Grade 8 students in Martensville will have the opportunity to be part of an exciting new arts education program at Venture Heights Elementary School this fall for the 2023/24 school year.
The new arts program at Venture Heights is designed for Grade 8 students who have a passion for fine arts and will provide instruction in performance, visual arts, dance and music.
“Specialized teachers will offer this focused programming while integrating all aspects of the Grade 8 curriculum,” explained Dave Carter, Learning Superintendent for Martensville schools, part of Prairie Spirit School Division. “Students will also continue to receive strong instruction in math as a separate class.”
This new arts program will be similar to specialized programs offered in other schools in Saskatchewan. There will be no additional costs for students to participate in this Grade 8 program.
“Our vision for this program includes field trips to art galleries, visits to local theatres and student-led art workshops in other Prairie Spirit schools,” said Ron Biberdorf, Principal of Venture Heights Elementary School. “We think it will be a wonderful opportunity for some of our children to roll up their sleeves and dive into an area of passion.”
This program will offer students a safe environment to learn, create and collaborate together.
“Students will foster their imagination, creativity and personal interpretation of ideas and topics while working on Grade 8 curriculum in a creative, unique and experiential classroom,” said Amy-Leigh Thiessen, a Venture Heights teacher who will be part of leading this new program.
A Family Information Night will be held on Thursday, March 9, at Venture Heights Elementary School to provide more information about the program to students and their families. Program registration will be held in May.