The Arts

Art

Art helps students find different outlets to express their individual strengths and gifts. They experience a variety of mediums while investigating the effects of art on themselves and others. Students develop a broad understanding of how art can be enjoyed as a recreation leisure activity but also an interpersonal and intrapersonal communication tool.

Drama

Drama is explored through collaboration with Stages Theatre Company and culminates in a year-end showcase performance. Students use dramatic play and story-building as ways to enhance their imaginations and creativity and see the world from another point of view. Through drama they learn to integrate thinking and feeling, perspective taking, enhance their analytical and reasoning skills and ultimately gain self-confidence.

Music Therapy

Music therapy is provided through a partnership with MacPhail Center for Music. Our music therapist engages students in instrument playing, song writing, movement and singing. All of these activities promote social interaction, explore sensory stimulation, develop fine and gross motor skills, improve communication skills and teach musical concepts. Music serves as a tool to enhance how students think, reason and create, opening pathways to access higher-order thinking skills.