Saturday, June 18, 2011
Year-End Party!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Back From the Shaw!
On June 1, several the co-op drama students attended the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake to see My Fair Lady. It was a beautiful day and a lot of fun for all!
Friday, May 20, 2011
PICTURES!
This year's play Pygmalion was a great success! Thanks to all the students who participated for their hard work. Thanks to the parents for their support and a big thanks to A.J. Haygarth for his time and dedication in directing this year's play.
Photos by PB Photography
Photos by PB Photography
Monday, May 2, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
2011 Drama production
By Emma Royce
Here we go again! A brand new theatrical production for 2011!
This year’s Co-op production is Pygmalion, written in 1912 by Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. The play is about the British social classes, phonetics and most ultimately; love. A Mr. Henry Higgins is convinced that he can make Eliza Doolittle, a ragged, whiny cockney woman from the streets turn into a properly defined, distinguished lady. However, he may have a few lessons to learn himself.
Pygmalion is perhaps best known as My Fair Lady, a musical adaption of the original play. It was also famously adapted into a 1964 film starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison.
Here is the list of the cast and crew:
Production Crew
Director: A.J. Haygarth
Stage Manager: Brianne Gayfer
Assistant Stage Manager: Emma Rusby-Bell
Assistant Stage Manager: Jade Harrison
Lighting Design, Costumes: Alex Teeuwsen
Sound Design, Costumes: Joshua Horvath
Cast
Clara Eynsford Hill - Natasha Vanderkruk
Mrs. Eynsford Hill - Emma Royce
A Bystander - Matthew Horvath
Freddy Eynsford Hill - Daniel Vanderkruk
Eliza Doolittle - Corina Fleet
Colonel Pickering - Ryan Bruer
Henry Higgins - Matt Johnson
A Sarcastic Bystander - Kurtis Rossdeutscher
Mrs. Pearce - Kristen Luimes
Alfred Doolittle - Gregory Baker
Mrs. Higgins - Natasha Heath
Parlormaid - Anna Pypker
Here we go again! A brand new theatrical production for 2011!
This year’s Co-op production is Pygmalion, written in 1912 by Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. The play is about the British social classes, phonetics and most ultimately; love. A Mr. Henry Higgins is convinced that he can make Eliza Doolittle, a ragged, whiny cockney woman from the streets turn into a properly defined, distinguished lady. However, he may have a few lessons to learn himself.
Pygmalion is perhaps best known as My Fair Lady, a musical adaption of the original play. It was also famously adapted into a 1964 film starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison.
Here is the list of the cast and crew:
Production Crew
Director: A.J. Haygarth
Stage Manager: Brianne Gayfer
Assistant Stage Manager: Emma Rusby-Bell
Assistant Stage Manager: Jade Harrison
Lighting Design, Costumes: Alex Teeuwsen
Sound Design, Costumes: Joshua Horvath
Cast
Clara Eynsford Hill - Natasha Vanderkruk
Mrs. Eynsford Hill - Emma Royce
A Bystander - Matthew Horvath
Freddy Eynsford Hill - Daniel Vanderkruk
Eliza Doolittle - Corina Fleet
Colonel Pickering - Ryan Bruer
Henry Higgins - Matt Johnson
A Sarcastic Bystander - Kurtis Rossdeutscher
Mrs. Pearce - Kristen Luimes
Alfred Doolittle - Gregory Baker
Mrs. Higgins - Natasha Heath
Parlormaid - Anna Pypker
Winter 2011 Classes
Here are our course selections for the Winter term (Jan-May) 2011
9:00-10:30:
Art: Drawing
Instructor: James Tughan
This is an introductory 1st year college and university level (but not
for credit) drawing course, offered for high school students,covering
a range of drawing styles including gesture, contour (many kinds),
figure drawing, perspective and parallel axonometric drawing, abstract
and realist chiaroscuro rendering in a range of drawing materials. In
this course we explore the pleasure of various kinds of drawing used
to construct images in any other medium, as well as to complete
drawings as finished works of art in themselves. Drawing should be
fun. It should build confidence in one’s imagined visual ideas. It is
a way of touching the world around us with our eyes. That is how I
approach it. This is also an opportunity to work with a seasoned
professional and instructor who is familiar what it takes to succeed
in both business and at the college or university level, and to
prepare portfolios for the post-secondary interviews and portfolio
reviews involved. The drawing exercises in this course are also
designed to give a student a head start on the workload and creative
challenges involved at that level.
