Ms. Pocock has been busy helping our Gr. 8's in preparing for Gr. 9 high school selections. If you need more information, feel free to email her t.pocock@tvdsb.ca  It is important to discuss this process with your graduate as registration will begin in late January/ early February depending on which school they're going to. 

Update - Feb 15, 2023 - All students would have already registered and selected their courses at this time.  

High School Here I Come - High School Here I Come! is a non-credit summer program for Grade 8 students who are starting at a TVDSB high school in September 2023. Students will be provided with a variety of learning skills and strategies designed to help them with their transition to secondary school. Click here for more info and the registration links.  Registration opens May 31, 2023. 

Summer School - Summer School is a great option for students who want to complete additional credits during the summer or for those who would like to upgrade a mark. Summer Programs are offered to secondary school students and adult students who are working towards completing their secondary school diploma. For more info. click here 

Volunteer Hours - Gr. 8's can start their volunteer hours during the summer before they start Grade 9. Every student must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities as part of the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The purpose of the community involvement requirement is to encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities. Click here to print your form. 

The High School Project (HSP)

The High School Project (HSP) at the Grand Theatre offers an exceptional opportunity for students to receive education and training in the working environment of a professional theatre, at no cost to the participants. Throughout August and September, high school students from the London area are mentored by professional artists and coaches in all departments, culminating in performances at the Grand Theatre from September 19 – October 7, 2023.

Registration is now open to apply for all student roles and placements for the 2023 HSP: Phantom of the Opera! Students entering Grades 9-12 in September 2023 who are interested in auditioning for a performance role as a singer, dancer, or instrumentalist in the orchestra; or who wish to interview for a Backstage placement with the wardrobe, props, scenic art, stage management, sound, or photography and marketing departments are encouraged to fill out a registration form.

This year, The Grand is offering a range of workshops to help introduce new students to the High School Project. Interested students are invited to review the descriptions and dates, and sign up for workshops here.

• Monday, March 13 - What is the High School Project?: Talking about all things theatre & musical theatre!

o *BEST FOR THOSE WHO ARE BRAND NEW TO HSP.

• Tuesday, March 14 - Backstage World: Talking about the backstage roles available, what will be needed and how to build your backstage resume/ portfolio!

o *BEST FOR THOSE WHO ARE NEW TO THEATRE PRODUCTION.

• Wednesday, March 15 - Onstage World: Talking about onstage roles, auditions, and building a theatre resume (CV)

o *NOT HSP-SPECIFIC, BEST FOR THOSE WITH PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WHO WISH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEATRE PERFORMANCE BEYOND THE HSP.

• Saturday, March 25 - Auditioning for HSP with Director, Andrew Tribe.

o *BEST FOR THOSE AUDITIONING FOR AN HSP PERFORMANCE ROLE THIS YEAR WHO WISH TO PREPARE THEIR AUDITION AS THOROUGHLY AS POSSIBLE.

Full details are updated on the website www.grandtheatre.com/high-school-project.

Please direct any questions by email to Lisa Snow, Learning Coordinator for the Arts, K-12.