Other Dr. Brass Academies

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In the podcast we spoke with four teachers about four of the academies:

• Performing Arts
• Indigenous Culture
• Hockey
• Sports

Here is information about the other two academies active at Dr. Brass School.

The photo galleries below show activities in all six academies over the past few years.

Dr. Brass Visual Arts Academy offers instruction and exploration in multiple forms of art mediums including, but not limited to acrylic, spray and water colour paint, graphite pencil drawing, coloured pencil, textiles, pastels, floral design, 3-dimensional structures, special effects makeup, digital design, henna, and many more.

Through these mediums, students will study themes surrounding pop culture, identity, the importance of place and social issues.

The Visual Arts Academy is based out of the Dr. Brass art room but will also be experienced in various other locations outside of the classroom such as galleries and outdoor learning spaces. Though the majority of our learning will focus on the visual strand of art, students will get the opportunity to spend time at a professional dance studio to learn the dance and drama strands of art from certified professionals.

Visual Arts Academy students will have various opportunities throughout the year to showcase their work and share their talents with their fellow Bears, their family, and the community through art walks and art sales, as well as continuous visual arts displays throughout the halls of Dr. Brass school.

This program is welcoming of all skill levels and abilities, only requiring a curious open mind, a willingness to learn new mediums, and a passion for creating.

We believe all students have capacity to be leaders within our school and community. 

Students are given opportunities to plan for and engage in leadership opportunities throughout the year. Physical activity, health and well being are focuses of our daily programming. 

In the Building Active Leaders Academy students will:

• Develop skills to be physically and mentally healthy, build your self-confidence, develop leadership skills, and explore your passions!

• Explore leadership and learning opportunities outside the traditional classroom.

• Experience fitness, health and kindness related opportunities. 

• Organize and plan school activities such as: assemblies, haunted house, carnival, field trips, Christmas Store, biking in the community.