Strings/Band
We have itinerant music teachers visiting Niagara for the Grade 5-6 students to learn either the violin or a wind/brass instrument.
STEAMathon
Although art and hands on activities are a part of the curriculum at Niagara we do have opportunities to include additional instruction and activities for students. One of our fun events that allows students to participate in various artistic, creative endeavours is our STEAMathon. Arrangements are made for 8-10 builders/artists to visit the school for a day to take over the classrooms and teach their crafts or share their area of expertise. Students can choose 4 activities to participate in and create their own personal works. Some projects are displayed on the walls, hanging from the ceilings, and in the hallways of the school while some creations get to go home.
Some of the other artwork that you may have seen throughout the school - the paper mache trees in the entrance, the parade of wooden children on the fence just outside - are projects funded by the School Council for an artist in residence. An artist is chosen to work with the entire school on a group project over a period of a few weeks.