Fencing
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. The instructor is an NCCP
certified fencing coach and qualified teacher (OCT).
10:45-12:15
Woodworking
Build a Night Table – In this class, students will build a night table
and learn different types of joinery techniques in woodworking. They
will also learn how to use various shop tools to complete their
project. At the end of the semester, each student will take home
their night table.
Practical skills learned: Shop safety, safe and effective use of hand
and power tools, cutting wood, joinery, reading blueprints/plans, hand
and power sanding techniques, wood finishing and staining.
Painless Poetry
This course will both introduce students to poetic analysis, covering
such elements as rhyme scheme, meter, and figurative language, and
allow students to experiment creatively with traditional poetic
forms. 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.
1:00-3:30:
Drama
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.
Please note: Acceptance into Drama performance will be based on
auditions. Students who do not receive acting roles may then opt for
technical positions or register for another afternoon course.
DVSA Arts and Crafts Sampler
Kathy Cope is a textile artist and children's art and crafts teacher
with over 20 years experience. Her main areas of interest are weaving,
basketry, papermaking and fabric design. She is a long-standing member
of the Burlington Handweaver's and Spinner's Guild. After obtaining
her BSc from Queen's University, Kathy took numerous courses in the
Creative Art and Design program at Mohawk College. She is currently an
instructor at the Dundas Valley School of Art.
In this course, the students will experience a variety of Arts and
Crafts with emphasis on personal expression. The course will begin
with an introduction to the Elements and Principles of Design using
drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking techniques. The second
half of the course will focus on hands on crafts such as basketry,
weaving, papermaking, surface design on textiles, felting, and wire
sculpture.
9:00-10:30:
Art: Drawing
Instructor: James Tughan
This is an introductory 1st year college and university level (but not
for credit) drawing course, offered for high school students,covering
a range of drawing styles including gesture, contour (many kinds),
figure drawing, perspective and parallel axonometric drawing, abstract
and realist chiaroscuro rendering in a range of drawing materials. In
this course we explore the pleasure of various kinds of drawing used
to construct images in any other medium, as well as to complete
drawings as finished works of art in themselves. Drawing should be
fun. It should build confidence in one’s imagined visual ideas. It is
a way of touching the world around us with our eyes. That is how I
approach it. This is also an opportunity to work with a seasoned
professional and instructor who is familiar what it takes to succeed
in both business and at the college or university level, and to
prepare portfolios for the post-secondary interviews and portfolio
reviews involved. The drawing exercises in this course are also
designed to give a student a head start on the workload and creative
challenges involved at that level.
Fencing
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. The instructor is an NCCP
certified fencing coach and qualified teacher (OCT).
10:45-12:15
Woodworking
Build a Night Table – In this class, students will build a night table
and learn different types of joinery techniques in woodworking. They
will also learn how to use various shop tools to complete their
project. At the end of the semester, each student will take home
their night table.
Practical skills learned: Shop safety, safe and effective use of hand
and power tools, cutting wood, joinery, reading blueprints/plans, hand
and power sanding techniques, wood finishing and staining.
Painless Poetry
This course will both introduce students to poetic analysis, covering
such elements as rhyme scheme, meter, and figurative language, and
allow students to experiment creatively with traditional poetic
forms. 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.
1:00-3:30:
Drama
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.
