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OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, August 26, 2009 · 26 Extra curriculars are important to grades Continued from page 25 · Kindergarten to Grade 2: The early school years are a time for your child to adjust to school routines and explore individual interests. Noncompetitive sports and other physical activities such as dance or gymnastics are good bets, as well as enhancing your child's creative side with art or music classes. · Grades 3 ­ 6: Team sports are now a good bet at these grade levels. Your child is old enough to remember and follow rules and typically has the maturity to handle competition. · Grades 7 ­ 12: Pre-teens and teenaged children can be steered toward activities such as clubs of interest, volunteering, and leadership activities at school or in the communit. Part time jobs are popular with this age group. While your child will enjoy the extra money and independence that accrues from having a job, now more than ever striving for and maintaining a balance among school work, extra-curricular activities and a job is critical. Oakville Children's Music Theatre...Sixteen Years in Oakville The Oakville Children's Music Theatre is entering it's sixteenth year in Oakville and Dianne Devaux founder/director and her staff are proud of the many years of being part of working closely with so many children in there pursuit of musical theatre as an art form and most importantly a self esteem and confidence building discipline. "We have been fortunate to have been able to help many children explore their natural talents and potential" says Devaux. "Our program is designed to do just that". With the focus on fun, hard work and teamwork all students perform in a full "Broadway Style" musical production in June. A separate musical production is tailored for each of the three class levels. There is a five to one staff to student ratio and Dianne is personally involved in all classes. This year the Level Three Class will be performing the Canadian Classic "Anne of Green Gables". The Oakville Children's Choir "LITTLE NOTES" Introduces P Preparatory Choir Program The Oakville Children's Choir is pleased to announce a new fun and enriching preparatory music program for children ages 5 and 6. With a curriculum running from September 2009 to May 2010 this program is designed to introduce children to the art of choral singing. Dianne Devaux, Founder and Director of the Oakville Children's Music Theatre To keep a little mystery in the program for our younger actors the Level One and Level Two productions will be announced later in the fall. E SINGING E GAMES E ORFF Instruments There are many potential benefits to participation in "Little Notes" for your child: Have fun and learn music skills Cultivate an interest in singing Learn teamwork and cooperation Develop early friendships Acquire performance skills Enhance creativity, abstract thinking Join Now! Grace Academy O F DA N C E & P ER F O R M I N G A R TS BERTIN STABLES · Weekday Lessons 4/$120 or $35/Lesson · Saturday at Farm 10am-2pm - $40 (Children 5-12 yrs.) For more information call (905) 337-7104 The Oakville Children's Choir, 123 Maurice Drive, Suite #203, Oakville, L6K 2W6 Summer Lessons and Summer Camps Oakville Children's Music Theatre Ignite Your Child's Creative Spark! Offering Oakville's only Theatre Arts Program that is dedicated exclusively to Musical Theatre. In September students begin an adventure that guides them through the exciting world of acting, singing, dancing and mime. This leads to a full "Broadway Style" musical showcase in June. Class levels are based on school grade. Level One: JK to Grade 2 Level Two: Grades 3, 4 and 5 Level Three: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Fl Felllow and examiner wiith the Imperiial Society of Teachers of Dancing i w m r it T r i Academy Director: Heidi Knapp www.bertinstables.com (905) 827-4678 www.bertinstables.com In Center before and after school aged program. Situated in East Oakville. Transit to any Oakville School. Great programs, staff, and prices. Visit our Open House Friday August 28th between 10:30 a.m. and noon. School aged daycare available 1167 Lakeshore Rd East in the Dearcroft Montessori School. Just west of Morrison Rd, and just east of Chartwell on Lakeshore in Oakville. Servicing all Oakville schools. Transit available. Great Rates, and programs. First come, first served. Call to reserve your space! Daycare Programs , Servicing ALL Oakville Schools Technical and creative excellence in a warm and friendly environment for students age 3 to adult. Classical Ballet · Modern Theatre Dance/Jazz T · M i l Th & A i · Hi H REGISTRATION August 26th 10:00am - 2:00pm September 2nd, 3rd, 8th, and 9th 4:00 - 7:00pm 905-849-3811 or 905-847-8480 or leave message segero.academy@hotmail.com 905.338.7800 Private Tutor English French Mandarin Spanish Group Tutor Math Science History SAT TOEFL · Free Lessons for Students with Grade Average 96% and Above · OCT Certified Teachers This program has been offered in Oakville for fifteen years and is a proven confidence and self esteem building activity that is focused on creativity and teamwork. 295 Robinson St Suite 200 Oakville L6J1G7 Hopedale Community Nursery School Learning through play since 1972! Registering Now for Fall Classes! For registration information: Dianne Devaux www.ocmt.on.ca A Memorable Theatre Arts Experience For more information and to register please contact us at: JK/SK Enrichment Choice of 1-4 afternoons! 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