Register today! - Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools

JULY 4-15, 2016
Register
today!
SIR GEORGE SIMPSON SCHOOL, 50 GROSVENOR BOULEVARD
$135
per course per week
Limited space
available
St. Albert Summer School offers a variety of great programs for kids in Grades 1–9. Low student ratios offer extra help as well as enrichment
with a focus on individualization. Emphasis will be on positive learning and will build skills, knowledge and confidence. Interesting and innovative
teaching will revisit concepts that may have been difficult and prepare for future grades. All academic classes are taught by certified teachers.
Classes run July 4th to 15th.
ALL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN AGE-APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTIONAL GROUPINGS
MORNING CLASSES 9 am–noon: Academics & Extracurricular
READING / WRITING SUCCESS Grades 1-9
SPORT WALL (ROCK) CLIMBING Grades 3-9
COMPUTER CREATIONS Grades 1-4
STUDY / ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS Grades 5-9
SKATEBOARDS & LONGBOARDS Grades 5-9
YOUNG SCIENTISTS Grades 1–6
“SNAZZY SNACKS” – CRAZY COOKS! Grades 3-7
SNAP, SHOOT, CLICK DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Grades 3-9
INTRO TO LATE FRENCH IMMERSION
Grades 5-6
Reading and writing are the keys to success in all subjects and grades. A
multifaceted approach will improve children’s ability to read and write with
more fluency and accuracy. Various activities will improve comprehension
through brainstorming, mind mapping and critical thinking. An individual
assessment of the students’ writing will also be completed so that lessons
can target trouble areas. Reading and writing skills will be enriched to pave
the way for future success!
Enjoy making super cool projects or movies about yourself and your
favourite activities! Students will learn to create Prezis, take photos on
Photo Booth to make a video on iMovie, explore safe websites that allow
them to create their own storybook or pictures, and so much more! We will
provide meaningful challenges and exciting experiences for students of all
ages and abilities.
Create your own skateboard or longboard! Learn how to operate various
power/hand tools to create your own unique board. Students will choose a
cool board design, cut it out, sand it, design it, paint it and grip tape it. You
will leave with a completed board that will be ready to ride. All you will have
left to do is put on the “trucks”. ($45 materials fee)
Young chefs will have the opportunity to create mouth-watering appetizers
and snacks. Students will leave the program with oodles of tasty snack
ideas and be their own “party appetizer planners”. Young chefs will learn
quick snack and munchie ideas and of course be able to sample and taste
everything that they prepare and cook in their kitchens. Students will also
leave the class at the end of the week with a collection of recipes that they
can try at home. ($15 grocery fee)
MATHEMATICS SUCCESS (English) Grades 1–9
Keep the fun in “fundamentals” to build confidence, understanding and
success. Hands-on manipulatives and innovative strategies such as
“Chisenbop” (finger math) will put theory into practice. Students who
had difficulty with units during the school year will receive the necessary
remedial teaching to ensure successful math experiences in future grades.
Enrichment will also be provided by introducing keen students to future
curriculum.
MATHEMATICS SUCCESS Are you intrigued by the sport of rock climbing? Experience the pleasure
of climbing in a regulated environment. Students will learn climbing skills
and techniques and use new technology with a focus on safety. Harnesses
and ropes with belay partnering, as well as “bouldering” horizontally along
the rock wall will be experienced. Students will develop physical fitness
in a super-charged and electric atmosphere. This is guaranteed to be a
“ROCKING” good time for all levels!
Study/organizational skills will be taught, modeled and reinforced so that
students are able to apply these skills in next year’s courses. Emphasis
will be given on note taking, mind mapping and summarizing main ideas.
General organization tips not featured in most regular courses will be the
focus. Students will learn various strategies that will apply to studying
concepts in ALL subjects.
Students will explore a hands-on “discovery” approach to science through
investigations, experiments, activities and lab experiences (indoor and
outdoor explorations). Invisible magnetism, electron flow, basic chemistry,
electricity and many other interesting projects will be explored. Learn about
science through hands-on interaction in a safe environment and have fun!
