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 Summer 2018 term. Please check this list again when the term changes to see the updated course offerings.
| “PRE-ADVACED”: ONLY Regular Grade 8/9 + AEP 8/9/10/11/12 (1,2,3) | |
| All courses have at least 50% direct focus on English language improvement! | ffcd05 |
| Arts & Crafts Around the World | Improve your English by learning about different cultural arts and practices around the world & by making various decorations and craft projects with a variety of simple and colorful materials. |
| English 4 Life | Learning everyday English both inside and outside the classroom! Gain English language skills through exploring the local community, games, interests, sports, and other life pursuits in a social context. |
| “ADVANCED”: ONLY 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 | Prepare for the challenging IELTS exam and learn the necessary tools to develop confidence and fluency in the English language. Through activities, practice their verbal, reading, listening and writing skills and further develop a positive feel and love for English. |
| English 12 Support | Priority for students taking English 12 in Summer 2018 or planning to take English 12 soon. This course will be focused on reading & writing in a variety of formats. Individualized support may be offered in learning literary devices and grammar skills. |
| Pre-Engineering | A hands-on experience of mechanical engineering concepts and problem solving. Features robotics kits to learn the concepts of design, movement, and other elements of machines |
| Intro to Programming | Computer programming, or coding, is an essential skill for the future. Jump into the language of logic by learning a coding language! |
| G.I.V.E. (Guided Independent Volunteer Experience) | For senior students only! Get support to find a volunteer/work experience placement in the community and develop a portfolio to reflect on this role. Note: Instructor communication is partly online and via appointment, with only a few class meetings. |
| “OPEN”: ANY Regular Grades or AEP Grades/Levels | |
| Think carefully about your readiness for the class! | |
| Entrepreneurship & Marketing | Do YOU have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Learn the fundamental rule of startups and how startups SHOULD work to get you started on a solid path to success! |
| Fashion & Photography | Discover publishing, photography and new media skills by taking a hand’s on approach in the world of fashion and design. Learn how to dress the way you wish to express yourself. |
| Travel & Hospitality | What are the impacts of tourism on the people and economy of a community? Get to know popular tourist sites around the world and explore different types of special interest tourism. |
| Physical Conditioning | Ready 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, exercise and attitude. |
| Exploration of Dance | Can you picture yourself performing on a stage? You will certainly be inspired by learning the pursuit of dancing and singing using a wide variety of music. |
| 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 through creating your own songs. |
| Sports & Beyond | Improve your sport knowledge as a player & leader through sport education approach. Students will join unique games & activities promoting leadership, fitness, health & English. |
| L.E.A.D (Lead, Explore, Adventure, Develop) | Note: This is an outdoor course. Grow leadership skills, gain experience and connections in the local community, challenge yourself through adventure, and be ready to be engaged in participation and reflection each class. |
| Adventurous Learning + (DOE) | Focus on hiking, teamwork, leadership, survival, knowing yourself, exploring, volunteering, & much more. Working through the four sections of the Duke of Edinburgh program: physical recreation, volunteering, skill building, & an overnight adventurous journey. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Learning through E-Sports | E-Sports is a fast-growing pursuit in the world. Students can gain teamwork, strategic thinking, communication and leadership skills through class activities, plus discover more about this industry. |
| Intro to Korean Language | Anyoung Haseyo! Begin to learn to speak, listen, read and write in the Korean language, while learning Korean culture. |
| 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. |
| The Reality Check | Looking for motivation, purpose and passion? Find support as you work through your frustrations and questions about learning and personal development, and power toward future goals. |
| "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! |