Monday, February 11, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Winter Semester 2013
9:00-10:30:
Studio Art: Introduction to the Study of Art and Design
Fee: $130 (includes materials)
Minimum 10, Maximum 18
Lessons are based on the Principles and Elements of Design. This course contains a lot of theory and introduces various art media. Projects will be a wide range of styles from Abstract to Realist.
Fencing
Fee: $200 (may be slightly higher if numbers are below 15)
Minimum 10, Maximum 18
This is a repeat of the very successful Fencing course held at DVHS during the Winter 2011 semester. Beginners will learn the fundamentals by practicing and competing with each other. This class teaches basic fencing movements, techniques, and rules. Fencing equipment is provided. Fee includes required insurance with the Ontario Fencing Association.
Music History
Fee: $100
Minimum 10, Maximum 18
A one-semester look at Music Through the Ages from Gregorian Chant to Bach, from the Classical (Mozart/Haydn/Beethoven) to new compositional innovations of the 20th century. Choral - Keyboard - Instrumental - Orchestral. A lot of listening to great music of the past.
A CD will be made for all students which presents various examples from each era.
10:45-12:15:
Gym
Fee: $30
Minimum 10, Maximum 20
For the winter semester, Gym will cover European handball and floor hockey.
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.
Apologetics
Fee: $80
Minimum 8, Maximum 18
This course is for Grades 11 and 12 only.
This class will contain equal parts of instruction and interaction. Students should come prepared to discuss the various topics based on the assigned readings.
The overall approach will be to discuss the various ways the Christian community has dealt with the issues presented. The students will also be taught the critical thinking skills required to develop their own views on various topics, including the existence of God, science and faith, the problem of evil, the Resurrection, etc.
No text will be required. Readings will be made available to the students online.
Student Evaluation
1. One (minimum 5 page) essay 70%
2. Class participation 10%
Four short multiple choice quizzes 20%
Painless Poetry
Fee: $90
Minimum 8, Maximum 18
What makes a poem? Perhaps more importantly, why make a poem? This course will introduce students to poetic analysis, covering such elements as rhyme scheme, meter, and figurative language, and allow students to experiment with traditional poetic forms as they develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of poetry as a uniquely creative mode of expression. Just because it’s a sonnet doesn’t mean it has to be stuffy!
There are no required texts; poetry and materials to be used will be available online or will be provided in handouts or pdf’s to print out.
Theatre Tech
Fee: $120 (lower for Stage Managers, who must also take Drama)
Minimum 8, Maximum: 16
Through specific workshop time, followed by practical experience working on the play in May, students will learn about nearly every aspect of producing theatre. Ranging from management roles, through designing every element of a show, to then putting skills in practice, students can expect a full tour of the technical theatre world. Students involved in the tech course would be expected to serve as crew for the May production.
1:00-3:00:
Drama
Fee: TBA (approx. $100)
Maximum (cast): 20
Through skills workshops and rehearsing for our play in May, students will learn about the fundamentals and necessary skills for acting on stage. Special focus will be placed on playing comedy, especially satire.
Please note: Acceptance into Drama performance will be based on auditions. Students who do not receive acting roles may opt for another afternoon course as well as for the morning Theatre Tech course.
For our auditions (January 10, 12:00-3:00) , here's what I'd like each student to bring:
1) A monologue (doesn't need to be especially long) from a comedy. I am looking to see at least two emotions displayed clearly.
2) A joke. I would like to hear an entertaining joke.
3) A list of interesting physical or vocal things a student can perform along with the means to demonstrate at least a couple of them. (for example: juggling, interesting accents, hula hooping, gymnastic ability, ability to recreate interesting animal noises, etc.) I know that some students will protest that they can't do anything interesting, but I don't believe it. Everybody's got something interesting to show other people.
What I am looking for in auditions are these things:
1) A desire to engage your audience. I want actors who want to make their audience interested in them.
