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| "Houston, we have a problem...." |
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| Chow time! |
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| Sitting pretty |
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Friday, October 5, 2012
DVHS on the French River
Coming soon...to a Co-op (and home theatre) near you!
Last spring, the DVHS Co-op Drama class mounted a stellar production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. One cast member, Angela K., compiled portions of several performances into a DVD. Every Drama student will receive one copy free; extras are $10 each. Please contact Angela for further information...and enjoy the trailer below.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Welcome to DVHS 2012-13
A new year begins at DVHS Co-op on September 20 at St. Paul's United Church in Dundas. This year's program will run Sept 20, 27; Oct 4, 11, 18; Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Dec 6, 13; (Jan 10 : Drama Auditions), Jan 17, 24, 31; Feb 14, 21, 28; March 7, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18.
Registration is already underway but here are the details for this fall's course offerings. Welcome back and we hope you enjoy another terrific year at DVHS.
Fall 2012 Courses:
9:00-10:30:
World Music
Fee: $100
Minimum 8, maximum 20
Objectives:
•To explore some of the great diversity of the world’s music, focusing especially on traditions outside the Western classical tradition.
•ITo learn about genres, styles, repertoires, performance rituals, and music’s cultural contexts that relate to a sampling of a variety of interesting types of music from around the world.
•To reflect on questions raised by this exploring and learning, such as
◦The role of music in societies and communities generally
◦The dynamics and effects of Western interest in non-Western music
◦How learning about the music of others helps us to understand our own musical traditions and activity
To learn about the tools and methods of ethnomusicology and gain introductory experience in fieldwork.
Students will receive a CD with musical examples for the semester and weekly handouts to use instead of a text.
Canadian and World History Part 1: MacDonald, Laurier and the First World War
Fee: $100
Minimum: 10, maximum 20
This course examines Canadian and World History 1867 to 1919 covering the eras of MacDonald, Laurier and the First World War. Students will be provided with PowerPoint lessons, streaming videos and web-quests to prepare for class at home. Our ‘class-time’ on Thursday morning will emphasize the consolidation of historical information through group related activities and through teacher directed instruction. An important philosophical approach to the course will be an examination of ‘worldviews’ and how the worldviews of groups and individuals led to the events that made history.
Students should be prepared to do between two and four hours of preparatory work prior to each class and should be willing to actively participate in games, discussions, debates, simulations, oral presentations and group-work.
Standard First Aid with CPR
Fee: $110
Minimum 6, maximum 18
This course will be taught by a Red Cross Instructor and will include a take-home manual. The student will earn a three-year certification. This course provides comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who want moreknowledge to respond to emergencies in the home or workplace. A variety of topics arecovered from basic first aid such as cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR Level A, and prevention of disease transmission to more severe sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.
10:45-12:15:
Gym
Fee: $30
Minimum 8, maximum 20
This fall, Gym will cover both volleyball (6 wks) and basketball (6 wks).
Volleyball will include (depending on numbers) : 2 on 2 volleyball, 6 on 6 volleyball, and sitting volleyball, as well as work on skill development:serving, volleying, bumping, blocking, and spiking. Basketball will include:3 on 3, 5 on 5, and work on skill development.
Proper gym attire (modest T-shirt, modest shorts or sweat pants and non-marking running shoes) is mandatory. No jeans or hoodies as they are a safety issue. For volleyball--knee pads are highly recommended.
Nutrition
Fee: $120 (includes food supplies)
Minimum 8, maximum 16
During the 12-week session, the students will learn how to read Nutritional Value labels, how different vitamins and minerals are used by the body, and how food affects the physiology. They will learn the various dietary styles from flexitarian to raw and vegan. They will develop meal plans and prepare special theme meals from appetizer to desserts.
Students will be required to put together a research paper on a health condition of their choice and how the diet impacts this condition. They will develop a meal plan according to various dietary restrictions for their condition of choice, (diabetic, celiac, crohns, allergies).
Required reading: “In Defense of Food” and/or “Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan with a short opinion piece essay. Also some required viewing of “Food Inc” and “Forks Over Knives”, along with a visit to a working farm or a food manufacturer.
Creative Writing
Fee: $80
Minimum 6, maximum 16
Can Creative Writing be taught? Or can it only be “caught”? Strong writers are also strong readers, so this course will lead students through writing exercises and several works of short fiction focusing on various elements of creative fiction writing--point of view, characterization, description, dialogue, “showing” vs “telling,” etc-- as students work towards producing one well-polished short story of 1000+ words. The “workshop” format will encourage students to share their own written work and critique that of others in a safe, supportive environment.
