Exploratories

Grade 5/6

Block 7 & 8 - Day 2 

R 1 - Sept 13 - Dec 2
R 2 - Dec 5 - March 23
R 3 - March 27 - June 27

Mrs. Sharun

Drama

This class will consist of playing drama games, performing monologues and  collaborating in small groups to create short skits. Bring your creativity!

Choir

In this class, students will learn to sing as a group. We will quickly learn a song for Christmas and then concentrate on singing in rounds and parts in the new year.  As Mr. Bourgoin wrote, “Take Up the Song”!

Drama

This class will consist of playing drama games, performing monologues and  collaborating in small groups to create short skits. Bring your creativity!

Mrs. Carlin

Diamond Painting 


Students will create works of art by choosing a diamond painting template. Let your creativity shine!


Fee: $10

Boardgame Cafe


Students will get to explore a variety of board and card games. Lets become unplugged and explore various games that you are curious about!

STEAM 


Stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. STEAM allows students who are curious learners to seek creative solutions to given problems. Students will be required to gather evidence to create knowledge or solve problems. Students will work in groups to meet set out challenges. Are you up for the challenge??!! Fee: $10

Mr. Kostyshyn

Occupations

Do you have what it takes to be an active, contributing member to our community? In this elective, you will have an opportunity to meet and hear from  a variety of community members. They will discuss their occupation and how it contributes to the community.  You will develop an understanding of how occupations work together to give value to our society.

Diamond Painting 

Students will create works of art by choosing a diamond painting template. Let your creativity shine!


Fee: $10

Boardgame Cafe

Students will get to explore a variety of board and card games. Lets become unplugged and explore various games that you are curious about!

Mrs. Squire

Plastic Canvas

In this exploratory students will learn the art of needlework through cross stitching. Students will learn the basic cross-stitches, then plan and design a template for their project. Students may choose what their final product will be (i.e. bookmark, seasonal ornament, wall hanging, etc.)

Fee: $10

Destination Imagination

Test your creativity when given a variety of different supplies and 80 minutes. At the beginning of each class students will be presented with materials and will be asked to create specific projects in 80 minutes. At the end of each class students will present their creation to the class. Group work and team-building are essential in conquering each mission.

Fee: $10

Diamond Painting 

Students will create works of art by choosing a diamond painting template. Let your creativity shine!

Fee: $10




Mr. Caddy

Woodshop

Beginning students will learn the basics of working with hand tools to build various projects. Continuing students will work on more complicated projects using both power tools and hand tools.

Fee: $24

Woodshop

Beginning students will learn the basics of working with hand tools to build various projects. Continuing students will work on more complicated projects using both power tools and hand tools.

Fee: $24

Woodshop

Beginning students will learn the basics of working with hand tools to build various projects. Continuing students will work on more complicated projects using both power tools and hand tools.

Fee: $24

Mrs. Stover

Foods

Come and enjoy baking and cooking in our new Home Economics Space, learning how to read recipes and measure ingredients to share your exquisite cuisine and tasty treats with your friends and family.

Fee: $20

Foods

Come and enjoy baking and cooking in our new Home Economics Space, learning how to read recipes and measure ingredients to share your exquisite cuisine and tasty treats with your friends and family.

Fee: $20

Foods

Come and enjoy baking and cooking in our new Home Economics Space, learning how to read recipes and measure ingredients to share your exquisite cuisine and tasty treats with your friends and family.

Fee: $20

Mrs. Darby

Claymation

Learn how to use stop motion photography to create claymation.  Begin with the basics of movement creation, character creation and facial expression, story boards and how to create a brief claymation video.

Fee: $10

Claymation   

Learn how to use stop motion photography to create claymation.  Begin with the basics of movement creation, character creation and facial expression, story boards and how to create a brief claymation video.

Fee: $10

Claymation

Learn how to use stop motion photography to create claymation.  Begin with the basics of movement creation, character creation and facial expression, story boards and how to create a brief claymation video.

Fee: $10

 

 

Exploratories

Exploratories Grade 7/8 Block 5 & 6 - Day 2

R 1 -  Sept 13 - Dec 2
R 2 -  Dec 5 - March 23
R 3 - March 27 - June 27

 

R1

R2

R3

Mrs. Huntley

Introduction to Baking: Cost $15

Come and learn the fine art and science of baking. In this class we will be introduced to simple bread, cookie, and cake recipes just in time for the Holidays!

