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About

About Gavel Club

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Gavel Club is a student-led public speaking and leadership program that helps members build confidence, communication skills, and real-world presentation experience.

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Gavel Club session at Aaniin Community Center

Through weekly meetings students practice speeches, take on leadership roles, and learn how to express their ideas clearly in a supportive environment.

What Students Gain

Take on meeting roles, guide discussions, and develop responsibility.

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Speak Confidently

Practice public speaking in a supportive, low-pressure space.

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Build Leadership
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Learn alongside other students and become a stronger communicator.

Grow Together

Quarterly Speech Contest

As part of the U+ Gavel Club experience, members have the opportunity to participate in our Quarterly Speech Contest held during the last class of the term. Students put their public-speaking skills into action by preparing and delivering a speech in front of an audience, building confidence and celebrating their progress!

Become a more confident speaker!

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Register for Gavel Club!

See how we help students become more confident speakers and leaders. Join Gavel Club and start improving your public speaking skills today! 
             FALL REGISTRATIONS NOW CLOSED

✓  Attend classes from October 13th to December 6th

How to Register

1

Open the regular registration form

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Select your preferred timeslot 

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Fill in all required information

✓  Improve your public speaking and build confidence

✓  Meet your peers and socialize

✓  Participate in the Quarterly Speech Contest

Programs & Schedule
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Programs & Schedule

Quarterly Speech Contest
Session Dates

Session Dates

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Ready to Join Gavel Club?

Build confidence, practice public speaking, and take part in a supportive student-led community.​

Fall Registration Now Closed

Registration for the Fall term is now closed. Details about Winter term registration are coming soon!

Testimonials

REAL STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY

What Our Members Say

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See how other Gavel Club members put their public speaking skills to the test!

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Regional Speech Contest

Check out our 2026 Regional Speech Contest! Gavel Club Members presented their public speaking skills at the Flato Markham Theater!

Finalists of a regional speech contest in Markham
Tips

Free Public Speaking Tips

Check out our free and fun public speaking tips!

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Yearbook

Gavel Club Yearbook

Check out our Spring term Gavel Club Yearbook!

Gavel Club Yearbook
Partners

Our Partners

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FAQ

‎ FAQ

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