Kids of all ages can be great photographers! This is a fun, hands-on,
interactive and creative program where young photographers will explore
their own creativity and self-­‐expression using their own camera. Several
elements of digital photography will be covered – from viewpoint to
framing; subjects from family and faces, to nature and abstract objects.
Photographers will learn to use their creative eye to focus on the world
around them through the lens. Young photographers will also have the
opportunity to use computers and iPhoto (taught by a certified professional
photographer).
Are you interested in taking the Late French Immersion Program in junior
high? Do you want to get a bit of a head start? Try your hand at speaking
French, learning French vocabulary, and solving math equations in French.
This class will help you prepare for the immersion experience!
(French) Grades 7–9
Keep the fun in “fundamentals” to build confidence, understanding and
success. Hands-on manipulatives and innovative strategies such as
“Chisenbop” (finger math) will put theory into practice. Students who
had difficulty with units during the school year will receive the necessary
remedial teaching to ensure successful math experiences in future grades.
Enrichment will also be provided by introducing keen students to future
curriculum.
LUNCH SUPERVISION is provided for a fee of $20/week/student, for those students attending both morning and afternoon classes.
Register and pay online by Visa, MasterCard or Debit at www.spschools.org/summer-school-2016
For more information contact Susan Anderson at susan.anderson@spschools.org or 780.460.3737 by June 29th, or 780.974.5323 after June 29th.
FLIP OVER FOR AFTERNOON COURSES
JULY 4-15, 2016
Register
today!
SIR GEORGE SIMPSON SCHOOL, 50 GROSVENOR BOULEVARD
$135
per course per week
Limited space
available
St. Albert Summer School offers a variety of great programs for kids in Grades 1–9. Low student ratios offer extra help as well as enrichment
with a focus on individualization. Emphasis will be on positive learning and will build skills, knowledge and confidence. Interesting and innovative
teaching will revisit concepts that may have been difficult and prepare for future grades. All academic classes are taught by certified teachers.
Classes run July 4th to 15th.
ALL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN AGE-APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTIONAL GROUPINGS
AFTERNOON CLASSES 12:30–3:30 PM: Athletics, Fine Arts & Extracurricular
ACTING & DRAMA EXTRAVAGANZA Grades 3-6/7-9
Young actors and actresses will role play different personalities and be
given an opportunity to be expressive and explore their creative ideas.
We’ll explore movement through miming and clowning around. We’ll also
practice our improvisation skills through theatre sports, scripted work,
musical theatre and exploring film/video. Depending on student interest,
there may be a presentation of a mini-play for family and friends on the last
day. Students will take on various roles in different topics and interact with
peers in dramatic, musical and theatrical ways. Let your personality shine!
BASKETBALL SKILL DEVELOPMENT Grades 4-9
This high energy course will develop basketball skills in an enjoyable,
productive way. Progressions in shooting, passing, dribbling, lay-ups,
post moves and other offensive skills will be covered. Defensive systems,
skills and footwork will also be addressed. Individual and team skills will
be reinforced during fun drills and games. Improve your skills and play for
your school team next year.
COLOURS, CLAY & CRITTERS Grades 3-7
CREATIVE KIDS ON THE MOVE Grades 1-6
Paint, clay, pastels and secret “gobbly-gook” are just some of the many
materials we will use to create projects and masterpieces. We will get
inspired by different critters of the world. Young artists will bring their tales
and creatures to life through their hands and their imaginations! Please
bring a painting shirt.
Cooperative games, arts, crafts and some physical activities that stretch
your brain and get us moving will keep children active and excited.
Crafting will utilize recycled items as well as those that exist naturally in
the environment. Each “creative kid” will also craft a unique t-shirt. Fun
activities and projects will reinforce and enrich various core curricular
teachings to challenge and stimulate children’s learning in many ways.
HIP-HOP, JAZZ & LYRICAL DANCE Grades 2-7
If you love to move and groove, then this class is for you! In this exciting
class, students will learn the latest moves observed in choreographed
dances and the latest music videos. Selections will be taken from popular
productions and videos. Students with an interest in cheerleading will get
to try out some techniques. Depending on student interest, there will be
a performance scheduled on the last day (taught by a qualified dance
instructor).
iCREATE Grades 5–9
COMPUTER CREATIONS Grades 3-9
Explore and use computer tools such as iMovie, iPhoto, Notebook,
safe interactive websites and much more to create a variety of projects
based on students’ interest. Students have the opportunity to create their
own stopmotion video, interactive computer adventure, comic book, or
even direct the creation of their own simple movie. The sky is the limit!
