Visual Arts Department

The Visual Arts Department is committed to maximizing the artistic potential of every student. We fulfill this mission by providing students with multiple opportunities to show their art work, encouraging them to get involved with the art world both in the school and in the community and by delivering rich and diverse programs. Together these opportunities build skills and prepare our students for a changing world.

All students are welcome to be a part of the Visual Arts Council, an open group that meets every Tuesday from 3:45-5:00. Here students participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities. VAC students have created a great number of murals that have been installed in the community in locations including the Food Pantry, South Lake Regional Health Centre, YRP Safety Village and area public schools. Students are given leadership and volunteer hour opportunities as they act as ambassadors for school events including parent’s nights, open houses and the Santa Claus Parade.  Many of our members are also active in cross curricular projects such as costume, sets or hair and makeup design for the school play. Students also have the opportunity to learn new skills and experiment with materials that interest them such as book binding, photography, jewelry making, origami, and manga in a community of peers that also appreciate the arts.