Lower School
Student Life
Students at Hudson can join co-curricular or after-school clubs and activities offered by teachers, or find a sponsor for a new club. Each year brings different options – past clubs and activities have included Art Club, Book Club, Chess, Choir, Cooking, Creative Writing, Dungeons & Dragons, Dance, Debate, Drama (school plays and musicals), Gardening Club, Eco School, Knitting Club, Math Club, Robotics, Science Club, Soccer Skills, and Yoga.
Students of all skill levels can join athletics at Hudson, with different competitive teams and intramural programs each season. As a member of the Small Schools Athletic Federation, students compete in a league with 65+ independent schools across Toronto. Seasonal sports typically include: Basketball, Badminton, Cross Country, Dodgeball, Field Lacrosse, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Swimming, Indoor and Outdoor Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, and Volleyball.
Every fall, students in Grades 4 and above attend overnight excursions to camps in the Muskoka area. Over several days at Camp Muskoka (Grade 4–6) and Camp Kandalore (Grade 7 and 8), students enjoy classic camp activities and fun physical challenges while expanding their outdoor and teambuilding skills. This tradition that encourages students to form a deep appreciation for Ontario’s natural beauty, get to know their teachers outside of school, and form closer friendships.
From apple picking at Chudleigh’s Farm to a day of snow sports at Blue Mountain, there’s always an exciting excursion around the corner.
Grade 8 students also take part in a special end-of-year trip to Canadian sites of natural, cultural or historic significance to celebrate their final year in the Lower School.