2) A nugget of stage presence. I want actors who know they are there to provide something for an audience.
A desire to learn more about the craft.
Photography
Fee: $100
Minimum 10, Maximum 18
Students will study light as it relates to the camera, and how a camera works to reproduce what you see into an image that can be shared on a computer or printed on paper. This “first principles” knowledge will be used to learn how to control your camera and the light available to produce the results desired. Principles of good composition and lighting techniques will be discussed with demonstrations to show how different position of the subject and light sources can effect the message conveyed by the image.
Students should come with their own digital camera that has manual control of aperture andshutter speed available. Many “point and shoot” cameras have this feature, so students will not be required to have a camera more sophisticated than this. However if students do have access toa DSLR type of camera, this would also be welcome in the course.
Students will be expected to bring their camera to class each week. In addition, assignments will be given each week based on the lesson covered. As there are no computers available in the class, students should be prepared to hand in assignments on a memory card or DVD along with a description of what they have tried to achieve. Memory cards will be returned the following week.
Students will explore nearby areas of Dundas (in pairs or groups) as they put their instruction into practice.
Cake Decorating
Fee: $200
Minimum 6, Maximum 12
Classes will cover basic cake decorating (including hygiene and equipment discussion). The first week will be an orientation class to describe the program and talk about the details of the classes and ascertain what type of cakes the students are interested in producing. Most of the weeks, the students will decorate cakes but one week would be cupcake decoration. The students will be expected to bring along a cake and icing each week. I will give them an icing recipe the first week. They will be told each week what is required for the following week.
They will receive 6 piping tips, a rose nail, couplers and piping bags in the kit. For the cupcake class, I will supply some extra items for decorating the cupcakes.
Missions
No fee
Maximum: 15
Students will have the opportunity to serve at different venues in the general Hamilton community. Parents of students involved will be asked to assist with transportation.
Studio Art: Introduction to the Study of Art and Design
Fee: $130 (includes materials)
Minimum 10, Maximum 18
Lessons are based on the Principles and Elements of Design. This course contains a lot of theory and introduces various art media. Projects will be a wide range of styles from Abstract to Realist.
Fencing
Fee: $200 (may be slightly higher if numbers are below 15)
Minimum 10, Maximum 18
This is a repeat of the very successful Fencing course held at DVHS during the Winter 2011 semester. Beginners will learn the fundamentals by practicing and competing with each other. This class teaches basic fencing movements, techniques, and rules. Fencing equipment is provided. Fee includes required insurance with the Ontario Fencing Association.
Music History
Fee: $100
Minimum 10, Maximum 18
A one-semester look at Music Through the Ages from Gregorian Chant to Bach, from the Classical (Mozart/Haydn/Beethoven) to new compositional innovations of the 20th century. Choral - Keyboard - Instrumental - Orchestral. A lot of listening to great music of the past.
A CD will be made for all students which presents various examples from each era.
10:45-12:15:
Gym
Fee: $30
Minimum 10, Maximum 20
For the winter semester, Gym will cover European handball and floor hockey.
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.
Apologetics
Fee: $80
Minimum 8, Maximum 18
This course is for Grades 11 and 12 only.
This class will contain equal parts of instruction and interaction. Students should come prepared to discuss the various topics based on the assigned readings.
The overall approach will be to discuss the various ways the Christian community has dealt with the issues presented. The students will also be taught the critical thinking skills required to develop their own views on various topics, including the existence of God, science and faith, the problem of evil, the Resurrection, etc.
No text will be required. Readings will be made available to the students online.
Student Evaluation
1. One (minimum 5 page) essay 70%
2. Class participation 10%
Four short multiple choice quizzes 20%
Painless Poetry
Fee: $90
Minimum 8, Maximum 18
What makes a poem? Perhaps more importantly, why make a poem? This course will introduce students to poetic analysis, covering such elements as rhyme scheme, meter, and figurative language, and allow students to experiment with traditional poetic forms as they develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of poetry as a uniquely creative mode of expression. Just because it’s a sonnet doesn’t mean it has to be stuffy!