Please note: Acceptance into Drama performance will be based on
auditions. Students who do not receive acting roles may then opt for
technical positions or register for another afternoon course.
DVSA Arts and Crafts Sampler
Kathy Cope is a textile artist and children's art and crafts teacher
with over 20 years experience. Her main areas of interest are weaving,
basketry, papermaking and fabric design. She is a long-standing member
of the Burlington Handweaver's and Spinner's Guild. After obtaining
her BSc from Queen's University, Kathy took numerous courses in the
Creative Art and Design program at Mohawk College. She is currently an
instructor at the Dundas Valley School of Art.
In this course, the students will experience a variety of Arts and
Crafts with emphasis on personal expression. The course will begin
with an introduction to the Elements and Principles of Design using
drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking techniques. The second
half of the course will focus on hands on crafts such as basketry,
weaving, papermaking, surface design on textiles, felting, and wire
sculpture.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Canoe Trip 2010
This year's canoe trip was certainly an adventure! The participants experienced a lot of wet, cold weather but they came though it just fine and have many stories to tell!
Janelle Vanderhout shares her experience:
Canoe trip
Janelle Vander Hout
October 11, 2010
“What have I gotten myself into?” thought some of us co-op kids on the second day of the canoe trip. “I can’t believe I’m doing this! I want a hot shower and to curl up in my warm bed.” We were careful not to show these feelings.
This fall, on the annual high school co-op canoe trip, we went up North to an area in the French River. It was completely in the wilderness with absolutely no washrooms, running water, or electricity. We were prepared for an adventure, but we had no idea what exactly we would be facing on the exciting trip of 2010! During this trip, I learned an important character building lesson.
The first night it started to rain and in the morning it continued to rain. For breakfast we ate scrambled eggs, sausage, and hash browns under tarps by the warm, smoky fire. The rain seemed to be slightly clearing and by the time we set our canoes in the water it was not raining anymore. “Hooray,” we thought, but right as we set out the familiar ‘pitter patter’ of the rain started again. Soon our hands were soaked. Our pants and sweaters were next to get wet, and it didn’t take long for all of our layers to be drenched. We were soaked to the skin! When lunch time rolled around we found a campsite and Mr. Mackinnon, Peter, and David quickly got a fire started to warm us up. Standing in a tight circle around the fire, all thirty of us were steaming! It felt incredible to be warm and somewhat dry again!
The most incredible part was the attitude of the exhausted canoeists! After all, we had just gone through a cold rainy morning of canoeing and we had many reasons to be discouraged about the trip, but instead everyone seemed to be laughing and having an enjoyable time in spite of the weather. When it was time to get back into the canoes, nobody complained about getting wet all over again. After a few more bone chilling hours of canoeing in the steady rain, wading through a couple of rapids, and accomplishing a portage, we arrived at our campsite. The raining stopped and we worked together to promptly set up tents so we could change into dry clothes. We all were still smiling and thankful to have made it through the day safe and sound.
I’m sure everybody learned something through this canoe trip. I learned that attitude can make the difference between having a wonderful time or a horrible time. Anthony J. D’Angelo said, “wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” That is exactly what the co-op kids of 2010 did and their terrific attitude made the trip a blast. Whenever I smell smoke or hear chattering teeth, I remember that amazing day in the wilderness of Ontario, where we bravely faced the elements.
Here are a few of Ruthann Vander Meulen's favourite moments on the canoe trip:
Here are a few highlights of my first time on the trip.
