SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

mathematics pathway and support student learning, students who do not choose to reach ahead in Grade 9 will have other reach-ahead opportunities through summer school or specialized course offerings in Grade 11. We strongly encourage students to take the math option best suited to their current skill set to ensure success and develop the foundation for the years ahead.

Extended French: St. Anne’s appreciates the important role of language instruction and how learning languages teaches young women to explore and better understand our interconnected world, strengthen self-expression, and cultivate their voices. An integral part of the Canadian identity, learning French allows students to communicate with French-speaking Canadians and helps prepare them to be engaged citizens with French speakers around the world. Our French curriculum focuses on skill development for lifelong language learning, as well as authentic opportunities for speaking, writing, and exploration of culture.

Students who have attended a French school, French immersion program, or demonstrated excellence in French communication will be eligible to enrol in Grade 9 Extended French. Placement in Extended French will be confirmed with diagnostic activities in September. Students who were successful in the Grade 9 Extended French course may enrol in Grade 10 Extended French.

Design Technology: St. Anne’s provides young women with the skills and competencies to excel as 21st -century learners. We aim to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving and believe we learn best by doing. Design Technology (TDJ2O) is a Grade 10 course that allows students to apply design processes to meet various technological challenges. All students must take TDJ2O in their Grade 9 year. TDJ2O counts toward the OSSD requirement of fulfilling a Group 3 component in technological education. Students will master multiple design technologies such as 3D printing, laser cutting, woodshop, and electronics, as well as design software programs and apply design thinking to create various projects for multiple audiences and purposes. St. Anne’s students will become comfortable in a makerspace environment and build a foundation for further study in Grade 10 by enrolling in Grade 10 Computer Science or Grade 11 Computer Engineering.

Leadership Program: The leadership program at SAS is designed specifically with young women in mind. St. Anne’s students are encouraged to develop their leadership potential and hone their voice and confidence to meet the complex problems in our increasingly connected world. Integrated within this program will be the opportunity for students to develop personal, collaborative, community, and strategic leadership skills.

In Grade 10, the program develops to incorporate leadership principles into a variety of business disciplines while providing experiential learning opportunities as a stepping stone to entering the McEwan Business Leadership program in Grade 11. All students must take BBI2O in their Grade 10 year. BBI2O counts toward the OSSD requirement of fulfilling a Group 2 credit. Students may go on to continue in the McEwan Leadership program in Grades 11 and 12.

Project-Based Learning Modules: On our Innovative Programming Wednesday, all students will participate in project-based learning modules. Project-based learning is an instructional method based on constructivist and experiential learning theories where students learn best by doing, having ownership over their learning, and working on authentic tasks. Project-based learning enhances higher-order thinking, problem-solving skills, self-regulation, and