Day Programs
Polaris School and Centre is excited to continue to offer programming for those who are homeschooling in the area. Now at our new location at 1805 Gaspe Ave., classes will begin at the end of September.
Stay tuned for more offerings, including seasonal workshops throughout the school year.
Polaris School and Centre is excited to continue to offer programming for those who are homeschooling in the area. Now at our new location at 1805 Gaspe Ave., classes will begin at the end of September.
Stay tuned for more offerings, including seasonal workshops throughout the school year.
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Polaris programming for Grades 5 & 6
with Jennifer Neate Fall Session Thursdays, 8:45 am to 2:30 pm - exact time to be confirmed Botany - Junior Naturalists Term 1: September 29th to December 15th (12 sessions) Plants form the foundation of life on our planet. In this full-day course, we will discover the diversity of forms that make up the plant kingdom and meet some of the local plants growing around us. Our study will focus on vascular plants: their transformation of sunlight into food, the journey from seed to fruit and the relationships that connect them to their environment and other organisms. Together, we will get to know our local trees as they prepare for winter and, depending on local availability, some common medicinal and edible plants. We will spend mornings engaged in experiential learning, often outdoors. Children will be guided to develop their sensory awareness, powers of observation and other naturalist skills. In the afternoons, we will deepen our learning with a focus on nature journaling using writing, drawing and numeric data to detail our observations. Join us for an interdisciplinary dive into the world of plants! Cost: $660 – 12 weeks/sessions Please note that students will be going off site to explore the local green areas surrounding the school. They will be walking offsite for each class. |
Archery Grades 4 to 8
with Mariann Hegedus Date and Times: TBD This beginner archery class will demonstrate and teach the fundamentals of traditional archery. Children will learn about the history of archery, proper archery etiquette, and the flow of the instinctive shooting style. They will practice diverse shooting exercises on the ground using a recurve bow. Archery will be done kneeling, standing, walking, jumping and running, among other positions. Nature Connect Fridays for Grades 1 to 8 with Cole Mclaughlin Learn more about our unique urban outdoor program, Nature Connect, for those in grades 1 to 8. Registration for the Fall Session is now open. Limited spots available. Scroll down for more offerings for grades 8-10.
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Polaris is happy to partner with homeschooling groups in the area to provide a space where learning can take place. The following programs, although not offered through Polaris, will be held on site. Please reach out to the contacts listed below for more information.
Programming for Grades 8-10
with Gordon Kubanek and Simon McMillan
One-day program
Wednesdays from 9:30 to 2:30
Starting September 21, 2022
Topics:
History of Revolutions - Gordon Kubanek
Algebra - equations of lines and their intersections (to make shapes) - Gordon Kubanek
Geology and mapping - Simon McMillan
Location: 1805 Gaspé Ave
For information contact simonmcmillan77@gmail.com
Cost TBD
Programming for Grades 8-10
with Gordon Kubanek and Simon McMillan
One-day program
Wednesdays from 9:30 to 2:30
Starting September 21, 2022
Topics:
History of Revolutions - Gordon Kubanek
Algebra - equations of lines and their intersections (to make shapes) - Gordon Kubanek
Geology and mapping - Simon McMillan
Location: 1805 Gaspé Ave
For information contact simonmcmillan77@gmail.com
Cost TBD