Computer experience is not essential; we will provide personalized
instruction for everyone.
Want to create your own interactive art, photo book, story, simulation or
computer game from Scratch? This course will teach how to complete
this from start to finish. By the end of the course, you will have created
your own fun creative project! Along with being creative on the computer,
you will also learn the importance of balancing screen time with physical
activity. At least half an hour per class will be designated for some fun
games/physical activity. It’s a course with the perfect balance!
SKATEBOARDS & LONGBOARDS Grades 5-9
SPORT WALL (ROCK) CLIMBING Grades 3-9
SUPER SPORTS ACTIVITIES Grades 1–7
“SWEET TREATS” - CRAZY COOKS! Grades 3–7
VOLLEYBALL SKILL DEVELOPMENT Grades 4-9
DRAWING AND SKETCHING: July 4-8 Grades 7-9
PAINTING AND MIXED MEDIA: July 11-15 Grades 7-9
Create your own skateboard or longboard! Learn how to operate various
power/hand tools to create your own unique board. Students will choose a
cool board design, cut it out, sand it, design it, paint it and grip tape it. You
will leave with a completed board that will be ready to ride. All you will have
left to do is put on the “trucks”. ($45 materials fee)
Are you intrigued by the sport of rock climbing? Experience the pleasure
of climbing in a regulated environment. Students will learn climbing skills
and techniques and use new technology with a focus on safety. Harnesses
and ropes with belay partnering, as well as “bouldering” horizontally along
the rock wall will be experienced. Students will develop physical fitness
in a super-charged and electric atmosphere. This is guaranteed to be a
“ROCKING” good time for all levels!
This exciting and popular program features participation, cooperation
and skill development in a variety of spring, summer and fall activities.
Individual and team skills will be reinforced through a games focus.
Favourite units include badminton, ball hockey, touch/flag football,
swimming, softball, soccer and lacrosse. Many other activities will be
explored based on student interest. FUN, FUN, FUN… for everyone, in a
less competitive environment!
Do you love food? Does the smell of chocolate and baking in the oven
drive you crazy? Come learn how to bake as well as decorate your
delicious temptations! Young chefs will have the opportunity to be “hands
on” with everything they bake as well as tantalize their taste buds as they
sample their creations. Students will also leave the class at the end of the
week with a collection of recipes that they can try at home.
($15 grocery fee)
Develop volleyball skills and knowledge in an enjoyable way with lots of
energy. Learn to forearm pass and volley with better control and to spike
and serve with more accuracy. Individual skills, court positioning and
teamwork will be reinforced during game play. Improve your skills and play
for your school team next year.
An introductory art course which explores the basics of drawing and gives
young artists a chance to create their own sketching portfolio. Students will
learn how to effectively use value, shading and perspective in their artwork
using a variety of black and white media. Projects include perspective
drawings, cartoons/manga, as well as realistic outdoor sketching (weather
dependent). This course is suitable for students new to art, as well as
intermediate students who would like to improve technical skills.
($10 materials fee)
An intermediate art course in which students will explore colour theory and
painting techniques, as well as creating imaginative projects in a variety
of mediums. Young artists will explore the uses of colour theory, colour
mixing and how to creatively use unconventional materials in their artwork.
Projects will include paintings, gel transfers and mixed media. This course
is suitable for students who already have some artistic experience or who
have taken the offered Drawing and Sketching class. ($10 materials fee)
LUNCH SUPERVISION is provided for a fee of $20/week/student, for those students attending both morning and afternoon classes.
Register and pay online by Visa, MasterCard or Debit at www.spschools.org/summer-school-2016
For more information contact Susan Anderson at susan.anderson@spschools.org or 780.460.3737 by June 29th, or 780.974.5323 after June 29th.
FLIP OVER FOR MORNING COURSES