“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.”

 Scott Adams

MUSIC

Our music specialist, Miss Makus, provides opportunities for all students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 to experience voice, instrumental and Orff training through her music program. Students are provided with an opportunity to perform monthly at whole school assemblies, on special evenings such as Christmas Concerts, as well as trips outside of our school.

During the first part of the school year, Minchau students can join the Handbell Club which practices once a week during lunch recess in preparation for performances at the Christmas Concerts. In January, our Choir begins rehearsals so they are ready to perform at our Spring Volunteer Appreciation in.

DANCE

Students have a variety of opportunities to express themselves through dance and movement. These include our Daily Fitness Program on MTV, a strand of the regular music program, and enhanced curricular connections such as Social Studies (Ukrainian Dance) and Phys. Ed. (Folk Dance). 

VISUAL ARTS

Through instruction, students learn the techniques and skills involved in creating art, as well as gain confidence in developing their own original pieces of art. Teachers use art as a motivating vehicle for learning in various curricular areas. Students also learn from the masters and become familiar with forms and genres. Student work is displayed throughout the school, highlighted in “Minchau’s Art Gallery”.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM

Each year, we receive grants from the Artist in Residence Program, a unique opportunity for students to gain skills, knowledge and experience in fine arts by actively working with an artist who shares his or her expertise in visual arts, drama, music or dance.