Fine Arts

ARTSTARTS PROGRAM

We received another grant from Artstarts for the 2011-12 school year.  Thank you, Arststarts! We have been engaging students and parents alike in clay creation. 

Artist, Ewa Swatickya, will lead us through the batik process in 2012.  We are looking forward to creating beautiful banners that will represent our learning in Science, Social Studies and Religion.

Music & Band

Students from kindergarten through grade seven receive instruction in music taught by a music specialist.

  • Kindergarten and Grade One
    Students learn basic clapping and rhythm patterns as they engage in classroom singing, participate in the Christmas Concert and the Cowichan Valley Music Festival.
     
  • Grade Two and Grade Three
    Students build on the foundational rhythm patterns and explore dance movements.  They engage in classroom singing, community performances, Christmas Concert, and the Cowichan Valley Music Festival.
     
  • Grade Four and Grade Five
    In addition to choral singing, students learn the recorder, tin whistle and/or the ukulele.  They also learn to sing simple 2-part harmony.  Students have an opportunity to perform in a variety of settings including local community events, Cowichan Music Festival, Christmas concert and more.
     
  • Grade Six and Grade Seven
    At these grade levels, students learn to play a musical instrument of their choice.  Our performance band participates in a number of school and district events and performances.
     

Visual Arts

Visual ArtsStudents receive classroom instruction in the area of visual arts. Various art forms and techniques are taught at all grade levels.  Specialized instructors are engaged in to help children explore a variety of medium and artistic genre.

School-wide projects are undertaken to enhance and beautify our environment.

Our school is blessed to have a kiln on site.

Guitar Club

Students of any grade level are welcome to join our school guitar club.  Our music teacher provides small group instruction to those children who wish to develop skills in this area.

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When you enter the doors of St. Joseph's you just know your children are in a loving and nurturing place.
Cathy Tompkins Parent
St. Joseph's School is the kindest school I have ever been in.
L. Hibbert Parent
St. Joseph's was home to me for nearly my entire elementary education and I couldn't have asked for a better place to call home. It gave me the foundation I needed to be successful and happy in my future. I truly hope that every student enjoys and embraces their time at St. Joseph's as much as I did! I know I will always look back on it with fond memories!
Jessica Giles Alumnus