Category: Artistry

In our latest showcase of student artwork, students skillfully incorporated the elements of art to express their unique perspectives. Through lines, some artists used flowing curves to evoke calmness, while others employed jagged lines to generate excitement. Shapes and forms took center stage in collages that combined geometric and organic elements for a harmonious balance, while 3D sculptures invited touch and interaction.

Color played a vital role, with vibrant palettes radiating energy, while cooler tones created soothing atmospheres. Texture was explored through mixed materials that invited sensory engagement, and rugged surfaces were created through varied techniques. Lastly, students mastered the use of space to create depth, utilizing overlapping elements to depict bustling scenes and minimalist designs to highlight simplicity. Each piece of artwork showcases student’s ability to weave these elements together, resulting in truly unique creations.

Dear Parents,

We are thrilled to introduce an engaging cross-curricular project where our students will design and construct haunted houses in collaboration with our buddy class. This initiative will incorporate elements of writing, math, and art, allowing students to explore their creativity while enhancing their academic skills.

Materials Needed:
To participate, each student should bring a cube-style tissue box (Link to sample: https://www.staples.ca/products/971001-en-kleenex-professional-facial-tissue-cube-for-business-90-sheets) to school by Monday, October 21st. These boxes will be the base for their haunted houses. While students do not need to bring the tissues, they are welcome to contribute them if they wish!

Additionally, students are encouraged to bring in Halloween-themed decorations to embellish their houses. This is a wonderful chance for them to let their imaginations run wild!

Learning Outcomes:
– Writing: Students will adopt the role of “realtors” and craft persuasive paragraphs aimed at convincing potential buyers to invest in their haunted houses. Our focus will be on enriching their descriptions with advanced vocabulary, including triple scoop words, similes, and personification.
– Math: Students will engage in practical math skills by estimating the number of popsicle sticks required for their designs and calculating the area and perimeter of their house structures.
– Art: This project will also allow students to express their artistic flair through creative decoration choices and color schemes.

We are excited to see the creativity and effort that our students will put into this project! Thank you for your support in helping them gather the necessary materials.

Sincerely,

Crystal Smith
Classroom Teacher

Check out these unique pieces of art students created that reflect the artistic style of Piet Mondrian, a pioneer of abstract art known for his  use of geometric shapes and primary colours. To complete this artwork students were required to use:

Geometric Shapes:Students incorporated squares and rectangles to create dynamic compositions, mimicking Mondrian’s signature style.

Primary Colours: Bold reds, yellows, and blues were chosen alongside black and white to convey emotion and simplicity.

Grid Structure: By organizing their compositions into grids, students embraced Mondrian’s approach, exploring balance and harmony in their designs.

Contrast and Unity: The interplay of colour and space highlights contrasts, while the consistent use of lines and shapes creates a unified look.

Creative Expression: Each piece showcases personal interpretations, allowing students to express their individuality through abstraction.

• Students recently created stunning artwork inspired by the vibrant landscapes of renowned Canadian artist Ted Harrison! Through their imaginative interpretations, they’ve explored unique artistic techniques to bring their acrylic paintings to life. Some of the artistic techniques they used included:

Bold Colour Palette: Students used vibrant, contrasting colours to evoke emotion and energy, mirroring Harrison’s distinctive style.

Layering: By applying multiple layers of paint, students achieved depth and texture, enhancing the visual impact of their landscape.

Geometric Shapes: Inspired by Harrison’s use of simplified forms, students incorporated bold geometric shapes to represent mountains, skies, and fields.

Dynamic Composition: Emphasizing movement and flow, students arranged elements to draw the viewers eye through the painting, creating an engaging experience.

Textural Techniques: Techniques such as dry brushing and sponge painting added unique textures, reflecting the natural landscapes Harrison loved.

In an effort to honor the memory of children lost to the residential school system, students at Aubrey will be participating in an Origami Reconciliation Project. This initiative will draw inspiration from the Japanese tradition of folding paper cranes to symbolize our collective hopes for healing and reconciliation.

The artwork will feature black hearts in the background, representing the profound truths and emotions we will carry regarding this painful history. Central to the piece will be orange ravens, shaped into a heart, symbolizing hope and our collective commitment to fostering a better future. Each raven will hold messages of hope for healing and reconciliation contributed by students from various divisions.

Once completed, this mural will be unveiled and displayed as a powerful reminder of our shared commitment to truth, understanding, and justice. It will serve as a call to action for our community to engage in ongoing dialogue and initiatives that support reconciliation and healing.

(The image above is our prototype. Photos are still to come of the completed project)

Today for Young People’s Concert students got to see Kutapira perform.  Kutapira is a fusion of Zimbabwean Marimba, Afro-Cuban & West African rhythms, Reggae, Samba, Afrobeat, Funk, Jazz, Cumbia, Disco and Hip Hop. 

What started out thirteen years ago as a youth world music initiative has metamrphosized into the crowd pleasing percussion explosion known today as Kutapira.

The name Kutapira means “sweetness” in the Shona language of Zimbabwe, a fitting title for a band that plays a fusion of Zimbabwean marimba with West African and Afro-Cuban percussion. 

For years they performed exclusively as a mallet swinging, skin-slapping quintet but now, in their latest evolutionary form, feature guitar, vocals and electric bass.

Students thoroughly enjoyed the performance and liked learning about the different instruments and how they are constructed to create their sounds.