EMSB Grad Launches Innovative Platform to Transform Student Involvement

Education extends far beyond the classroom – from student council meetings to robotics competitions, from cultural events to sports tournaments. These experiences shape students’ growth and create lasting memories, yet they often go undocumented.

Royal West Academy graduate Athavan Thambimuthu (Class of 2018), along with his McGill TechAccel teammates Rehean and Joerex, set out to change that. Together they built CLAVA – a platform designed to simplify how student clubs and events are managed, while giving students a verified digital record of their extracurricular involvement.

With tools for event organization, ticketing, and membership tracking, CLAVA helps clubs run more smoothly. At the same time, students can preserve a portfolio of their leadership roles, volunteer hours, and achievements – a valuable asset for future applications and career opportunities.

CLAVA has already been piloted with community organizations and is now supporting more than 20 university clubs. The founders’ goal is simple: to make student life easier, more inclusive, and more recognized.

For Athavan, the inspiration traces back to his days at Royal West Academy. The competitions, performances, and friendships he experienced at Royal West left a lasting impact — and a determination to make sure today’s students never lose those memories.

What CLAVA Offers 

CLAVA gives students a digital portfolio to showcase every leadership role, volunteer hour, and club achievement. From organizing school dances to leading debate teams, these accomplishments are documented and ready for university applications or job opportunities.

The platform centralizes all school and club activities in one place. Instead of checking multiple websites and social media pages, everything lives on CLAVA – making it simple to discover events, buy tickets, and stay connected.

For club executives and event organizers, CLAVA provides powerful tools including QR code check-ins, automated ticketing, and member management – eliminating the hassle of coordinating across different apps and spreadsheets.

Why CLAVA Matters Now

Universities and employers increasingly value extracurricular involvement alongside academic performance. Yet without proper documentation, these achievements often fade away after graduation. CLAVA ensures every contribution is preserved and celebrated.

Built by students who understand these challenges firsthand, CLAVA transforms how clubs operate and how students track their growth throughout their educational journey.

Join the Movement

CLAVA is now available for EMSB students and clubs to explore. Sign up today to start building your portfolio, discover upcoming events, and connect with your school community in a whole new way.

Visit clava.ca to create your free account and see how CLAVA is revolutionizing student involvement.