I had a really good time despite being a bit nervous. It was a blast to be with all the other students and hang out. I really enjoyed the third day because the weather was awesome. We had canoe races and Janelle and I jumped out of our canoe at one point that day. Even the portage was fun that day. I definitely would have dropped the food barrel if it hadn't been for Steph. I also really loved sitting around the fire every night. The first night when we all sat on the rocks was really cool. I liked cooking supper too. It was a really good idea to get us all to pitch in this year by everyone helping with a meal. The second day, when it was raining, was pretty discouraging at some points, but we still had a lot of fun. I look back at it and think I really learned to canoe that day. That night we were all drying out our own or somebody else's clothes by the fire. The last day we got soaked again but getting in the warm van, huddling up under a sleeping bag and eating Wendy's was still so much fun. It felt really good to get warm and we had lots of laughs in the van braiding each others hair on the way back. I don't think I ever felt so tired as I did on the drive back home.
*RuThAnN*
Pictures by Kat Looby
Janelle Vanderhout shares her experience:
Canoe trip
Janelle Vander Hout
October 11, 2010
“What have I gotten myself into?” thought some of us co-op kids on the second day of the canoe trip. “I can’t believe I’m doing this! I want a hot shower and to curl up in my warm bed.” We were careful not to show these feelings.
This fall, on the annual high school co-op canoe trip, we went up North to an area in the French River. It was completely in the wilderness with absolutely no washrooms, running water, or electricity. We were prepared for an adventure, but we had no idea what exactly we would be facing on the exciting trip of 2010! During this trip, I learned an important character building lesson.
The first night it started to rain and in the morning it continued to rain. For breakfast we ate scrambled eggs, sausage, and hash browns under tarps by the warm, smoky fire. The rain seemed to be slightly clearing and by the time we set our canoes in the water it was not raining anymore. “Hooray,” we thought, but right as we set out the familiar ‘pitter patter’ of the rain started again. Soon our hands were soaked. Our pants and sweaters were next to get wet, and it didn’t take long for all of our layers to be drenched. We were soaked to the skin! When lunch time rolled around we found a campsite and Mr. Mackinnon, Peter, and David quickly got a fire started to warm us up. Standing in a tight circle around the fire, all thirty of us were steaming! It felt incredible to be warm and somewhat dry again!
The most incredible part was the attitude of the exhausted canoeists! After all, we had just gone through a cold rainy morning of canoeing and we had many reasons to be discouraged about the trip, but instead everyone seemed to be laughing and having an enjoyable time in spite of the weather. When it was time to get back into the canoes, nobody complained about getting wet all over again. After a few more bone chilling hours of canoeing in the steady rain, wading through a couple of rapids, and accomplishing a portage, we arrived at our campsite. The raining stopped and we worked together to promptly set up tents so we could change into dry clothes. We all were still smiling and thankful to have made it through the day safe and sound.
I’m sure everybody learned something through this canoe trip. I learned that attitude can make the difference between having a wonderful time or a horrible time. Anthony J. D’Angelo said, “wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” That is exactly what the co-op kids of 2010 did and their terrific attitude made the trip a blast. Whenever I smell smoke or hear chattering teeth, I remember that amazing day in the wilderness of Ontario, where we bravely faced the elements.
Here are a few of Ruthann Vander Meulen's favourite moments on the canoe trip:
Here are a few highlights of my first time on the trip.
I had a really good time despite being a bit nervous. It was a blast to be with all the other students and hang out. I really enjoyed the third day because the weather was awesome. We had canoe races and Janelle and I jumped out of our canoe at one point that day. Even the portage was fun that day. I definitely would have dropped the food barrel if it hadn't been for Steph. I also really loved sitting around the fire every night. The first night when we all sat on the rocks was really cool. I liked cooking supper too. It was a really good idea to get us all to pitch in this year by everyone helping with a meal. The second day, when it was raining, was pretty discouraging at some points, but we still had a lot of fun. I look back at it and think I really learned to canoe that day. That night we were all drying out our own or somebody else's clothes by the fire. The last day we got soaked again but getting in the warm van, huddling up under a sleeping bag and eating Wendy's was still so much fun. It felt really good to get warm and we had lots of laughs in the van braiding each others hair on the way back. I don't think I ever felt so tired as I did on the drive back home.
*RuThAnN*
Pictures by Kat Looby
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