This course is only offered in combination with English First Peoples: Literary Studies 10. Students selecting this course must also be enrolled in English First Peoples: Literary Studies 10 at the same time.

There is a famous saying that every English teacher really loves:

“The pen is mightier than the sword.”

What the phrase means is that words have power and that, at least in some ways, they have more power than violence or armies or tanks.

But if words are powerful, then what do they have the power to do? Do they have the power to heal what is broken and make right what is wrong? Do they have the power to reconcile people who are estranged and unite what has been divided?

This course is about words of a particular group of people: the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people who have lived on the land that is now called Canada since time immemorial. It is about the power of oral traditions and storytelling, and the power of narratives to shape the way that we understand the world. It is about how novels, poems, films, short stories, and other texts help us understand who we are, where we come from, and how we are connected to each other.

So perhaps hearing and reading these words, which are much more powerful than swords, could be a small step toward reconciliation and healing between all peoples who call this land home.

This course is only offered in combination with English First Peoples: Writing 10. Students selecting this course must also be enrolled in English First Peoples: Writing 10 at the same time.

There is a famous saying that every English teacher really loves:

“The pen is mightier than the sword.”

What the phrase means is that words have power and that, at least in some ways, they have more power than violence or armies or tanks.

But if words are powerful, then what do they have the power to do? Do they have the power to heal what is broken and make right what is wrong? Do they have the power to reconcile people who are estranged and unite what has been divided?

This course is about words of a particular group of people: the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people who have lived on the land that is now called Canada since time immemorial. It is about the power of oral traditions and storytelling, and the power of narratives to shape the way that we understand the world. It is about how novels, poems, films, short stories, and other texts help us understand who we are, where we come from, and how we are connected to each other.

So perhaps hearing and reading these words, which are much more powerful than swords, could be a small step toward reconciliation and healing between all peoples who call this land home.

HP Active Living 12 is the capstone of the High Performance PE series, specifically designed for elite student-athletes. This course shifts from general participation to elite stewardship, assisting athletes in taking professional responsibility for their movement, nutrition, and leadership as they prepare for post-secondary competition and independent living. Students are challenged to refine their physical and mental wellness routines, recognizing that excellence is an act of worship and a discipline of the mind, body, and soul.

This introductory course lays the groundwork for Christian leadership, personal wellness, and spiritual habits. Students begin to explore their identity in Christ, learn foundational leadership principles, and build essential habits in mental, physical, and spiritual health. This introductory course equips students with foundational Christian leadership principles, personal health habits, and basic life planning tools. Students explore their identity in Christ, learn about servant leadership, develop mental wellness strategies, and begin logging physical activity and nutrition habits.

The life of an athlete is challenging, filled with intense schedules, competitions, and pressure. Amid these distractions, staying grounded in faith can be tough. This course encourages young athletes to connect with God through spiritual practices like game-day prayers and moments of reflection. It focuses on training your heart to hear God’s voice in various environments. By exploring ancient Christian disciplines, you’ll build resilience, identity, and peace. Jesus is ready to guide you—will you accept His invitation?

In some ways, all of history is just one big story. If that is the case, then the story of Jesus is the greatest plot twist of all time.

A plot twist is a point in a story where everything that the audience expects to happen gets flipped on its head and the story goes in a totally different direction. When Jesus arrived on the scene, there had been plenty of foreshadowing about what the Messiah would be like, but the reality of who Jesus actually was blew everyone’s expectations out of the water.

Luke is about how God is creating the new humanity through Jesus. Who gets to be part of this new humanity — this new people of God? Well, it’s not who people back then would have expected. Luke is about poor people and sinners and women and foreigners and how Jesus welcomes all of them in. It’s about people who are on the outside — the last, the least, the lost, the broken, the weary, the forgotten, the wandering. It’s about the welcome that these people receive from the Father.

So in some ways the Gospel of Luke is about you, too. Maybe you’re the lost son who has walked away from the loving Father; maybe you’re the woman washing Jesus’ feet with your hair; maybe you’re Peter, swearing you’ll follow Jesus to prison or death, only to forget your promise a few hours later. Maybe you’re the woman who is reaching out to touch Jesus’ robe, hoping for healing.

This course is your invitation to join the story with the greatest plot twist in history.

Are you interested in coding, design, or tech business? Students can obtain Computer Science 11 credits by embarking on a 20-week adventure with the Startup School Competition program to explore how tech products are built.

Sessions are online every Tuesday from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Students will

• Learn the fundamentals of coding and design from professional developers and designers using the Java programming language
• Design and prototype several mobile apps
• Compete with teams from other high schools
• Learn important life skills such as collaboration, time management, earning trust, and succeeding in the midst of ambiguity

Attend the info sessions and register with the here!

Game of Apps organization.

No prior experience is necessary.

In order to take this course, students are required to be registered in the Startup School Competition offered by Game of Apps.

Registration deadline: October 11, 2024, 11:59 PM Start date: October 15, 2024, 6:30 PM

Introductory French 11 is a course designed for students new to French Language learning, to expedite their knowledge and prepare them to take Core French 11. This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of how we can have meaningful conversations in French about things that are important to us. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and information using complete sentences both orally and in writing, use a range of strategies to support communication, and explore cultural practices and traditions in various Francophone regions, and their role in identity. Students will enjoy engaging and interactive learning activities as they learn how to express themselves and talk about the world around them in French.

Introductory Spanish 11 is designed for students who have not taken any Spanish language learning and are looking to work towards their grade 11 credit. The course is designed to help students develop their Spanish communication skills and knowledge while exploring diverse opportunities and interacting with the Hispanic world. The course is broken down into six units each spanning 8-9 lessons per unit and covering the themes jobs and work, growing up, and personality. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to explore and derive meaning from a variety of texts, recognize connections between language and culture, and develop a deeper understanding of Spanish vocabulary and sentence structures for communication in past, present, and future time frames. Students will enjoy engaging and interactive learning activities as they develop confidence in their knowledge of spoken Spanish and Hispanic culture.