Students at all grade levels are offered a number of complementary courses.
This year École kisêwâtisiwin school is offering the following complementary courses:
Art – Students will learn the skills of drawing and painting. Students will also explore the uses of paper mache, watercolors, acrylics and more. Exposure to the elements of art principals of design gives students the tools to learn the process of learning to make art.
Drama - Drama students engage in creative theatre exercises to develop imagination, observation and concentration. Students also condition their bodies and voices to be flexible, coordinated and expressive. Students are introduced to drama through activities such as improvisation, storytelling and characterization. Students will develop the basic elements of dramatic productions.
Foods – Students will be introduced to some basic processes and recipes that will allow them to prepare in class. Health, nutritution and meal planning will also be taught.
Construction – Learn to use hand and power tools to create products in the woodshop.
Extra Phys. Ed. – Opportunity to learn new skills and enhance abilities through a variety of sports.
Fitness – Discover and develop skills in relation to personal fitness and physical well-being.
Sports Performance – Gain theoretical and practical experience in a variety of topics as they will work towards meeting individual wellness goals in their pursuit to develop as an athlete.
Outdoor Ed – Students will develop the understanding, skills and attitudes necessary for safe and comfortable participation in outdoor experiences, sports and activities. They will learn the skills and games to be outdoor active. Some activities may include orienteering, firebuilding, sledding, rock climbing, swimming and camping.
Leadership – Students will learn what it is to be a leader and develop their leadership and communication skills. They will work with other students to create and run school activities and events.
STEM – Our STEM course follows the Alberta Career and Technology Foundations curriculum, providing a hands-on lab environment for creators, thinkers and problem solvers to connect their passions with real-world skills. Moving beyond traditional science, students Design Thinking Process to transform "big ideas" into finished products while exploring a variety of interactive projects, such as bringing digital design to life on 3D p;rinters, building structures to survive stress tests, conducting engaging science experiments and mastering logic through block-based coding.
Guitar - No experience is necessary. Students will learn the different components as well as the language of the guitar, and learn introductions to chord structures, guitar theory and strumming patterns.