Saturday Enrichment is a set of engaging and hands-on courses which allow all Bodwell students opportunity to expand their learning and to gain "real-world" knowledge. These courses also provide students to further strengthen their English language skills, towards the aim of studying in university or pursuing ambitious careers. All students attend three hours of enrichment classes every Saturday morning, on top of 30 hours of academic classes Monday to Friday. Students are guided to select and register for Saturday courses each term, which are included in the report card. Students enrol in a Saturday course each term in one of the following areas: English Language Enrichment & Academic and English Preparation, Service & Global Citizenship, Career & Post- Secondary Exposure, Outdoor Education & Sports, New Media and Performing Arts.
Note: Saturday courses offered term to term may vary. These are SAMPLES only.
ENGLISH ENRICHMENT
IELTS
Learn practical tools & prepare to succeed in the IELTS exam.
Debate & Persuasion
Clear communication, planning to present, the art of argument, listening skills and discussion of exciting issues.
Speaking with Confidence
Public speaking training, interactive English discussion, introduction to debate and presentation skills.
Adventures in Comics
English reading, drawing, writing, acting and film adaptation with a focus on comics (aka graphic novels).
Lyrics of Pop
Improve language skills through the lyrics of pop music artists, and through rhythm too.
Lyrics of Rap
Improve skills through the poetic stylin' of popular music artists. Try your hands at writing lyrics.
Acting & Film Making
Acting & performing through English. Introduction to capturing dialogue by viewing examples and trying it out.
Laugh & Learn through Comedy
How to be funny, public speaking, understanding sarcasm, irony and satire. Laugh your Saturday off.
Myths & Legends of the World
Exploring important stories and traditions from BC and around the world through language, art, music and modern media.
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
Carpe Diem: Seize the Day
Set goals and achieve them. Support in gaining skills - outdoor adventure, career, hobbies, volunteering and athletic.
Leadership & Service
Get tons of volunteer hours while experiencing local community. Lead to learn and serve to explore.
Heal the World
Earn volunteer hours by working with a local ecology expert. Learn how to plant, garden and sustain your natural habitat.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Adventurous Learning
Hiking, learning teamwork, leadership, survival skills, knowing yourself and exploring local sites.
Sports & Beyond
Human performance: learn & experience body movement principles and techniques for strength and conditioning. Intro to sport psychology.
Swimming & Lifesaving
Fulfill your potential in the pool. Learn first aid and how to save a life.
NEW MEDIA & ARTS
Graphic & Film Design
Capture, create, polish graphic and moving images into gems and showcase these to the world.
Fashion Design & Life Sketching
Learn about beauty through life sketching and fashion design. Extensions into some beauty topics, jewellery, sewing, etc.
The Song in Your Head
Learn to compose and perform digital music for use in various media.
CAREER EXPOSURE
Study Skills & Exam Prep
Exam, university and career readiness through interactive activities.
Careers of the Future
Explore your options for future work and how to get there. Major career areas are experienced, plus your own interest.
Money & Business
Explore what life and work in the business world is really like. Plus how to manage your money and get/be/stay rich.
Level Up through Video Games
Explore video game design, strategy and development. Try your hands at game programming, coding and creation.
Masterchef Bodwell
Plan, prepare, cook, create, eat, clean repeat and take your learning to a new level.
CURRENT ENRICHMENT COURSES
What's happening in school on Saturdays?
Below is a listing of our Saturday courses for Fall 2017 term. Please check this list again when the term changes to see the updated course offerings.