Introduction to Baking: Cost $15

Come and learn the fine art and science of baking. In this class we will be introduced to simple bread, cookie, and pie recipes just in time for Easter!



International Foods:

Cost $17

Take a culinary trip around the world and explore the tastes of Mexico, France, Italy, India, China, and Japan! Expand your palate and develop real-world kitchen skills in this cooking course.

Mr. Caddy

Shop

Woodshop

Beginning students will learn the basics of working with hand tools to build various projects. Continuing students will work on more complicated projects using both power tools and hand tools.

Fee: $24

Shop

Woodshop

Beginning students will learn the basics of working with hand tools to build various projects. Continuing students will work on more complicated projects using both power tools and hand tools.

Fee: $24

Mech 101

We will be building CO2 powered cars out of balsa wood. You will create your own design, then build that design, ensuring you meet the size and weight requirements. Knowledge of how to use woodworking tools and using powered saws is necessary. At the end of the term, we will race your design!

Fee: $24

Mrs. Chick

Handbells

In this class, students will learn to play handbells. The class will learn basic note values and play beautiful music as a team.  These students will play for Remembrance Day and possibly Christmas. Come ring and have fun!

Musical Theater

 Do you like to act, sing and have a blast?  Join the musical theater production this year.

Variety Show

Do you have a hidden talent you want to share?  Step up and be part of the Variety Show.

Mrs. Jacob

Diamond Painting Students will create works of art by choosing a diamond painting template.

(Cost: $10)

Sewing/Crochet

Students will have the option of crocheting a winter scarf or creating a craft with the sewing machine (*a travel bag).  (Cost: $10) 

Calligraphy 

Students will learn to write using calligraphy techniques.  Students will get a calligraphy set to take home with them once they finish the class. (Cost: $30)

Mr. Godziuk

Robotics

Based on the Electro-Assembly CTS curriculum, students will be delving into the world of robotics through the First Lego-League’s Robotics for Youth. In FIRST LEGO League (FLL), students are immersed in real-world science and technology challenges. Teams design their own solution to a current scientific question or problem and build autonomous LEGO robots that perform a series of missions. Through their participation, children develop valuable life skills and discover exciting career possibilities while learning.

CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 7

In this course, students will be presented with various challenges and problems to solve.  Challenges will be based on the STEAM approach which incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This course is for the student who enjoys Makerspace activities, logic problems, building challenges, design challenges, cryptograms, escape room scenarios, and more.  Over the course of the term, students will work towards the creation of a challenge of their own to test on their classmates.

Fee: $10 

Coding with Scratch

Scratch is a block-based coding program developed at MIT.  Students will learn the basics of coding, how to use loops, variables, and algorithms to create their own interactive games, stories, and animations.  As students create their projects they learn to think creatively and reason systematically.

Ms. Olson

Line Dancing - (max 20) students will be able to learn common line dances such as Cadillac Ranch, Electric Slide, and Cupid Shuffle, as well as traditional dances like the polka and one step. Students will also have a chance to choreograph their own dance.  

Line Dancing OR WWII Film Study? - (28 max) Students will have the opportunity to learn about the Second World War through independent study and also by watching various shows/movies such as Band of Brothers, The Imitation Game, etc. Students have also been able to discuss moral and ethical issues related to global conflict. Signed permission form required.

WWII Film Study - (28 max) Students will have the opportunity to learn about the Second World War through independent study and also by watching various shows/movies such as Band of Brothers, The Imitation Game, etc. Students have also been able to discuss moral and ethical issues related to global conflict. Signed permission form required.

Mrs. Stover

Art

Exploring through paint and colour, find your talent at making art that your family will want in their home. Learn the skills of mixing many shades of colour, using media properly and how to use your observational and creative skills to make a painting. 


Fee: $30

Art

Exploring through paint and colour, find your talent at making art that your family will want in their home. Learn the skills of mixing many shades of colour, using media properly and how to use your observational and creative skills to make a painting. 


Fee: $30

Art

Exploring through paint and colour, find your talent at making art that your family will want in their home. Learn the skills of mixing many shades of colour, using media properly and how to use your observational and creative skills to make a painting.


Fee: $30