Prerequisite: Students must have a strong grasp of grammatically correct writing as this course will not review elements of grammar or sentence structure. All students must submit by email a sample piece of fiction or non-fiction at the time of registration before being confirmed in the course. (Note: students who have already completed Essay Writing or Literary Analysis at DVHS do not need to submit a sample piece.)
No required text; all materials will be available via handouts or online sources.
Standard First Aid with CPR
Fee: $110
Minimum 6, maximum 18
This is a repeat of the course taught from 9:00-10:45. This course will be taught by a Red Cross Instructor and will include a take-home manual. The student will earn a three-year certification. This course provides comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who want moreknowledge to respond to emergencies in the home or workplace. A variety of topics arecovered from basic first aid such as cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR Level A, and prevention of disease transmission to more severe sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.
1:00-3:00
Basic Electronics
Fee: $90.00 (all materials and equipment provided)
Minimum 9, maximum 20
Find out why it ticks... Look into the inner workings of all devices and reveal how they work. Learn the art of electronics. Be able to dabble in the flow of currents and push of voltages while understanding how the components truly operate. In this course you will find out how to make electricity, control its flow, make things move and light up. You will design circuits and understand how they work. Theory backed up with hands-on labs each week will build an understanding of the basic components that make up most of what we use today. All materials, course outlines, and notes will be provided each week. These course outlines must be read before class to be able to understand what is being taught.
Acting: Character Study
Fee: $150
Minimum 6, maximum 20
Students will learn the technique of characterization specific to monologue or one person performance. The final project will be a series of monologues based on historic figures, written and performed by each student. This gives the students the opportunity to do some research about their chosen person and try to understand who they are through dramatic representation. The range of subjects is endless, from biblical figures to missionaries, theologians, and persons of historic significance or even ancestors based on old family stories and photos.
Toastmasters
Fee: $35
Minimum 8, maximum 12
The course will include instruction in:
1. Effectively running a meeting following a program and Robert's Rules of Order.
2. Learning to speak with confidence by learning how to write a speech.
3. Listening skills.
4. Evaluating speeches.
5. Impromptu speaking via Table Topics.
6. Election of Officers and duties involved with each position.
7. How to plan an event through committees and planning meetings.
8. Self evaluation of your progress.
9.Leadership skills through participation.
The students will be organized into committees to provide cups and water for toasts at each meeting, refreshments/snacks at each meeting break (1 per meeting) and will plan their own graduation ceremony including cake and other refreshments, napkins, forks etc.
Missions
No fee
The Missions group will engage in various service projects on Thursday afternoons, such as at the Good Shepherd Centre in Hamilton, and possibly other times based on availability of students and opportunities. Parents of students involved will be scheduled to assist with transportation on Thursdays.
Registration is already underway but here are the details for this fall's course offerings. Welcome back and we hope you enjoy another terrific year at DVHS.
Fall 2012 Courses:
9:00-10:30:
World Music
Fee: $100
Minimum 8, maximum 20
Objectives:
•To explore some of the great diversity of the world’s music, focusing especially on traditions outside the Western classical tradition.
•ITo learn about genres, styles, repertoires, performance rituals, and music’s cultural contexts that relate to a sampling of a variety of interesting types of music from around the world.
•To reflect on questions raised by this exploring and learning, such as
◦The role of music in societies and communities generally
◦The dynamics and effects of Western interest in non-Western music
◦How learning about the music of others helps us to understand our own musical traditions and activity
To learn about the tools and methods of ethnomusicology and gain introductory experience in fieldwork.
Students will receive a CD with musical examples for the semester and weekly handouts to use instead of a text.
Canadian and World History Part 1: MacDonald, Laurier and the First World War
Fee: $100
Minimum: 10, maximum 20
This course examines Canadian and World History 1867 to 1919 covering the eras of MacDonald, Laurier and the First World War. Students will be provided with PowerPoint lessons, streaming videos and web-quests to prepare for class at home. Our ‘class-time’ on Thursday morning will emphasize the consolidation of historical information through group related activities and through teacher directed instruction. An important philosophical approach to the course will be an examination of ‘worldviews’ and how the worldviews of groups and individuals led to the events that made history.
Students should be prepared to do between two and four hours of preparatory work prior to each class and should be willing to actively participate in games, discussions, debates, simulations, oral presentations and group-work.
