News Release
4/2/2018
In an effort to provide elementary students with increased access to drama and performance opportunities, the York Region District School Board created the One-Act Student Mentorship program.
The mentorship program allows senior students to work with elementary performance groups as they prepare original performance pieces. Throughout the process, students have the opportunity to work in safe and collaborative learning communities that support risk taking, innovation and shared ownership of learning.
Four secondary schools will host a ‘night of play’ for elementary students to showcase their original one-act plays.
Where and When:
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School
90 Bur Oak Ave.
Markham, ON
6:30 p.m. (doors open)
7:00 Curtain
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Aurora High School
155 Wellington St. W.
Aurora, ON
6:30 p.m. (doors open)
7:00 Curtain
Monday, April 23, 2018
Arts Mackenzie
(Alexander Mackenzie High School)
300 Major Mackenzie Dr. W.
Richmond Hill, ON
6:30 p.m. (doors open)
7:00 Curtain
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Maple High School
50 Springside Rd.
Maple, ON
6:30 p.m. (doors open)
7:00 Curtain
Why:
The One-Act Mentorship program increases student engagement through the performing arts, builds spaces for innovative, creative, inclusive, and safe exploration of themes, creates leadership opportunities for senior students and illuminates the power of dramatic arts in engaging and inspiring student voice.
Who:
Secondary and elementary staff and students.
For more information contact:
Lazaros Geronikolos
Curriculum Consultant
Telephone: 905-727-3141, extension 3103
Email: lazaros.geronikolos@yrdsb.ca