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  • Child Development 12

    Thinking about becoming a parent, daycare worker, early childhood educator, nurse, or teacher?  This program takes you from the decision to parent through pregnancy, childbirth and the raising of children.  You will get to take part in an infant care simulation and continue to study children’s development from infancy until… Read more

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  • Culinary Arts 11/12

    Culinary Arts is a for-credit, out-of-the timetable course that will help you develop skills, organizational strategies and knowledge in the field of culinary arts. We will focus on food safety, learning various cooking techniques as well as learning about food preservation practices, meal planning and preparation. This course is designed to… Read more

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  • Fashion Industry 12

    Do you have a passion for fashion? Is a career in fashion in your future? Fashion Industry 12 is an introduction to the knowledge and development of skills necessary to work in the fashion industry. Students will become familiar with current fashion trends, local designers, the principles of design and… Read more

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  • Food Studies 10

    This course includes lunch, dinner, desserts and so much more.  You will make a variety of baked goods, breads, pizza, pasta, stir fries and holiday treats.  The Food Safe Course, an asset for employment in the food services industry, is offered at the 9/10 level.   

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  • Foods & Nutrition 9

    Dazzle your family and friends with your cooking skills! You will prepare breakfasts, lunches and dinners as well as foods for special occasions. Learn the essentials of preparing sumptuous cinnamon buns, pastry and some great desserts.

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  • Foods Studies 11/12

    Students will learn to prepare more elaborate “everyday” meals as well as foods for special occasions and a variety of cuisines from around the world.  Students will have many opportunities to practice culinary skills and will be provided with “recipes for life”. You will acquire the knowledge and skills needed… Read more

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  • Housing and Living Environments 12

    Are you interested in how people live? Do you have an eye for design? This course will look at the social, political, economic and environmental concerns that shape how and where people live. Throughout the course students will explore their own personal design interests, and how they can be applied… Read more

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  • Salad Bar

    Please see Heather Coey if you are interested in this course offered to grade 10-12 students.

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  • Textiles 11 – Arts and Crafts

    If you love to make things to use, wear, or decorate your space- this is the course for you! This course gives you the opportunity to interact with the design process through the creation of various sewing, dying, craft/home decor items. Whether you are a beginner or experienced sewist, you… Read more

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  • Textiles 11 – Clothing

    Do you love to sew? Do you love handmade objects? Do you want to save textile items from the landfill and give it new life? Take your basic sewing skills to the next level with Textiles 11. This textiles course is for the INTERMEDIATE sewer and is open to the… Read more

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  • Textiles 12 Clothing

    Do you think about sewing all the time, and always want to be making the perfect garment? This course is for students who are INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED sewists who are self-motivated and who have a passion for fashion!  Students should be able to sew independently, are familiar with commercial pattern use… Read more

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  • Textiles 9 – Arts and Crafts

    A course unlike any other! In this course you will learn to create artwork and crafts using a variety of fabric and fibre techniques, such as knitting, embroidery, felting, weaving, quilting, beading and macrame. You will be introduced to creative processes and become familiar with the tools and equipment used… Read more

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  • Textiles 9, 10 – Clothing and Fiber

    Interested in learning to sew? This textiles course is designed for BEGINNING sewing students who have little or no previous experience. Develop your hand and machine sewing skills while learning about fabrics and design. Explore your creative side, while learning the foundations of garment construction, embellishment and applying the elements… Read more

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  • Textiles 9: Family and Society

    What do playgrounds, interior design and relationships have in common? The answer is this course! Are you interested in working with children and families? Do you want to further develop your skills in communication and collaboration? Do you like to design and create things for others? Are you interested in… Read more

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