Standard First Aid with CPR
Fee: $110
Minimum 6, maximum 18
This course will be taught by a Red Cross Instructor and will include a take-home manual. The student will earn a three-year certification. This course provides comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who want moreknowledge to respond to emergencies in the home or workplace. A variety of topics arecovered from basic first aid such as cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR Level A, and prevention of disease transmission to more severe sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.
10:45-12:15:
Gym
Fee: $30
Minimum 8, maximum 20
This fall, Gym will cover both volleyball (6 wks) and basketball (6 wks).
Volleyball will include (depending on numbers) : 2 on 2 volleyball, 6 on 6 volleyball, and sitting volleyball, as well as work on skill development:serving, volleying, bumping, blocking, and spiking. Basketball will include:3 on 3, 5 on 5, and work on skill development.
Proper gym attire (modest T-shirt, modest shorts or sweat pants and non-marking running shoes) is mandatory. No jeans or hoodies as they are a safety issue. For volleyball--knee pads are highly recommended.
Nutrition
Fee: $120 (includes food supplies)
Minimum 8, maximum 16
During the 12-week session, the students will learn how to read Nutritional Value labels, how different vitamins and minerals are used by the body, and how food affects the physiology. They will learn the various dietary styles from flexitarian to raw and vegan. They will develop meal plans and prepare special theme meals from appetizer to desserts.
Students will be required to put together a research paper on a health condition of their choice and how the diet impacts this condition. They will develop a meal plan according to various dietary restrictions for their condition of choice, (diabetic, celiac, crohns, allergies).
Required reading: “In Defense of Food” and/or “Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan with a short opinion piece essay. Also some required viewing of “Food Inc” and “Forks Over Knives”, along with a visit to a working farm or a food manufacturer.
Creative Writing
Fee: $80
Minimum 6, maximum 16
Can Creative Writing be taught? Or can it only be “caught”? Strong writers are also strong readers, so this course will lead students through writing exercises and several works of short fiction focusing on various elements of creative fiction writing--point of view, characterization, description, dialogue, “showing” vs “telling,” etc-- as students work towards producing one well-polished short story of 1000+ words. The “workshop” format will encourage students to share their own written work and critique that of others in a safe, supportive environment.
Prerequisite: Students must have a strong grasp of grammatically correct writing as this course will not review elements of grammar or sentence structure. All students must submit by email a sample piece of fiction or non-fiction at the time of registration before being confirmed in the course. (Note: students who have already completed Essay Writing or Literary Analysis at DVHS do not need to submit a sample piece.)
No required text; all materials will be available via handouts or online sources.
Standard First Aid with CPR
Fee: $110
Minimum 6, maximum 18
This is a repeat of the course taught from 9:00-10:45. This course will be taught by a Red Cross Instructor and will include a take-home manual. The student will earn a three-year certification. This course provides comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who want moreknowledge to respond to emergencies in the home or workplace. A variety of topics arecovered from basic first aid such as cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR Level A, and prevention of disease transmission to more severe sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.
1:00-3:00
Basic Electronics
Fee: $90.00 (all materials and equipment provided)
Minimum 9, maximum 20
Find out why it ticks... Look into the inner workings of all devices and reveal how they work. Learn the art of electronics. Be able to dabble in the flow of currents and push of voltages while understanding how the components truly operate. In this course you will find out how to make electricity, control its flow, make things move and light up. You will design circuits and understand how they work. Theory backed up with hands-on labs each week will build an understanding of the basic components that make up most of what we use today. All materials, course outlines, and notes will be provided each week. These course outlines must be read before class to be able to understand what is being taught.
Acting: Character Study
Fee: $150
Minimum 6, maximum 20
Students will learn the technique of characterization specific to monologue or one person performance. The final project will be a series of monologues based on historic figures, written and performed by each student. This gives the students the opportunity to do some research about their chosen person and try to understand who they are through dramatic representation. The range of subjects is endless, from biblical figures to missionaries, theologians, and persons of historic significance or even ancestors based on old family stories and photos.
Toastmasters
Fee: $35
Minimum 8, maximum 12
The course will include instruction in:
1. Effectively running a meeting following a program and Robert's Rules of Order.
2. Learning to speak with confidence by learning how to write a speech.
3. Listening skills.
4. Evaluating speeches.
5. Impromptu speaking via Table Topics.
6. Election of Officers and duties involved with each position.
7. How to plan an event through committees and planning meetings.
8. Self evaluation of your progress.
9.Leadership skills through participation.
