SHAREABLES & PD OPPORTUNITIES
THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL can send actors to do a virtual class visit. We had an actress from Macbeth do a mini workshop and a Q & A with our Grade 9s. We also had Mike Shara come into the Grade 10 class for The Merry Wives of Windsor, and on Friday, Amaka Umeh is coming to the Grade 12 class. She was supposed to play Hamlet this season as the first black female to do so at Stratford. (Note: it becomes more expensive if you have more than 40 students.)
https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/Learn/AtTheFesitval/WorkshopsQandAs
Email Lois for bookings: ladamson@stratfordfestival.ca
DOCS FOR SCHOOLS is a part of Hot Docs. They have many programs happening for either in-school or virtual teaching. Docs for Schools will send teachers a link to view a film and an online education package. All programs are FREE!
SECRET PATH WEEK:
ends October 30 (there’s still time!)
Partnering with the Downie and Wenjack Fund
This national initiative engages, empowers and connects students and educators to further reconciliation through awareness, education and action. Click here to learn more about these documentaries: https://www.hotdocs.ca/p/downie-wenjack
Focus Program:
Available October 13 – November 30
During the prevailing darkness of this time, it is important that we see and remember the light in humanity. These three docs emphasize the goodness in humans. Each film showcases individuals or groups of people from around the world who chose to show compassion and empathy. Click here to learn more about these documentaries: https://www.hotdocs.ca/p/dfs-focus
NEW: Webinar Q & A with Beyond Moving film
November - Thursday, November 5 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI_UMT1FbVU
Beyond Moving is a Billy Elliot story with a South African twist! Siphe is the young first soloist with the National Ballet of Canada. A live webinar session will be happening with Siphe and the film’s director. Three students from the Dance program at Etobicoke School of the Arts (Toronto District School Board) will be a part of the discussion and there will also be an opportunity for students to ask Siphe questions. Additional details to be announced confirming the url location to view the webinar. Please email Lesley Sparks – mailto:lsparks@hotdocs.ca if you would like to learn more or have questions
Environmental Documentaries
Docs For Schools Today offers free, online curated content. The site will be updated frequently offering easy online access at school or home.
https://www.hotdocs.ca/p/dfs-today-environment
Films: Anthropocene: The Human Epoch, Chasing Coral, Chasing Ice, Fashion's Dirty Secret, Flying into the Eye of Hurricane Harvey, Last Days at Paradise High, Sea Legacy, The Mill, Toad People, Water Warriors
Professional Development Opportunities
https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/Learn/AtTheFesitval/WorkshopsQandAs
Email Lois for bookings: ladamson@stratfordfestival.ca
DOCS FOR SCHOOLS is a part of Hot Docs. They have many programs happening for either in-school or virtual teaching. Docs for Schools will send teachers a link to view a film and an online education package. All programs are FREE!
SECRET PATH WEEK:
ends October 30 (there’s still time!)
Partnering with the Downie and Wenjack Fund
This national initiative engages, empowers and connects students and educators to further reconciliation through awareness, education and action. Click here to learn more about these documentaries: https://www.hotdocs.ca/p/downie-wenjack
Focus Program:
Available October 13 – November 30
During the prevailing darkness of this time, it is important that we see and remember the light in humanity. These three docs emphasize the goodness in humans. Each film showcases individuals or groups of people from around the world who chose to show compassion and empathy. Click here to learn more about these documentaries: https://www.hotdocs.ca/p/dfs-focus
NEW: Webinar Q & A with Beyond Moving film
November - Thursday, November 5 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI_UMT1FbVU
Beyond Moving is a Billy Elliot story with a South African twist! Siphe is the young first soloist with the National Ballet of Canada. A live webinar session will be happening with Siphe and the film’s director. Three students from the Dance program at Etobicoke School of the Arts (Toronto District School Board) will be a part of the discussion and there will also be an opportunity for students to ask Siphe questions. Additional details to be announced confirming the url location to view the webinar. Please email Lesley Sparks – mailto:lsparks@hotdocs.ca if you would like to learn more or have questions
Environmental Documentaries
Docs For Schools Today offers free, online curated content. The site will be updated frequently offering easy online access at school or home.
https://www.hotdocs.ca/p/dfs-today-environment
Films: Anthropocene: The Human Epoch, Chasing Coral, Chasing Ice, Fashion's Dirty Secret, Flying into the Eye of Hurricane Harvey, Last Days at Paradise High, Sea Legacy, The Mill, Toad People, Water Warriors
Professional Development Opportunities
- Principals' Qualification Course for Independent Schools
- The Reading and Writing Project
- Columbia University
- OISE Additional Qualifications
- Bard Institute for Writing and Thinking
- The Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing
- Creative Writing Summer School at The University of Oxford
- Creative Writing at Humber School for Writers
- The University of Toronto School of Continuing Education - Summer Writing Courses
- NCTE Conference
- Annual Conference for Middle Level Education
- International Literacy Association ILA Conference
- Stratford Festival
- Shaw Festival
