Saturday Enrichment Courses

SATURDAY ENRICHMENT

Explore interests. Discover passion.

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 Courses

CURRENT ENRICHMENT COURSES

What's happening in school on Saturdays?

Below is a listing of our recent Saturday course offerings.


REQUIRED FOR ALL AEP STUDENTS - Grade 8-11 and Levels 2-3
Explore Vancouver: English Around Town	Explore beautiful Vancouver while improving your English. Students will engage in discussions and activities both inside and outside the classroom. Get ready for an active English experience!
Speaking with Confidence	Improve your speaking skills through pronunciation practice alongside projects such as podcasts and drama activities. Build your confidence so you can be ready for tests, interviews and socializing with others.
Acting and Improv	Acting is a great way to gain confidence and practice your speaking and listening in English. Experience unique warm-up activities, games and interactive exercises, and build the skill of speaking “on the fly”!
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS - Except AEP Levels 2-3
Adventurous Learning	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. NOTE: Participation in an overnight camping excursion is an expectation for this class.
Electronic Music Making	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. No experience necessary!
Intro to Volunteering	We will focus on bridging student’s individual passions and use of English with work that is meaningful in our community. Students will get out in the community and gain an understanding of the importance of contribution, plus focus on how volunteering can enhance personal and professional growth and career exploration.
Intro to French	Bonjour! Begin to learn to speak, listen, read and write in Canada’s other official language, while learning through French global culture. Speaking French can open a lot of opportunities both in Canada and around the world.
Intro to Korean	Anyoung haseyo! Begin to learn to speak, listen, read and write in the Korean language, while learning through Korean culture. Speaking Korean can open a lot of opportunities academically and it can lead to a lot of friends and connections.
Design & Photography	Discover creative photography and new media skills by taking a hands-on approach in the world of design. Learn how to express yourself and find your own style in original ways.
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!
Marketing, Design & Photography	Discover creative photography and new media skills by taking a hands-on approach in the world of design. Learn how to express yourself and find your own style in original ways.
Masterchef Bodwell	Passionate about food & exploring healthy and delicious ingredients? Then MasterChef is a fit for you! Through this hands-on cooking course, you'll be able to cook up some stunning looking, nourishing and tasty meals in addition to developing your life skills!
Physical Conditioning	Ready to learn how successful athletes train and get their bodies and minds prepared? Your own body will be the focus as you gain insights into nutrition, exercise and attitude.
Team Sports & Beyond Volleyball	Improve your knowledge as a player & leader through a sport education approach. Students will join unique games & activities promoting leadership, fitness, health & English, with a special focus on volleyball.
Travel & Hospitality	Get to know popular tourist sites around the world and in Vancouver. Explore different types of special interest tourism and discuss the latest breaking news in Tourism. Be ready to go outside into the community!
Volunteering for a Better World	Explore your sense of self and your understanding of societal issues in this social justice focused course. This is a safe space for self-exploration and artistic expression to build on your understanding of self-expression, inclusion and service learning.
OPEN TO ALL REGULAR STUDENTS - Grade 10-12 Only
Digital Career Skills	Skills in digital technology are essential for every career and field of study. Power up your ability to be productive and effective using software via creative projects. You will learn to impress!
English 10 Support	Priority for students taking English 10 in Fall 2019 or soon. Students will focus on reading & writing in a variety of formats. Individual support offered in learning literary devices & grammar skills. Expect interactive activities.
English 11 Support	Priority for students taking English 11 in Fall 2019 or soon. Students will focus on reading & writing in a variety of formats. Individual support offered in learning literary devices & grammar skills. Expect interactive activities.
English 12 Support	Priority for students taking English 12 in Summer 2019 or soon. Students will focus on reading & writing in a variety of formats. Individual support offered in learning literary devices & grammar skills. Expect interactive activities.
G.I.V.E. (Guided Independent Volunteering Experience)	Find support and guidance as you seek a volunteer/work experience placement in the community. Note: Instructor communication is partly online and via appointment, with only a few class meetings. Volunteer hours are not guaranteed – it depends on you!
IELTS Exam Prep	You will not only be given the chance to prepare for the challenging IELTS exam, but you will also be provided with the necessary tools to develop your confidence and fluency in the English language. Through various interactive activities, you will be able to practice your verbal, reading, listening and writing skills and hopefully develop a positive feel and love for the English language.
Intro to Health Sciences	Are you considering a career in medicine or health sciences? Do you have an interest in health and the human body? This exploration course will give you a taste of the world of health care.
Intro to Psychology	Are you interested in the world of human psychology? This general survey course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioral science.
Politics & Debate	Politics & Debate will involve having classroom debates on political issues ranging from local issues to global ones. Class will have weekly debates revolving around political issues that are of personal interest to students' interests.
FOR STUDENT PARLIAMENT MEMBERS ONLY
Global Leadership	Global Leadership equips Bodwell’s Student Parliament with the skills necessary to become a critical thinker, active bystander and effective leader in global or multicultural contexts. Course participants develop various aspects of personal growth and achievement throughout the term. Together, we critically explore leadership theories, examples, scenarios, case studies and history.
FOR AP ART STUDENTS
AP Art and University Portfolio	The AP Art and University Portfolio course is MANDATORY for students who plan to take Advanced Placement Art in the Fall 2019 semester. Get working on your AP Art and university art portfolio through guided time and support. Learn the basics of Photoshop and photography improving the presentation of your artwork.