The students will be organized into committees to provide cups and water for toasts at each meeting, refreshments/snacks at each meeting break (1 per meeting) and will plan their own graduation ceremony including cake and other refreshments, napkins, forks etc.
Missions
No fee
The Missions group will engage in various service projects on Thursday afternoons, such as at the Good Shepherd Centre in Hamilton, and possibly other times based on availability of students and opportunities. Parents of students involved will be scheduled to assist with transportation on Thursdays.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
United We Stand, Divided We ...Debate!
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Much Ado About Nothing
Friday, January 20, 2012
Winter 2012 Courses
Winning an Argument: The Art of Debate
Time: 9:00-10:30
Fee: $50
Minimum: 10 students; Maximum: 20 students
This course will examine both theoretical and practical aspects
of debating. It will include a study and analysis of rhetoric, as well as
provide opportunities for students to practice their debating skills on one
another. It will also include biographical studies of famous orators,
analysis of communication differences between males and females, mock
parliamentary debates, and the watching of video clips of famous debates.
All students will be expected to participate in presenting material and
debating their classmates.
Art History
Time: 9:00-10:30
Fee: $40
Does art matter when there is suffering in the world? What’s its purpose? Why bother to look at it? How do we look at and evaluate art? What about modern art? Who have been the most influential artists in history? What have they done that we should notice? Why should we care? These are some of the questions we will explore, as we look at art through the ages of Western Civilization.
This course is not about learning names and dates primarily but will be a discussion- oriented look at art and architecture from ancient to modern. Class discussions will be based on weekly readings and slideshows. Touching on philosophy and worldviews, we’ll explore both the rocky relationship Christians have had with art and the biblical call to put art in its proper place in our lives. ‘Art Appreciation’ as much as ‘Art History,’ this course’s goal is to foster deeper appreciation for and understanding of the marvelous gift of art.
Gym
Time: 10:45-12:15
Fee: $30
Minimum: 8 students; Maximum: 16 students
This semester we will be working on European handball and floor hockey. European handball is a combination of basketball, soccer, hockey, and lacrosse and has been described as "the fastest and most exciting sport in the world." Floor hockey is a variation of ice hockey and students will be expected to bring their own sticks for play. We will be spending 6 weeks for each sport, learning:
*the origin and history of the game
*rules and regulations
*skills involved
*actual play
Literary Analysis
Time: 10:45-12:15
Fee: $60
Minimum: 6 students; Maximum: 16 students
We all know a great story when we read one...but what makes it great? This course will cover the basics of literary analysis, including annotating, identifying literary elements and devices, creating an argumentative thesis, and writing a literary analysis essay. Students will focus primarily on short fiction to practise these skills and develop a deeper engagement with and appreciation for the art of literature.
Studio Art
Time: 10:45-12:15
Fee: $125 (including materials)
Art class is not simply a time to make nice pictures (although that’s part of it!); it is a time of exploration, of creative expression, and of hard work as we cultivate our sense of creativity and visual communication. Students will explore what it means to be visual communicators through selected readings, in-class discussions and critiques, and the practice of art. Utilizing the principles of design, basic colour theory, and the examples of past masters students will explore the mediums of drawing, painting, and printmaking as ways of expression, communication, and, most importantly, praise.
Drama
Time: 1:00-3:00
Fee: $100 for actors and stage managers; $50 for crew (set, props, costumes. lighting, etc)
Production, tech, and acting--students will develop a full understanding of the process of theatre production. The main goal of this course will be to put on a polished theatrical production. The actors will receive instruction in practical aspects of theatre as an art form. Attention will be focused on vocal training, acting styles and techniques, character development, stage movement, creative self-expression, improvisation, and theatre games. The technical team will learn and be responsible for all backstage aspects of the production including costuming, set design, lighting, sound, and stage management.
Missions
Time: 1:00-3:00
No fee
For those not interested in Drama, an opportunity for missions service will be provided in the afternoon time slot. The Good Shepherd Centre in Hamilton is able to accommodate a group of teens to help out in their warehouse. The duties include sorting through clothing, food, and small household goods and repackaging of multi items into individual packages for distribution to the homeless and other clients who are in need.
In addition to these regular Thursday afternoons, Mrs. Harrison plans to arrange monthly service projects on days other than Thursday, such as to the Ontario Christian Gleaners. OCG is a Christian, interdenominational charitable organization where many volunteers clean, dice, dry, mix and bag surplus produce such as onions, carrots, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, beans, lentils, apples, and pears into a nutritious soup mix and fruit snack ready for distribution. The OCG donates the soup mix to reputable relief organizations with logistics to distribute the food where it is needed. Other service possibilities will be discussed.
