Do you like to write, and express yourself in a variety of formats? Students will engage with the craft of writing by exploring various forms of fiction, including short-story, poetry, drama and essay. Through reading, self and peer edits, work shopping, as well as assessment and analysis, students will gain… Read more

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Recommended Prerequisite:  English 11 This course will have an emphasis on the critical appreciation of world literature, including short stories, novels, drama, essays and poetry, with a view to developing recognition of motivations and themes as well as practice in clear, effective expression, including multi paragraph compositions, reports and essays…. Read more

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With connection to the core competencies of Personal/Social Thinking and Communication, the focus of this course is the production of clear spoken and written language. Various forms of writing will be reviewed: description, narration and exposition. Literary works including short stories, novels, non-fiction, poetry and drama will be studied both… Read more

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Click here to watch a video about this course. Do you love to read and want to examine new authors and genres?  Students will explore, discuss and critique a variety of texts through specific themes,  genres, and literary theories. Students will write for a multitude of purposes and audiences while… Read more

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Please note: this is a full-year, eight credit course. Students receive English First Peoples 11 or 12 AND Explorations of Social Studies 11 or B.C. First Peoples 12   Students earn their English 11 or English 12 credit by taking this course. This multi-age cohort course weaves story, history, literature,… Read more

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This class supports and encourages ELL students to compare their native country to the richness and diversity of Canada. This course will also allow students to become more aware of Canadian culture, inclusive of Aboriginal history, European settlement, immigration and refugee settlement and to better understand why Canada embraces multiculturalism…. Read more

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Literary Studies 12 is a course designed to allow students to delve deeply into literature through a variety of texts. Students may explore specific themes, periods, authors, or areas of the world through literary works (fiction and non-fiction) in a variety of media.  A range of literary topics offered, such… Read more

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Are you social media savvy and interested in non traditional formats? Students will study the conventions of graphic novels, video games, podcasts, and  social media. As well, students will examine the impact of media on the individual and society. This class aims to navigate the changing world of modern communication… Read more

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Do you like to talk, tell stories, write, and sing? Within a supportive community, students will have the chance to work individually and collaboratively to explore and create personally relevant and engaging oral and written texts. To help with this, students will read, listen to, and study compositions by other… Read more

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Recommended Prerequisites: English 10 Yearbook students will participate in the challenging and rewarding experience of planning, organizing, editing, and publishing the school yearbook.  Modern stylistic journalism skills and techniques are used such as journalistic and creative writing, digital photography, graphic design and layouts, and desktop publishing using the industry-quality programs… Read more

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