• This course will consist mostly of working with clay, both on the wheel and learning hand building techniques. Working with clay takes time and practice so the majority of the semester will be spent getting messy and creative with pottery projects. This class will also offer other 3D opportunities to take art off the page and will explore different sculptural techniques and materials. There may be some homework for image and project idea generation but there will be ample time for all work and projects to be completed during class.

• Materials explored: clay & glazes; wire; plaster; mosaic; mixed media collage

• Clay processes: wheel throwing, trimming and how to alter forms; slap construction; hand-building techniques; different glazing techniques

Explore the ideas that power innovation.  

• Open to students of all levels and interests.  Perfectly suited for students considering careers in technology, science, engineering, mathematics, or business.   

• Check out www.walzl1.com - Go to the Computer Programming course page and checkout the promo videos at the bottom.  

• Ask Mr. Walzl (or former students) if you have any questions.  jwalzl@sd48.bc.ca

• 0-2 hours of homework per week

• a one-semester course designed for students who want to develop music-making skills and music literacy in a personalized setting

• students will benefit from learning music theory, history, and processes relevant to their goals while getting the chance to practice and perform in groups of their making

• classes will be half spent on classwork and half spent on self-guided practice

While no previous experience is required, students should have someinterest if taking this course. Depending on their desired instrument(s), students should also be prepared to purchase one on their own in certain cases. Students will be guided on how to progress in their instrument of choice and how to play with others, but this course will require a level of self-guidance that goes beyond most music courses. (Ask Mr. Niwinski for further details: cniwinski@sd48.bc.ca). 

In this course students can expect to:

• Learn or develop in instruments such as guitar, bass, keyboard, vocals, drums, or an instrument of personal choice

• Have an opportunity to practice and perform in both solo and group contexts

•  Deepen their understanding of music fundamentals such as scales, pitch, notation, dynamics, rhythm, melody, chords, harmony, timbre, and individual expression

• Study and analyze the history of music from a personally chosen lens in genres such as rock, jazz, pop, classical, blues, and other contemporary forms

• Have an opportunity to explore recording and notation software such as Sibelius, finale, logic pro, audacity, and Ableton live

• Have a space to rehearse outside of the standard timetable if desired 

Assessments for this course may include:

Recorded audio/video samples, Performances (in-class and/or outside of class), Theory tests, Music history & contemporary music story projects, Individual progress checks, Written Reflections

• action-packed course students; hands on practice and project based learning

• baking and cooking skills

• nutrition and healthy living

• budgeting, careers

• current food issues and practices such as global and environmental health issues related to the production and consumption of food.  

• ethnic cooking

• Students who have not obtained their FoodSafe level 1 certification will be given the opportunity to do so.

The emphasis in this course is on being happy and being physically active.

Human Performance is about designing an inspirational program of activities together as a team.

In Human Performance you will get the chance to:

• Play games that help you improve your understanding and ability to play different sports.

• Experience different training methods for sport, health and wellbeing.

• Design your own exercise program

• Use Meadow Park Sports Centre for weight training, squash, swimming and ice -skating.

• Design, play and lead activities.

• Listen to guest speakers presentations (local athletes / trainers / coaches).

• Take part in outdoor activities (options include biking, sailing, canoeing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, orienteering and triathlon).

This course is based on the understanding that people learn best when they are actively involved. 

While students work on outdoor skills, a primary objective will be for the development of leadership techniques and an understanding of the responsibilities and privileges of leadership practiced in an outdoor environment. 

Participants should be ready to get outside, be committed to developing their personal skills, and enjoy spending time in the outdoor classroom.

Credits earned include Outdoor Education 11/12, Outdoor Leadership 11/12, Geography 12

• This class will at times operate outside of normal school hours.  It is expected that students who are in the program manage their time appropriately and are considerate of the overlap with other timetabled courses.

• Much of the class content can be completed within class time, however, larger projects will take time outside of class in order to demonstrate your learning and apply your knowledge.

• There will be a combination of theoretical and practical hands on learning through the semester.

• Summative and Formative assessments will complement personal reflective practices in this course.

• This course has been designed with the goals of including developing greater understanding of basic psychological concepts and ideas, and to promote curiosity about the causes of human behavior. Students will explore their own personal motivation and factors influencing their relationships with others. Concepts explored include research ethics, the brain, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, personality development, sleep, health, and mental heath and disorders. 

• Students will work on a variety of activities including  research assignments and a lab, class discussion, character analysis,  written reflections and short presentations.  Ideas will be further explored through presentations,  guest speakers, videos,  and student led  inquiry questions.   

• Students will be assessed on their assignments, tests, projects and presentations.  Additional evidence of learning will include discussions and interviews with the instructor. Regular feedback will be given from the teacher to guide learning in class and on assignments.  

• Homework outside of class time is negligible should you use your time in class well. 

This course is for students who have not previously studied Spanish.  

Emphasis will be placed on acquiring language through input, communication and basic grammatical structures.  Students will develop a proficiency in listening, reading, speaking and writing in Spanish while developing an appreciation of Hispanic culture. 

• Drawing : a lot of cool drawing techniques including pencil, charcoal, india ink, oil & chalk pastels, pencil crayon and Prismacolor

• Painting: a variety of painting techniques like tempera, watercolour and acrylic

• Other mediums: Printmaking, photography and pottery

• Students will partake in portfolio projects (student interest based) as well as art foundations to build on their previous art skills. Will take a manageable amount of time at home but will also receive studio time. Students will use self-assessment as their primary tool of assessment. Students will also be provided with art rubrics for specific projects.

• This is a continuation of Woodwork 9/10, but there is no prerequisite. 

• Students new to this class will begin with the basics and progress at their natural speed. Those who have taken Woodwork 9 or 10 are expected to design and construct their own creations while increasing their skills in design, joinery, finishing, and milling.