize their own theatrical performances. From writing the script to the stage construction and performance organizing, students have the chance to participate in every single part of arranging drama performances.
SPORTS TEAM
BASEBALL TEAM
Baseball is one of the most popular traditional sports in North America. This sport is the best choice for cultivating students’ team spirit and improving their body coordination. Dewey Institute has an 100% natural environment, which is meant for outdoor sports activities. The establishment of the baseball club helps Dewey students to actually walk into nature and experience the natural charm of Canada.
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FOOTBALL TEAM
Dewey’s Football Team is a student group organized by Dewey students. We would like to provide football fans with natural football field and competition chances with other local schools’ football teams. Through these events, we hope our students can improve sports skills, enhance peer friendship, integrate with local culture and enjoy the charm of nature.
BASKETBALL TEAM
The basketball club is one of the earliest clubs in established Dewey Institute. Students can communicate with each other through basketball games to enhance peer friendship and integrate with local community. The basketball community enriches students’ after-school life with various forms of activities and gives basketball enthusiasts a chance to show themselves.
ACADEMIC ABILITY TRAINING
DEBATING SOCIETY
Debating skill is one of the core skills in the university life overseas. Dewey’s debating society is students’ self-organized group. Led by teachers with professional debating experience, the community is committed to the learning of debating skills for Dewey students. Members are able to fully experience and learn the latest social topics and expand students’ horizons in this club.
"BEI DOU" SCIENCE CLUB
As the organizer of Eighth “Beidou Cup” National Youth Science and Technology Innovation Contest (The North American Division), Dewey Institute has made great achievements in its efforts to open up a platform in North America for students with scientific and technological talents. The establishment of Beidou Science Science Club aims to improve young people’s scientific and technological innovation capabilities, and identify young blood for the Beidou scientific system.
PRESENTATION GROUP
Public speaking skill is one of the most necessary skills in the Canadian education system. Whether it is in science, arts or business program, it is very important for students to express their ideas through speeches or presentations. Dewey Institute has set up a presentation club to cultivate students’ public speaking skills.