2D Art

Students will explore various 2D art media such as watercolours, sketching, chalk pastels and painting.  Students will gain skills in a variety of areas and be encouraged to create pieces on a subject of their choice.

3D Art

Students will create art in three-dimensional spaces, including work with clay, recycled materials and they will explore the design elements. 

Computer Science

The goal of the Computer Science option is expose students to the fields of Internet technology, hardware, software and programming. Students will be exposed to the inner-workings of a modern computer and its peripheral hardware, terminology and concepts surrounding the Internet and the World Wide Web, building webpages and coding, animation, 3D software and the Microsoft Office productivity software suite.

Construction

Students will be working with a variety of materials and tools to design, create and build a number of different projects throughout the terms.

Design

Students will focus on exploring the use of a 3D Home Design program called Cadsoft.  They are challenged to design and find solutions to engineering problems. Students will learn the basic steps involved in the planning and design of a project while creating 3D presentations using 3D RealView technology.

Foods

We know that “You are what you eat!” Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating assists you to make wise food choices. The students will gain knowledge relating to food safety, and safe handling of tools and equipment. The knowledge and skills gained in Introductory Foods will be used to produce nutritious edibles from grain products, vegetables and fruits, milk products, and meat and alternatives. The students will be able to describe food choices in relation to Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating. 

Indigenous Studies

Students will explore traditions and stories related to Indigenous Cultures.  They will explore oral history,  hands on activities as well as past and current cultural practices.

Leadership

This is a hands-on course that provides students the opportunity for planning and executing leadership initiatives in the school and the community.  They will be given an opportunity to positively contribute to assemblies along with small and large events throughout the school year.

Robotics

Using the Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits students will be taught to build, program and troubleshoot various sensors to execute challenges.

Training for Excellence in Sports

Students will be given an opportunity to increase their physical activity levels during the day. They will spend the majority of this option class in the gym, the fitness center or outside participating in a variety of physical activities.  The focus of the course will be on improving one’s fitness levels through various workouts, fitness challenges and games.  By signing up for this class, you are giving yourself the gift of improved health and fitness.