Programs

Learning is enriched through art experiences such as annual field trips to the Burlington Arts Centre, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, and National Art Gallery of Canada.

Students use various media: pencil, conté, pastel, watercolor, acrylics, glass mosaic, block printing, plaster and paper maché sculpture, and are exposed to a wide variety of artists.

This is especially true for grade 8 students when they choose an artist to study and then produce works similar to those of their chosen artist. They use PowerPoint of Prezi to present the artist to their classmates. In some cases a student will also make a presentation to a younger grade and then lead that class in an art activity where the students also create works similar to the artist.

Students often have the opportunity to help with the creation of sets and props for our drama productions.

At Oakville Christian School, we are committed to providing a superior extracurricular program for the intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development of the child as a whole. Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities that encompass service and student councils, academics, the arts, and athletics. These include:

• Athletic teams that compete in 9 different sports, starting as early as Grade 2. Sports offerings include basketball, soccer, volleyball, badminton, floor hockey, cross country, track and field, football and ultimate frisbee;
• A music program that trains vocal and instrumental groups that represent the school at different community functions. All students participate in Band from Grade 6. Students may audition for the OCS Singers from Grade 2. Suzuki violin lessons and piano lessons are also available through the school;
• A Student Council with representatives from Grades 5-8 that participate actively in the school and organize a variety of school-wide events and fundraisers;
• A variety of other interest clubs and activities that run at various intervals during the school year.