There are no required texts; poetry and materials to be used will be available online or will be provided in handouts or pdf’s to print out.
Theatre Tech
Fee: $120 (lower for Stage Managers, who must also take Drama)
Minimum 8, Maximum: 16
Through specific workshop time, followed by practical experience working on the play in May, students will learn about nearly every aspect of producing theatre. Ranging from management roles, through designing every element of a show, to then putting skills in practice, students can expect a full tour of the technical theatre world. Students involved in the tech course would be expected to serve as crew for the May production.
1:00-3:00:
Drama
Fee: TBA (approx. $100)
Maximum (cast): 20
Through skills workshops and rehearsing for our play in May, students will learn about the fundamentals and necessary skills for acting on stage. Special focus will be placed on playing comedy, especially satire.
Please note: Acceptance into Drama performance will be based on auditions. Students who do not receive acting roles may opt for another afternoon course as well as for the morning Theatre Tech course.
For our auditions (January 10, 12:00-3:00) , here's what I'd like each student to bring:
1) A monologue (doesn't need to be especially long) from a comedy. I am looking to see at least two emotions displayed clearly.
2) A joke. I would like to hear an entertaining joke.
3) A list of interesting physical or vocal things a student can perform along with the means to demonstrate at least a couple of them. (for example: juggling, interesting accents, hula hooping, gymnastic ability, ability to recreate interesting animal noises, etc.) I know that some students will protest that they can't do anything interesting, but I don't believe it. Everybody's got something interesting to show other people.
What I am looking for in auditions are these things:
1) A desire to engage your audience. I want actors who want to make their audience interested in them.
2) A nugget of stage presence. I want actors who know they are there to provide something for an audience.
A desire to learn more about the craft.
Photography
Fee: $100
Minimum 10, Maximum 18
Students will study light as it relates to the camera, and how a camera works to reproduce what you see into an image that can be shared on a computer or printed on paper. This “first principles” knowledge will be used to learn how to control your camera and the light available to produce the results desired. Principles of good composition and lighting techniques will be discussed with demonstrations to show how different position of the subject and light sources can effect the message conveyed by the image.
Students should come with their own digital camera that has manual control of aperture andshutter speed available. Many “point and shoot” cameras have this feature, so students will not be required to have a camera more sophisticated than this. However if students do have access toa DSLR type of camera, this would also be welcome in the course.
Students will be expected to bring their camera to class each week. In addition, assignments will be given each week based on the lesson covered. As there are no computers available in the class, students should be prepared to hand in assignments on a memory card or DVD along with a description of what they have tried to achieve. Memory cards will be returned the following week.
Students will explore nearby areas of Dundas (in pairs or groups) as they put their instruction into practice.
Cake Decorating
Fee: $200
Minimum 6, Maximum 12
Classes will cover basic cake decorating (including hygiene and equipment discussion). The first week will be an orientation class to describe the program and talk about the details of the classes and ascertain what type of cakes the students are interested in producing. Most of the weeks, the students will decorate cakes but one week would be cupcake decoration. The students will be expected to bring along a cake and icing each week. I will give them an icing recipe the first week. They will be told each week what is required for the following week.
They will receive 6 piping tips, a rose nail, couplers and piping bags in the kit. For the cupcake class, I will supply some extra items for decorating the cupcakes.
Missions
No fee
Maximum: 15
Students will have the opportunity to serve at different venues in the general Hamilton community. Parents of students involved will be asked to assist with transportation.
Friday, October 5, 2012
DVHS on the French River
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| Wheeeeee! |
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| "Houston, we have a problem...." |
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| Chow time! |
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| And they're off! |
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| Sitting pretty |
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| Nap time |
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| Happy campers! |
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| Wilderness chefs at work! |
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| We made it! |
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
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