Yes.  Grade 9 students entering the program will be presenting various activities. At the beginning of the semester we focus on drama games to help build a community feeling and get to know each other so that when you perform in front of others you feel supported and at ease This helps the students overcome nervousness and contribute to the formation of a positive learning environment in the classroom. As we move through the semester, students become more comfortable perforing in front of others and exploring various drama conventions.

One fo the skills required of an actor is the ability to memorize lines from various scripts. We start developping this skill in grade 9 with smaller works and then build to whole plays.

Yes.  Students in the drama program will have the opportunity to get on our main stage to perform in a play and short scenes as a part of their class work. Students will als have the opportunity to join co-curricular musical/play outside of class-time.  These are done through an audition process.

All arts students are required to join co-curricular arts activities each semester so that students can practice the skills they have acquired in their discipline.  All arts students and their parents sign an agreement/contract at the audition acknowledging that the student will be involved in co-curricular arts activities.

The co-curricular groups are an important part of the Arts Education program and where most of the fun happens!  If you are not interested in joining one of the many co-curricular arts activities, (example: concert band, theatre groups, drawing or mural club, performing dance troupe, etc)

There are many performance opportunities throughout the year.  Students are encouraged to get involved as much as they can. Performances include; the musical, Variety, Special Awards Ceremony, Road Show, CTV/Lions Club Telethon, Christmas/Holiday Assembly, Coffee Houses, class recitals, Northern Ontario Music Festival, Kiwanis Music Festival, MusicFest Canada, Spring Music Concert, Let’s Dance, Rainbow District School Board Retirement Dinner and Graduation, just to name a few.