Parents of students involved will be asked to assist with transportation when possible.
Time: 9:00-10:30
Fee: $50
Minimum: 10 students; Maximum: 20 students
This course will examine both theoretical and practical aspects
of debating. It will include a study and analysis of rhetoric, as well as
provide opportunities for students to practice their debating skills on one
another. It will also include biographical studies of famous orators,
analysis of communication differences between males and females, mock
parliamentary debates, and the watching of video clips of famous debates.
All students will be expected to participate in presenting material and
debating their classmates.
Art History
Time: 9:00-10:30
Fee: $40
Does art matter when there is suffering in the world? What’s its purpose? Why bother to look at it? How do we look at and evaluate art? What about modern art? Who have been the most influential artists in history? What have they done that we should notice? Why should we care? These are some of the questions we will explore, as we look at art through the ages of Western Civilization.
This course is not about learning names and dates primarily but will be a discussion- oriented look at art and architecture from ancient to modern. Class discussions will be based on weekly readings and slideshows. Touching on philosophy and worldviews, we’ll explore both the rocky relationship Christians have had with art and the biblical call to put art in its proper place in our lives. ‘Art Appreciation’ as much as ‘Art History,’ this course’s goal is to foster deeper appreciation for and understanding of the marvelous gift of art.
Gym
Time: 10:45-12:15
Fee: $30
Minimum: 8 students; Maximum: 16 students
This semester we will be working on European handball and floor hockey. European handball is a combination of basketball, soccer, hockey, and lacrosse and has been described as "the fastest and most exciting sport in the world." Floor hockey is a variation of ice hockey and students will be expected to bring their own sticks for play. We will be spending 6 weeks for each sport, learning:
*the origin and history of the game
*rules and regulations
*skills involved
*actual play
Literary Analysis
Time: 10:45-12:15
Fee: $60
Minimum: 6 students; Maximum: 16 students
We all know a great story when we read one...but what makes it great? This course will cover the basics of literary analysis, including annotating, identifying literary elements and devices, creating an argumentative thesis, and writing a literary analysis essay. Students will focus primarily on short fiction to practise these skills and develop a deeper engagement with and appreciation for the art of literature.
Studio Art
Time: 10:45-12:15
Fee: $125 (including materials)
Art class is not simply a time to make nice pictures (although that’s part of it!); it is a time of exploration, of creative expression, and of hard work as we cultivate our sense of creativity and visual communication. Students will explore what it means to be visual communicators through selected readings, in-class discussions and critiques, and the practice of art. Utilizing the principles of design, basic colour theory, and the examples of past masters students will explore the mediums of drawing, painting, and printmaking as ways of expression, communication, and, most importantly, praise.
Drama
Time: 1:00-3:00
Fee: $100 for actors and stage managers; $50 for crew (set, props, costumes. lighting, etc)
Production, tech, and acting--students will develop a full understanding of the process of theatre production. The main goal of this course will be to put on a polished theatrical production. The actors will receive instruction in practical aspects of theatre as an art form. Attention will be focused on vocal training, acting styles and techniques, character development, stage movement, creative self-expression, improvisation, and theatre games. The technical team will learn and be responsible for all backstage aspects of the production including costuming, set design, lighting, sound, and stage management.
Missions
Time: 1:00-3:00
No fee
For those not interested in Drama, an opportunity for missions service will be provided in the afternoon time slot. The Good Shepherd Centre in Hamilton is able to accommodate a group of teens to help out in their warehouse. The duties include sorting through clothing, food, and small household goods and repackaging of multi items into individual packages for distribution to the homeless and other clients who are in need.
In addition to these regular Thursday afternoons, Mrs. Harrison plans to arrange monthly service projects on days other than Thursday, such as to the Ontario Christian Gleaners. OCG is a Christian, interdenominational charitable organization where many volunteers clean, dice, dry, mix and bag surplus produce such as onions, carrots, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, beans, lentils, apples, and pears into a nutritious soup mix and fruit snack ready for distribution. The OCG donates the soup mix to reputable relief organizations with logistics to distribute the food where it is needed. Other service possibilities will be discussed.
Parents of students involved will be asked to assist with transportation when possible.
Ballroom Dance!
Thirteen youthful sophisticates took to the dance floor (aka the gym) this fall to learn the foxtrot, salsa, merengue, and other dances. Enjoy their end-of-semester performance.
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