| “INTRO”: AEP 8/9 (1,2) + AEP 10/11 (1,2) | |
| All courses have at least 50% direct focus on English language improvement! | ffcd05 |
| Exploring Cultures through Crafts | Improve your English by learning about different cultural arts and practices around the world & by making various decorations with a variety of simple materials. |
| Speaking with Confidence | Gain confidence in speaking through interactive English discussion, introduction to debate, and presentation & grammar skills. |
| The English Kitchen | English learning finds inspiration in food! Improve your English and life skills through cooking, creating, eating, practicing, and communicating in a kitchen setting. |
| Survivor: Vancouver Edition | Is your English good enough to survive in Vancouver? Challenge yourself! Encounter a wide and wild variety of challenges set in our local community in this team-based competitive class. |
| “INTERMEDIATE”: Regular Grade 8/9 + AEP 8 (3) + AEP 10/11 (3) | |
| All courses have at least 30% direct focus on English language improvement! | |
| English for Business | Welcome to the language of business. Learn how to buy, sell, trade and negotiate your way to success in the business world. |
| Travel & Hospitality | Like to learn about the world? Interested in a career in tourism & hospitality? Explore the local and global community through experiences centering on these career options. |
| Volunteering 101 | Volunteering in English as an international student can be difficult! Focus on language, life and career skills you’ll need to start volunteering in the community… and give it a try. |
| Music Production through Guitar | Learn the basics of guitar playing & hone skills. Explore music production including song writing, recording techniques, and live performance, plus guitar maintenance & stage craft. |
| Sports & Beyond | Improve your body, mind and English skills! Learn & experience body movement principles & technique, and increase your ability to speak about sports like an expert. |
| Art & Ecology | The BIGGEST course ever, literally: Work with community members to continue a giant art mural on the outside wall of the school, while learning about local nature/habitat and painting. |
| Bodwell TV | Investigate what is happening in your school and out in your local community, and then use various media to tell the stories you find: documentary video, blogs, social media, print, etc. |
| Graphics, Design & Photography | Discover publishing, photography and new media skills by taking a hand’s on approach. This is your chance to empower yourself through Photoshop. |
| ACG Exploration | The fascinating world of Anime, Comics & Gaming is a perfect way to expand your boundaries, discuss creative ideas using English, explore cultures, and express your playful & artistic side. |
| Dance & Lyrics | Explore the meaning behind lyrics in various types of songs & music, and express this meaning through dance and movement. Rhythm, emotion & language unite to build confidence. |
| Child Care & Babysitting | Whether it is a younger brother/sister, someone’s child or your own future kids, caring for babies & children is a challenge needing leadership, responsibility & safety sense (e.g. first aid)! |
| “ADVANCED”: Regular Grade 10/11/12 + AEP 10/11 (4) | |
| All courses have at least 10-20% direct focus on English language improvement! | |
| IELTS Exam Prep | Get ready for TEST DAY. Practical tools & preparation techniques to succeed in the IELTS English language exam as well as to improve your academic English. Senior students only. |
| Swimming & Lifesaving | Fulfill your potential in the pool. Become a better swimmer. Learn first aid and how to save a life. PLUS gain your Bronze Medallion certification! Note: Some swimming ability required. |
| Physical Conditioning | Want to learn how successful athletes train and get their bodies and minds ready? Your own body will be the focus as you gain insights into nutrition and exercise. |
| English 12 Support | Priority for students taking English 12 in Fall 2017 or planning to take English 12 soon, gain additional support, practice and skills to help you succeed in this difficult challenge. |
| Pre-Engineering | A hands-on experience of mechanical engineering concepts and problem solving. Get ready to get your hands dirty! |
| #TooCoolforSchool: Street Culture 101 | Street (or urban) culture unites hip hop music, breakdancing, & urban art to examine modern themes related to money, gender, race, family, life, & more. Get real and express yourself. |
| Entrepreneurship & Marketing | Explore the process of designing, launching and running a new business or initiative, and use traditional and new media (e.g. social media) to bring your service or product to your audience. |
| The Power of Public Speaking | Get over your fear of public speaking, and discover how to deliver your clear and powerful message to others. This is a priceless skill that will benefit you for your entire life. |
| Pre-Advanced Placement Art | Mandatory for students who plan to take AP Art. Other students who may take AP Art in the future may This a course to have additional guided time and support to work on your art portfolio. |
| International Relations | How do different countries work together? What skills will you need to help these relationships? Learn to work with different cultures to make your school & the world better. |
| Programming 101 | Computer programming, or coding, is an essential skill for the future. Jump into the language of logic! |
| So You Think You Can Dance & Sing | Ever watch “Glee”? Can you picture yourself singing and dancing on a stage? You will certainly be inspired by learning the art of performance using pop/top-40 and hip hop songs. |
| Adventurous Learning + (DOE) | Focus on hiking, learning teamwork, leadership, survival skills, knowing yourself, exploring local sites, water sports, and much more – toward gaining your Duke of Edinburgh (DOE) Award. |
| Intro to Japanese Language | Begin to learn to speak, listen, read and write in Japanese, while learning through Japanese culture. |
| The World of Electronic Music | Learn to compose & perform digital music for use in various media. Explore a variety of musical genres & ways to express yourself. |
| Masterchef Bodwell | Do you have what it takes to become a masterchef? Plan, prepare, cook, create, eat, clean, repeat – and take your culinary learning to a new level through a skill-based focus. |
| Beauty Science | An introduction to cosmetology, the professional practice of beautifying the face, hair and skin, possibly include fashion and accessories. |
| Work Experience through Volunteering | Learn career skills needed for the work place and for pursuing volunteer & career opportunities. Connect with local organizations so that YOU can take initiative. |
| Cheer Sport | The newest olympic sport! Learn acrobatic movement through gymnastics to gain strength, balance and rhythmic coordination in teams. More at #absolutecheer |
| "CAPTAINS" ONLY: All Student Parliament members for Fall 2017 | |
| Global Leadership | Explore levels and facets of leadership, including theories, examples & history. Examine real-world issues and focus on positive solutions, and apply these here at home in your school! |