Today we introduced the new CTF choices for Term 2, which will be available for selection on Monday, during class time. We would like students to discuss these at home over the weekend and get some parent input about what would be a good choice for the second term.
Please note that students in Band A will now be in Band B, and French A students will be now in French B.
Grade 8 CTF Choice Round 2
CTF- A OPTIONS (Day 2 and Day 4)1. Band A:
Band A is for Band students were previously in Band B. Please select Band for all three choices of CTF-A.
2. French A:
French A is for students who were previously in French B. Please select French for all three choices of CTF-A.
3. Documentary Film Making:
Students will have the opportunity to examine the techniques behind the production of documentary films. We will be watching a variety of different documentaries on topics ranging from Science to Current Events to History, and they will have an opportunity to independently create a documentary about a topic that interests them.
4. Computer Programming:
In this CTF option you will build on your programming skills. We will use the Scratch program to develop a basic understanding of programming. We will move from a basic level to and intermediate level and end with an advanced level. If time permits we will look at using other programming programs.
5. Interior Design:
Calling all HGTV fans! In this class we will explore the world of interior design! We will play around with furniture layouts, different styles of design, budget limitations, colour theory, feng shui, tiny houses, and more! We will do some research into the history and origins of different design styles and look at how to merge some of these together. Come ready to draw, shop and create!
6. Outdoor Education:
In Outdoor Ed. students will develop and demonstrate the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required for responsible participation in a range of outdoor activities. During this CTF students will be exposed to a number of leadership and team building activities. We will be partaking in a variety of outdoor activities that will teach us skills that enhance our outdoor experience.
7. Fashions:
In Fashions this term we will learn a variety of basic skills including how to read a pattern, thread and use the sewing machine. There will be some choice in these projects depending on your skill level. We will also look into how culture influences fashion. Many fashion trends and styles have emerged from different cultures around the world. We will look into clothing from around the world and explore how values, culture and religion influence how people dress. As we learn about that person’s culture we hope to understand why their clothes are designed a certain way.
CTF-B OPTIONS (Day 1 and Day 3)
1. Band B:
Band B is is for Band students who are currently taking Band A. Please select Band B for all three choices of CTF-B.
2. French B:
French B is for students who are currently in French A. Please select French B for all three choices of CTF-B.
3. Creative Technology:
Have some fun being creative with technology. In this CTF we will focus on using many different programs in technology to show our creativity. Some of the things we will do are:
Website design (creating our own websites for different purposes)
Photoshop (enhancing photos, adding extras into photos, creating funny face, etc.)
Audacity (having fun with digital songs or audio recordings)
iMovie (producing movies)
Yearbook (helping with creating the yearbook pages)
4. Culinary Arts:
You know it, you eat it. Now you will cook it. This will be a student led class, with students coming up with the recipes, sharing them with each other and of course, cooking!
5. Community Connections:
This class will work on developing skills that would help you in careers where you care and support people. In the first part of the term we will connect with a Seniors’ Centre in Scenic Acres, and learn some games, conversation skills, and strategies for communicating with limitations. The second half of the term will involve preparing some activities, games, or crafts for kindergarten students at Tuscany School and Eric Harvie and several visits to implement these. This class involves several off site trips to these locations and some of them will need to begin during lunchhour on Day 3s to accommodate this.
6. Outdoor Education:
In Outdoor Ed. students will develop and demonstrate the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required for responsible participation in a range of outdoor activities. During this CTF students will be exposed to a number of leadership and team building activities. We will be partaking in a variety of outdoor activities that will teach us skills that enhance our outdoor experience.
7. Visual Arts:
In Grade 8 Visual Arts students will use a variety of materials to think creatively and communicate their ideas through art. Students will continue to develop their proficiency using a wide range of tools and media to explore and deepen their understanding of the elements of art. In addition to creating their own pieces, students will also analyze and critically respond to the work of experts, peers and themselves.
Band A is for Band students were previously in Band B. Please select Band for all three choices of CTF-A.
2. French A:
French A is for students who were previously in French B. Please select French for all three choices of CTF-A.
3. Documentary Film Making:
Students will have the opportunity to examine the techniques behind the production of documentary films. We will be watching a variety of different documentaries on topics ranging from Science to Current Events to History, and they will have an opportunity to independently create a documentary about a topic that interests them.
4. Computer Programming:
In this CTF option you will build on your programming skills. We will use the Scratch program to develop a basic understanding of programming. We will move from a basic level to and intermediate level and end with an advanced level. If time permits we will look at using other programming programs.
5. Interior Design:
Calling all HGTV fans! In this class we will explore the world of interior design! We will play around with furniture layouts, different styles of design, budget limitations, colour theory, feng shui, tiny houses, and more! We will do some research into the history and origins of different design styles and look at how to merge some of these together. Come ready to draw, shop and create!
6. Outdoor Education:
In Outdoor Ed. students will develop and demonstrate the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required for responsible participation in a range of outdoor activities. During this CTF students will be exposed to a number of leadership and team building activities. We will be partaking in a variety of outdoor activities that will teach us skills that enhance our outdoor experience.
7. Fashions:
In Fashions this term we will learn a variety of basic skills including how to read a pattern, thread and use the sewing machine. There will be some choice in these projects depending on your skill level. We will also look into how culture influences fashion. Many fashion trends and styles have emerged from different cultures around the world. We will look into clothing from around the world and explore how values, culture and religion influence how people dress. As we learn about that person’s culture we hope to understand why their clothes are designed a certain way.
CTF-B OPTIONS (Day 1 and Day 3)
1. Band B:
Band B is is for Band students who are currently taking Band A. Please select Band B for all three choices of CTF-B.
2. French B:
French B is for students who are currently in French A. Please select French B for all three choices of CTF-B.
3. Creative Technology:
Have some fun being creative with technology. In this CTF we will focus on using many different programs in technology to show our creativity. Some of the things we will do are:
Website design (creating our own websites for different purposes)
Photoshop (enhancing photos, adding extras into photos, creating funny face, etc.)
Audacity (having fun with digital songs or audio recordings)
iMovie (producing movies)
Yearbook (helping with creating the yearbook pages)
4. Culinary Arts:
You know it, you eat it. Now you will cook it. This will be a student led class, with students coming up with the recipes, sharing them with each other and of course, cooking!
5. Community Connections:
This class will work on developing skills that would help you in careers where you care and support people. In the first part of the term we will connect with a Seniors’ Centre in Scenic Acres, and learn some games, conversation skills, and strategies for communicating with limitations. The second half of the term will involve preparing some activities, games, or crafts for kindergarten students at Tuscany School and Eric Harvie and several visits to implement these. This class involves several off site trips to these locations and some of them will need to begin during lunchhour on Day 3s to accommodate this.
6. Outdoor Education:
In Outdoor Ed. students will develop and demonstrate the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required for responsible participation in a range of outdoor activities. During this CTF students will be exposed to a number of leadership and team building activities. We will be partaking in a variety of outdoor activities that will teach us skills that enhance our outdoor experience.
7. Visual Arts:
In Grade 8 Visual Arts students will use a variety of materials to think creatively and communicate their ideas through art. Students will continue to develop their proficiency using a wide range of tools and media to explore and deepen their understanding of the elements of art. In addition to creating their own pieces, students will also analyze and critically respond to the work of experts, peers and themselves.
