School activities will include dances, spirit week, contests, fund raisers, field trips, and special events. Community activities will include tree planting, cultural fairs, and conventions. Beginning orchestra is offered to all students who want to play a stringed instrument. Intermediate focuses on the fundamentals of group playing and expands skills to include more complex rhythm, advanced finger patterns, and shifts to higher positions. Advanced orchestra is available to those who have mastered the fundamentals.
Emphasis is on technical development and more difficult material.
All groups participate in public performances throughout the year. Beginning is for students who have never played before, who have played and stopped, or who have switched instruments Intermediate is for students who have played for one year and can play through the basic range of their instruments. They should be able to read music and be able to understand basic music vocabulary. Emphasis will be on physical fitness. Library Aide grade 8 Students will develop an understanding of the mission, resources and operation of the school library and learn technology skills.