Monthly Archives: July 2011

Visual Arts: June 2011 Update

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What a remarkable year in Visual Arts! Most memorable for me was the impact of our first international Portfolio Day. By four o’clock on November 12th I knew that we had stumbled onto something monumental. Early feedback from the 22 … Continue reading

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New Student Arts Enhancement Fees

ESA strives to offer its students an arts education that goes far beyond what could be expected in a traditional high school. Guest artists, professional equipment and supplies costs go beyond what a public school budget can support. For this … Continue reading

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ESA Students’ Council: June 2011 Update

The Student Council is your voice – the elected members who support the student body through special events. We are here to enhance your overall student life and create and foster an atmosphere of community throughout the school. We are … Continue reading

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Student Services: June 2011 Update

The Student Services staff would like to wish all the students, staff and their families a safe and restful summer. After having completed another busy and fulfilling year at ESA, we deserve it! Congratulations to all the graduates; it has … Continue reading

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Languages: June 2011 Update

The English Department organized our annual Stratford trip to see Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Ninety students attended the outstanding performance, and both staff and students thoroughly enjoyed the day. Next year’s trip is scheduled for September 23, 2011 and the … Continue reading

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Science: June 2011 Update

There is Science After ESA! Although at one time there may have been a question of whether there is “science after ESA,” this is definitely no longer the case. Most of us are very aware that a significant number of … Continue reading

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History/Social Sciences: June 2011 Update

This was another busy year for staff and students. We began with the Anthropology/Philosophy field trip to the Toronto Zoo. As well, throughout Term 1, Mr. Ekelund and his student committee worked and rehearsed resulting in a wonderful Black History … Continue reading

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Drama: June 2011 Update

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In the Drama Department, the dedicated students and teaching staff invest countless hours to bring fantastic training to the classrooms and the magic of theatre to the stage. This year was no exception with a bounty of curricular and co-curricular … Continue reading

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Mathematics: June 2011 Update

It was a busy year in the Math Department. We welcomed Mr. Colbert and Mr. Krantz to the department, established a new Math Club, produced ESA’s Festive Celebration and the Music Theatre’s production of RENT and of course, continued to … Continue reading

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Library: June 2011 Update

The Library has been a hub of activity this year with a record 738 class bookings. Room 217 cross-curricular lab has also been busy with 455 bookings. In addition to scheduled research periods, students have access to the Library before … Continue reading

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Physical Education & Athletics: June 2011 Update

It was another great year for athletics at ESA with representation in 19 team sports, our highest number of teams ever, as well as an active intramural program. Highlights included the Boys’ Hockey team coached by Mr. Hilborn and Mr. … Continue reading

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Music: June 2011 Update

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Greetings from the Music Department! It has been a busy and exciting year in the music department, and I would like to thank the instrumental music students for all their hard work this year. Highlights would include Festive and Opus … Continue reading

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Music Theatre: June 2011 Update

Greetings from the Music Theatre Department! 30 Years of Music Theatre at ESA!!!! I would like to take this opportunity to thank the predecessors who paved the way for our thriving department, including the founding leader Barbara Young, Marianne Derow, … Continue reading

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Principal’s June 2011 Update

What an incredible year! From the very first day of school in September, it was clear to me that I had come to a very special place. This was reinforced for me over and over again as I walked through … Continue reading

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