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“Arts and Culture Week has been a won- derful opportunity to celebrate the incredible UBMFOUTPGPVSTUVEFOUT uTBJE1SJODJQBM&XFO .D*OUPTIi5IF4IPXDBTFXBTUIFQFSGFDU culmination of their hard work and creativity, and it connects the creative process to real- world experiences in the broader arts sector.” VCI students enrolled in the school’s new Arts and Culture Specialist High Skills .BKPS 4)4. QSPHSBNBMTPDPOUSJCVUFEUP a special exhibit at the Vankleek Hill Arbor Gallery. Titled Distortion, the exhibit features JOEJWJEVBMXPSLTGSPN4)4.TUVEFOUTBOE will run from Jan. 16 to Feb. 8. (JTÍMF1BRVFUUF UIFPSHBOJ[JOHUFBDIFS for Arts and Culture Week, highlighted the JNQBDUPGUIF4)4.QSPHSBNPOTUVEFOUT “I believe in real-world learning and have been a strong advocate for the Arts and $VMUVSF4)4. u1BRVFUUFTBJEi*UPGGFST opportunities for students to go beyond the classroom and participate in activities they wouldn’t normally experience. This is the first year we’ve offered the program, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to see students thrive.” VCI hopes that, with the success of this year’s event, the high school has proven its dedication to fostering creativity and cele- brating student achievements in the arts.
Creativity and student talent took centre stage at Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute (VCI) during its annual Arts and Culture Week, held from Jan. 13 to 17. The highlight of the week was Thursday night’s Arts Showcase, an inspiring evening of art, drama, dance, and music that brought together students, families, and friends. The evening began with a visit to the student art gallery in the school library, fea- turing final projects from students enrolled in BOBSUDMBTT.BOZQJFDFTXFSFBWBJMBCMFGPS purchase, drawing interest from attendees. Among the standout works was Beauty and the Beast, a mixed-media piece by Grade TUVEFOU4PQIJF.BSFMJD6TJOHQMBTUFS QBJOU BOEDBSECPBSE .BSFMJDDSFBUFEB horned angelic figure to convey a powerful message. “I wanted to show that all people are beautiful, even if you have something that isn’t the norm,” she explained. "OPUIFSOPUBCMFQJFDFXBT)VOHSZ.BO CZ(SBEFTUVEFOU,PMCZ.ZSF1BJOUFE with acrylics, the artwork depicts a figure holding a leaking bowl of water, with a city skyline in the background. Following the gallery viewing, students showcased their talents in a concert featuring
Grade 11 VCI Student Sophie Marelic with her art show pieces including «Beauty and the Beast» at Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute’s annual Arts and Culture Week which was
held from Jan. 13 to 17. (Photo provided) drama, dance, and music performances. The event reflected the hard work and dedication of VCI students and staff, celebrating their passion for the arts.
Throughout the week, students participa- ted in workshops ranging from songwriting to photography, designed to enhance their skills and expand their artistic perspectives.
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